Chapter 67: It's Time for Us to Say Goodbye

"All right, everyone. Today is our last class. Alice read all the letters you sent her with tears streaming down her cheeks. Alice is so sad to think she has to say goodbye to all of you, too."

Of course, that was a lie. I wouldn't say I hadn't been moved even a little, but it wasn't enough to make me cry.

But these innocent magical girls seemed to believe it.

Most of them had their hands clasped over their mouths and looked teary-eyed. Seeing that, I thought, Magical girls really are magical girls.

How were they planning to live in this world being so innocent? Well, none of my business.

"Since... today is our last class, we'll spend it briefly looking back over everything we've covered so far. Oh, I'll announce the winner of the date ticket after class is completely over, so please listen to Alice's class with your hearts pounding until then."

"""""Yes!!!!!""""

I wondered whether the strange anticipation mixed into their gazes was for this final class, or because their letter might have been chosen. Or perhaps both.

Suppressing a snicker, I continued the class.

Though I found every class bothersome, I could confidently say I'd done a proper job as their teacher over the past month...