"The Seminar, as Millennium's student council, can also be said to be the predecessor of Millennium. It was originally a collective formed by researchers who wanted to challenge the seven great problems that cannot be solved with current technology..."
"To solve these problems, the researchers conducted a large number of verifications and experiments... In this process, the research organization continued to grow, eventually forming Millennium Science School."
"The main work of the Seminar is to review the various new research proposals put forward by the academy and provide all kinds of support to the researchers."
"Every research project could potentially be a process and means to solve the seven great problems."
Noa was introducing the origin of Millennium and the responsibilities of the Seminar to me in a gentle voice.
However, as the listener, I was having a bit of trouble concentrating completely.
Because next to me, there was a source of interference.
"Stare....."
Kurosaki Koyuki, who had been ordered to stay in the Seminar office under Noa's supervision to complete her work, was staring intently at my face with her large, strangely star-shaped pupils.
Her stare was making me a little uncomfortable.
Noa asked kindly, "Koyuki?"
Koyuki, who was clearly slacking off, explained with a grin, "I was just thinking about a problem I encountered in my work~"
"Mhm. If you're confident you can finish your work."
Noa's gaze shifted back to me.
"Regarding the specific work content... rather than me explaining it verbally, Sensei, if you don't mind, you can get a preliminary understanding by observing Koyuki's work. With you here, I can also feel at ease leaving for a moment."
"Hm? Do you have something to do, Noa?"
Noa nodded. "Yes, there are some small matters to attend to, so I must excuse myself for a while."
I naturally agreed.
And Koyuki immediately perked up. "Nyehehe Then let me show you what I can do I'll definitely blow this teacher away, nyehehe!"
"Hehe~ I also look forward to seeing the progress when I return. Well then, I shall take my leave for now."
With that, Noa left the Seminar office.
She then went to the surveillance room at top speed.
To understand a person completely, one cannot be limited to observing from a single angle.
'For Yuuka's happiness, let me observe how Sensei will handle being alone with Koyuki, who is an expert at getting on people's nerves~'
And in the office.
As Noa's footsteps faded, Koyuki cheered and jumped up.
Then she pulled up a chair and sat next to me.
"Nyehehe, so you're that Sensei from Schale Even I've heard of you. I thought you'd be some incredible figure, but you don't look that different from us~"
I couldn't be bothered with her rude attitude and reminded her, "Koyuki, Noa told you to finish your work here."
"Don't be so boring! Senpai Noa isn't here!"
Despite saying that, Koyuki still pouted and moved her documents over.
"This simple work can be finished in no time. What did Senpai Noa say earlier? That I should demonstrate for you, Sensei?"
Koyuki took one from the top of the pile, placed it between us, and invited me to look at it with her.
I glanced at it briefly. It was roughly a series of complex conditions, requiring the solution of a nine-digit numerical code. Just looking at it made my head spin.
However, Koyuki's next move made me even dizzier.
I saw Koyuki just casually scan it, pout her lips, pick up a pen, and start writing directly on the document.
"And it's done. It's all this kind of simple, boring work, that's why I'm not interested."
I fell silent, not offering any opinion.
First, I ruled out the possibility that Koyuki was just scribbling nonsense. That means, despite her silly appearance, she's actually a gifted monster?
After all, she was a first-year student accepted into the Seminar.
In a fantasy-style other world, it's not surprising for a monster of this level to exist.
I convinced myself of this.
"Why aren't you saying anything, Sensei? Nyehehe~ Are you shocked by my masterful skills? It's okay to just follow your heart and praise me!"
Half-sincerely, half-indifferently, I praised her:
"Koyuki is indeed very amazing."
"Huhu~ It's no big deal."
"Does that mean Koyuki can do it even faster?"
"Of course, I just don't feel like it. Calculations and stuff are super easy!"
"Eh, I'd like to see Koyuki go all out."
"Hmph! Then, watch closely"
After coaxing her like a child with a few simple words, I got Koyuki to start working diligently, which gave me a chance to open my phone and reply to messages.
Wakamo: Sensei.
Wakamo: I'm sorry for the trouble I caused you yesterday.
Wakamo: That girl named Shichido Yukino is also an admirer of yours, isn't she... It's true, how could your radiance be discovered only by me...
Wakamo: Perhaps, to you, Sensei, I am just an ordinary student.
Wakamo: And I even missed our date... ahh, I, Wakamo... no longer have the face to see you again...
Wakamo: In the lonely life ahead, I will cherish the beautiful memories with you as a lifelong treasure.
Me: Come to Schale for duty tomorrow.
Wakamo: Okay!
Facts have proven that in many situations, the most direct method is the most effective.
Returning to the main chat screen, I stared at the window at the very top, pondered for a long time, and finally sent the first message in days...
Me: You there?
Yuuka: Sensei, good morning. It's been a while. I'm in a meeting right now, so I can't reply very quickly. Is something the matter?
An instant reply.
Me: I'm in the Seminar office right now.
Yuuka: Eh?
Yuuka: Why did you come over, Sensei? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?
Me: This was scheduled two days ago.
Me: I thought you knew.
Yuuka: ...
Yuuka: It's not Noa, who's hosting you, is it?
Yuuka: I understand.
Yuuka: I'll rush back as soon as the meeting is over.
"All done!"
Koyuki's cheer brought my thoughts back.
I said in surprise, "So fast? You're amazing, Koyuki."
"Nyehehe~ Of course! You're interesting too, Sensei!"
I have no idea what Koyuki's standard for "interesting" is, but I'll just take it as a compliment and accept it.
Meanwhile, in the surveillance room.
Noa, who was being spammed with question marks from Yuuka, had a slightly troubled expression.
"An unexpected development."
Looking up at the surveillance screen, the corners of Noa's mouth turned up slightly as she muttered to herself:
"In that case, it's even more necessary to observe."
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