[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy":3,"chapter-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-92":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Strongest Student of the Weakest Academy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1027659,1339,"Chapter 92 Interlude: Snowy Love (IX)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-92",92,"\u003Cp>The moment the final results were announced, the tension finally settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some students looked impressed while others looked defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I barely paid attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the moment I looked to my sides—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet and Rose were staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet's smirk was still there, but there was something more mischievous behind her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose, on the other hand, was still quiet. Her lips parted slightly as if she wanted to say something—but the words never came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, none of us spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap, clap, clap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet started applauding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well, well,\" she hummed, tilting her head. \"Look at us, Aestrea. Side by side again. Feels kinda nostalgic, doesn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Not really. I was the only one that won after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grin widened at my words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? You're telling me you don't feel even a little sentimental?\" She leaned in, lowering her voice slightly, to the point of even ignoring my comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean, after what happened before… I figured we'd at least have a moment~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave her a flat look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean the moment where you hugged me out of nowhere after I fought the Archdemon of Pride?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want a hug then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that she didn't expect me to be so direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time in a while, Violet seemed caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smirk wavered—just for a split second—before she quickly regained her usual playful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Offering to hug me now, Aestrea?\" She placed a hand dramatically over her chest. \"I knew you'd come around eventually~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aww, what a shame.\" She pouted, then suddenly grinned again. \"Unless… you're backing out now because you actually want to hug me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She might be more annoying than Andrea or Marissa, from \"The Walking Dead\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Maybe...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevermind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...She isn't there yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and turned my attention to Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a soft sigh, her gaze drifting toward the academy's courtyard. The breeze was gentle, and the sun was starting to set, painting the sky in warm shades of orange and pink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I noticed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant clock stood tall on one of the academy's towers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a second… isn't the last event starting soon?\" I muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…The Snowy Love?\" she asked, turning toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think so…\" she murmured, a thoughtful expression crossing her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My stomach dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting another second, I shot up from my seat and sprinted toward the academy's central area—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meetup spot for my previous date with Violet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, don't miss me too much~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet's teasing voice rang from behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely glanced back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when I did, I caught her smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step, step, step!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And instead, I just continued on my way, weaving between students, decorations, and staff preparing for the next event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold winter air brushed against my skin, but I barely noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I got closer to the central area, I could hear the sound of excited chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when I finally reached the event space—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were way more people than I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students were gathered in large groups, talking, laughing, and looking around at the beautifully decorated venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snowflakes drifted gently from the sky, covering the ground in a soft, white layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees around us were decorated with small, glowing lights, giving everything a magical feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowed down, catching my breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Made it,\" I muttered to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front of the crowd, a large wooden stage had been set up. A man in a fancy winter coat stood there, holding a microphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was clearly the announcer for this event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as I arrived—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, welcome, dear students of the Royal Eternum Academy!\" His voice boomed across the area, full of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight, we celebrate one of our most beloved traditions—The Snowy Love Event!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stayed quiet, watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As many of you know, this event is all about bringing people together.\" The announcer continued, smiling warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a time to enjoy the beautiful winter scenery, participate in fun activities, and—who knows? Maybe even make some special memories with someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few students chuckled at his words, while others whispered excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some students looked nervous. Others were excited. And then there were people like me—just standing here, waiting for whatever was coming next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer lifted a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This event will include several fun activities! Some of these include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>❄ The Ice Skating Challenge! Work together with your partner to complete an obstacle course on ice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>❄ The Cozy Igloo! A quiet, warm space where you and your partner can talk and relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>❄ The Snow Hunt! Solve clues and find hidden treasures in the snow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>❄ The Frost Dance! A beautiful dance under the snowfall, where you and your partner will move together under the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And many more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another round of cheers filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So… just like Violet had mentioned, a bunch of activities designed for two people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now,\" the announcer said, raising his voice slightly. \"It's time for the moment you've all been waiting for—the Choosing Machine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd buzzed with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…The what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked ahead, and suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large, glowing structure appeared on the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a tall, crystal-like machine, shimmering with soft blue light. The inside was empty, like a doorway leading into nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is where all of our registered participants will enter!\" He gestured toward the glowing structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once inside, the machine will randomly pair you with another participant. Then, you'll be teleported to a different location where your Snowy Love journey will begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Random pairing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope I get an easy-going girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced around at the students who had signed up. Some looked excited, others nervous. A few were already whispering about who they hoped to be paired with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were a few professors around, awaiting to enter the machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no point in overthinking it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer clapped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! Registered participants, please step forward and prepare to enter the Choosing Machine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of students immediately moved toward the stage, and I followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I walked, I felt the cold air against my skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My breath came out in small puffs of white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, students entered the glowing machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they stepped inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I narrowed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A teleportation system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing too unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More students entered, vanishing into the blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was my turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped forward, feeling the slight hum of magic in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light surrounded me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the next second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoooooooooop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world around me shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second, everything felt weightless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I landed somewhere else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was crisp and cold. Snow crunched softly under my boots. The sound of distant bells echoed through the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Where… am I?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't the academy's central area anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a different space, still covered in snow, but smaller and more enclosed. The trees were closer together, forming a natural barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were fewer tables, and the students who had been teleported here were much closer to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely had time to process the change when I heard movement beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My breath caught slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tee-hee~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Come on, I ain't that bad~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, teasing breath brushed against Aestrea's ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was smooth, light, and full of amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\" she replied quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could say anything else, he felt her hands on his shoulders—light at first, but pressing down just enough to make him notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something soft pressed against his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—two soft things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shoulders tensed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey~, are you embarrassed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was almost a purr, warm and teasing as she leaned closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blew softly against his ear again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Is the Headmistress even allowed to participate in events like this?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora smiled sweetly, her fingers squeezing his shoulders a little more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, I was just too excited!\" she continued, her tone playful but affectionate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You finally decided to consider my proposal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You never did that before!\" Eleonora said, ignoring his reaction. \"You always straight up rejected me. But this time~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's frown deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why do you sound like I've been refusing to be your boyfriend or something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Do you perhaps have interests in mil—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—Yup, but only in milfs though,\" Aestrea cut in without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't have any interest in gilfs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora's smile twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, she just stood there, her fingers still on his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grip tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea felt the pressure increase slightly, as if she was expecting him to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just let out a small sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora clicked her tongue before suddenly pulling him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough of that!\" she said, brightening up again almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed his wrist, her grip firm but warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's do our first event!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice skating!\" she announced cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snapped her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Aestrea felt a strange weight settle over his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And of course,\" Eleonora added with a smirk, \"none of us can use mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly, as if surprised by his easy agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression softened into a genuine smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Good,\" she said softly, squeezing his hand just a little before tugging him forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dragged him toward the ice skating field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take much time for them to reach the place, and after they got the ice-skating shoes, they were ready to enter the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice skating field stretched out before them, shimmering under the soft glow of the winter lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was vast—wide enough to fit dozens of people at once, but right now, it was just the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea exhaled slowly, watching as small puffs of white left his lips in the cold air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora, on the other hand, was practically bouncing with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's go!\" she said, stepping forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLIP—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea barely had time to react before she stumbled forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her arms flailed, her feet sliding helplessly across the ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like a baby deer trying to walk for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You don't know how to ice skate, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought it would be easy!\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea shook his head, stepping beside her with smooth, controlled movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He offered his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora stared at it for a moment before taking it, her fingers wrapping around his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea adjusted his grip slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow my movements,\" he instructed, his voice calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep your balance by bending your knees a little. Don't lock them, or you'll fall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a slow step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skate touched the ice—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately slid forward too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ack—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea steadied her, his other hand coming up to grip her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body tensed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Relax,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips parted slightly, but she didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she just nodded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea took the lead, pulling her along gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, she was stiff—her movements awkward, her fingers gripping his hand a little too tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as they skated further, she started to ease into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" Aestrea said, his tone softer now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just keep your weight centered. Let your legs glide instead of forcing them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora huffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easier said than done,\" she grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're doing better than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora shot him a side glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're just saying that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you were bad, I would have already let go of your hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You wouldn't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gasped dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora's personality was a bit far off from normal; she even seemed more childish and everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Aestrea knew that she only acted like this with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was trying to act like a young girl to... seduce him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't the first time, really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, she had tried multiple kinds of \"personalities\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Big Sister type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mature Mommy type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And many more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Aestrea didn't mind at all, if anything he found it quite interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she didn't imitate the crazy girlfriend type, he would be fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reached the final stretch of the skating field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea slowed down, expecting her to follow his pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what's that—?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora suddenly pointed at something ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea turned just in time to see—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ramp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A high ramp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was meant for tricks and jumps—definitely not for beginners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora was already going straight toward it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eleonora—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't even moving that fast, but her balance was still off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just before the ramp—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her legs tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of stopping—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She jumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was sent flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's heart stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Idiot!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he even realized it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body moved on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed forward, increasing his speed just enough—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes locked onto her falling figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind whipped past his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time seemed to slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea caught her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arms wrapped around her waist, his body absorbing the impact as they crashed into the snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUMP—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold spread through his back, but he barely noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because at that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora landed right on top of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest pressed firmly against his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her left leg slipped between both of his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands slammed into the snow on either side of his head—pinning him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A position far too intimate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only sound was the soft crunch of snow beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora's breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips parted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her light blue eyes, shimmering with something unreadable—stared down at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's heartbeat drummed in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…You okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kept looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold didn't feel so cold 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