Book 13: Chapter 3: Summer’s almost here, a premonition of a fierce battle Part 6
The next morning, after getting ready for school, I turned on my phone.
The school had sent me a notice through my personal email, informing me that I had been given the “Trial” card.
“Never thought I’d get a special card…”
Just when I thought I had finally gotten past all the strange looks I had been getting due to my perfect score in the math test, I ended up getting this card. That being said, it was a double-edged sword, as the strong effect of this “Trial” card meant that there was a possibility that I could attract attention again. While it would be safe, and desirable, to trade the card with a student who needed it, the uncertain strength it provided meant that there would be consequences for doing so if I’m not careful about who I traded it to. I would probably be the one held responsible if the group I traded it to ended up taking first place.
It’s possible that Tsukishiro had given me the card in order to help force my expulsion, but given that the card can be transferred, that was far too weak of a strategy to pressure me. It would be more natural to interpret it as nothing more than the luck of the draw. The two remaining special cards, “More People” and “Nullify”, went to Class C’s Asakura Mako and Class A’s Yano Koharu respectively. It was probably fortunate that they were separated like this, at least to a certain extent.
I proceeded to leave the dormitory earlier than usual, thinking about what I should do from now on.
Then, I bumped into Shinohara in the elevator.
“Good morning.”
“G’ morning.”