Teacher Alice is the best teacher I've ever had

"Are you crazy?"

"What's wrong, sis~ It was you who told me to meet Sam in the first place~"

"But... I never said you could hug him! What on earth are you doing!"

In the quiet room, the young girl's face was slightly flushed as she curled up in her blanket, whispering in a hushed voice.

Her legs were curled up, seemingly in a sleeping position that craved a sense of security, even clinging tightly to her blanket.

However, she wasn't asleep. She was still talking. What made it slightly eerie was that she was alone in the room, yet engaging in conversation, including expressive facial reactions. 

If this were an act, there's no doubt she'd be crowned with the world's highest awards at this moment.

Unfortunately, this wasn't an act.

"Just a hug... to thank Sam, you know. He helped out so much today, thanking Sam like that shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Sophia explained this way to Sophie.