“…What’s everyone doing?”

At my call, Emily and Mary jumped slightly, while Raphne lifted her head slightly.

Then, one by one, the other two put down their menus and revealed their faces.@@novelbin@@

“What brings you all here? Why are you all wearing sunglasses…?”

Of course, I was wearing mine too, but in my case, it was to hide my identity.

More than anything, wearing sunglasses indoors… It seemed odd no matter how I thought about it.

“Ken… the thing is…”

Mary was the first to attempt an answer to my question.

Bang—!

But before she could respond, Emily abruptly stood up from the table, interrupting her.

“This… this is…! It’s a surprise party!”

“A surprise… party?”

“Ah! Yes! It’s a gathering to celebrate Raphne’s return!”

Emily’s words were followed by Mary adding her explanation, but she averted her gaze shyly.

Wait a minute.

A celebration for Raphne…?

Raphne, staring blankly back and forth at the two of them, glanced at the slices of cake and drinks laid out on the table.

“Then… it’s to help Raphne adjust after being away from the academy for a year…?”

“Y-yes! Exactly! We’ve become really close today! Right, Raphne?”

“Uh-huh? …You two are both kind. Ken.”

With her sparkling eyes, Emily eagerly grabbed Raphne’s hand, and Raphne awkwardly nodded in agreement.

I see.

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