"So! Let's form a team!"

Back in the dormitory, Wakaka was excitedly talking to me and Aiyiya.

"Huh? That magic ping pong that's as dumb as a rock? It's super terrifying, I don't want it."

Aiyiya vetoed firmly, but then suddenly realized that it was actually me who proposed the idea of this dumb magic ping pong, and looked at me cautiously. Sorry... I went too hard earlier, I apologize for giving you psychological trauma...

"Don't be afraid! The cute proposer is none other than our Molly Ann sweetheart. With her, we'll definitely win. We can even make a request to the great fortune teller and principal of Star Divination, Damia! It's a sure win!"

Wakaka proudly closed her eyes, raised her left hand above her head, and put her right hand on her chest.

It was as if victory was already in hand... "..."

Aiyiya looked at me hesitantly, as if forced to do so, and gritted her teeth before nodding.

...Aiyiya, I'm not going to eat you, why are you so afraid of me...

Next, there was our dormitory's last member, Ilian, lying on her bed reading a book.

Just thinking about it made it seem impossible, but...

"Sister~ Sister Ilian~ Do you want to team up with us?"

I knew this person who didn't know how to read the atmosphere would definitely invite her... "No."

Ilian didn't even lift her head from her bed, and said in a relaxed tone.

Relaxed to the extent that even a hundred Emiles couldn't bring her back.

See, I knew... "That's true..." Wakaka nodded in understanding, sympathetically saying, "It's a bit strange for someone of your age to compete with us."

Ilian's book made a piercing noise as she turned a page.

Then she pretended to calmly close the book, took a deep breath, and said with a clear mind,

"Cough, it's a pity, but I will participate in this competition as well. However, since I'm a bit older than all of you, I won't look for teammates and will do it alone."

"That's why, Sister Ilian has many concerns... Although it would be fine if you didn't pay attention to age and teamed up with us, even though you're a bit old..."

"..." I could clearly see Ilian's jaw muscle tighten slightly.

"Wakaka, stop talking. Always mentioning age will make Sister Ilian sad," Aiyiya quickly went up to persuade, sensing the situation wasn't right. "Although she is indeed a bit older." "..."

Ilian's eyes became dark and uncertain.

Aiyiya... If you hadn't added that last sentence, your persuasion would have been quite successful... "I'm sorry, Sister Ilian! I didn't notice! It's all my fault for not paying attention to your girlish heart... emmm... not girlish anymore... um, youthful heart?"

"That's enough!"

Ilian couldn't hold it in any longer. She took a deep breath and spoke harshly, "You two wait for me... I don't want to meet you in the competition..."

Then she turned over and lay down to sleep. "Huh..."

Wakaka and Aiyiya exchanged glances, as if they didn't know what they did wrong.

Then they both looked at me at the same time.

All I could do was shrug helplessly.

What are you two... are you pretending to be naive or are you really scheming...