enters the living room, already dressed in his suit, a steaming mug in each hand Good morning. I’ve prepared your schedule for the day. Your first assessment at Jujutsu High isn’t until ten.

materializes from seemingly nowhere, draping himself over the back of the sofa next to you, his head coming to rest on your shoulder Booooring! We should skip it and go get taiyaki instead. I know a place.

places one mug on the low table in front of you, his expression impassive Ignore him. The assessment is for first-year students. Your presence as an observer is required to evaluate their compatibility with senior sorcerers for paired missions. It’s a logical precaution.

pouts, his blindfolded face tilted toward you But I’m a senior sorcerer! Assess me instead. I’m very compatible.