A long time ago, during an age when monarchs still ruled the land, two lovers made a solemn vow: no matter what happened, they would never be apart. But promises are not always unbroken…
2020.
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Cloue woke up, tears silently streaming down her cheeks. Her heart ached, but she couldn't quite remember why.
Mama: "Cloue, you're going to be late!"
Cloue bolted upright. "Yes Mom" she replied hurriedly.
She was an ordinary high school student, modest in appearance. Her uniform, though standard, carried a vintage charm: a neatly pressed long skirt, her glasses perched delicately on her nose, and her braided long hair cascading down her back.
Mama: "Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?"
Cloue smiled gently. "It's okay, Mama. It's just the opening ceremony. Besides, your new project needs you more right now."
Mama: "But…"
Cloue: "I'll be fine, really."
Her mother hesitated but eventually nodded. "Alright. Be careful, okay?"
Cloue: "You too, Mama."
Before leaving, her mother paused to straighten a framed photo on the table—a memory of happier times. She smiled softly. "I'm heading out now."
Cloue watched her mother leave, feeling a small pang of loneliness. After finishing her breakfast, she prepared for her day and set off for school. The streets were alive with the gentle warmth of spring, the cherry blossoms fluttering in the breeze like pale pink snowflakes.
It was the first day of high school, a fresh chapter for many young lives.
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At the school gate, clusters of students exchanged nervous greetings. Cloue, however, walked quietly, taking in the sights and sounds around her. The scent of blossoms mingled with the crisp morning air.
Inside, the homeroom teacher, Mr Mone, a cheerful teacher in his early twenties, clapped his hands. "Alright, everyone! Form a line and follow me to the gym for the opening ceremony."
The gymnasium was vast, sunlight streaming through the high windows. The principal delivered a formal welcome speech, but Cloue barely heard it. Her attention drifted to the window, where the cherry trees swayed gently outside.
Back in the classroom, the students found their assigned seats. Cloue's desk was by the window, in the last row—a perfect spot for daydreamers.
Miss Mone smiled brightly. "Before we dive into lessons, let's introduce ourselves to each other. Who's brave enough to go first?"
While her classmates chattered excitedly, Cloue gazed out of the window, her mind replaying fragments of her dream. There was something hauntingly familiar about it, something that tugged at her heartstrings.
She couldn't shake the feeling that it was more than just a dream.
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Boy: "I promise, I'll come back for you."
Mone: "Next. Next!"
Cloue: "I'm Cloue, 15 years old."
She sat down immediately.
Mone: "Th-that's it? That's all?"
But Cloue remained silent.
Mone: "Hah... fine. Next!"
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Lunch break.
Under the large tree behind the gym, Cloue sat alone, quietly eating her meal.
Afternoon class.
P.E. went by uneventfully, average as always.
Dismissal.
Cloue walked home alone, heading straight to the supermarket to buy groceries for dinner and breakfast the next day.
At home, she changed into comfortable clothes, cooked dinner, and ate by herself. Afterward, she hit the books, sticking to the same routine she'd followed ever since her father passed away eight years ago.
Every night, she dreamed of an ancient war—a battlefield where a man left a woman behind to fight, his final promise echoing in her mind:
Boy: "I promise, I'll come back for you."
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Morning.
Cloue woke up with a heavy sigh.
Cloue: "Why... why do I keep dreaming about this?"
She looked at the dining table.
Note from her mother:
"There's an urgent meeting today, so I probably won't be home tonight. Please take care of things. I'm sorry."
Cloue muttered to herself as she grabbed her bag.
Cloue: "She didn't even eat breakfast."
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On the way to school.
The streets buzzed with chatter. People whispered about the arrival of the Royal Prince of England.
Cloue: "So that's probably why Mom won't be home tonight."
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At school, while changing into her indoor shoes, two girls accidentally bumped into her, causing her to stumble and fall.
Student 1: "I-I'm so sorry!"
But Cloue stood up as if nothing had happened, brushing herself off with cold indifference.
Student 2: "It's your fault!"
The two girls hurriedly scurried away, leaving Cloue alone in the corridor, her face unreadable, her thoughts elsewhere.
Student Boy 1: "Wow... she really doesn't talk at all."
Student Boy 2: "Shh! She might hear you!"
In the classroom, Cloue's classmates couldn't help but stare at her.
Girl 1: "She's so scary to approach..."
Girl 2: "Yeah… remember the first day? Ever since then, she hasn't said a word."
From her seat, the whispers continued.
Boy 1: "Look at her uniform. Doesn't it seem... off?"
Boy 2: "Maybe she was born in the wrong era?"
Girl 3: "I bet she doesn't have a single friend."
But Cloue didn't seem to care. She simply gazed out the window, lost in her own world.
Mone: "Alright, class, let's get started."
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At the airport...
Rion (17): "Are you sure you're okay with this?"
Leon (15): "Yes, I'm fine."
The President of the country welcomed them as they disembarked.
President: "Welcome, Prince Leon. We are honored by your visit."
Leon: "Thank you. We trust you'll take good care of us during our stay."
President: "Of course, Your Highness. Everything you need has already been prepared."
Leon: "Ah, thank you very much."
The President's secretary approached hesitantly.
Secretary: "Mr. President..."
President: "Cancel all my appointments for today."
Secretary: "But sir—"
Leon: "There's no need to fuss over us. The well-being of your people is far more important."
President: "Ah, but what about—"
Leon: "I'm not alone. My team is here to assist me. There's really no problem."
The President could only sigh and nod, though he still seemed unsure.
President: "If you insist, Your Highness, we'll be going ahead."
Leon: "Mm."
The President and his entourage departed. Shortly after, Faye appeared.
Faye (17): "Prince Leon!"
Leon: "Oh, that was fast."
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Inside the car...
Rion: "Are you sure you're really fine with... that?"
Leon: "Mm. Why else would I leave the palace?"
Rion: "Sigh..."
Faye: "About the schools, Your Highness."
He handed over a list of options.
Leon: "All private schools..."
Faye: "That was by the Queen's orders, Your Highness."
Leon: "Sigh... Rion, get me a list of public schools."
Rion: "But Leon!—"
Leon: "Please."
Faye: "Are you still searching for...?"
Leon: "Ah…"
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Lunch break.
Mone noticed Cloue heading toward the gym. Intrigued, he followed her.
While she sat alone, eating her lunch in silence, Mone approached her.
Mone: "What are you doing here?"
Cloue: "Sir Mone."
Mone: "Just call me 'Kuya.'"
Cloue continued eating as if she hadn't heard him.
Mone: "Why don't you try making friends with your classmates?"
Cloue: "Would they help me with my studies?"
Her tone was calm, almost indifferent, as though her answer was self-evident.
Mone: "Ah—"
(1st Year, Top 1)
Mone: "Isn't it nice to have friends?"
Cloue: "Noisy, bullies, popularity, groups..."
Mone: "Huh?"
Cloue: "It's quieter when I'm alone."
Mone: "But there's an old saying that—"
Cloue: "'No man is an island.' I know that one."
Mone: "But with what you're doing, you're giving off a negative impression."
Cloue: "I don't care what others think."
Mone: "Ha... Uncle will be sad about that."
Cloue: "How do you know that?"
Mone: "Ah... well, doesn't he—"
Cloue: "The past can't be brought back."
Mone: "Cloue..."
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After school.
Cloue went straight home, heated up her food, and after eating, she retreated to her room to study.
Cloue: "Ugh... I have no more leads for the mechanical pencil."
She glanced at the clock. It was 8:30 PM.
Cloue: "Convenience store."
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At a hotel, for the welcome party for the prince...
On the veranda,
Rion: "Leon?"
Leon: "Mm?"
Rion: "The guests are looking for you."
Leon: "Ha... I thought my lifestyle would change here."
Rion: "Leon~"
Leon: "Ah, Rion, can you get me some orange juice?"
Rion: "Okay, but don't leave here."
Leon: "Mm..."
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At the convenience store,
While Cloue was picking out some leads, she tried flipping through a magazine filled with models.
Cloue: "Hmm..."
After buying her things, she began walking home. But then she noticed someone...
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Leon: "How am I going to get a drink?"
Cloue: "Mm?"
Standing in front of the vending machine,
Leon: "Ah... I'm so thirsty~"
Cloue continued walking without a word when suddenly—
Leon: "Hey!"
(Ignored)
Leon: "Wait!"
(Grabbed)
Leon: "Can you help me out?"
(Cloue inserts the coin, presses the button)
Then, without another word, Cloue walked away, leaving Leon stunned.
Leon: "Thanks... but what's—"
Rion: "Leon!"
Leon: "Gek!"
When he turned around,
Leon: "She's gone."
Rion: "Why... did you leave?"
Leon: "Huh? Ah..."
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The next day, Cloue woke up early to prepare breakfast. While eating, she recalled the dream she had.
Cloue: "Tsk..."
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At the mansion...
Rion: "Your breakfast is ready, Your Highness."
Leon sat on the bed, looking lost in thought.
Rion: "Leon?"
Leon: "Not again..."
While eating,
Leon: "What should I do today?"
Faye: "You don't have any schedule."
Leon: "Mm!"
Rion: "I don't like what you're thinking."
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In the classroom...
Cloue was reading a book while her classmates gathered in their own groups.
Mone: "Ha..."
(The door opened)
Mone: "Take your seats, we're starting."
Leon entered, wearing a black wig and a simple outfit.
Rion: "Aren't you going to stop?"
Leon: "What are you talking about? This doesn't happen often, so let's go!"
Rion: "Ha... why don't we just switch places?"
Leon: "Faye, you take care of the list for public schools."
Faye: "It will be done."
Leon: "Let's go, Rion."
Rion: "Ha..."
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3rd Period: Literature
Mone: "In ancient times, under the monarchy system, many authors were inspired by writing romance literature. But there was one author who wrote something a little different. This story is about two kingdoms that couldn't agree. So, the king of the East Kingdom sent his only daughter to show that they were willing to form an alliance with the West Kingdom."
Cloue: "This story..."
Girl: "What happened next?"
Mone: "If you know Romeo and Juliet, this story has a bit of a resemblance."
Girl 2: "Really?"
Mone: "Mm! The prince and the princess quickly got along."
Girl 3: "Wow~ does that mean they got together?"
Mone: "Something like that, but..."
Everyone: "But?"
Mone: "Not long after, a war broke out between the two sides. The East King claimed that the West King had kidnapped the princess because she hadn't returned to the East after such a long time."
Girl 2: "What did the prince do?"
Girl: "Of course, he protected the princess until the very end."
Boy: "You girls are so quick to jump to conclusions."
Girls: "What are you saying?"
Boys: "N-Nothing..."
Mone: "Alright, enough with that."
Girl: "So what happened?"
Mone: "In secret, the prince returned the princess to the East Kingdom... and left her."
Girls: "Eh!?"
Girl: "Why did he do that?"
Boy: "Naturally, if they wanted the war to stop."
Girl 2: "But they were separated!"
Boy: "The prince's duty as a prince was more important."
Girl: "But it must hurt to be left by the one you love."
Mone: "You all have a point, but the prince still chose his duty. Not long after, the war did stop."
Boy: "Doesn't that mean the prince will return to the princess and they'll have a happy ending?"
Girl 2: "Is that true?"
Mone: "I wish that had been the ending, but..."
Everyone: "But?"
Mone: "The war did end, but the East Kingdom still conquered the West, and the prince died in the midst of the war."
Everyone: "EH!?"
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(Bell rings)
Mone: "So, you've all gotten interested, huh? Wasn't it good? Eh?"
All the students were in tears.
Mone: "Go ahead and study all of our lectures today."
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Lunchtime, Faculty Office...
Cloue: "Excuse me."
Mone: "Cloue?"
Cloue: "What?"
Mone: "Mm? Ah! Don't tell me—"
Cloue: "What's the title of the book?"
Mone: "Eh? The book?"
Cloue: "The book."
Mone: "Ah... The book... hah..."
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After school, at the library
Cloue is searching for the book but...
Librarian: "I'm sorry, we don't have that book here."
While walking home,
Cloue: "Mama probably won't be home yet."
So, Cloue heads to the public library, but...
Librarian: "Sorry, we don't have a copy of that book."
Bookstore... Convenient store...
Cloue: "No copies anywhere."
Checking the time,
Cloue: "It's already late."
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When Cloue arrives home...
Mama: "You're late today."
Mama is already cooking dinner.
Cloue: "I'm home."
Mama: "Mm! Don't tell me—"
Cloue: "Can I borrow the laptop?"
Mama: "M...m..."
Cloue changes clothes and goes back to the living room.
Mama: "What are you looking for?"
Cloue: "A book."
Mama: "A book?"
Cloue: "Mm..."
(Truth behind lies)
Mama: "Eh?"
Cloue: "It's almost burning."
Mama: "Ah!!"
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(Enter... scroll down)
Mone: "There are only a few copies left, and it's rare to find one in the library."
Cloue: "Mm."
Mama: "What's the story about?"
As Cloue searches for the book online, he explains the lecture to his mother. Slowly, his mother starts to cry.
Mama: "Poor prince..."
Cloue: "Hah..."
After dinner, Cloue takes a shower and heads straight to her room.
(Knock knock... Door opens)
Mama: "Are you still looking for the book?"
Cloue: "Mm."
His mother gives him money.
Mama: "It's the weekend tomorrow, I won't be able to join you, but don't stay out too late."
Cloue: "Mm."
Mama: "Let me know when you find it."
Cloue: "Okay."
(Door closes)
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Meanwhile,
Rion: "Hah... hah... hah..."
Faye: "Welcome home, Prince Leon."
Leon: "Oh!"
Faye: "Dinner is ready, please change your clothes."
Leon: "Okay!"
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Midnight, dream sequence:
In the middle of a large fire:
Girl: "Because of me... this happened..."
Boy: "You have no fault. Don't worry, this will end soon."
Girl: "I'll help too."
Boy: "Mm! Don't worry, I promise I'll come back for you."
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Cloue wakes up, tearfully.
Cloue: "Huh... again..."
Leon: "Tsk... What... does this dream mean?"
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Saturday morning:
Rion: "Prince Leon."
When the door opens, Leon is missing from his room. In the garden, he lies under a tree, lost in thought about his dream.
Faye: "Rion is looking for you."
Leon: "Leave me here for now."
Faye: "As you wish."
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Meanwhile, Cloue is on a train heading to the province.
Cloue's Mama: "Make sure to stop by Grandpa and Grandma's place, and don't forget the packed meal~"
Cloue: "Hah..."
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After two hours of travel, Cloue arrives at an antique shop.
Cloue: "Excuse me."
Seller (Grandfather): "What are you looking for?"
Cloue: "Do you have a book titled: 'Truth Behind Lies'?"
Seller: "Mm... try looking here."
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Cloue: "Thank you very much."
Cloue begins searching through the bookshelves.
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Lunchtime:
(Ring... ring...)
Rion: "Royal residence. Uh... Your Majesty!? Mm! Mm! There's no issue. Right now, the prince is in the garden. Yes, understood."
After hanging up the phone,
Leon: "Is it Father?"
Rion: "The King asked how you were."
Leon: "Ah..."
Rion: "Leon?"
Leon: "Hah... I still can't figure out the meaning of my dream."
Faye: "Here's the list of public schools."
Leon: "Thanks. Hmm? Which school was near the hotel during the party?"
Faye: "This one, Your Highness."
Leon: "Hmm..."
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In the afternoon:
Seller: "Did you find it?"
Cloue: "Not yet."
Seller: "I'm sorry."
Cloue: "No problem. Is there another bookstore here?"
Seller: "Yes, but I don't think they'll have the book you're looking for."
Cloue: "Is that so? Thank you very much."
Seller: "Isn't that the book they stopped from being published?"
Cloue: "Yes."
Seller: "They say the story is true."
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Cloue: "Yes?"
Seller: "I don't know if it's true, but I think it's just a fictional story. I hope you find it."
Cloue: "Mm!"
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At her grandparents' house:
Cloue: "I'm here!"
Lola: "Welcome home, dear!"
Cloue: "How are you?"
Lola: "I'm doing well, still strong."
Cloue: "That's good to hear. How about Grandpa?"
Lola: "He's in the living room, playing chess by himself."
Cloue: "I bought some fruits for you."
Lola: "Thank you, dear!"
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In the living room:
Cloue: "Hello, Grandpa."
Lolo: "Oh, it's good that you visited!"
Cloue: "How are you?"
Lolo: "Just fine, no one to play with."
Cloue: "I'll play with you later."
Lolo: "Really!? Hmph! I won't lose!"
Cloue: "Mm!"
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In the kitchen:
Lola: "I'll handle this, you should rest. You must be tired from the trip."
Cloue: "It's okay. What are you cooking?"
Lola: "Chicken curry."
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Cloue: "I'll help too."
Lola: "Thank you. Your mother is really lucky to have you."
Cloue: "It's just natural."
Lola: "Cloue."
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While eating,
Lola: "Your mother mentioned you're looking for a book?"
Cloue: "Yes, this one."
Lolo: "What's the story about?"
Cloue: "Two kingdoms that didn't get along. The East Kingdom sent a princess to the West to show their willingness for an alliance, but soon a war broke out. The prince from the West Kingdom returned her, but it took a long time before the war ended. In the end, the East Kingdom conquered the West, and the prince died."
Lolo: "Isn't there a book like that in the house?"
Cloue: "Really?"
Lola: "Mm... I'll look for it."
Cloue: "I'll help too!"
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After they finished eating,
Lolo: "I'll wash the dishes. You two find the book."
In the room,
Lola: "I know it's here somewhere…"
They searched through the boxes in the storage room.
Lola: "I found it!"
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Lola handed the book to Cloue.
Lola: "Cloue?"
Cloue was crying.
Lola: "Let's go outside, it's probably a lot of dust in your eyes."
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Cloue: "Mmm..."
After washing her face, they sat down in the living room.
Lola: "I got this from my grandmother."
Cloue: "Really?"
Lola: "She said that in ancient times, wars were common everywhere. Because of that, she often dreamed about the events in the story. She also said it might have really happened."
Cloue: "Why is that?"
Lola: "The princess made her feel everything that happened. At first, she didn't understand it, but then I started feeling it too. That's why sometimes I read the book."
Cloue: "So, what do you think?"
Lola: "Not everything in the story is true."
Cloue: "What?"
Lola: "You'll understand when you read it yourself."
Cloue: "Thank you so much. I'll borrow it for now."
Lola: "It's yours now."
Cloue: "But..."
Lola: "Your mother hated this book, so I hid it away."
Cloue: "Thank you. What about the author of the book?"
Lola: "The author's been dead for a long time."
Cloue: "Oh..."
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When they returned to the living room,
Lolo: "Did you find it?"
Cloue: "Yes."
Lolo: "You really love books, don't you?"
Cloue: "Are you ready to play?"
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Cloue: "Mmm..."
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Mama: "How was the trip?"
Cloue: "It was fine."
Mama: "How are your grandparents?"
Cloue: "They're still doing well."
Mama: "I'm glad to hear that. I put your souvenirs in the fridge. So, did you find it?"
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Cloue: "Mmm, I did..."
She hesitated for a moment before continuing, still deep in thought about everything she had learned.
Mama: "What is it? What's on your mind?"
Cloue: "I found the book... but there's something strange about it."
Mama: "Strange?"
Cloue: "It... doesn't seem like a regular story. It feels like something more, something connected to the past."
Her mama looked at her for a moment, sensing the seriousness in Cloue's voice.
Mama: "Are you sure you want to dive into that?"
Cloue: "I have to, mama. There's something I need to understand."
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This seems like a turning point for Cloue as she begins to explore the deeper meaning of the book.
Cloue: "huh? what are you crying about?"
She asked herself quietly as she pondered the weight of the book's meaning.
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The next morning, Monday, Cloue ate breakfast and headed to school. As she approached her shoe locker, she overheard students whispering about a new transfer student. Curious, she tried to brush it off and continued to her classroom.
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Cloue: "Excuse po."
Mone: "Cloue?"
Cloue: "I have something to ask..."
Before Mone could respond, another teacher approached.
Teacher: "Sir Mone, the principal wanted to have a word with you."
Mone: I'm sorry, but later."
Cloue watched him walk out of the room, feeling both nervous and excited to ask him about the book. When he returned, she noticed the eyes of her classmates on her, their whispers filling the room.
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Mone: "okay class, Please Be Seated."
As the lesson resumed, Cloue couldn't shake the feeling that something important was about to unfold. Would she be able to get answers from Mone today?
Cloue: "Excuse me, sir."
Cloue quickly walked into the faculty office, feeling a bit nervous. Her mind was still reeling from the arrival of the transfer student, Leon.
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Mone: "Cloue?"
Cloue: "Sir Mone, I... I have a question."
Mone, sensing her urgency, gestured for her to sit down.
Mone: "What's going on?"
Cloue: "It's about... Leon."
Mone raised an eyebrow, curious.
Mone: "Leon? What about him?"
Cloue hesitated, speaking quietly.
Cloue: "Why do all the girls seem so... excited about him? Who is he?"
Mone chuckled softly, understanding the situation.
Mone: "Leon is a special case. He's not just any transfer student. He has a lot of experience and talent. But he doesn't care about things like that."
Cloue: "But... why do I feel like I'm unaffected by him?"
Mone looked at her with a soft expression.
Mone: "Cloue, maybe it's not just about him. There are things we don't always understand right away. Maybe there's another reason for how you feel."
Cloue nodded, deep in thought. The conversation left her with more questions than answers, but she had to accept that Leon might be more complicated than she initially thought.
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Cloue: "I have a question, sir."
Mone: "Hmm? What is it?"
Leon: "One at a time, please. I'll go first... I'm from England. As for the type of girl I like, she's... different."
The girls in the room looked at each other in confusion.
Girls: "Huh?"
Leon: "I don't have a girlfriend yet."
Girls: "Kyaa!"
Leon: "Well... as for the girl sitting next to me..."
Girl 1: "Just ignore her."
Leon: "Eh?"
Girl 2: "She prefers to be alone. She rarely speaks and dresses differently from the others."
Girl 3: "So just leave her alone."
Girl 4: "You could bump into her, and she won't even get mad."
Leon: Heh...
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Lunchtime
The girls eagerly called out.
Girls: "Let's eat together!"
Leon: "Ah..."
He looked around, but Cloue was already gone.
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Behind the Gym, Faculty Area
Mone: "Can I see the book?"
Cloue: "Here."
Cloue handed Mone the book, and he sat down, flipping through its pages.
Cloue: "My mom couldn't understand it."
Mone: "But you understand it?"
Cloue: "Hmm... What about you?"
Mone: "A little. Your grandmother called me and mentioned she gave it to you. I never thought she'd have a book like this."
Cloue: "Hmm."
Mone: "Why did you decide to search for and read it?"
Cloue: "I thought it might help me stop the strange dreams."
Mone: "Dreams?"
Cloue: "Hmm."
Mone: "What kind of dreams?"
Cloue: "What would you do if you found out?"
Mone: "Eh? Well, maybe I could help—"
Cloue: Hah...
Mone: "Cloue—"
Cloue: "Can you...?"
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Afternoon Class
Mone: "Let's go back to the last part of the lecture."
Girl: "About the two kingdoms?"
Mone: "Ah, but before that, is your seating arrangement fine?"
Cloue: Hah...
Mone: "Eh?"
Class: "We'd like to sit next to Leon."
Mone: "Ah..."
Leon: "I'd rather stay here."
Mone: Hah... "Any questions about the last lecture?"
Class: "Eh?"
Girl: "What's the name of the prince?"
Mone: "Leon Westeria, Prince of the West Kingdom."
Girls: "Just like Leon's name!"
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This scene shows the growing interest in Leon, as well as Cloue's internal struggle and the mysterious connection to her dreams.
Leon: Mmm...
Mone: "Cleo Eastivia, the princess of the East Kingdom."
Boy: "Sir, what about the North and South?"
Mone: "That's what we're studying now. Unlike the East and West Kingdoms, the North and South Kingdoms are united."
Girl: "Is there a prince there too?"
Mone: "Yes. Among the four kingdoms, only the East Kingdom has a princess."
Boy: "But when the war broke out between the East and West, what did the North and South do?"
Mone: "They took in the refugees."
Girl 2: "The North and South are better, then."
Boy 2: "But why didn't they stop the war?"
Mone: "Because..."
Leon: "There would have been more deaths."
Everyone looked at Leon.
Mone: "That's right, Leon. Both kingdoms knew what would happen if they joined the conflict."
Leon: Tsk...
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After class,
Mone: "Remember, next week is the exam. And Ms. Cloue, since you're sitting next to Leon, you'll be in charge of him."
Cloue: "Can I be excused?"
Mone: "Eh?"
Cloue quickly left.
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At the library:
Cloue: Hah... tsk.
Leon: "Oh! You've got an interesting book there."
(Cloue ignores him.)
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