When they got on the field, the students were already divided into their different groups. Alice and Damian had to go their separate ways but Damian couldn't help but stare at Alice's back as she left.
His efforts were all inspired by her. His efforts to get stronger.
He would become someone strong enough to stand by her side and not need her protection.
"You sure are dragging your feet." Philip said as he watched her approach but she shrugged and said,
"At least I'm here, aren't I?" She turned her attention away from him to Clarissa who had already picked up a bow.
She smiled and waved but Clarissa threw her face away, though her ears were blushing.
It was cute.
"Alice, you heard about the changes, right?" Philip asked her. "It's a school versus school competition now. So, we'll be having semi-matches so we can pick the best out of the best to compete with other schools."
"Yeah, I did hear. But in the end, it's still going to be sports-related, right?"
