She relaxed against the stacked pillow while looking outside. It was evening, at 3.30 pm. The doctor that came in for her checkup had left just now. Her siblings too. They went back to their respective rooms or class when the doctor came after lunch. They say they will come again tomorrow, in which Amy just dismissed it because she knows that her siblings also need to prepared for their festival and all.

Though, they make her promise to not do unnecessary stuff and just relaxed. Amy was reluctant honestly, but Amy really doesn't want to disappoint them. So she agreed.

Se agreed not to continue with any of her projects or spying for some more intel [which she honestly considered to do... but a promise is a promise.] However, she only agreed for the duration of the festival.

Oh well, she could use this time to observe people who visit during this festival. And maybe discover more people with their unique Alice. Hmm, that sounds fun~

Fun...

Fun!

Amy head smacked herself. She almost forgot about events this year! She would get to see the snow-white Ruka, the kitty Natsume [she planned to take as much photo as she can, hehe] oh, and the RPG! She never had the chance to go to things like RPG and Haunted house both in her previous life and when she started studying her.

For first, they don't have it.

For the second, in her past life, well... let's just end there by saying she is socially awkward bookworm before the war that she only spends time at home...

And for last reason, well, ever since she started here, she was either part of the committee oversee for elementary students during the festival, or one of those that were pulled for class performance.

Well, her shield Alice is much useful for committee actually, as she could use it to help if there's any safety issue and so on.

And... Hmmm?

Amy train of thought was stopped at the sound of her door open. It was Narumi-sensei.

"Sensei?"

"Hello Amy, sorry for suddenly coming in. I have been knocking your door for few times but there's no response. I thought there was something wrong.. So I've let myself in"

Amy cheek was tinted with slight red. Never she had thought that she was so engrossed in her daydream that she did not hear of the knocking.

Ehem! Anyway...

"Oh.. sorry sensei. I was... daydreaming for a bit. Please have a seat sensei"

"It's alright. What did you daydream about?"

"Ah... ahahah~ Ummm, I was excited about the festival?"

"I see... but this is not your first, no?"

"Right! This is not my first, but I'm excited that Mirai and Yoichi are going to perform"

"Oh! They will be very happy hearing that"

"Hehe, please keep it a secret"

"Of course... Anyway, I came here for 3 reasons."

3 reasons? Amy was curious. At most, she thought that it will be 2. What will it be? Did she slip up any unnecessary things... like sleep talking or something?

...

Nah... that's impossible.

Narumi at least knows better than to simply assumed things from someone's sleep talking. And that is if she ever had one.

Ok, stop overthinking. Focus!

"You're ok there Amy? You seem to be out of it for a bit? If you're still tired, we can just talk about it tomorrow or later when you feel better" Narumi asked, concerned. Amy's blank face worried him a bit. Did she perhaps really overdid herself? Just like how the rest described? Maybe he should remind her not to push herself too much.

"No. No. I'm fine, really! Umm, so what's the reasons sensei?"

"If you say so... Then I will proceed. The first one is good news! You've now upgraded to 2-star! And so everything will be upgraded and here's your star~" Narumi says cheerfully. Though he immediately stopped when she saw Amy's face. She looks... concern?

"Ah! Are you worried? Don't be. This is just appropriate to reward you. Even mikan received it. And even your sister Mirai will be moved to a much closer room, though not much. And.."

"Err.. no. Not about that... I just.. Have a different idea for the reward. If it's possible?"

"Hmm? Different idea? What do you have in mind?"

"Well... I don't know how to phrase this politely... but can I used this as a pretext to move Yoichi to class... other than Dangerous ability in exchange not to move up to 2-star?"

Ah! Of course. Narumi remembered how much of a family person Amy is. Though, Narumi just shook his head. Amy seeing this just dropped her shoulder.

"I see... I'm so sorry for asking something like that"

Narumi honestly empathized with her. He understands how much she wanted to do so. Her record of secretly bring Yoichi out from the class pretty much proves it.

"Sorry, Amy. His allocation to Dangerous ability is under Persona and ESP jurisdiction. I have no power whatsoever to interfere, though..."

"Though?"

"Though you can ask for something else. I will try my best to fulfill it. That's my promise to you"

"I see... Then can I use this promise in the future instead? I can't think of anything for now"

For the future? Hmm, she's still a child anyway. So maybe it's not something complicated...

"Well, you can use that too. Though if there is something else, do tell me"

"Umm, then I wish to remain in the same room. I have grown love with my room after all. And it was something I had with the help with Kao Baa-san"

"Well, I guess you could. I mean, your room is quite big in the first place. Maybe I can help with this one."

"Thank you so much sensei!!" Amy smiled. Narumi blinked and smile. He thought that Amy is quite a likable child. Usually, they tend to ask for something more. For her to request something as simple as staying there instead of asking other things... and to be very happy about that too.

Unfortunately... Narumi here misinterpreted what Amy truly thinks. Tbh, asking for Yoichi transfer was impossible from the start. She already knows that. But because of that, she can secure a promise and stay in her room. It will be troublesome for her to move to the middle section as it will be harder for her to sneak out. Not to mention, they may found out her stash of Alice stones... which is bad news. She then calmed herself again, to stop herself from grinning and ask,

"What's the next reason sensei?"

"Hmm.. the next one is.. on that night, you faced these 2 people from Z. One with silver hair and one with red hair. Who are they actually"

Hmm... this is also one of the things I expected he will talk about. Should I tell him?

"Amy, as your sensei, I wish to know, are they specifically targeting you and your family? Or just the Alice as general?"

"About that..." Amy hesitated for a moment. Should I tell him...?

...

I will tell him partly.

"About that sensei... as part of Z, they seem to target Alice students in general. But as per individual, they probably targeting us."

Narumi frown. He is concerned. Why are those 2 targetings specifically them?

"Why?"

"I'm so sorry sensei. I have my own speculation, but no concrete reason. It is my personal principle not to omit theory without concrete reasoning. So, unfortunately, that's all I can say"

Narumi nodded. He wanted to know more but decided to stop there. He can use his own personal network to dig more information after all. And, there's the last thing he needs to talk about.

"Well, that's alright. Just be careful Amy. Even if the academy is safe, there's no telling when it can be breach at any moment."

"Understood. Thank you for the reminder sensei. Umm, let's proceed to the last one?"

"Ah yes. Hmm... I hope I don't need to say this. But this... this is an order. I'm so sorry Amy"

Hmm? What's this? An order? Amy heartbeats quicken.

"W-what do you mean sensei?"

"Amy, ESP wished to meet you on the last day of Alice festival next week."

At this, her heart dropped, down into the deepest depth of despair.