3 - Part E:

For today's plan, play some MMO till I drop.

Since it's quite boring to do it in my room, I'll do it at my favorite spot which is under the apple tree on top of a small hill at the observatory deck.

Hopefully, Wren and Eri haven't taken that spot yet.

While I was walking at the staff area, I stumble upon Aeris.

Aeris is currently wearing a pink t-shirt with animated Luna's face on it and a black mini skirt.

I tend to wonder, how many of those printed shirt does she have?

Anyway, Aeris is currently carrying a pile of documents while cheerfully humming Luna's ever famous song "Rainy Day" and walking towards somewhere.

She doesn't seem to notice me, so I decided to greet her.

"Sup..."

Aeris suddenly stops walking and turn towards me.

She greets me back.

"Oh! Good morning Linel!"

Since I was curious about those documents that Aeris is carrying so I ask about it.

"So what's up with those documents?"

"These documents Linel are research papers that Professor Einstein asked me to deliver to the Technological Science club."

"Research papers? Isn't that kinda ancient?"

Nowadays, everything is almost digital so research papers are a thing of the past.

You could probably put all your research data inside your phone or tablet which is more convenient than papers.

"Well... I also thought that and ask Professor Einstein about it. He only told me that these are research papers."

"I see..."

I approach Aeris and took half of the load from her.

I'm not really trying to act cool and score some points, it's just that, my mother trained me that if a girl is in trouble, you have to help her or else.

I'm not sure if Aeris is really in trouble but I'll help her anyways.

Aeris, who seems to be surprised by my sudden action, reacts.

"Linel I really appreciate your help but you don't really have to since I could actually do it myself..."

"Two is better than one."

I said and start walking.

Aeris follows in pursuit and walks beside me.

She thanks me sincerely.

"Thank you Linel..."

"You're welcome..."

We make our way towards Tech Lab 2 but while we're at it, I get this strange feeling again like someone is following us.

I look towards Aeris and see if she has some kind of reaction but her face is as normal as always.

She took notice of me staring at her and ask...

"Is there something wrong?"

Since I don't want to make her paranoid, I brush her off.

"Nothing..."

"Alright..."

After that, she starts humming.

To be honest, Aeris has such a nice voice, so I didn't mind her humming at all.

We continue walking towards Tech Lab 2.

I probably have to play in my room instead since Wren and Eri probably took that spot already.

Oh well!

It's better than nothing.

(Meanwhile)

A Silhouette who's hiding by leaning on a wall is watching Linel and Aeris.

He suddenly mumbles to himself angrily.

"That bastard is making me jealous! He's going to pay for that!"

Two days later...

Sigh! School starts again...

To think I was getting into this cool MMO called Celes Arca.

I wish the weekend is longer.

I enter my classroom, went towards my desk and hang my school bag at the side.

While I was about to pull my chair and take a seat, I saw a bunch of paper envelops sticking out of my desk drawer.

I took out the envelopes and examine it.

Is this a love letter?

Zack who's sitting beside me saw the envelopes and shouts...

"Dudes! Linel have some love letters!"

Because of that, everyone surrounded me.

The four morons (Lokki, Roc, Zack and Maple) try to pressure me.

"OPEN IT! OPEN IT!"

It worked, and I was pressured to open one of the letters.

As I did I read out the contents.

"I challenge you to a fight at Arena 1 after school. Don't chicken out on me! What the hell?"

I opened the other letters to see what it is.

As I did, they all have a similar message from the first letter which is a challenge to a fight.

I couldn't help but to express myself.

"What the hell?"

Suddenly, Roc screams in excitement.

"A fight? Hell yeah!"