COTE : Is Talent Everything? (Rewrite)

It will have been one week tomorrow since the announcement of the special exam.

In other words, there's only one day left to decide whether to form a group with Ryūen or not.

I'm still hesitating. Should I team up with Ryūen for this exam? Or would it be better to join forces with Arisu and Hiyori instead?

"...No, that's just an excuse."

Deep down, I already know.

Why am I so hesitant about cooperating with Ryūen? Why do I keep considering other options?

"The one I should team up with is—"

My thoughts trail off as I lie down on the bed in my dorm room, sinking into the firm mattress. The time is 4 PM. I just got back from school, so it's still early.

If I sleep now, I might not be able to sleep at night—but there's no fighting the sudden wave of drowsiness.

My consciousness fades away in an instant.

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