Lyra's POV:
The day we faced Serena-sama in battle and lost finally came.
I had tried everything I could to fight her. I even used the latest water magic I'd learned, but she froze it effortlessly. My water element stood no chance against her ice.
In that moment, I felt like I was staring at an impossibly tall wall I couldn't climb. I wanted to win. I needed to win! After all, this match wasn't just about pride—Naoki-sama and Serena-sama had wagered something on the outcome.
I couldn't accept it. If we lost, Naoki-sama was forced to go on a date with Serena-sama in the city.
When I first heard about it, my chest tightened painfully.
I couldn't explain it. It was a sharp, unfamiliar ache—unbearable.
I didn't want to see Naoki-sama growing close to someone else. I didn't want to imagine him smiling at Serena-sama the way he smiled at me.
I was jealous.
Deeply, overwhelmingly jealous.
