Vol. 9 Ch. 9: They Say the Song Was Passed Down Through the Ages and Loved by Many

Monica sent Rin back to keep watch around Felix, then left the outdoor stage. Since she wasn't part of the stage staff, staying there any longer would only make people suspicious.

As she approached the school building, Monica spotted Elliott and Benjamin. She was debating whether to greet them when Elliott noticed her and called out.

"Yo, Miss Norton. You haven't seen that Cyril guy, have you?"

"Cyril-sama? Um... I saw him in the school building just after the festival started, but... I haven't seen him since."

Cyril, the student council vice president, was usually glued to Felix... er, often stationed at his side, but Monica hadn't seen him around Felix much today.

In fact, since receiving the flower ornament, Monica hadn't seen Cyril anywhere, whether in the school building or at the outdoor stage.

Elliott frowned and stroked his chin.

"It's not urgent, but there's something I want to check with Cyril before the ball starts... I figured he'd been with you, Miss Norton."

At Elliott's words, Monica blinked in surprise, her eyes going wide as she tilted her head.

"Me?"...