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After having dinner with Mary, Hisaki, and Kaguya, the next step is to take Mary back to Trinity...

Should we take this opportunity to get some exercise?

The thought flashed through his mind, but after a moment's thought, Amamiya abandoned the idea that had just come up on a whim.

There are indeed quite a few people I can meet up with tonight to help me improve my relationship, but considering that I'll be taking Hisaki and Kaguya to experience the local culture of Trinity tomorrow, I should get some rest early tonight.

"Well then... goodnight, Sensei."

Sweet dreams. Yi Qi Liu Yi (Part Two) is here! I>.I

Having received Kaguya and Hime's 'farewell,' Amamiya immediately set off to send Mary back to Trinity.

On the drive to Holy Trinity, Amamiya could keenly sense that the cat-like nun sitting in the passenger seat seemed to have some complicated emotions, and thus appeared somewhat dazed.

Today is a very special day for Mary.

Not only did I experience the cultural atmosphere of the 'mysterious' Trinity College, but I also got to experience its tea culture; and then I learned many memorable performance techniques from the Peking Opera club...

With her cat ears drooping, Mary's eyes were unfocused and her thoughts were wandering.

'Spending time with Sensei feels like it flies by...'

After reflecting on her feelings, Mary had to start thinking about another problem—how to explain why she went out with Sensei and returned home late at night.

Not long ago, due to the restoration of ancient books, Hinata unexpectedly missed a night's sleep and was given a demerit afterward, which caused her to be depressed for a while...

Now, the problem of 'not having enough sleep' has fallen on my shoulders...

Even after stopping in the Trinity College campus parking lot, Mary was still in a daze, her mind still in turmoil.

The situation only eased once we reached the entrance to the cathedral.

The security measures in student dormitories are probably second only to the core facilities of a school's student council—after all, 'safe sleep' is more important than anything else.

Strict security measures naturally mean that... students from relevant clubs take turns guarding the area.

Besides the already demanding work of the Rescue Knights students as doctors, there are also tea parties, nunneries, justice committees, and other organizations specifically designed for 'dormitory safety'.

The students sent by the nuns to 'guard the student dormitories' have a fairly uniform and rather cool title—'Night Prayer Sisters'.

Although the title sounds impressive, it is actually mostly held by 'novice nuns' who have just joined the convent.

It was Amamiya's first time approaching a school dormitory... From afar, he could see the large, castle-like dormitory with its constant nightlights.

And Mary... was naturally being sent to the dormitory building for the first time under such 'special' circumstances.

The closer it got, the more uneasy Mary became.

'I hope the doorman won't find out...'

'What if some inexplicable misunderstanding occurs...?'

To avoid causing any further unnecessary trouble, Mary stopped with great difficulty, softly raised her head, and prepared to say goodbye to Amamiya.

“Sen, Sensei… Thank you for escorting and accompanying me all the way…”

"That's enough to leave it here..."

After all, it's a nun's dormitory. If I were to say something like, "Don't invite me in," without any emotional intelligence, that would be incredibly thoughtless.

Amamiya stopped in place without thinking and waved goodbye to Mary.

【~???~】(Mary)

"Sen, goodnight... Sweet dreams..."

After stammering a goodbye, Mary walked heavily toward the dormitory entrance, her heart heavy with unease.

Almost simultaneously, Amamiya heard a voice that rose slightly in surprise.

"Eh...? Sen, Sensei, and... Mary-san?!"

After a brief silence, Amamiya heard an even more surprised soft exclamation from Mary.

"Eh? Hinata-kun...? Um... please keep your voice down..."

Hinata... was he punished by being made a doorman because of his 'staying out all night' a while ago?

Upon hearing Hinata's voice, Amamiya temporarily abandoned her plan to turn around and leave.

Looking back at Hyuga as she rushed out of the gatehouse, Amamiya was genuinely afraid that she would experience another 'luck clash'.

Running like that in high heels... If it were any other student who could have precise control over everything, Amamiya wouldn't say much, but Hinata... what she's doing is too dangerous.

Just like when they first met, Amamiya sighed softly, using the power of her Persona to assist her slightly.

Amamiya summoned a Persona with "Physical Absorption" to resist Hinata's unbalanced charge caused by excitement, and took a half step back to steady himself.

"Are you alright, Hinata...?"

The scene of their first encounter was recreated, and Hinata felt quite embarrassed. She wanted to apologize, but after hesitating for a moment, she held back.

"No, it's okay..."

'The feeling of accidentally bumping into Sensei's arms is really special...'

The girl, feeling a little lost, briefly went blank after being left behind by Amamiya without leaving a trace.

After a strange thought flashed through her mind, her gaze shifted between Amamiya and Mary.

“Sensei, and Mary, what’s going on here…”

Mary's heart skipped a beat, and like a startled cat, her face flushed red as she twisted the hem of her clothes and stammered, "Ah, yes... it's because of some questions about idol rehearsals. I had something to ask Sensei, so..."

"Idol……?"

Hinata tilted his head in confusion.

There seems to be such a project in mind...

If it were another member of the nun's order here, they might investigate.

Hinata was only puzzled for a moment, then didn't pay much attention to it.

She didn't even seem to care much about Mary's unusually shy demeanor.

'Has something similar happened to me not long ago...?'

After making a rough guess about the current situation based on intuition, Hinata paid attention to the direction of the gatekeeper's entrance and exit.

“Mary, the next night patrol is approaching... If you don’t want to be caught ‘staying out all night,’ you’d better hurry up and go. Since it’s because of Sensei, I’ll help you cover it up.”

What does helping myself conceal this have to do with Sensei?

Mary was stunned, not fully understanding Hinata's logic.

However, since we've avoided the issue of room checks, then...

She clasped her hands together, thanked Hinata, and then jogged into the dormitory from the gatehouse entrance.

Hinata did not immediately return to the gatekeeper's position, but stood there, hesitating repeatedly.

"Um... about what happened a while ago, thank you so much, Sensei!"

Amamiya waved his hand: "It was nothing."

"As for Hyuga, how long will this 'doorman' punishment last?"

When asked about her sad moments, Hinata immediately became dejected.

"It will last for half a month..."

Being on night duty for half a month... that's considered a relatively light punishment.

"It's really hard work."

Amamiya shook his head and, with a hint of sympathy, stepped forward and rubbed Hinata's head.

"But it's still a pretty good result..."

【~???~】(Hinata)

"Indeed... Anyway, thank you Sensei."

"I really don't know how to thank you enough for your help, so...so..."

'Gulu...'

After swallowing softly, Hinata took a deep breath.

"Sen, Sensi... If you don't mind, if you don't mind..."

“I can help Sensei… [confess]!”

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(Supplement) Chapter Thirty-Four: The Great Zhu Sect Resists Pressure

The entire Holy Trinity was immersed in the atmosphere of the school festival.

The most intense atmosphere is naturally found in the academy.

Influenced by the 'School Festival', the autonomous districts under the jurisdiction of Trinity can feel a different atmosphere than before.

After roughly confirming her surroundings and adapting to her Trinity-style attire that slightly hampered her movements, Kaguya couldn't wait to start searching for buildings similar to the "opera house" she had seen online not long ago.

"Trinity's school festival doesn't seem to have the festive atmosphere of the New Year as described in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, with its colorful decorations..."

"Can the operas here allow Peking Opera, Sichuan Opera, and Kunqu Opera from the Classic of Mountains and Seas to 'learn from each other's strengths and make up for each other's weaknesses'?"

Hearing this, Amamiya casually chimed in: "It's good to see and think more. Some things that seem insignificant can still have some merit if you can 'investigate things to gain knowledge'."

【~???~】(Feisaki)

【~??~】(Kaguya)

Kaguya made a soft "Huh?" and glanced at Amamiya with an inscrutable expression.

“When Sensei is with the sect leader, his speaking style always carries the sect leader’s tone.”

"Is this the skill of 'tailoring your approach to the person'? Although it certainly makes it easy to please people..."

As she spoke, she slightly increased the distance between herself and Amamiya and Himeki, and ran around the nearby streets to observe the situation.

Watching Kaguya running around, Amamiya was filled with mixed emotions.

"Sensei, how do you feel?"

Feeling the tugging at her clothes, Amamiya gathered her thoughts and answered in a low voice, "After Hizaki became the president of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the series of changes she brought to the Classic of Mountains and Seas must have caused her a lot of pain and confusion."

【~???~】(Feisaki)

Knowing this, Fei Xiao nodded slightly, still somewhat puzzled, and asked, "Why do you say that?"

"This brings us back to yesterday's topic about 'actors'."

"Kaguya is an exceptionally talented performer, adept at hiding her emotions behind a mask. In fact, she even wears a pleasing mask when she's with the sect leader."

"As the sect leader said... it's impossible to fathom the actor's attitude and state of mind."

"My answer at the time was that whether an actor likes something or not can be judged by his attitude."

"Attitude is the mask of the heart... and if you wear the mask for too long, you will either become confused about yourself or you will be unable to take it off."

"That's Kaguya's 'attitude'... She's 'playing' herself."

"Playing the role of the sect leader should involve understanding 'what kind of person she is,' and being able to gain the sect leader's approval and assert one's voice."

"..."

Hizaki remained silent for a long time, then sighed softly.

Kaguya is indeed an excellent performer, but her performance still has flaws, which my discerning eye can see through.

But Sensei... the "mask" on your face is something I can't see through no matter what I do.

How does one switch between masks on their face without leaving a trace?

What do you look like behind that mask?

As Hisaki sighed, Kaguya, who had run out to observe the surrounding buildings, returned, panting slightly.

Seeing her 'full harvest' expression, Amamiya smiled and asked, 'Did you find anything noteworthy?'