Only with the setting of the sun does the presence of the moon become apparent.
Moonlight is only an extension of the light from the sun, so how could it be so distinct?
Both are real, and the sun has set.
"Are you nervous about the exam?"
"I already told you that I am."
"Do you want to pass?"
"Of course I do."
The sun's light spread out at dawn; the moon was eclipsed and masked once again.
"Then nothing more needs to be said!"
"Remember what Mom taught us?"
Cedric put one hand on his own head and the other on Arthur's shoulder, speaking in a high-pitched voice that slightly resembled their mother's.
"As long as you try your best, there's no way you will fail."
Arthur stared at him.
That's not what she said… but why do I suddenly feel so much more—energetic?
My body feels lighter, and everything looks more—colorful? Saturated?
Did what he said really motivate me? No, there's no way. Still, I feel great.
Maybe it's because of the nap. Yes, that does make sense.
That settles it. Once I get home, I'll sleep for twelve hours every day so I can always feel like this.
"It's nice to see you smiling. I haven't seen you make that face in so long!" Cedric said.
"Hm?"
Arthur touched his mouth.
I am smiling.
He relaxed his face. "You can take your hand off my shoulder now."
"Ah, ok." Cedric removed his hand.
That was tiring. I haven't used those face muscles in so long.
Arthur looked past Cedric and behind himself. Aside from the four people who'd gone in already, there were 11 people in front of them, and 37 people behind.
Seriously, how are some people failing to find their room? Fifty people are missing.
Could they have decided to skip the exam?
No, this is very likely the most important day of their lives.
If that is the case, then is today's batch of applicants the designated low-quality group?
No, that can't be the case since Cedric is here. But where are the rest of them?
He held his fingers over his mouth and practiced a smile as wide as it could reach.
Heh, if I have the time to worry about other people, I must really be confident—or just stupid, right?