One hell of day

Hikari stood in front of Monika, his usual bravado replaced by a rare seriousness. The corridor, usually bustling with students, fell into a stunned silence as he made his unusual declaration.

Monika's eyes widened slightly, struggling to process his words. "You... you won't ask me to marry you again?" she repeated, clearly taken aback. Her voice was a mix of disbelief and curiosity.

Hikari nodded, his expression unwavering. "That's right. I realize now that it was just a pointless pursuit. I'm done with it. It was never about you; it was more about me trying to prove something to myself that doesn't matter anymore."

The surrounding students, who had gathered to witness the daily spectacle of Hikari's proposal, were dumbfounded. Whispers and murmurs spread among them, but Hikari remained focused on Monika.

Monika blinked, her composure slowly returning. "I... see. Well, um, thank you for letting me know. I appreciate it, I guess."

Yuri, who had been standing slightly behind Hikari, looked on with a mix of relief and confusion. She approached cautiously. "Hikari, are you sure about this? I mean, you've been—"

Hikari cut her off, glancing back at her. "Yes, I'm sure. I'm done with that part of my life. I've got more important things to focus on."

Monika's initial shock faded into a thoughtful expression. "Alright then. If that's how you feel, I suppose we can all move on."

The crowd, still in shock, began to disperse, their curiosity piqued but their entertainment value diminished. Hikari took a deep breath, feeling a strange sense of liberation. For the first time in a long while, he wasn't performing for an audience. He was simply being himself—or at least, a new version of himself.

Yuri watched him with a mix of concern and relief. "You did it. I didn't expect you to actually go through with it."

Hikari shrugged, a hint of his old smirk returning. "Neither did I, but sometimes it's better to just face things head-on. No point in dragging things out."

As they walked back towards the classroom, Hikari felt an unfamiliar but welcome sense of calm. The day was far from over, but for now, he had taken a step towards defining who he was in this new world—one where being the center of attention no longer held the same appeal.

Meanwhile someone else was seeing this, as he pulled out a can of soda and drink from it, he had brown hair which was down, he was bit muscular, and he was just looking at what was happening, this was Meiji Chizu or as everyone called him by his nickname MC.

MC took a swig from his can of soda, his brown hair catching the sunlight as he leaned casually against the wall. His muscular build and relaxed demeanor contrasted sharply with the tension in the air. As he watched the aftermath of Hikari's unusual declaration, a bemused smile played on his lips.

"Looks like some didn't expect this, did they, Monika?" MC said, his voice carrying a tone of amusement.

Monika glanced over at MC, her expression a mix of frustration and resignation. "Yeah, I guess so. It was kind of a tradition, after all. I was planning on saying yes today just to mix things up a bit."

The surrounding students, still processing Hikari's sudden change, turned their attention to Monika with a mix of shock and curiosity. Their faces displayed a collective "What?" as they tried to reconcile Monika's statement with the new reality of Hikari's decision.

MC chuckled softly, noticing the students' reactions. "Well, it's not every day you see someone flip the script like that. Gotta admit, I didn't see it coming either. But it's kind of refreshing."

Monika shook her head, her eyes shifting from MC to the departing students. "I guess it's just one of those things. Sometimes people surprise you."

MC nodded in agreement, taking another sip from his can. "Yeah, and sometimes they do it in ways you never expected. Anyway, I guess this means we're back to the usual routine."

As the students began to disperse, their whispers and questions still hanging in the air, MC and Monika shared a moment of quiet understanding. It was clear that Hikari's actions had stirred up more than just routine gossip; they had shaken up the usual patterns of their school life.

"Well," MC said with a grin, "let's see how the rest of the day plays out. Might be more interesting than usual."

Monika couldn't help but smile at MC's optimism. "Let's hope so. Sometimes, a little unpredictability is exactly what we need."

With that, the two of them moved away from the scene, ready to face whatever came next in their unusual, ever-changing school environment.

MC just looked at her. "You know I wonder between him and I who will become Wizard king".

"Don't try it he doesn't want to be one anymore".

They turned there head to see the voice as they say Natsuki

MC raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued by Natsuki's interruption. "Oh? And why's that?"

Natsuki crossed her arms, her expression serious. "Hikari's changed. He used to be all about becoming the Wizard King, but now he doesn't seem interested at all. I don't know what happened, but something definitely shifted."

Monika glanced between MC and Natsuki, her curiosity evident. "Do you know what caused this change?"

Natsuki shrugged slightly. "Not really. He just seems... different. Like he's lost his drive or something. I tried asking him, but he brushed it off."

MC took another sip from his can, pondering the new information. "Interesting. It sounds like there's more to Hikari's story than just his magical skills. If he's lost his ambition, that might make things more complicated."

Monika nodded thoughtfully. "It's definitely worth keeping an eye on. If he's changed so much, it could affect a lot of things, including the competition for the Wizard King title."

Natsuki nodded in agreement. "Yeah, and it might also mean there's a lot more going on with him than anyone realizes."

MC's expression turned contemplative. "Well, if Hikari's not aiming for the title anymore, it could open up opportunities for others. But it's always good to understand the reasons behind these changes."

Monika smiled, her usual poise returning. "Agreed. And who knows, maybe understanding Hikari's situation will give us insights into what drives people and how they evolve."

With that, the trio shared a moment of mutual understanding before moving on with their day. The new dynamics involving Hikari promised to add layers of complexity to their school life, and each of them was eager to see how the unfolding drama would shape their world.

Later that day During Magical Training or will more like Magical seeing, this happens in a daily based as One by one eveyrone did, some used 4th - 5th tear magic, some up to that 6th tear ans that was it, they were only first year, Hikari got on thr field.

Yuri just looked at him. "Good luck and do you best"

The other students laughed at that, Hikari best was only the 3rd tear, he was now as the school failure that nevr gives up, as Hikari he though for bit, he cam go all the way to 10th tear and thanks to hin being a god, he had another tear 11th, will he go all out.

Hikari just raised his hand as a red magical circles. "7th tear, Inferno".

One of the students laughed. "Oh he thinks he can use 7-. He was cut from what he saw

The moment Hikari invoked the spell, a massive red magical circle materialized in the air, its intricate symbols glowing fiercely. The ground trembled as a surge of intense heat radiated outward. The students' laughter abruptly ceased, their eyes widening in shock and awe as an enormous column of fire erupted from the circle, engulfing the training field in searing flames.

Hikari stood confidently at the center, his expression detached as he observed the inferno he had unleashed. The roaring flames were a spectacle of raw, uncontrolled power, burning away everything in their path. The once-laughing students were now silent, their faces a mix of fear and disbelief.

Yuri, standing on the sidelines, watched with a mixture of concern and admiration. She knew Hikari had always been talented, but this level of mastery was unexpected. Her earlier encouragement had been sincere, but she hadn't anticipated witnessing such a display of formidable magic.

As the fire subsided and the smoke cleared, the training field was left scorched and blackened, the remnants of Hikari's spell a stark reminder of his abilities. The students, still stunned, began to murmur among themselves, trying to process what they had just witnessed.

One of the students finally found their voice. "How… how did he get so powerful?"

Another, still shaken, added, "He's on a completely different level. We thought he was just a failure, but that was incredible!"

Yuri approached Hikari, her eyes reflecting both relief and curiosity. "That was impressive, Hikari. I didn't know you had it in you."

Hikari shrugged nonchalantly. "It's not about having it in me. It's about what I choose to show. I've been holding back until now."

The students continued to stare, their opinions of Hikari shifting dramatically. No longer just the class failure, he had revealed himself as a force to be reckoned with.

Another student spoke talking a bite from his apple. "And here I thought MC was the only first year that can go up to 7th tear.

All the students looked at the boy, he has red hair, yellow eyes and a messy school uniform, eveyrone knew this teen by one name Alastor.

Alastor, the red-haired student with a reputation for being as unpredictable as he was talented, stood casually among the crowd, taking another bite from his apple. His yellow eyes glinted with a mixture of curiosity and amusement as he regarded Hikari, who had just shocked the entire class with his 7th-tier magic.

"Looks like we've got more competition this year," Alastor commented nonchalantly, wiping his hand on his messy uniform. The other students turned to look at him, knowing that whenever Alastor spoke, it usually signaled something worth paying attention to.

"MC's not the only one hitting the 7th-tier now," he continued, smirking slightly. "I was starting to think no one else in this year could keep up." His tone was casual, but there was an edge to his words, as though he was already sizing Hikari up as a potential rival.

Hikari, having noticed the attention, turned toward Alastor, locking eyes with him. He had heard of Alastor—everyone had. He was notorious for his raw talent, chaotic nature, and ability to climb to 7th-tier magic with apparent ease.

"Looks like things are going to get more interesting, huh?" Hikari said, matching Alastor's casual tone, but with a spark of challenge hidden beneath his calm exterior.

Alastor chuckled, clearly enjoying the tension building in the air. "Interesting? That's one way to put it. Let's see if you can keep up, Hikari."

The students around them sensed the subtle rivalry brewing. While MC was considered the top first-year student, the arrival of Hikari's unexpected power—and Alastor's competitive spirit—promised that the dynamics in the academy were about to shift.

Yuri, standing nearby, felt a mixture of concern and excitement. She knew Alastor's reputation, and now, Hikari was drawing attention from more than just his classmates. Whether this rivalry would lead to progress or conflict, only time would tell. But one thing was certain: Hikari had made a statement today, and it wasn't going to be forgotten anytime soon.

Yuri looked at him. "You have become something else haven't you".

Hikari gave her his faka smiled that she can't read and spoke in his voice that he was now for. "Why um thank you Yuri".

Yuri sighed, her eyes narrowing slightly as she tried to figure out what was going on with Hikari. His response was polite and cheerful, the same way he always spoke to everyone, but there was something different about it. She could feel it—something had changed in him, even if she couldn't pinpoint exactly what.

"You know, you don't have to put on that act with me, Hikari," she said quietly, her voice barely above a whisper as she glanced at the other students around them. "I can tell something's off. But... I'll wait for you to tell me when you're ready."

Hikari gave a slight chuckle, his mask firmly in place. "You're overthinking it, Yuri. I'm the same guy, just a little... improved, I guess. You'll see." His tone was light, but underneath it, there was a weight that Yuri couldn't ignore.

She wanted to press further, but the bell rang, signaling the end of the training session. As the students began to disperse, Yuri gave him one last look, knowing there was more to Hikari's change than he was letting on. She wasn't sure if it was a good thing or a bad thing, but she had a feeling that the truth would reveal itself soon enough.

"Alright, Hikari. Just don't forget—I'm here if you need to talk," Yuri said, her voice soft but sincere, before turning to leave.

Hikari watched her go, the fake smile dropping from his face the moment she turned away. He muttered under his breath, "Talking won't fix anything, Yuri. Not in this world..." With a sigh, he shoved his hands into his pockets and walked off, his mind already racing with the complexities of the world he found himself in.

To be continued

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