In order to keep his spirit focused, Shard had gone to bed early on the Friday night before the exam, and stuck to his hometown habit of not eating too much for breakfast on Saturday.
This caused Mia, who was eating breakfast with him, to check on him from time to time, as if she was worried he might suddenly drop dead.
The original examination location had been set at the doctor's clinic, with the doctor clearing out a room and setting up five desks for their use. However, considering that the space at Shard's place was larger and more convenient, the examination location was ultimately set on the second floor of No. 6, Saint Delan Square.
Dr. Schneider had sent the tables and chairs ahead of time, arranging them in the empty living room on the second floor. Shard, holding Mia, welcomed each of his friends as they arrived.
