"So, what is this about, Mina? Is there something you wanted to tell me?"
I see... So Maria's only here to supervise. Other than Sebas and Lance, there's also other kids who came for magic practice. They're all just doing their own things, though.
Mina's talking to Maria, right now. I'm standing at a small distance away, waiting for Mina. I'll just stay quiet and listen to their conversation from over here.
"Ah... You see... I wanna join your classes so I can learn to use magic!"
So that's what Mina wanted to talk about. I guess that's natural, since she didn't really get a chance to tell her yet.
"What...? What do you mean by that?"
"I wanna... I wanted to join your magic lessons... Is that no good?"
"N-No! That's not it, it's just... Are you able to use magic? Did you manage to find a way?"
"Ah... Right... I haven't explained anything yet... I'm sorry..."
Haah... Will Mina ever stop apologizing for everything, or is she always going to be like this? It's not like I mind it or anything, so it doesn't matter, I suppose.
"It's fine. So, what happened?"
Maria... She treats Mina really well, doesn't she? She's always trying to smile when she talks to her.
"Umm... So yesterday, Mimin was helping me with some things, and-"
"-Mimin?"
Ugh, great. Now she's looking at me. And there's weak bloodlust directed at me. Is it from the same kids as yesterday? So much for not getting unwanted attention...
Hm? She's looking back at the other kids now. So she noticed the bloodlust too? She's more attentive to that kind of thing, it seems.
"Sorry, Mina, let's move a little further away before we continue. Come here."
Ah, now she's coming towards me. Great.
"Here. Now nobody else should be able to hear us. I'm sorry, Mina, and Mimin."
Eh? Why is she... Well, it's fine. I'll just let them continue their conversation. I don't want to get into any trouble, but that's not possible if Mina wants to explain her current situation, is it?
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"So, thanks to Mimin... Because of my magic capacity being forced to increase, I have enough to use magic now."
"Mhmm... So that's how you're able to... I see.. Well, if you can use magic now, you're more than welcome to join!"
Eh? That went surprisingly smoothly? I was expecting something to turn out badly for me, but she listened to Mina's entire explanation without saying anything. That's good, I guess...
"Good luck, Mina! I'll be waiting for you to complete your magic practice!"
"Ah... You're not... Joining?"
"Yeah, I was going to ask you, Mimin. Do you want to join as well?"
...This is... Why are they assuming that I'll be joining their magic practice? I'm already good with using my magic! I'm sure that I am!
"No, thanks. I'm fine."
"Is that so... Then, let's go, Mina!"
"Ah, yes..."
Mina seems to be nervous. I guess that's normal, since she's never done anything related to magic before. So, I smile at her, and she returns a smile back.
I follow behind them as the walk back to join everyone else. And now her magic practice begins.
I guess... Let's go to the back, so I don't get in the way of anything. I should also stay about 10 metres away. Yeah... This spot seems good!
Ah~... The grass is soft and comfy, so lying down here is nice...
Now, I'll just wait for Mina to... Oh? She's already able to focus her own magic into a ball? That's really quick, isn't it!? She's only just started, too! She's learning things a lot faster than I did, when I first started using magic.
Mina is... Ah, she just lost control of her magic there, but still! She's really talented! At this rate, she's going to catch up to me really quickly...
Alright! In that case, I'll just have to practice more. I can't let her overtake me. I have the White Fox's talent for magic, after all!
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"Alright, everyone! Let's take a break!"
Maria announces, and the magic particles in the air fades away slowly. Everyone sits down on the grass, except for Mina. She's talking to Maria about something, which... I can hear them from this distance, barely.
"You're doing great so far, Mina!"
"Thanks, for teaching me!"
"Oh, and, before you go... Don't... You must... It's important... Keep it a secret, okay?"
"Yeah... I understand."
...What? They were whispering really quietly there, so I couldn't hear what they're saying. Also, because they're about 30 metres away from me. What was that about? A secret?
"So you are able to use magic just fine, huh?"
Ah, there's Sebas and Lance. They came over and sat down beside me, while I was paying attention to Mina.
"Of course I can, Lance! Why wouldn't I be able to?"
"You say that as if it's natural, but nobody knows what kind of beastkin you are!"
"Well, at least now we know you're a beastkin that is able to use magic."
Wait, I forgot about that! Only Mina knows that I'm a Silverwolf and White Fox beastkin. Ah... Well, it doesn't matter. There's no need for me to tell them anything now... Right?
Ah, Mina's coming over to me now. I missed the rest of their conversation, didn't I?
"Good work, Mina! You've only just started, but you're making great progress already!"
"It's... um... It's nothing special..."
"You're really talented with your magic, you know?"
Oh! Her face just turned red, a little bit. Her ears are twitching and her tail keeps moving around behind her. It's not the first time that I see Mina like this, but... So cute...
Hm? What is that... Hey! Whoever that's from, I can feel it, you know! Your weak bloodlust!
Both Mina and Sebas seem to have noticed it, too. Lance is just lying down on the grass, though.
...Ah, there it is. Someone is walking towards me now. It seems like she's finally decided to stop hiding in the group of people. So, this is the person who's been directing her bloodlust at me since yesterday...
"Hey, you! You're Mimin, right?"
"...Yes?"
This girl... A rabbit beastkin, is she? What does she want from me? I don't even know who she is!
"Then, I'm Yuni! I challenge you to a friendly battle, right here, right now!"
...Eh? What?