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“Problem? She lost her marbles! She was unrecognizable! I did what I was supposed to do: I left her at a Homeless Shelter where nobody could tell who she was.” Ichie is perplexed. “Even if there are systematic issues that undermine our system’s ability to fix real problems. Or any problem at all. You have to believe in institutions!”

“And the Academy stuff?” Yu Yan raises an eyebrow.

“In the name of my father, I told them she was taken care of! Ms. Gainsbourg understood me immediately!” Ichie smiles.

“Sounds like you killed her…” Yu Yan isn’t impressed. And knowing her father…

“You’re a disgrace, Ichie Saionji.” Nariko is full of anger.

“Is this why you hate each other?” You wonder.

“Ichie never occupied my thoughts until this happened. I have little to no recollection of her otherwise.” Nariko shakes her head.

“H-Huh?! Our rivalry is well-known to everyone at the Academy! Enemies ever since our eyes crossed paths, Edamura!” Ichie feels insulted. “H-How could you forget? You’ve been a thorn in my side for as long as I can remember!”

“Have I?” Nariko raises an eyebrow.

“Edamura, we both stood tall at the pinnacle of scholarly excellence. We were a distant First and Second from the rest. Nobody was at our level!” Ichie stomps the ground like Nariko. Seems like a Golden Peak Academy move…