Unlike physical training for close combat, practicing magic is something Nina-chan and I do regularly after school.
So, the rainy Sunday afternoon passed by quietly. At some point, Hina came to watch us practice magic, and we ended up practicing together. After that, we had dinner and went to sleep.
That night, Nina-chan didn't sleep in the same room with me. She must have felt confident she wouldn't have any nightmares.
However, I ended up having another nightmare.
It was one of those dreams that leaves you feeling overheated, full of false bravado, and burdened with a sense of helplessness that weighs heavily on your chest.
"Itsuki, you look a bit pale."
"...Really?"
It was Monday morning. As I stopped at the intersection, carrying my heavy schoolbag, Nina-chan spoke to me with concern.
"Maybe it's because I had a weird dream last night."
"A weird dream? What was it about?"
