I Choose The Heroine's Route

42 At The Garden Again

"Are you going to the garden again?" Gaos asked, his tone, bored, and I just nodded. I guess the garden really did become one of the places in the Royal Academy that I like. Well, being surrounded by nature can make you feel at peace at times – especially after having that talk with Headmaster Roderic and after what happened during the Elemental Magic lesson

"Are you not angry about what happened earlier?" Gaos asked another question as I continue to make my way towards the garden.

"Does it look like I'm not affected?" As a response, I also asked a question. I heard him click his tongue.

"That's not an answer, human. Well, you just seemed too calm about it." I hummed.

"I'm not angry, but I definitely didn't like the situation. As for why I can be so calm, Gaos... did you lose your memories?"

At this, he exclaimed, "You! I didn't! Are you really that good at lying or pretending or something? You two-face!" I didn't respond anymore, but a small smile graced my lips. The last time he called me two-face was probably way back on my debut.

"– Hey! Are you listening?"

"We're here." I said, looking at the garden's entrance that's just a few steps away from me.

"Hey!"

Ignoring Gaos, I entered the garden, and as beautiful and different kind of flowers enters my field of view, I immediately felt more relaxed.

I walked towards one of the empty tables and chairs to sit down.

Since the Elemental Magic lesson finished much earlier than the said or supposedly scheduled time, right now, it's still 3:16 PM. It was just 2:39 PM when I went to the Headmaster's Office, and Headmaster Redoric finished talking to me around 3:05.

I looked at the sky that's still blue and bright, the sunlight greeting me as I do. Although the sun is still obviously out, the umbrella with a long handle that's attached in the middle of the table is shielding me from it – However, even without it, I'll probably be fine as well, since for the past few years I've been staying in this world, I've noticed that the sunlight here isn't that hot. Or to be more specific, it doesn't feel like your skin has the possibility of burning.

In this world, there's also 4 seasons; Summer, Autumn, Spring, and Winter.

Summer happens around January to May, Autumn happens during June, Spring is around July to September, and finally, Winter happens around November to December.

Although it can rain, and it can range from weak to strong rainfalls, it doesn't become as strong as a typhoon, and in this world, I've never really heard or seen any typhoon happen. A natural disaster like Earthquake and such can still happen though, but it's definitely rare.

"This is your plan? To simply sit here and do nothing?" Gaos said, obviously complaining and not agreeing with what I'm currently doing.

I glanced at my wristwatch. 3:24 PM, "Don't you have those times where you simply want to get lost on your own mind?" I just said.

"What nonsense?"

Then, just as I was about to respond again, I heard footsteps. Silent, but footsteps nonetheless. I was just looking at the empty table, but when I heard the footsteps getting closer until it finally stopped, I looked up.

Emerald eyes meet my pink ones.

Anastasia.

– Surprisingly, it was her who spoke first, "Do you like... gardens?" she asked, face and tone of voice still as cold as ever. This scenario reminds me of when I deliberately went into the garden in an attempt to get closer to her. The difference is that this time, it was her who unexpectedly approached me first.