Sofia crouched by the door, peering through the crack to spy on the two of them, her body contorting awkwardly.
Hehe.
Hehehehe.
So this is how blissful it feels to spy on other people's romance.
Sofia's grin was so wide it looked like she could hang a bucket on one side of her mouth.
"Oh Felyn, Felyn, you think that's all there is? Don't underestimate Teacher Sofia's abilities."
Sofia muttered to herself, looking completely unhinged by now.
Today she had planned something big!
Sofia's plan was to use the study group as an excuse to take Felyn and Viloti's study group off-campus for a joint study session.
Saint Andros Academy required study groups to have five members each.
For the remaining three spots, Sofia had deliberately chosen senior students who were already out doing internships—there was no way they could interfere.
Even if someone with ulterior motives investigated, they would only find out this was a group activity for all five study group members.
As for why only Felyn and Viloti were participating, well, what could be done if the others didn't show up?
After school ended, she would take the excuse of studying to bring these two to the Homhot Commercial District.
Surrounded by couples holding hands everywhere, even these two shy lovebirds would become more proactive in such an environment, right?
She even had tickets to a couple's suite at the Karchin Sand Hotel—if things progressed quickly, they could use it tonight.
If anyone said Sofia was being incredibly bold, she would definitely shriek in protest.
Bold? This was her most conservative plan!
If Sofia didn't have to worry about Viloti's family background, she would directly throw these two onto a bed.
Lock them in there!
Sofia had seen too many shy young couples who ended up not getting together due to various reasons, only to reminisce about the past when they reached a certain age.
If only I had apologized back then.
If only I had held her hand back then.
If only I had hugged her back then.
If only I had worn protection back then.
Wait, Sofia interrupted her own train of thought—not wearing it would be fine too.
Young men and women, dry kindling meeting fierce flames—what might happen? Hehehehe.
Silafiel, you might be holding your grandchild tonight.
Felyn suddenly looked up toward the door.
He walked over and pulled it open, looking at the empty hallway.
"What's wrong?"
"I keep feeling like some pervert is staring at me. Am I imagining it?"
Viloti shook her head: "I felt it just now too."
...
The setting sun hung lazily on the horizon, as if waiting for some good show to unfold.
The orange-red evening glow was particularly brilliant, as if holding back laughter.
A classmate came to deliver a message, telling Felyn to go to Sofia's office.
Felyn shouldered his backpack, feeling an ominous premonition in his heart.
Although he knew Sofia meant well for him, wasn't she being a bit too enthusiastic?
On the rooftop of the academic building, a girl with short black hair streaked with red highlights locked her gaze on Felyn.
"So he's Daiyi's boyfriend."
Bernice sat on the rooftop's railing, her legs swinging casually, the laces of her Martin boots swaying in the wind.
Today she wore a form-fitting sleeveless top, revealing her fair shoulders and arms.
The hem of her pleated skirt fluttered in the wind like a small flag.
The wind blew through her short hair, revealing her delicate profile.
Her skin was so fair it was almost translucent, glowing in the sunset.
Her eyes tilted slightly upward at the corners, those deep blue pupils revealing no emotion like a doll's.
In front of her was a strange space that worked like a telescope, allowing her to see Felyn clearly.
Bernice braced her hands and swung her legs wrapped in bubble socks back from the air onto the rooftop, then jumped down.
The magnified space behind her disappeared.
He does look quite handsome.
But does Daiyi really like him?
Bernice crouched down, searching for something in her bag.
She had been sent to Seiwa to see if the eldest daughter of an elder from the Truth Divine Church—one of the world's three major divine churches—had really fallen in love with an ordinary male model.
Honestly, would anyone actually believe such a story?
How could such a cliché novel plot possibly happen in reality?
Last night she had arrived in Seiwa at eleven o'clock, and that detestable young lady had actually made her stand in the wind for two or three hours.
Bernice pulled out two breast pads from her bag.
She wasn't going to sit at a dining table like some old mother with the couple Daiyi, asking "when did you two get together?" while forcing a smile and pretending to be happy for them.
That would be too troublesome and too disgusting.
She'd just take down Felyn directly.
As long as this boyfriend of hers was circling around her, where would be the need for all that questioning?
She really wanted to see that young lady's panicked expression.
Bernice fastened the breast pads through her clothes and stood up.
While expressionlessly adjusting the soft padding, she imagined that scene.
For Daiyi's sake, she had practiced alone for a long time.
Although she had never done this to a man before, dealing with Felyn—who looked like nothing more than a teenager in the throes of puberty—would be enough.
What could a male model of this age accomplish besides being young?
No technique, all brute force.
Boys this age were full of hormones and inexhaustible energy—seducing him would still be quite simple.
Finally, a human smile appeared at the corner of Bernice's lips.
In the grade director's office.
Felyn sat somewhat awkwardly on the bench.
He didn't know what Sofia was thinking, wanting to tutor him after school was over?
He glanced at Viloti standing obediently in the corner with her hands behind her back, feeling like these two might be plotting something.
"So, we're going off-campus to study?"
Who would believe that?
"Of course, unless you'd prefer to study at your house? If you agree, that's not impossible either." Sofia removed her glasses and carefully wiped them.
"No, let's forget about that."
"So then, is there any other private place you two would like to go? Finding a quiet coffee shop off-campus to properly study would be nice."
"Can't we study at school?"
"The school's having a power outage tonight." Sofia showed a smile like someone bearing many burdens.
She had already resolved to pull the main switch even if it meant getting severely scolded by the principal.
Sofia felt as if she had achieved resonance with Cupid, the god of love, and was about to become Cupid's devotee.
"Sorry Teacher Sofia, I feel a bit tired today, so could we do this another day? There's no need to rush things so much..."
"I see, then never mind."
Huh?
Felyn had expected Sofia to try persuading him further, but she didn't.
Could it be that Teacher Sofia really was just thinking about his studies today?
"Oh, by the way, I applied for the school's financial aid assistance for you a few days ago. After investigation, the school believes your current living situation truly meets the requirements."
?
Was that the financial aid that would refund a year's tuition?
Pure light appeared in Felyn's eyes again.
Saint Andros Academy's tuition was extremely expensive—about 400,000-500,000 crowns per year, and even more expensive with boarding.
The original owner had paid all the tuition in advance. If he could get back that prepaid tuition, wouldn't he have earned all that money for nothing!
Teacher Sofia, you really are my good teacher!
"However, your grades weren't very good to begin with, and now it seems you're not putting much effort into studying either, so..."
"When do we leave? I can't contain my desire to study."
(End of Chapter)