CHAPTER 23

　　Then I saw Vienna enter the cafeteria. When Duke waved at her, she returned the smile, but she didn't even look at me. I know she avoids me. And I'm not numb to feel it.

　　"Will you eat?" Duke asked.

　　"Yes, but that's where I'll eat in my classroom," Vienna replied.

　　Join us here. Since it's not yet the time, "said Duke.

　　"That's it. I still have a lot to do, " Vienna replied.

　　"Don't you want Zander and me anymore? And then I noticed earlier that you were not talking to Zander. Do you have a problem with him?" Duke asked.

　　Duke is the kind of person who will say what he is noticed by fellow teachers, even outside of school. He does not know what the words "privacy" mean.

　　"Nothing. Why would Zander and I have a misunderstanding? We are not friends. Except he's a teacher like me. Excuse me." Vienna said as she exited the cafeteria.

　　I noticed Duke's head shaking.