When the bell signaled the end of the school day, Yuri and Tuss strolled to the cafeteria, as usual, paying no mind to the curious eyes around them.
Their demeanor was often cool and detached, but when they faced each other, their eyes softened, filled with warmth and intimacy.
After dinner, Yuri and Tuss leisurely made their way to the mecha training room. They thought most people wouldn't be there since many didn't sleep well last night. But to their surprise, more faces appeared today, including over twenty new ones.
As soon as Yuri and Tuss appeared, everyone gathered around them.
Just like the day before, the crowd threw questions, and Tuss answered, demonstrating.
After all the questions were answered, Yuri and Tuss each picked a mecha to spar with.
In the beginning, both were holding back, the exchanges gentle.
Gradually, as Yuri became more familiar with her mecha, she quipped, "Do we have to pay if something breaks?"
