“Then I’ll get up first. Work hard.”

“Are you leaving already?”

“I’m planning to do the rest in the dorm. If I stay here, I think I’ll get too caught up in the conversation.”

Emily smiled back at Mary, who also returned the smile.

“Well, then you won’t be bothering Ken anymore, right?”

“Th-that’s right! I was just… a bit foolish before.”

At Mary’s teasing words, Emily’s face turned red, and she waved her hand.

Mary waved back, seeing her off.

‘Somehow, we’ve become quite close.’

I was surprised that our conversation flowed better than I expected. I originally intended …