Since The Fall Of Maglindo
Chapter 05 part IV: The Key to the Past

As far as I know, the current curriculum is still the same as in previous years. It is said that the effect of the implementation of the curriculum makes an increase in the achievement in each school. From my schedule, I think I'll love the next three years. Based on some information that was scattered on the school forum, there were many fun and stressful activities during the learning period, I had guessed that it was some kind of special exam.

When learning reaches the last moments before heading to rest, everyone remains focused on what is being learned. Based on the expression, I think their views have changed how the right way to judge about the various aspects of Mr. December.

Only now did I enjoy the course of learning, this was much different from when I was a student at First High School. While the explanation was ongoing, there were some who joked but were left to it, I quite agreed to this, because not all the time should be focused on the board, after all they would eventually also stop. In addition, it is indeed the classroom atmosphere like this time that is fun, running smoothly, effectively, and not rigid, very in accordance with my assumptions that consider that this school is a little more advanced than others.

Upon learning that a break was coming soon, Mr. December stopped the lesson with a few of his signature sentences. Then after saying “Don't come out before the bell rang” finally he himself who even came out first.

And with his absence, the mood of the class changed very quickly, they seemed to be talking about the same topic, which was Mr. December. Even I had heard the girls say “It looks like I like Mr. December” or “He looks like my dad at home, cool”.  Yeah, I won't deny it, because in reality it is. After all, it gave a ray of hope that illuminated all the students in Class D.

The one that did not go unnoticed was Grizelle. He who initially gave a firm impression by hitting the table when the appearance of Mr. December on the first day, had let out a little smile of relief when learning took place. I'm sure he who is a person who is very concerned about all things related to his school, now his heart must be in flower. At least the fact that he got a perfect teacher can not be ignored just by turning his face. And amazingly, even though the lesson had been completed, he was still actively learning now.

Feeling that at least the human was a creature in need of rest, I called him with a unique greeting.

“Hey, Bookworm!”

Grizelle turned her head with a slightly pouted face. That's what I'm looking for, the expression on his face.

“Who do you call Bookworm?”

“Yang asked.”

Without a reply, he quickly turned his face away from me. While reading the book, his face did not change. I think it's pretty cute, doesn't look like it's intentionally made up, and there's no reason to make it anyway.

But of course I didn't give up. Because other than his main intention is just a fad, still I want him to at least take the time to rest. Although I think so, I also do not know how someone who diligently learns to rest. Remembering as I once heard somewhere, some people out there are spending their break time reading something they love. As for Grizelle, she seems to like books a lot, so I'm confused whether she's working hard now through studying or is getting bored with reading and writing things.

“What do you think of Mr December?” my many.

Saying so, all Grizelle did was stay focused on her book. I know, actually it clearly shows that he's trying his best to ignore everything from me. However, his weakness is that he feels uncomfortable when stared at by others, in the end still makes him required to reject his wishes.

So that's where I always made it easier to talk to Grizelle. Even though I knew it could be said to be sneaky, it was always one of the few options I could use.

“He works well, that's it no more.”

“Means?”

“Do you want to be friends with me?”

Although the familiarity I feel now is more than enough to assume that we are friends, still I just want to hear when he says “Yes, we are friends” to me. Actually another goal with me was to ask him the same question as well to soften the conversation, and for now, more to prolong it.

“I told you I don't need it.” He went back to his book.

Then not long after, the first break bell finally rang. Most people choose to leave class, even so, the difference now is not only Grizelle who does not move from her seat, but there are some others who have their own activities.

If it were me, it would be impossible to just sit around spending time in boredom. In addition, the break included something that was created to be used by the disciples, including, and even in some other famous schools there is a rule that requires students to really use the rest time as well as possible, not in the classroom to read or write something.

Realizing how important rest is, I wanted Grizelle to be aware of it too. But I think he already knew about it, because he didn't look like someone who did something without thinking about the consequences.

“Then I go first, Grizelle.”

“Good.”

So I decided to leave class. Shortly after passing through the door, it felt like I had found something unique. While trying to remember it, I leaned against the door I had just closed.

It didn't take much time, I knew about the arrows from the paper displayed on the wall. However, it was now gone, and it seemed like from this morning it was.

Has Ryuga given up on the new member?

While thinking about the answer to the question, I walked down the corridor with no clear purpose. Who knows by doing it, I can get to paradise—no, I mean to the cafeteria for breakfast.

From the morning before leaving school, as usual my stomach was not filled with food or drink. Now, with only hope in mind, I want a canteen to suddenly appear in front of me. Imagine if there is a portion of food that seems to say “eat me”, it is certain it will run out in less than 5 minutes.

On the way, I had passed through several other first-class ones that were on the first floor. I can't deny it because it's so crowded here with students who are just chatting out of nowhere. Based on the first break that was said to be only 15 minutes, I think that is the main reason why they did not go far, for example to the club building, I think, just remembering to go there already took a lot of time from their break. In addition, the first break is devoted so that the minds of the students back to be fresh to continue the same learning. And do not forget, times like this can also be used for breakfast for someone who has not or has filled his stomach.