Phoenix Academy Maggie was very happy.
This joy persisted, even after parting and returning to the Imperial Palace, she couldn't calm down.
It was as if an untamed wild horse wanted to burst out of her chest, galloping wildly.
Cool water poured down from the showerhead.
After washing several times, Phoenix Academy Maggie's heart gradually regained calmness.
She looked at the necklace laid out on her clothes, picked it up, looked left and right, and burst out laughing, "It's really ugly."
Yet she couldn't stop the corners of her mouth from curving upwards.
Phoenix Academy Maggie didn't take a bath.
In summer, she preferred to rinse her body with cold water or enjoy a swim in her private pool, rather than soak in warm water.
She turned off the water, dried her body with a towel, and changed into light pajamas.
With the air conditioning on in the bedroom, there was no need to worry about being too hot to sleep clothed.
She walked to the bedside table, picked up the hairdryer to dry her long golden hair, and then looked down at her phone.
Unlocking it, Phoenix Academy Maggie saw a message from Ayatsuki Ayaka, "Congratulations, Maggie, you've finally made it with Aozawa."
Looking at this message, Phoenix Academy Maggie was stunned, joy peeling away from her mind, making her understand the whole story.
Could it be that Aozawa had schemed against her?
Makoto!
It must be her who betrayed me.
Phoenix Academy Maggie thought of the kind of smile Nomura True Wave had shown earlier, which she previously thought was due to successfully dating Furusawa Kyoichiro.
Thinking back now, it was clearly using one's own spear to attack one's own shield.
Using her contrasting strategy to capture her.
Little Sayuri must also know the details.
No wonder she smiled so indescribably.
Those two guys!
Phoenix Academy Maggie picked up her phone, quickly typing, "Iroha, did you know in advance that Aozawa planned to deceive me tonight?"
"I have no idea!"
A message with nearly instantaneous response, "I really didn't know, nor did I help in any way, I only found out about your situation from Aozawa afterwards."
Ayatsuki Ayaka is quite a mysterious person.
She can allow Phoenix Academy Maggie to imagine the expression on her face through text.
For example, right now Ayatsuki Ayaka must be full of panic from her lies being exposed, along with a sliver of hope for getting away with it.
Phoenix Academy Maggie chuckled, typing: "Have you confirmed your birthday party for tomorrow?
Or are you considering changing your birthday altogether in the future?"
"Hehe."
Ayatsuki Ayaka replied with a giggling Shiba Inu emoji, hoping to muddle through.
Tomorrow really wasn't her birthday.
She also had no intention of changing the date of her birthday party in the future.
"Maggie, you're not angry, are you?"
"It's okay."
Phoenix Academy Maggie replied, sighing inwardly.
She wondered how she would evaluate her current self a year ago.
For her, though, she's not let herself down now.
A year ago... let's just say she hadn't been mature enough to get over hurdles.
"Wonderful, then let's get together and throw a party."
"No need."
Phoenix Academy Maggie flatly refused, "It's late, good night."
"Good night."
Ayatsuki Ayaka sent a message, turning over in bed, feeling Maggie was a bit too reserved.
She thought for a moment, opened the chat interface, found Aozawa, and decided not to bring it up with him.
She switched to Morimoto Chiyoda's chat, typing with both hands: "Sister Chitose, are you asleep yet?"
The message quickly showed as read, "Of course not, is there something you want to talk to me about?"
Morimoto Chiyoda leaned against the headboard, her light purple pajamas snug against her body, emphasizing her curves as she sat.
Her long legs were bare, straight in front, crossed together.
This was her bedroom, Aozawa wasn't sleeping here.
They had gone crazy just yesterday, so today was naturally a rest day.
No matter how strong she was, she couldn't endure Aozawa's relentless nights.
"Maggie agreed to date Aozawa, I want to throw her a welcome party.
But she doesn't want to attend, should I give up the idea?"
Ayatsuki Ayaka was conflicted, wanting Maggie to deepen her connection with them but aware not to rush it.
But if she missed this chance, there wouldn't be a reason for a welcome party later.
Morimoto Chiyoda squinted at the messages from Ayatsuki Ayaka.
She only learned of this upon Aozawa's return.
It seemed Ayatsuki Ayaka had known for a while, possibly even assisting in some way.
"You're approaching it wrong, watch me, I'll ensure the young lady willingly attends our party."
Morimoto Chiyoda typed and replied.
She also wanted a face-to-face chat with the young lady.
Imagining her expression, Chiyoda smiled.
It would be interesting for sure.
...
The next day, early morning.
At five in the morning, bright sunlight had already chased away the darkness.
The summer days always come so early.
The cicadas outside were not yet awake.
Phoenix Academy Maggie was already up, yawning as she changed out of her pajamas into a convenient T-shirt and workout pants.
She casually tied her golden hair into a neat single ponytail.
After being assisted by the servants with her morning routine, she arrived at Toyomei-den.
The vast space made one suspect it was a square.
Dandelion-shaped crystal chandeliers were in a row on the ceiling.
In such a spacious hall, there was only one table placed there.
Kochou sat at the top.
A year hadn't left too obvious marks on her face.
A perfect mature aura radiated from within.
Phoenix Academy Maggie approached and said, "Good morning, Mother."
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