Chapter 83: Magic Tools Research Group
After the swordsmanship class, Ronnie and I returned to the classroom. that? I just realized that maybe I didn't need to come back to the classroom...
"Ronnie, why are you back in the classroom?"
"Huh? Why... why?"
"Maybe you didn't need to come back."
"Maybe... I guess you can go home after class."
I came back to the classroom because of my habit in Japan. I'll move all my luggage to the training ground, and I guess I can just go home.
"I've come all the way back, but should I go home?"
"That's right. Leon, do you have any plans after this?"
We continued talking while walking towards the entrance.
"Yeah. I'm planning to go to a magic tool research group."
“Are you going to join the research group?”
"Yes. You're interested in magic tools, aren't you? Ronnie, won't you join the research group?"
"Yeah. I don't have any particular interests, so I'd rather work those hours and earn money."
"I see. If that's the case, we need to move on to talk about the food stalls quickly."
“Nice to meet you.”
"It's something I wanted to do too, so I'll do it right away."
"Leon, thank you so much. I'll definitely return the favor later."
"It's okay because it's natural to help your friends."
"But... then, if Leon is in trouble, I'll help him next time."
"That's nice. Thank you."
As we were talking, we soon arrived at the entrance. Lucien and the others had not yet come to the entrance.
"I'm meeting you here."
"That's right. See you tomorrow then!"
"Yeah! See you tomorrow!"
After Ronnie left, the sparsely populated entrance hall felt a little lonely. Unlike Japanese schools, students are allowed to enter the school with shoes on, so I guess there are quite a few people who don't use the entrance hall. Everyone who was in the class earlier must have returned directly from the training field.
I had never really looked inside the school, so I decided to take this opportunity to take a look at the entrance hall. Looking at it again, it doesn't feel like a school at all.
There are lots of decorations on display, giving it a very luxurious atmosphere.
It's really late, but it's amazing that I came to this world from Japan and am now standing here. It's true that you never know what will happen in life.
School is a place that reminds me of Japan, even if I don't like it. It's been more than a year since I came to this world, but up until now I've been trying desperately not to remember Japan. But when I have free time like this at school, I can't help but remember.
…Japan was a really good country. Also, I was surrounded by good people. He loved his family and friends.
I guess I won't be able to see you again...I feel like I've truly realized that for the first time. Somehow I feel like I'm all alone in the world. I miss you.
However, although I can't meet my family in Japan, I can meet my family in this world! That's right, let's cherish our families in this world as much as our Japanese families.
I'm starting to want to meet my mother, father, and Marie. I guess I'll go home as soon as I have a day off.
"Did you keep Leon waiting?"
As I was feeling a little lonely thinking about this, I heard someone call out to me from behind.
I was a little surprised.
“Lucien-sama, I just arrived too.”
"Leon...? What happened?"
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"Don't you notice? You're crying."
picture? Whimpering……?
I hurriedly touched my cheek and it was indeed wet. I didn't notice it at all. It's true that I was sad because I remembered Japan, but I didn't mean to cry.
"It's...it's just dirt in my eye. Don't worry about it."
"Really?"
"It's true! It's okay now."
“I see, that would be fine.”
It seems like you somehow agreed...that's good. I have to be careful from now on.
“More importantly, what happened to Stefan-sama and Martine-sama?”
"Ah, you two are at Professor Longo's place first. I met you in the hallway earlier. I came to call Leon."
"I see, thank you very much. Let's go too."
I followed Lucien to Professor Longo's room.
"Professor Longo, this is Lucien Townsend. May I come in?"
"please"
"excuse me"
When you enter the room, there is an office desk in the back, and in front of it is a desk and sofa, probably a reception set.
And on the left and right sides of the room, there are shelves up to the ceiling, filled with books, magic tools, magic iron, magic stones, etc.
That's amazing...The atmosphere makes it obvious at a glance that this is the room of a magic tool teacher. I'm a little excited.
Professor Longo is sitting at his office desk, and Stéphane and Martine are sitting on the sofa to the left.
What kind of greeting should I give? From Mr. Longo's point of view, is this meeting me for the first time?
Although I was hesitant, I kept it to a casual greeting for the time being.
"Professor Longo, my name is Leon. Nice to meet you."
"Oh, I remember you were in the class I taught today. Please take a seat for now. Lucien-sama, please take a seat as well."
I guess you remembered it. Although I was a little surprised, I sat down on the sofa to the right with Lucien.
“So, what kind of story would you like to talk about today?”
Mr. Longo asked Stefan that.
"Can I say something before we start? Mr. Longo is our teacher, so we don't need honorifics or titles at school."
"But...I would do that if it was during class, but right now it's after school."
“It would be fine if Dr. Longo said so, but I’ll just tell you that it’s not necessary.”
"I'm sorry. From my point of view, it's scary for Stefan-sama to use honorific language with me..."
"That's because the Royal School's rule is that students respect their teachers."
School in a world with a class system is troublesome. They have a troublesome relationship, with the student being a prince and the teacher being lower in status. In that respect, I'm comfortable. As long as you respect everyone, it will be perfect.
"Brother, wouldn't it be fine to treat both of you with respect? I think it would be better to get down to business instead."
"Martine, that's certainly true. I apologize for deviating from the topic. Today's main topic is that the four of us here want to join the magic tool research group."
"Huh? Well, will Stéphane, Martine, and Lucien join the Magic Equipment Research Group?"
"I'd like to join. And Leon too."
I've been forgotten... Well, compared to these three joining, me joining is nothing.
...It's a little sad.
“Umm… Of course I’m grateful that you can join, but why would you want to join the Magic Tools Research Group? It’s embarrassing, but the students who currently belong to the Magic Tools Research Group There are only two of us, so it's a very small research group."
There are only two of us! ? Are there not many people who research magic tools? I think it's quite a dream.
“The reason is that since Leon belongs, we also wanted to join.”
"Leon..."
That's when Mr. Longo looked at me properly for the first time. Until now, my attention was focused on the other three. Teacher, please recognize me too.
The "Nice to meet you." when they're talking about the stall should probably be "I look forward to working with you" or "I leave myself in your care/hands" due to the flexibility of the Japanese term?
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