It was the morning after, and as usual, I went out into the lobby to prepare for my morning exercise.0

“Hey, Reinhart.”0

“Oh, yes. Hello.”0

The other students who regularly joined the early morning exercise began to appear one by one. There were senior students as well, and most of them were strangers to me, but ever since the duel, the seniors who did recognize me would greet me warmly.0

… What was this feeling, this feeling that was both pleasant and awkward?0

Among the first-years, the regulars who took part in the morning exercise were Ludwig, Ellen, and me. Others who occasionally showed up were Vertus, Cliffman, and Scarlett.0

Ellen had already set off, and I was waiting for Adriana. Adriana and I hadn’t exactly made plans to meet up today, but I knew she’d show up.0

“Hey Reinhart, up early again today, I see?”0

Ludwig, dressed in his workout attire, greeted me cheerfully, and I nodded in response.0

“Yeah, I guess so… Huh?”0

Two people chrome from the direction of the first-year Class B dormitories, dressed in workout clothes.2

“It’s advisable to take a rest if you are fatigued. Please refrain from exerting yourself excessively.”0

That was B-3, Scarlett.0

“Yes, yes, I got it. And feel free to speak casually to me. We’re classmates.”0

And B-1, Charlotte de Gradias.0

“My apologies but, but… It can’t be helped, it’s a habit…”0

Charlotte sighed. “Well, I guess it’ll get better over time.”0

The two of them were heading to get some early morning exercise together.0

“If I’m getting in the way, you can go ahead without me. I don’t want you to do this out of obligation. Your training should be the priority, right?”0

“No, no. Certainly, you must continue prioritizing...0