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Dear, I didn't have time for this
But I still gave you my all
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The two of you followed the scent of the missing quintuple down the halls of NRC. They led you to the hall of mirrors. The two of you stopped when you realized there was a huge group of students packed around the room. The clamor of the defeated students filled your ears.
"I was so sure I'd make the top fifty!" A Heartslabyul student insisted.
"Dammit, he tricked me! That cheating octopus bastard!" Growled a student from Savanaclaw.
A scarabia resident was crying to himself, albeit rather loud. "My school life is doomed now. Doooomed!"
You and Jack stepped into the room with skeptical looks.
"Geez...call this a Magift Tournament, because almost every dormitory is here." You deadpanned, scanning the room. Every single one of them had anemones atop their heads.
"Yeah. I'm seeing some sophomores and juniors here, too." Jack pointed out. "They're all heading to the mirror for Octavinelle Dorm."
The two of you watched as they lined up and entered the glass portal.
Octavinelle?
If you remember correctly, that's the dorm about the sea witch, wasn't it? And the students had sea anemones... You recognized the theme right away. It's an underwater type dorm, isn't it?!
"Let's go. I want to see this." You declared. As much as you tried to conceal your eagerness, it was far too obvious. Finally, you get to see Octavinelle! The intrigue you had in this case had skyrocketed exponentially. Jack nodded and followed you to the portal.
Both you and Jack fell in line to get into the dorm. Once it was your turn, you slowly approached the nautical themed mirror. One step forward, and the glass began to glow. Bravely, you reached in hand first, and after your next step, there was a flash of light. When all of your senses seemed lost, you fell forward and let the mirror consume you.
When you came to, you were stepping foot into an underwater palace. Bubbles floated above you and headed to the sky. You stood there for a moment, taken aback by the beautiful appearance of the dorm.
"This is so gorgeous...!" You uttered in amazement.
"Right?! Night Raven College is so cool!" Jack agreed, lighting up with excitement.
His response surprised you enough to look at him. You didn't expect a reaction like that from him. It was cute.
Realizing what he just said, he cleared his throat, and it was back to his stoic self. Averting his gaze, he continued to talk. "Just remember we're treading on another dorm's turf. Don't get distracted and keep your guard up."
Smiling to yourself, you nodded. "Got it."
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The two of you followed the anemone-headed students into the building. Down the aquarium hallway, you eventually found yourself in a new place. It was a spacious, aquatic themed venue filled with couches and tables. It reminded you of a restaurant, but more fancier. There was also a stage.
This was where the students were gathering.
"We've made it." You said to Jack. Scanning the room, it was filled with much more students than the hall of mirrors. Their numbers had doubled, maybe even tripled. You couldn't believe how many students were here. Azul fooled this many? "Look at all the people..."
