Revealing One's True Self

"..." Rest remained silent for a moment, taken aback by her directness. Despite her lack of tact, Yuri didn't seem to have any ill intent. In fact, her cheerful innocence made it hard to be annoyed by her overly personal questions.

(She's so carefree and straightforward... definitely not what I'd expect from a noble girl.)

Rest couldn't help but compare Yuri to the other noble ladies he knew, particularly Viola and Primula. Though she bore the prestigious Catrea name, Yuri's demeanor was strikingly different from theirs.

"So, why did you apply for the Magic Department?" Rest asked, more out of curiosity than anything else.

"Hmm? What do you mean by that?" Yuri asked, blinking in confusion.