Teacher Xia Lai is also teaching in Kivotos today

"Teacher Lin En, do you know that Trinity College is considered by the outside world to be a standard college for young ladies? After all, this school not only has a long history, but also has a high threshold, and students also hold various traditional social activities among themselves..."

"Yes, that's how I felt when I first came to Trinity College."

However, when Lin En nodded slightly, Hanako seemed a little helpless and sighed with some disdain.

"But, hidden under the glamorous appearance of Holy Trinity is the reality of xenophobia, class divisions, and cliques. Just like the bullying mentioned today, it is no longer uncommon in Holy Trinity. Everyone has formed their own group, deceiving, framing, and using all the means that teachers can think of to exclude outsiders. Even within the group, the internal struggle for the right to speak and the position has never stopped. Yes, if I have to describe it..."

After a moment's silence, Hanako, with a smile on her face but no trace of laughter in her eyes, slowly spoke.

"This academy called Holy Trinity... is like a den of poisonous snakes..."

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Chapter 61 Everyone is still waiting for us

After hearing Hanako's words, Lynn couldn't help but fall silent.

"That's really... a somewhat harsh comment."

Hanako, who was not surprised at Lynn's answer, shrugged slightly and continued with a smile.

"So... I feel a little tired. Even if I join the Sisters, or become the host of the tea party, can I do anything about it? Will my academy life from now on be filled with conspiracies and schemes? Whenever I think about this, I suddenly feel that nothing matters."

"…So, you deliberately failed the exam to dispel those people's expectations of you, right?"

Hearing this, Hanako chuckled without comment.

"Compared to the time I spent dealing with those people, these few days in the cram school made me feel more comfortable."

"...In that case, have you ever thought about transferring schools?"

It seemed that she had never expected Lin En to suddenly come up with such a plan, and Hanako couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

"Since Trinity is in this state, transferring to another school with a better environment is also an option. An excellent student like you will be able to shine no matter where you are, right?"

After hearing Lin En's words, Hanako came to her senses and couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook her head.

"But teacher... have you ever thought about what it means for the next student council president to suddenly ask to transfer? In the worst case scenario, it will be considered as a defection. When I was pushed into that position, I couldn't tell whether my actions were made by myself or pushed by someone behind me..."

"But if it's you now, there won't be any problem, right?"

Unexpectedly, Lin En suddenly came in front of Hanako and put his hands on her shoulders.

"I don't care about factions or hierarchies, nor do I care about conspiracies or strategies... I only know that the person standing in front of me is not the designated successor to the student council president, but just an ordinary student who was assigned to the remedial department because of poor test scores. If that's the case, it doesn't matter if Trinity loses a poor student, right?"

"...Mr. Lin En?"

Facing Hanako, who was rarely surprised again, Lynn continued speaking seriously.

"Whether it's Abydos, Millennium Science and Technology Academy, or even the Gehenna Academy, I can help you. If you really don't want to get involved in related matters anymore, I can also directly transfer you to Xialai, where I belong."

"But, but... changing student status requires a lot of documents and procedures, and it also requires signatures from multiple departments—"

“None of that matters!”

Looking directly into Hanako's eyes, Lynn interrupted her seriously.

"I am Xia Lai's teacher. Since I can bypass the complicated regulations of Holy Trinity to expel you, I can also bypass those regulations to transfer your student status - and all you need is your nod."

Looking at Lin En, who didn't seem to be joking at all, Hanako opened her mouth slightly, as if she hesitated, and then chuckled helplessly.

"...The teacher is really... gentle."

Hanako said this and stretched out her hand, gently placing it on the back of Lynn's hand that was pressing on her shoulders.

"Ahh... Teacher, you are so mean. If you had said this to me when we first met, I might have really left Trinity with you... After all, I am full of curiosity about you and that Xia Lai..."

"..."

Lynn didn't say anything else, but just stared at Hanako seriously.

Facing Lin En's sincere gaze from the heart, Hanako chuckled, stretched out her hand, and slowly moved her fingers closer to Lin En's cheek.

"But... not now?"

After stroking her fingers across his cheek in a somewhat frivolous manner, Hanako chuckled as she looked at Lin En, who had a slightly doubtful expression on his face.

"If you ask why, it's because of everyone in the cram school... and you, the teacher. Everyone in the cram school is a very good kid. Although I've only been here for a few days, I've been very happy every day. Here, not only can I put aside all the things that bother me, I can study and laugh with everyone like a real idiot, and I can also meet a teacher who is so gentle... All of this is just like my ideal school life."

Hanako touched Lynn's cheek as she said this, and continued with a smile.

"So... I want to protect this Holy Trinity where everyone is, and do my best to make these ridiculous yet beautiful days continue like this. And this is what I want to do most right now."

"…If that's the reason, I can also let you transfer to another school together."

"Yeah... If that's the case, we can definitely live a new, lively and interesting school life there, right? So... I want to make Trinity like that, so that everyone can be united again, without so many barriers like now... Teacher, don't you think this would be great?"

"But if that's the case, it means you have to stand on the stage again and face those factions that are scheming against each other again... This is bound to be a bumpy road with a difficult future."

In response to Lin En's "reminder", Hanako smiled nonchalantly and nodded.

"That's true...but I think as long as I can be with everyone, there's nothing to be afraid of."

Having said that, Hanako smiled slightly and gently poked Lynn's face with her slender fingers.

"What's more, behind me stands a man who wants to change the whole of Kivotos."

"…So you still remember it."

"Of course I remember."

Looking at Lin En who was laughing awkwardly, Hanako smiled and nodded and replied.

"After all, this is the first time I've met someone like you, so of course I have to remember you well. And..."

Hanako smiled as she said this and poked Lynn's chest with her hand.

"You are also the first person who made me feel unnecessary emotions..."

"...I understand. If this is your choice, Hanako, I accept it."

Hearing Lin En's answer after a light sigh, Hanako raised her eyebrows slightly.

"Oh? I wonder which of my sentences Teacher Lin En was answering?"

"…Of course it's about transferring to another school."

"Haha, teacher, did you hesitate for a moment?"

Although her words were a bit unreasonable, Hanako did not continue to ask questions after this. Instead, she took Lin En's hand which was still on her shoulders.

"Teacher, we should go back. Everyone is still waiting for us."

"...Yes, everyone is still waiting for us."

Chapter 62 Teacher, can I come in?

Since the power was restored and the rain outside had stopped, everyone in the cram school quickly finished the remaining dishes, started packing up the camping gear, and threw the dirty clothes back into the washing machine.

However, while they were waiting for the clothes to dry in the room, Lynn took out a set of small tests from somewhere.

Although this test paper only has about ten questions, they are all key knowledge and question types within their review scope.

According to Lynn, this surprise test can help them better identify what they have not mastered.

However, when the results came out, everyone was comforting Xiaochun.

Because of this surprise test, in addition to Hifumi and Azusa who passed the passing line as before, even Hanako, who had previously scored in the single digits, got a score of 90.

In other words, Koharu, who scored 58 points in this quiz, was the only one who failed.

"It's okay, Haru. It's just a small test. Just focus on reviewing."

After hearing Lin En's comfort, Hifumi also nodded and spoke.

"Yeah, Haru-chan, let's all work hard together, shall we?"

"Well, I also believe that Xiaochun is not stupid."

However, unlike the other three people's way of comforting each other, Hanako looked at Koharu who seemed a little lost and said with a smile.

"Xiaochun, if you can work hard and pass the exam, I will show you my treasured collection of books, okay?"

"I... I don't want to! Hanako, your collection of books must be those horrible books! If I find that kind of thing, I will burn it immediately! And Azusa! I'm not an idiot! How could I be an idiot! If I were an idiot, then everyone here would be an idiot!"

For some reason, Koharu suddenly went into full rage and called everyone idiots, and even Lin En failed to dodge the attack.

Of course, after that, Lynn let everyone rest for a day, saying that they needed to relax after the exams.

"Xiaochun should just relax too. There's still a chance. There's no need to worry so much."

Facing Lin En, who was sitting on the edge of the bed and patting her head with a chuckle, Xiaochun buried her head in the pillow and answered with a little frustration.

"I, I get it! If I fail the exam like this... I will let down Hasumi-senpai's expectations..."

"But even so, I think Renmi would also like Xiaochun to have a good rest, right?"

Lin En, who had guessed the other person's personality through his interactions with Lian Jian, chuckled and said this to comfort him.

"Yes... that's right... but everyone passed, even Hanako..."

Hearing Koharu's slightly dissatisfied grumble, Hanako, who had just brought the dried clothes back to the room, said with a smile.

"Since Xiaochun said so, how about I give you some personal guidance?"

When Hanako's words, which seemed to hint something, reached Koharu's ears, her body trembled visibly. Then she quickly wrapped herself in the quilt and huddled behind Lin En, who was sitting on the edge of her bed.

"You, you, you...don't come over here!"

"Hehe, even if Teacher Lin En can protect you for a while now, what are you going to do tonight?"

Hanako said this while looking at the blanket that seemed to be shaking slightly, narrowed her eyes slightly, and licked the corner of her mouth.

"Could it be possible... that you can still hide in Teacher Lin En's room?"

"Goooo?!"

Hearing the cry of Xiaochun who was hiding behind him, Lin En shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Okay Hanako, we finally have a day off, so don't scare Koharu."

"Well... since the teacher has said so, let's let Haru-chan go for now."

Hearing this, Koharu, whose cheeks had already turned red, poked her head out from under the quilt and said with some embarrassment to Hanako, who was sitting on a chair in the room, holding her chin with her hand and looking at her with a smile.

"You, you, you, what else do you want to say? You're a walking criminal of public indecency!"

"But Xiaochun, don't you think that everything that happened today is like a story of everyone working together to overcome a crisis?"

Seeing Koharu's somewhat stunned expression, Hanako narrowed her eyes slightly.

"In an old school building that no one cares about, an unexpected storm caused the girls to encounter events and crises they had never experienced before, which opened up a story with a brave man who could bring warmth to their bodies and souls. Then they formed a bond in this adventure of mutual advancement and retreat, and confided their feelings to each other, and finally..."

"Stop——The story was normal at first, but why did it turn to that topic at the end?!"

Koharu, who was angrily accusing Hanako, stretched out her hand as if she had finally discovered something.

"And you! Everyone's school uniforms have been dried, right?! Hifumi and Azusa have already changed into their clothes, why are you still wearing your swimsuit!"

"Oh? Of course it's because swimsuits are more comfortable. And... Haru, don't you think it's very touching to see them forge a bond with each other during the adventure and end up experiencing something forbidden?"

"No, no! What kind of experience is that? I don't know! That's a crime! Death penalty!"

"What kind of experience is Xiaochun talking about? I'm curious."

At this moment, Azusa, who was sitting on her bed sorting out her clothes, turned to look at Koharu with a puzzled look. On the other side, Hifumi seemed to have thought of something and couldn't help but scratch her cheek with a wry smile.

"That...that's something Azusa had better not know!"

As if she didn't expect that her words would involve unexpected people, Xiaochun hurriedly advised Azusa.

"No, but...like Hanako-chan said, this is the first adventure I've ever experienced with everyone in the cram school."

Hearing Hifumi say this, Hanako chuckled and nodded, and even Koharu grumbled a little.

"Well... it's not bad..."