The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　Interactions between people, and the connections between people.

　Just like his destiny with the magical spirits.

　All of these were hard-won.

　Cherish what you have at the moment

　Diana's chocolate bear is so exquisitely made that it's almost impossible to eat it.

　Even if Dak wanted to try it, he simply couldn't bring himself to do it.

　But after he hesitated for a while, the Gatomon in his arms suddenly leaned forward and bit off a bear ear!

　"it is good!"

　In that instant, the magical elves who were secretly watching couldn't help but give it a thumbs up in their hearts.

　Everyone was just squabbling among themselves, when suddenly a magical bear appeared, and it was an outsider at that! Of course, it would make people unable to resist...

　Bite it off.

　There was a slight commotion in the dormitory.

　Dark watched as Gatomon chewed on a bear ear with a "drunk" look on his face, completely at a loss for how to scold him.

　He paused for a moment, then subconsciously reached out and pried off the other bear ear, then tasted it.

　It truly has Diana's style.

　The flavor profile of this chocolate bear is the exact opposite of that of the chocolate dominated by Gatomon; it is predominantly sweet with a hint of the bitterness characteristic of chocolate.

　Too much sweetness can be cloying.

　The reason why chocolate is so irresistible is largely due to its subtle bitterness.

　So far.

　I've unpacked all the gifts I received this morning.

　But very few people have actually tasted it.

　It's clear that the magical spirits would prefer Dark to eat all the chocolates in front of them.

　So the idea of ​​keeping it for collection was immediately rejected.

　There were just too many chocolates on the table; we definitely couldn't finish them all in a short time.

　Dark rearranged the gift boxes and decided to start with the Ditto heart-shaped chocolates.

　Today, Little Devimon obviously didn't have time to get breakfast.

　After eating a small portion of the heart-shaped chocolate, Dark picked up the squinting Gatomon and placed it on the crib, covered it with a blanket, and then instructed the magical spirits to take good care of it.

　He quickly prepared his textbooks, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and went to the cafeteria for breakfast.

　Chocolate can't replace a meal.

　Before leaving, he gave each of the magical sprites a "hug" to thank them for the chocolates they had given him.

　But in fact, their very existence is already the best gift the world could give him.

　Since Devimon took over, Dark rarely comes to the cafeteria in the morning.

　Coming back today, I suddenly felt a sense of novelty.

　The first class starts at 8:00 AM sharp.

　Therefore, students usually arrive at the cafeteria between 7:00 and 7:30. Those who arrive early have a more leisurely time, while those who arrive late are more relaxed.

　Hurriedly.

　The castle was so big that a lot of time was spent traveling there.

　Valentine's Day isn't considered a very formal holiday.

　There were no decorations inside the cafeteria for this purpose.

　But the students' flirtatious exchanges were unusually obvious, and the youthful (and perhaps a little frivolous) vibe was practically overflowing.

　Couples rely on each other.

　The bachelors looked around.

　Dak ordered a serving of spare ribs, an egg, a serving of bacon, and a bowl of corn soup, intending to change things up for breakfast.

　He carried his tray to an empty seat, observing the myriad aspects of life from a rather detached perspective.

　Suddenly, his vision blurred, and someone blocked his way.

　Although the man lowered his head very low, Dark was still able to recognize him at a glance.

　As expected of a first-year student at the Knights Academy.

　Valentine's Day chocolates were served in the cafeteria in full view of everyone.

　How much courage does that take?

　Dak switched to holding the plate with one hand and took the chocolate, which was probably from a store.

　The girl, who had wrapped her face in a scarf, ran away as fast as she could!

　Dak paused briefly, then maintained his elegant demeanor and continued on his way.

　Even if he was actually a conservative boy with traditional, old-fashioned thinking, he had to show it at this moment.

　The demeanor of Neptune.

　Perhaps this is what aristocratic hypocrisy is.

　Dark sighed inwardly.

　He then put down his plate and began to eat his breakfast meticulously.

　But many people around him still stared at him.

　That's why he doesn't like eating breakfast alone in the cafeteria.

　Because it attracts too much attention.

　Some people are just born to shine.

　However, some of the light they emit will gradually dim.

　Some people will only become brighter.

　Instead of opening the chocolate gift box in the cafeteria, Dak put it in his backpack for the time being.

　Shortly after him.

　A boy suddenly burst in with a bouquet of roses, knelt on one knee, blocked the path of an upperclasswoman, and then handed her the roses and chocolates.

　Dak watched with great interest.

　He imagined that others might view him in the same way.

　Indeed, bystanders shouldn't become the ones who get caught up in the gossip.

　"Snapped!"

　A crisp sound rang out in the cafeteria.

　All eyes immediately turned to him.

　Without hesitation, the senior student slapped the boy's chocolate box away!

　"I've told you so many times, stop bothering me!"

　The girl yelled in annoyance, then picked up her tray and left.

　The boy was left alone to silently pick up the chocolate and walk out of the cafeteria.

　This is probably the standard theme for Valentine's Day.

　I heard that some boys have been looking forward to this moment and are having fun with it.

　We are all the same kind of people, why are we so eager to fight each other?

　The cafeteria was filled with unfriendly laughter.

　This is the reality between men and women.

　It's also about giving gifts on Valentine's Day.

　When a girl gives a gift to a boy, the boy is usually too embarrassed to refuse it on the spot.

　When a boy gives a girl a gift, the girl will usually refuse it cleanly and decisively.

　It's something a boy can brag about when he receives a lot of chocolates.

　Most girls will feel bothered if they receive too much chocolate.

　This world is, after all, still a patriarchal society.

　They had an aristocratic system of polygamy.

　Even though women's status is constantly rising, it will take time.

　Halfway through his meal, Diana and Rose spotted him in the crowd and happily sat down opposite him, chatting about their experiences on the road.

　A senior student confessed his feelings to a female senior student, only to be kicked in the process.

　A female student confessed her feelings to a male student, and the male student agreed on the spot, but the female student changed her mind.

　In short, there are all sorts of things, and that's not enough.

　Dac cut the steak into thin slices, inserted a fork into them, and as the juices flowed out, a fragrant aroma of meat filled the air.

　He didn't participate in the conversation between Diana and Rose because he always felt it contained a hidden meaning.

　The repeated mention of chocolate was probably a way of asking for his opinion on the chocolate bear.

　But it was precisely because they understood.

　That's why Dark deliberately didn't say it.

　Snowflakes were still falling outside the castle, but the snowfall was gradually decreasing.

　It will probably stop around noon.

　Wednesday afternoons are mostly free of classes, making it the perfect time to enjoy and play in the snow.

　When Dark arrived at the Potions classroom with Diana and Rose, many of the first-year students were discussing Mydia.

　The professor's predictions were remarkably accurate.

　The gap between prophets and ordinary people is like a thin fog, seemingly indistinct yet impossible to lift.

　That's precisely why that perfect touch of mystery draws people in.

　A single "prediction" of the weather elevated Professor Mitis's standing among the students to a whole new level.

　Therefore, they had extra expectations for tonight's astronomy class!

　Last week, Professor Mitis had already announced today's topic in advance.

　Students in this age group

　The love divination that we care about most!

　That's a topic that perfectly aligns with the timing of Valentine's Day.

　Many people are already prepared to muster the courage to give chocolates during the day on Valentine's Day. But the response won't be revealed until the same day next month, making the wait unbearable.

　Of course, under normal circumstances, if both parties are in love, there will usually be a response before White Day.

　Those who wait until White Day to reply are mostly those who have forgotten about the past and are simply being rejected.

　Although it's cruel, it's not 100% certain, so there's still hope.

　Perhaps the person who gave the chocolates will also come to their senses this month and realize that they don't actually like the other person that much.

　Valentine's Day in this world actually promotes thoughtful consideration, not impulsive actions.

　As always, Dak arrived at the last row by the window.

　The windowpanes were covered with snowflakes, a vast expanse of white.

　A chill seeped in, a touch of cold.