29 Highlight Reel

I asked Professor Cheon not to set his expectations for the academy too high.

Actually, the admissions officers were so unimpressive that even if I failed, I did not think I would be particularly angry. This was not just me rationalizing a loss; I genuinely meant it.

The professor also told me not to worry about it too much, and I decided not to dwell on results that were already in the past.

While Professor Cheon was washing the dinner dishes, an apartment announcement said that some children had been injured in an accident at the playground yesterday and asked whether I was all right.

With an inexplicable guilty conscience, I had no choice but to pretend I knew nothing.

“Anyway, it’s a relief. Even if something looks safe on the surface, you never know when or where an accident might happen.”

“Yes, you’re right. By the way, it looks like there isn’t a Nature journal this week?”

It was better to change the subject quickly at times like this.

“They said they were holding an event for their 181st or 182nd anniversary this week. It seems they’re going to publish both issues together next week.”

“I see. That’s unfortunate.”...