Chapter 52: Morning Self-Study Classes

[Early the next morning.]

Van slowly strolled through the school corridor, still thinking about last night's video.

Ever since the "Final Lesson" ended, he felt that he could finally be temporarily freed from all that turmoil. At least for a short time, there would no longer be any more "exposure videos" about him.

Thinking of this, that taut nerve in him relaxed a little. Though he also knew that all the things he did in the past would eventually be fully revealed to the public, but that was a matter for the future.

For now, he only wanted to enjoy himself in time, continue the music, continue the dance.

With this mindset, Van's steps became a bit lighter, and he even hummed a little tune.

Just as he turned the corner, a familiar fiery red figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Van..."

Himeko's voice carried a gentle tone with a hint of probing, looking at him softly, her eyes flashing with complicated emotions.

Himeko's call made Van freeze for a moment.

Looking up at Himeko, he noticed that her gaze was a bit different from before, it seemed to contain some emotions he couldn't understand.

His heart tightened, and he subconsciously stopped walking, forcing a calm smile as he greeted her, "Good morning, Teacher Himeko. Is there something you need?"

Himeko smiled slightly, her tone carrying a hint of deeper meaning, "Van, can't I come to you if there's nothing going on? Oh right, have you recalled anything special lately?"

Van's heart sank with a "thud," and the smile on his face almost cracked.

His mind went blank, and he couldn't help but scream inwardly, 'No way, Sir, again?!'

After mentally cursing Cabbage Head ten thousand times again, Van showed a dumbfounded expression, as if he didn't quite understand what she was saying.

But in his head, he was already rapidly thinking of a plan.

Himeko saying this clearly meant she had remembered something, but he couldn't judge how much of her memory had returned.

Was it like Raiden Mei, who only retained some impression of him, or like Fu Hua, who had fully recovered everything?

So, with all the information still unknown, Van decided to play dumb all the way through.

He looked at her full of confusion, "Teacher Himeko, what are you talking about? I don't understand."

Himeko sighed lightly, a trace of probing in her eyes, "Really nothing? For example… some memories from the past, or certain important people?"

Van cried bitterly in his heart, she obviously remembered quite a bit. But on his face, he still maintained an innocent expression.

"Teacher Himeko, the more I hear you, the more confused I get. Are you too tired from work lately? Maybe you need some rest?"

Himeko stared at Van for a few seconds. Her intuition told her that Van definitely knew something, but he was pretending perfectly.

She felt a bit helpless but couldn't directly expose him either. She couldn't exactly tie Van up and interrogate him properly in her dormitory.

"Maybe so, perhaps I'm overthinking."

Just when the atmosphere was becoming a bit awkward, a clear and cool voice with concern came from the side.

"Teacher Himeko, morning self-study is about to start. Aren't you going to the classroom?"

Van and Himeko turned their heads simultaneously, only to see Fu Hua standing not far away, holding a stack of documents, looking at them calmly.

Although her expression was as indifferent as usual, on closer look, one could see a trace of unexplainable emotion hidden in her eyes.

Himeko was momentarily stunned, then showed a gentle smile, "Fu Hua, thank you for the reminder. But I still have a few words I want to say to Van."

Fu Hua smiled slightly, her tone still calm. "Teacher Himeko, as class president, I have the duty to remind you that morning self-study is a school rule. Also, Van seems to be troubled recently, maybe we can help him together."

Himeko looked at Fu Hua, then at Van, and a trace of understanding flashed in her eyes.

She lightly nodded and said gently, "You're right, Fu Hua. Van, we can talk about our matters slowly, there's no rush right now."

After speaking, she gave Van a tender glance, then turned and walked away from the corridor. The sound of her high heels gradually faded into the distance.

Van let out a breath, wiped the nonexistent cold sweat off his forehead, and turned to Fu Hua. "Hua, I really thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known what to do."

Fu Hua glanced at him lightly, her tone tinged with teasing,

"Van, I once read a manga from Inazuma, the male lead ended up on the rooftop because he messed with too many girls…"

Recalling Brother Makoto's voice and smile, Van instantly broke out in a cold sweat, the corner of his mouth twitching, "Thanks a lot!"

"I'm just reminding you, sometimes reality is more brutal than manga."

Fu Hua shrugged, her tone still calm, "Also, in just a few days, a group of 'unexpected people' will arrive at the academy. By then, you might be even more passive."

"What do you mean?" Van was full of question marks. "Did you hear some rumors?"

Looking at Van's anxious face, Fu Hua's lips curled slightly.

Recalling the years back in Shenzhou when Van teased her, she couldn't help but want to tease him back, "Wanna know? Beg me."

"Honorable Crimson Kite Immortal, I beg you, please help me." Just as Fu Hua finished speaking, Van immediately clasped his hands together and shamelessly pleaded.

His face changed so fast that even Fu Hua was stunned for a moment. But in the end, she still told Van the news that Mobius would be coming to St. Freya Academy in a few days to attend an academic exchange event.

Hearing this, Van almost turned to stone. He couldn't help but wail in his heart, 'Fine, fine, so this is how you want to play! Not only are Fu Hua and Himeko regaining memories, now you're bringing me Mobius too, are you afraid I'll live too long or what?'

But after calming down, Van felt something was off.

If Mobius had really recovered all her memories, with her personality, she wouldn't have come to St. Freya Academy in such a public manner. She'd more likely hide her tracks and achieve her goals silently.

Recalling Mobius's creepy experiments, Van instinctively shuddered.

"This life is really unlivable... it's too hard…"

Van sighed helplessly, silently praying that the coming days would be a bit more peaceful.

Fu Hua looked at him, lightly patted his shoulder, and said in a comforting tone, "Don't worry too much. When soldiers come, use generals; when water comes, use earth to block it."

Van gave a bitter smile and nodded, "Let's hope so…"

Fu Hua smiled slightly, turned and walked toward the classroom, and before leaving, didn't forget to leave a sentence, "Morning self-study is about to begin. Don't be late."

Van watched her back, feeling a wave of complex emotions inside.

He shook his head and quickly followed, but deep inside, he had a hunch that the days ahead were unlikely to be peaceful.

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