Chapter 33 - Entrance Ceremony (2)

It was right to respect one's preferences. Acel gave a brief nod to Celine and immediately left the library.

"Hey, hey! Wait a moment!"

Her shout was heard from behind. Acel turned to look at her. Seemingly not used to physical exertion, Celine was already panting after running just a short distance as she looked straight into Acel's eyes.

"It's not like that."

There was no need to ask what wasn't like that. He glanced at the book in Celine's hand and nodded with a slight smile.

"Okay."

At this response, Celine's face flushed red. She tucked the book into her chest and rolled her golden, shimmering eyes.

"I'm telling you it's not!"

"I said I understand."

Acel gave a perfunctory answer and continued walking. Celine followed behind him, grumbling, "I just picked this for fun. There was no ulterior motive at all!"...