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Chapter 298
And so, the academy life resumed... but from around the start of February, some students began acting giddy.Female students gathered and chattered excitedly in high-pitched voices.
"Hey, hey, are you giving something to someone?"
"Hmm... I'll give something to my dad and little brother, but not sure about any boys."
"I'm giving something to my childhood friend. I'm going to confess my feelings with this chance."
"I'm giving something to my fiancé. I'm thinking of baking cookies from scratch."
The reason the students—especially the girls—were in a frenzy was due to a romantic event in February... the 'Valentinus Festival.'
Judging by the timing, it's obvious—it's basically Valentine's Day.
In this world too, on February 14th, there's an event where you give sweets to men you like or to men who've helped you.
The gifts aren't limited to chocolate—cookies, candy, embroidered handkerchiefs, and hand-knit scarves are also common. Likely because cacao and chocolate are hard to come by in this country.
"Still... I didn't know there was an event called the 'Valentinus Festival.'"
"Apparently, it's an event that started becoming popular in the Holy Nation of Shinecross a few years ago. I only learned about it recently too."
"It's a lovely event. I heard it originated from the guardian saint of 'love.'"
(Well, of course no one knew... It's a paid bonus content event.)
Holding his textbook while walking down the hallway, Clael gave a wry smile at the girls' conversation.
Even without eavesdropping, just walking through the academy meant overhearing the girls' voices.
They were so excited about the 'Valentinus Festival' happening in a week that they didn't even notice the presence of a teacher.
"I thought about giving something to Prince Eric... but his recent hairstyle, you know?"
"It's an afro... Yeah, I get it."
"I want to give something to Vincent-senpai, but I wonder if he'd reject it?"
"I'm giving something to Will-kun. It's not like I like him or anything, but he helped me study, so it's a thank-you."
The boys frequently mentioned in the girls' conversations were the main characters.
Blessed with both lineage and looks, they naturally drew attention from the female students.
"What about Luei-kun? He's got a pretty cute face, right...?"
"That boy... hmm, maybe he's kind of nice..."
"I used to like him... but lately, not so much..."
"He's obsessed with Saint Reina, and yet he still hangs around other girls... Honestly, I despise that."
Among the main characters, it seemed only Luei Biscuit was unpopular.
Luei had often been seen trying to hug Reina, and his image had shifted from 'cute, small-animal-type boy' to 'a pervert who molests the Saint.'
You'd think girls would find him cute, but in a world where the game had become reality, his creepiness stood out more.
(On top of that, he's been hanging out with Melon Bread lately. While being obsessed with Reina, he's keeping another girl close like a backup... Yeah, no wonder he's unpopular.)
"By the way... I heard Saint Reina has been locking herself in the cooking room after school lately."
"............Hm?"
Hearing that, Clael reflexively stopped in his tracks.
Looking toward the voice, he saw a first-year girl, Reina's classmate, talking with interest to her friend.
"Apparently, Saint Reina is really into making sweets. I wonder if she's planning to give them to someone?"
"Ah, I know about that too. She gave me some sweets she made during practice."
"I'm curious who Saint Reina will give them to... Maybe Prince Eric, after all?"
"............No, that's just me being self-centered."
Clael shook his head and started walking again.
Upon hearing that Reina was making sweets... for a moment, he hoped they might be for him.
(Normally, she'd probably give them to one of the main characters... but Reina doesn't seem particularly interested in those guys. Maybe she's just handing out obligatory sweets to people who've helped her.)
He started to hope he might be included in that... but if he didn't get anything, he'd just end up embarrassed.
(Besides, I already get lunch and sweets from her regularly, even outside of Valentine's... I probably shouldn't overthink it.)
"...I should get ready for class."
Clael let out a big sigh and switched his focus back to work.
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[Work Introduction]
The Ice Star Mage
https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093086823614778
The after-story of a world where the Demon King has died.
The betrayed hero once again takes up the blade of ice and plunges into battle for the sake of an elven girl.