A reincarnated person's after ending

Continuing On

This is it, The Ending.

It's been two years since I have been here...

I wonder, how they are doing right now?

Is it fine for me to visit them...?

I wonder, what would they think once they see me?

Aah, I am getting nervous.

This time, properly, I want to tell them something from the bottom of my heart.

The things I couldn't say before...

Ah, the bell is ringing. It's time.

Taking a deep breath, I tighten my grip on this dress I saved up to buy and wear for this occasion. This dress is nothing like what I used to wear... But, I like this better than the fancy dress I used to wear.

Letting out a wry smile, I shake my head from needless thoughts and take a step inside. Ristar Academy, it's been awhile.

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The event is being held quite deep inside Ristar Academy's ground. It will be a long walk, where people would definitely take notice of me.

I am troubled for not thinking of this possibility happening in my planning to come here for the past year.

Is this a sign to tell me to turn around and leave? That I should not show myself to them?

Looking at the sky, noticing the sun's position, I decide. It is still early. I still can make it if I hurry. Then, let's go back and buy a hat or a mask to hide my face from everyone.

Turning around, I bump into someone unexpectedly.

Stepping back at once while rubbing my forehead where I knocked on something hard, I mutter an apology. Without looking up, I step aside to walk pass this person I bumped into.

"Where are you going?" the person calls out, "The graduation event has started already,"

"I am aware," I reply, looking up slightly to see who he is. I do not recognise him, however. Nevertheless, I thank him for reminding me.

"No, really. Where are you going?" that person asks, raising an eyebrow

"I forget something, so I am going back to get it," I inform him, wanting to leave soon so I can make it back in time

"Is it something important? I don't think you will be able to make it in time later if you leave now," that person says, scratching his head as he frowns in bewilderment, "We are on top of a mountain, and the nearest town is still two hours away by carriage. Do you think you will make it?"

I know. I have been here before... But, that's right. He reminds me of the fact that the nearest town is still two hours away. I have forgotten that fact. As for carriage... I came here using the public carriage. There won't be a carriage going to the nearest town at this time, will there?

At my sudden troubled expression, that person offers, "I will lend you a horse. My horse is quite fast, you might make it then,"

"Thank you, but I do not want to impose," smiling wryly, I also inform him, "I do not know how to ride a horse,"

That person's eyes widen slightly, "Ah, that's right. Sorry, I have forgotten that normally, girls don't know horse riding. I apologise," that person bows his head slightly, truly looking regretful

Is he worried about offending me? No need. I am not someone who would feel offended just by that. It is a fact I do not have horse riding skill, after all.