Chapter 73 - A Field Trip on the Second Day?!

"Mel?"

"Yes?"

"It's fine if you increase the counter. Just..."

Lila reached out, her emerald eyes shimmering. "Please..."

Mel blinked, then chuckled softly. "Don't take the punishment game so seriously, Lila."

She took Lila's hand with a tender grasp, their fingers interlacing. "Let's go."

"...Mm."

With a reluctant nod, the couple headed to the Southern Sportsfield in silence.

The above drifted along with their steps, gentle howls echoing as they walked hand-in-hand on the stone pavement.

Silence lingered as they reached a shaded, tunnel-like entrance and stepped into the Sportsfield.

A vast green field stretched out before them, where the Class 1-A students stood in neat rows alongside Samantha, other classes, and an unexpected guest.

"Hehe." Mel's thumb idly brushed the back of Lila's hand. "Now that's a rarer sight than flying whales."

The Student Council President, Liora, stood atop a wooden podium, flanked by two narrow steps.