"W-What are you doing here, Selene?" I asked, glancing down at her with a mix of surprise and confusion.
I hadn't expected to see her here—especially not in this part of the country. The academy, in general.
"Hehe~" she giggled playfully, a grin spreading across her face. Her eyes sparkled with excitement. "Well, since I'm gonna be a first-year cadet next academic year, I figured it'd be smart to get familiar with the surroundings, y'know?"
Her voice carried an almost infectious enthusiasm, bright and bouncy like she'd just stepped into a dream world.
I blinked, still trying to process it all.
Technically speaking, she wasn't even supposed to be here. Only current cadets and official academy staff were allowed to step past the dormitory gates. But considering she was my younger sister and she was set to enroll next year, I supposed someone had given her special permission.
Still, she hadn't awakened her ability yet. That was a significant detail.
