The large hall slowly became quiet.
The principal stepped forward onto the stage.
He adjusted the microphone and looked at the hundreds of students before him.
"Good morning, everyone."
"I am the principal of Dayson University. My name is Jiroto."
"First of all… I would like to welcome all of you to a new academic year."
The students listened silently.
"Just like every year, many new first-year students have joined our university."
"I warmly welcome all of you."
He paused.
"In this university, you will learn the art of making deals."
"You will learn how to form contracts… how to understand them…"
"And how to create powerful agreements with great spirits."
Some students looked excited.
"Our goal is simple—"
"To make you stronger… and wiser."
He then looked toward the senior students.
"And to our second and third-year students…"
"I wish you all the best this year."
"Work hard. Become even more powerful."
The principal smiled.
"With that…"
"Today's ceremony comes to an end."
"The university will be closed for the rest of the day."
Instantly—
The hall became lively.
"You are free to relax… explore the campus… and enjoy yourselves."
He added—
"And today… the cafeteria food is free."
"Eat as much as you like."
"Yay!!!"
"Free food!"
The entire hall burst into cheers.
Students clapped loudly.
Jeigan clapped along with them.
Beside him—
Jinha smiled brightly.
"Jeigan! Come on."
"I'll show you around the university."
"Alright."
They walked across the campus together.
Jeigan looked around in amazement.
"Wow… this place is huge…"
Jinha laughed.
"Come. Let's go to the garden."
After a few minutes—
They reached a beautiful open garden.
Flowers… trees… fresh air…
A peaceful place.
Jeigan's eyes widened.
"Wow… this place is beautiful."
Jinha nodded.
"It's one of the best spots in the university."
They stood there quietly for a moment.
Enjoying the calm.
After a while—
Jinha looked at him.
"Jeigan… are you hungry?"
"A little."
"Then let's go to the cafeteria."
A few minutes later—
They entered the cafeteria.
Jinha pointed at a table.
"Sit here."
Jeigan sat down.
"So… what do you want to eat?" she asked.
"I'll just have a sandwich… and tea."
Jinha stood up immediately.
"Okay. Wait here. I'll bring it."
Jeigan tried to stop her.
"Hey, you don't have to— I can go myself."
She waved her hand.
"No. Just sit."
"I'll bring it."
She walked toward the counter.
Meanwhile…
At another table—
Three students were watching.
One leaned forward.
"Hey Julian… look over there."
"Jinha is sitting with some guy."
Julian turned his head.
"…Who's that?"
Takemishi shrugged.
"No idea. Probably a new student."
Hanaume narrowed his eyes.
"Oh… that's the guy."
"The one Jinha argued with Suire about this morning."
Julian's eyes sharpened.
"I see…"
A small smile appeared.
"Let's go say hello."
Meanwhile—
Jeigan sat quietly at the table.
Waiting.
And at that moment—
Julian and his group started walking toward him.