Dav: (In a hurry) I need to get back to my room before the effect wears off!

  [Entering and closing the door with Selene at the entrance]

  Dav: (Waiting) Now we wait.

  [Time Stop ended, CD 1 day]

  Selene: (Knocking) Dav, can I come in?

  [Dav opens the door]

  Dav: (Taking a deep breath) Please, come in.

  Selene: (Sniffing the air) Huh?

  (Looking at him) Do you use women's perfume? It feels like the room is filled with different fragrances.

  Dav: (Tense, sweating) I often have both male and female students over, so it’s not strange for some scents to linger…

  Selene: (Nodding) I see.

  Yeah, I’ve heard students come to you for advice a lot.

  That must be why.

  Where should we study?

  Dav: (Pointing) Over there, at the tabl—

  Selene: (Turning around) You mean there?—

  Dav: (Rushing) No! Wait! I meant there, on the couch!

  (Anxiously watching, thinking) Damn it, Valeria’s bra!

  Selene: (Suspicious) Ah, okay…

  (Thinking) Why is he acting so weird today?..

  Narrator: Dav quickly grabbed the bra and shoved it into the wardrobe.

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  The two sat on the couch—Dav was still in his pajama pants and a tight black shirt, while Selene had chosen a simple outfit, neither too formal nor too casual, but still elegant.

  Dav: (Looking at Selene) Sorry you have to see me like this…

  Honestly, I forgot about our meeting and fell asleep without thinking.

  Selene: (Sitting properly) If you want, we can reschedule.

  [She stands and walks toward the small bookshelf.]

  Dav: (Smirking and grabbing a book) A promise is a promise.

  Selene: (Thinking) It wasn’t a promise, but it makes me happy to hear him say that.

  Dav: (Flipping through the book) Let’s see… This page should work.

  Today, I’ll teach you how to cast spells without chanting them.

  It’ll be very useful for your dimensional ability—you’ll be able to activate it without speaking or writing the spell.

  Selene: (Interested) Sounds good.

  Narrator: The two spent over an hour together.

  Dav explained various activation methods and some simple spells for her to practice without losing control of her ability.

  Meanwhile, the sun was setting, filling the room with a warm glow, while the air conditioner kept the atmosphere comfortable.

  Selene: (Stretching on the couch) I hope I learn quickly and can use it during training… or in an emergency.

  (Smiling at Dav) Thanks again, professor.

  Dav: (Standing up) It’s not dinnertime yet, at least not for us professors.

  Would you like some instant ramen? I have a few different kinds.

  Selene: (Happy) Yes, yes!

  [Dav opens the box near his bed.]

  Dav: (Squatting) Tell me which one you want.

  I have chicken and a veggie-only one too.

  [Selene crouches next to him, her shoulder brushing against his.]

  Selene: (Blushing slightly) This cheese one is fine…

  (Looking at Dav) We need hot water.

  [She conjures a small flame with one finger and a water bubble with another.]

  Dav: (Using magic) Then let’s heat it up.

  [He channels heat into the ramen container.]

  Dav: (Explaining) Some people think fire magic is only about “burning.”

  But it can also be used to warm things, controlling the flame carefully and infusing magic without damaging objects or food.

  Selene: (Surprised) Another magic lesson thanks to ramen, haha.

  Dav: (Chuckling) True.

  Even small things like this can explain magical concepts, without needing to go crazy over books.

  [Ramen ready.]

  Dav: (Making the ramen package float) Here, it’s done.

  (Handing her one) This is yours.

  Next time, I’ll make you something better, maybe with chicken breast and a special sauce.

  Selene: (Eating) The cheese ones are always so good!

  (Looking at Dav) Want to try mine?

  Dav: (Turning his head) Why no—

  [Selene feeds him with her fork.]

  Selene: (Smiling, slightly embarrassed) Good, right?!

  Dav: (Pleased) Really good.

  I’d let you try mine, but they’re spicy.

  Selene: (Confident) I’ll take the risk today!

  Dav: (Laughing) Then open your mouth.

  [Selene chews, but immediately feels intense heat.]

  Selene: (Fidgeting) Give me milk!! Why is it so spicy?!

  (Thinking) I ate from his fork, and he ate from mine…

  An indirect kiss?!

  Dav: (Handing her milk) Here, silly, haha.

  (Observing her) You’re all red now…

  Maybe they were too spicy for you, haha.

  [Selene playfully hits him with a funny expression.]

  Selene: (Making a funny face) My mouth is on fire!...

  Dav: (Laughing) Then you’d better drink more, haha!

  END OF CHAPTER - 111