” Sensei, let’s keep it a secret from everyone else. ”
Going along, Sensei lowered his body and leaned close.
” I went to the library on my own and read the spell books. ”
How was that.
I pointed and winked.
” Hoh, that is.. ”
Amused, a mischievous smile floated on his face as he took another book out of his bag. I saw that book before.
” Ah, that’s the book. ”
” 『Magic That Even Monkeys Understand Elementary』, good choice. It was in my plans to read this to you. It seems that you have taken it off the ‘Homework’ list. ”
” I.. I see. ”
Erm, I did think that the author was rather horrible… however, it seemed like there was no problem with the explanations in the book…
That was the only response I could think of..
” However the tone (of the book) leaves much to be desired. ”
Sensei said, smiling wryly.
…As I thought, the problem lay in the tone.
” What are you researching about incantations and magic circles (squares)? ”
” Magic circles have regularity or rules but what about incantations? For example, to produce fire, 《火》, but to produce a fire arrow, 《火矢》[TN: Kasen / Hiya.] is required. Magic circles are to be so as well. ”
….Wow, we could have a collaboration.
This must be fate. It was the correct choice to have met this person. More so, ever since I was born, there had been no one within the residence that had the same wavelength as me. Even though John, at age of 26 years old, was considered as an adult, with my inner age of 20 years old, not much of an age gap was felt…was what I thought.
” My, what a delightful face you have on, Will. Did I get you interested? ”
As I was thinking about it, it seemed to have been shown on my face as well.
” Yes! ”
I replied energetically. By no means could I say that I was thinking about becoming friends with Sensei. Mah, I was not lying about being interested though.
And then, John-sensei gave a really happy face and laughed.
” I..see. Fufu…hahahaha! ”
Sensei grabbed his stomach.
I was stunned.
…Wh, what happened?
What was with this person? Did he hit his head or something? No, did I say anything amusing…? Nothing was coming to mind.
” W..why are you laughing? ”
” Are you not asking (about that)? ”
With a delighted face while laughing, John-sensei gave off a refreshing aura.