Chapter 1104 - 特別扱い
────A university's long vacation is, no joke, truly "long."
Campus life, which deserves to be called an "other world" in a different direction from the virtual world. There are countless things that surprised me due to the gap with high school, but among them, the length of summer and spring breaks had a positive and easy-to-understand impact.
Summer is August and September. Spring is February and March, each lasting almost two full months. I understand the design is because preparation for entering society is necessary, but from the perspective of a high schooler or younger, only the impression of "I'm jealous" would come out.
Just like when Sora said to me in the summer, "University students are unfair," which was cute.
And in reality, for me, an extremely peculiar university student who is encouraged by the world (・・) to (・・) indulge (・・) in (・・) games (・・), it's definitely a grateful period because it allows for flexibility in various things.
...However, there are still a few days left until spring break.
In that case, let's head to lectures with spirit so as not to be left behind in my studies, which have fallen behind more than usual due to my sudden hospitalization────
Thinking so, on the morning after my discharge, just as I was about to gallantly head out from my home, the Yotsuya Lodgings.
『────That is how it is, so please take your time to rest your body.』
"Huh?"
From none other than the University Chairperson. Who could have predicted that such a ridiculous message as "No, you don't have to come" would arrive?
Just as I was putting on my shoes. The Chairperson, a celebrity madam, had no way of knowing I was standing blankly in the entrance hall with my smartphone in hand...
Or rather, Kunori-san gave an elegant laugh over the phone, "Ufufu."
And so────
『Because it is a precious body, please do not overstrain yourself.』
"No, um, the diagnosis results were..."
『Yes, yes. As I said earlier, I received the report yesterday. It is a relief that it was nothing serious... but there was undoubtedly mental fatigue.』
"Well, a little, but it's not like..."
『There is the idea that school can be a change of pace, but that is the same as setting aside time with friends. If necessary, the four of you (there) can also take special leave.』
"..................I-isn't this a bit too much special treatment?"
Being pushed and pushed, she delivered the final blow after another "Ufufu."
『It is precisely because I can treat the special as special without mistake that I am sitting in this chair at my age.』
Silenced by a line that sounded cool yet somewhat aggressive in its dignity,
『Of course. If you can rest your heart, no (・・) matter (・・) where (・・) you (・・) go (・・), no one will reproach you.』
In the end, the closing was a blunt statement that almost made me retort, "That's your real motive, isn't it?" After wondering how on earth I should reply.
My forced early start to spring break was decided just like that.
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────And so, a few minutes later.
"...And I'm really something for obediently starting the 'game' too."
Having decided on a second sleep (・・) without hesitation, I am undeniably a delinquent. But honestly, to tell the truth, it's helpful in its own way.
I'm not the type who loves studying, nor do I particularly love the space of school. Therefore, the equation of 'School = Change of Pace' that Kunori-san mentioned unfortunately doesn't hold true, so if I'm going to rest (・・), staying shut in is the best move.
'Wanting to enjoy university life' and 'Wanting to enjoy university' are similar but different. If I want realistic healing, meeting and chatting with Toshiki, Kaede, and the others is more effective.
Kunori-san is right about that.
In addition, the fact that I can get time right now is very helpful. Since tasks I want to finish in the virtual world (here) are piling up, time is infinitely insufficient.
So... for a while, sorry, normal me (・・・・). For now, I intend to prioritize things as the third rank of the East Camp, [Hoshikake (Clown)], which is an undeniably special position.
My parents also left the decision to me when I reported my discharge, saying 'Do as you like'... ────
"Oh."
While lying down since logging in, though I wasn't exactly slacking off lazily.
A new message notification appeared in the message window I was quickly scanning while prioritizing the piled-up tasks. Even before opening it, I let out a voice upon seeing the sender's name.
────Thus, the first item of business was automatically decided.
"What, at such an unusual time... no, he's not necessarily nocturnal, is he?"
I'll go show my face to that difficult senior (rare character) whom I might not encounter again if I miss the chance.
If there were an idiot who continued to go to school while being active in the Major Leagues in a way that defied common sense, anyone would give them special treatment like an idiot. In other words, the protagonist (idiot) is an idiot.
Anyway, I felt like this was going to be ultra-long, so I'll cut it short today. Why is it that scenes where he appears have a high probability of becoming long? Do I like him?