"Himeko is really a very reliable teacher. I feel very happy to be able to attract talented talents like her to enter my school."
Theresa breathed a sigh of relief, and she looked at Himeko who was teaching her students seriously, with a very satisfied look.
"Cecilia, do you think we have the same other talents as Himeko? I need more teachers just like her."
"Talent? Everyone has their own ability Theresa-chan. Judging someone as talented, or not talented is not what we can do. We can only give them the best chance to shine, and live life the way they want."
Theresa shook her head: "No, that's not what I meant..."
As the only valkyrie school that operates independently from Schicksal, the qualities of the valkyries that come from St. Freya, and the valkyrie who came from the Schicksal, experienced quite a difference.
In last years, almost no valkyrie rank-A emerged from her school.
Although there was no one who dared to speak badly behind her back since she was the granddaughter of bishop Otto. The piercing gazes of the appraisers from Schicksal, always made Theresa's heart go into so much pain as if it was being torn apart.
"(Ah, she again?)"
"(Last year no A-rank valkyries appeared, it must be the same this year.)"
"(Is St. Freya school still needed today?)"
"(This girl is just wasting Schicksal's resources...)"
....
Even without speaking a word, she somehow still knew what they were currently thinking about her!
Indeed, her educational style that was too relaxed meant that many of the valkyries here did not maximize their potential. But, she was also at a loss as to what else to do!
Between her relaxed educational style, or Schicksal's very serious educational style. All of them have their own positive and negative effects!
She really was so confused!
"The thing I want is at least one A-rank valkyrie from my school this year... Just one... otherwise, I might not be able to raise my head again if I go to grandpa's place..."
Theresa sighed very sadly.
Cecilia tried to cheer her up: "It's okay Theresa-chan, don't worry. It's true that your style of education is too relaxed, but isn't it my job as deputy principal to correct your mistakes? So don't worry. This year there will definitely be an A-rank valkyrie appearing!"
"Cecilia..." Theresa was deeply moved.
Sit in the audience seats, and watch the valkyrie candidates in the practice arena, struggling to beat the Honkai beasts from the simulation results. The two of them watched for a bit, before Cecilia got up from her seat, and intended to leave.
"Already want to go? You don't want to see your kids perform first?"
Cecilia shook her head.
"There's nothing to watch. I really believe in the hard work they've done so far. Besides, I have to go home first and go to accompany Sirin."
As the only girl who doesn't have Kaslana's thick blood in her body, even though Sirin has very high Honkai resistance, she has no intention at all to become a warrior-type valkyrie.
She chose to become a logistics-type valkyrie.
Even though Cecilia didn't know why Sirin had chosen to become a logistics-type valkyrie, Cecilia still respected her choice.
What she can do as a mother is to accept, guide, and encourage what she currently chooses, so she won't regret it later.
"Theresa-chan, bye-bye~"
"Bye-bye Cecilia, have a good day!"
Waving her hand to Cecilia who slowly started to disappear from her sight. Theresa returned to her office, and she stretched her stiff body.
"Ah~! What a great day! It's perfect for reading the Homu adventure comic book I just ordered!"
Ignoring the fact that there are still many "documents" piled up on her desk. Taking advantage that Cecilia wasn't there to force her to work today, Theresa took out a key she had hidden in a secret place, and she opened her desk drawer with a crooked smile.
"Fufufu~ today nothing can stop me from relaxing~!"
Feeling the pleasure of a forbidden emotion because it has violated the norms of moral rules. Theresa opened her work drawer with a lecherous smile, but in the next second, she suddenly froze in place.
"Ah? Why is there a small cake here? is this mine? but I don't keep wet food in the drawer..."
Look at the little strawberry shortcake that sits on a small plate. Theresa found a letter next to it, and she opened the letter.
....
"[Theresa, happy birthday!]"
"[Even if it's a small gift, please accept it! Next time, I'll treat you to a big food together! Don't worry, you can certainly trust your good friend's firm promise!]"
[Apart from that, I wish you all the best. I hope, in the years to come, you can become a better self. Of course if you are tired and want to rest, you can always come to me. I will always be here. ]"
"[Then see you later Theresa-chan! I also asked for leave for 3 days, I hope you will understand.]"
"[From your best friend~]"
....
"Cecilia...."
See the happy birthday card Cecilia made. Theresa somehow felt very moved.
Apart from her grandfather always giving her happy birthday cards without fail, Cecilia was probably the second person to celebrate her birthday at this time.
This really touched the soft side of the deepest part of her heart.
She felt like crying.
"So!? Where's my Homu adventure comic book! The reason why you asked for three days off isn't because you stole all my comic books right!?!"
Searched for her comic books around her office, and searched every possible place for hiding. Theresa, who couldn't find any traces, finally had to accept the fact that her Homu comic book had really disappeared.
Theresa held her head in stress.
"CECILIA!!!!"
That day, on her birthday. Theresa experienced three very complicated feelings at the same time.
Happy to get a birthday cake from Cecilia, moved by the greeting of a happy birthday card, and angry to find that the Homu comic she had been saving for three months just disappeared.
Really Cecilia, you are truly my best friend!!
"Hum~ Hum~ Hum~"
Returning to het house humming a cheerful song. Cecilia who was holding many limited edition Homu adventure books in her arms, walked step by step towards Sirin's room, and she opened her room door.
"My dear! Look what mama brought you!"
Sirin: "KYAAA!?!"
Realizing that Cecilia went straight into her room without knocking on the door. Sirin's hands and feet suddenly seemed to have a brain, and the two of them immediately turned off the desktop screen and her computer in one go.
"Mama!?! Why did you come in not knocking on the door!" Sirin's face reddened, and she breathed heavily from too much shock.
Cecilia covered her mouth: "Oh, my bad. Did mama come at the wrong time?"
Smiling playfully when she saw the panicked expression on Sirin's face. Cecilia came to her, and she showed her what she had been carrying.
"Tada! Mama brought you lots of Homu adventure books! Plus, there are some limited edition books here! Sirin, are you happy?"
Looking at the dozens of comic books Cecilia currently has in her hands. Sirin tilted her head in confusion.
".... Why did mom suddenly bring me this book?"
Cecilia was suddenly confused: "Ah? Don't you have a job as a comic artist? Mama brought all these books hoping you could find some inspiration!"
Stunned by what she just heard. Sirin who was in a daze, suddenly opened her eyes wide, and her face started to slowly become more and more red.
"(She knows! She knows! She knows! She knows! She knows! She knows! She knows! She knows! She knows! She knows! She knows...!!!)"
Having a short-circuited brain, could not accept the fact that Cecilia knew about her secret work. Sirin immediately hid in her bed, and she buried her face into the pillow.
She screaming.
"Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!"
Cecilia: "...?"
Not knowing why Sirin's body on the bed suddenly convulsed, and screamed in a muffled voice. Cecilia who didn't know the mentality of today's youth, slowly backed away from Sirin's room with a bit of fear.
"Then... Mama's gone?"
"No wait a minute, don't go!!!"
Immediately ran towards Cecilia, and closed her bedroom door tightly. Sirin, who was still blushing, held Cecilia's hands tightly.
"That... That... No... No! I mean...."
"Sirin... Mama is not good at speaking in code language. Calm down, and talk to mama slowly. Don't be in a hurry, okay?"
Breathing slowly, and exhale continuously. Sirin who calmed down a bit, could finally able to look into Cecilia's eyes with her eyes filled with tears.
"Mama! Other than mama, who else knows!?!"
"About what?"
"About... That... I mean...."
Seeing the shorted Sirin once again. Cecilia was trying to hold back her laughter, and she finally decided to stop playing around.
"No, no one knows. You can trust mama."
"R-Really?"
"Yes, I promise, even Thea doesn't know about this."
"Fyuh... Then thank goodness..." Sirin wiped the cold sweat that appeared on her forehead at this time.
Cecilia smiled: "Are you going to continue your drawing again? Then mama won't bother you, and mama will leave here."
Sirin shook her head.
"It's okay... The computer has also been turned off... I don't want to paint anymore for today." Sirin sighed tiredly.
Clapping their hands at Sirin's words. Cecilia's eyes immediately lit up.
"Then want to go with mom for a walk outside? Sometimes inspiration has to be sought from reality. So sirin, let's go for a walk together!"
Cecilia smiled happily.
____
When they left, it was already noon. But when they were about to go home, it was already afternoon.
It shows how quickly time flies.
The golden sun hanging above the sky began to descend from the horizon, and slowly changed its color to a softer one.
The air around them grew colder and colder.
Cecilia and Sirin rubbed their cold palms together until they warmed up again.
"Woah~ look Sirin! The lights are starting to turn on! No matter how much I look at it, the glint of all the lights here is really very beautiful~!"
Standing next to Cecilia, and saw many shop lights, and building lights inside the house, and apartment, starting to turn on one after another. Sirin who saw the beautiful side of the world through a different perspective, could only stare at the light of the lights in a daze.
"Yeah... They are very beautiful..."
"Right isn't it? If we change our point of view, this world can become more interesting! Like the movement of clouds above the sky, seeing the crowd of people from high places, enjoying the cold through a warm coat, or walking together like this. Mama won't get bored!"
Seeing Cecilia who was so optimistic was like having a youthful spirit. Sirin lowered her head, and she rubbed her cold hands once again.
"Mama didn't ask about that?"
"About what?"
"That..."
Feeling her entire body go limp, but somehow still had courage coming from somewhere. Sirin said in a very small voice.
"...That... Why did I become a logistics valkyrie..."
Hearing this, Cecilia clapped her hands: "Is there a problem with that?"
Sirin looked at Cecilia helplessly: "Don't you think I'm quite embarrassing? Both the Kaslana family and the Schariac family have always chosen to fight against Honkai. But as for me, a person with such qualifications, chose to retreat like a coward..."
"That's why I asked..."
"Did I... let you down?"
Looking at the indecisive Sirin. Cecilia shook her head, and she smiled.
"Who said that we have to fight the honkai on the front line? Every part is important Sirin. They always complement each other."
"Besides, I'm sure you can shine wherever you are. Proving what you've been fighting for all this time is worthwhile isn't it also a satisfaction in itself?"
When someone has an important decision to make in their life, they usually consider their current state.
What exactly does Sirin want?
If there were no honkai, then she would want to live peacefully like other girls, together with her family.
Live a normal life.
That was the hope she had been harboring for so long.
But...
She knew that wish would never come true in this world full of tragedy.
Sirin lowered her head: "But... You don't even listen to my reasons. Maybe my reasons are quite trivial... To be honest, I'm also not sure..."
"Ssstttt, shut up. Mama doesn't want to hear your reason."
Cecilia immediately covered Sirin's mouth.
"Indecision is a good thing, which means you weigh all the risks. But, if we don't move forward, then all that worry will be for naught."
"Mama remembers that there was a foolish man who tried to become an A-rank knight just to chase a woman. Even though they had only known each other for a few days, that stupid old man still fought for his beliefs for years."
"So Sirin, what mama wants to tell you is no matter what choice you make, do it earnestly without leaving any regrets."
"At least when you give up one day, when you look back, you'll find that everything you've ever done was never entirely for nothing."
"Everything has a meaning, like the thousands of light bulbs that form the background of the buildings they occupy. They all shine beautifully, leaving an imprint in our memories."
"So Sirin, do you now understand what mama means?"
Holding hands, letting their palms get warm. Sirin gripped her hand slightly, and the worry nestled in her heart instantly disappeared.
"I understand."
Sirin smiled sweetly.
"Mama, do you want to see the comic I made?"
"Really, really!?"
"Yeah, I'll give mama the link right now. But for a physical book, it'll take a bit of time."
"It's okay! Even though mama not a Homu fan like Theresa-chan, I'm still very interested in comic storylines! I'll read all the works you made!"
"Ehh... There's no need to be like that... but, thank you."
Back walking home hand in hand with each other. The cold temperature indeed made their bodies cold, but for the hands that were joined together, the warmth between them never dispersed.
"Mama, can you keep this a secret from the others for a while? I-I'm really not ready."
"Okay! If that's the case, then this will be our secret! Mama will definitely keep this secret carefully and won't let anyone know!"
"Hehehe~ mama, thank you~"
"You're welcome my dear~"
The two of them smiled sweetly, and made a girl's secret promise between the two of them.
The Daily life arc finally ends here. It's time to return to the main plot story.
It's time to turn sweet impact into emotional impact.
ความคิดเห็นย่อย
คุณลักษณะความคิดเห็นย่อหน้าอยู่ในขณะนี้บนเว็บ! เลื่อนเมาส์ไปที่ย่อหน้าใดก็ได้แล้วคลิกไอคอนเพื่อเพิ่มความคิดเห็นของคุณ
นอกจากนี้คุณสามารถปิด / เปิดได้ตลอดเวลาในการตั้งค่า
เข้าใจแล้ว