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Having lunch with everyone had always been fun. For sure, I would treasure these little moments we were all having during our college life. It would be one of my most precious memories.

At moments like this, sometimes, I would be reminded of how bad my last life had been. Comparing it to now, I still couldn't help but think that I might be living inside a dream of some sort. Though, unlike a dream, everything felt so real.

Truly, I'm very thankful that I came back in time. And very thankful that the course of my life changed. I couldn't imagine how I'd survive reliving my past life the exact same way it happened. I never wanted to live like that anymore. So… whoever or whatever made me come back, I'm eternally grateful.

Once lunch was over, we all went back to our respective classes. Callan wanted to drop Crystal on her department but he got reprimanded since his department was in a separate direction. Verrill was lucky enough since his and Hora's department was in the same direction so they went together. In the end, I was left with Kaiden and Callan.

On our way, I saw a familiar girl with auburn hair, and average stature. She was looking around while holding a map in her hands. Judging by how she behaved, she's probably a new student here in RDIU.

Recognizing who she was, I walked towards her and tapped her shoulders.

"Silky? Is that you?" I asked the cute girl.

She turned around and her face beamed when she saw me. I was right. It really was Silky—Hora's cousin, and the daughter of her favourite Aunt Vora, who was the sister of her mother. Hora's mother loved Aunt Vora so much that she ended up naming Hora similar to hers. Luckily, Hora loved her the same. It was no wonder actually. I met with Aunt Vora multiple times and she was the sweetest and kindest aunt there ever was.

Silky on the other hand was a bit of a mischievous and adventurous soul—contrast to Aunt Vora's calm, kind, and gentle demeanor. I only met her a few times but her personality was a complete contrast to ours that I ended up remembering her name despite the many cousins of Hora that I already forgot.

"Senara!" Silky greeted me enthusiastically. "Hi! It's nice to see you again."

"You, too! What are you doing here? I didn't know you… transferred school?"

"Ahh, yes. I had to. I'm on a secret mission," she jested and winked her eyes. Then, she offered her hand to me for a hand shake.

I took Silky's hands with a smile. It was really nice to see her hyperactivity again.

"Ha-ha-ha!" I chuckled. "Now, I wonder who gave you a secret mission."

"It wouldn't be a secret if I tell you."

Bzzzt!

"Ah!" we were both startled by the sudden static that traveled to our hands the moment we touched.

"Are you alright?" Kaiden asked me, after noticing what happened.

"Yeah, I'm good. Are you okay, Silky?"

Silky's expression turned horrid for a second. But when I called her, she smiled again, brushing off the slight sting on her hand.

"A-ah, yes! I'm okay," she quickly replied to me. "That's a weird static."

"Yeah. Or maybe you have super powers now."

"How I wish!" she brooded.

"Oh. By the way, this is Kaiden, and Callan."

Silky surveyed them from head to foot.

"Woah. Nice, Senara! They're so handsome and tall," Silky nodded approvingly with her thumbs up. "Which one is your boyfriend?"

"That's me," Kaiden confidently answered and smiled happily. He seemed to be enjoying introducing himself as my boyfriend. Oh my goodness.

"Oooohh. Great choice, Senara. And great job, Mr. Boyfriend! Make sure to love her and protect her all the time, okay?"

"Hey, stop that. Anyway, what course did you take? Are you lost on your way there? I saw you looking at the map."

"Yes, I'm a bit lost. This school is so big. I'm headed to the dormitories. My classes will start tomorrow. I'm given a day off today since I just arrived today."

"You could have told me and Hora. We could have fetched you at least, or helped you out."

"Nah. It's fine. I'm a big girl. I can do it," she sounded so confident. "And besides, I won't rely on you for directions."

"Ack! You little brat. Where did you learn to speak like that?"

Silky whistled. "Not telling."

And so, we squabbled a bit more and then, I helped Silky find her way towards the dormitory—with Kaiden and Callan's help of course—since I'm directionally challenged as well. Silky's decision not to rely on me for directions was on point, though I hate to admit it.

After that, afternoon classes continued. I texted Hora that Silky just arrived at RDIU. Hora replied, surprised about it since she was never told about it. That was weird. Aunt Vora wasn't the type to not tell us if her daughter was to transfer schools. Did Silky even get any permission to transfer? That was suspicious. I should check this out later with Hora.

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