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Penny was walking down the halls of the academy, holding a list in her hands. It’s her class schedule, now that she’ll actually attend in person. After everything with Team Star got sorted out, she had agreed to go back to classes as normal. But…
“Nemona, why are you following me?”
Nemona perked up, as if surprised Penny noticed her. “I just wanna make sure you get to your classes on time! I am your senior, after all. It’s my job! I did the same thing with Juliana when she first arrived.”
“Of course you did…” Penny mumbled. “You’re definitely fit to be a class president.”
“Aww, thanks!” Nemona exclaimed, slinging her arm over the shorter girl’s shoulders. “That’s one of the nicer things you’ve said to me.”
Penny just nods, and gently shrugs off Nemona’s arm. She looks down at the list again, and takes a deep breath. It’s just down the hall, first door on the left. But, as she walked closer, she started to tremble. It had been so long since most of her classmates saw her in person. What would they say? Would they shun her because of Team Star?
Nemona noticed Penny shaking, and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. “Penny, do you want me to come to your classes with you?”
Penny didn’t respond right off the bat. But, eventually she nodded. “Please…”
“Anything for you.” Nemona gave the girl a quick hug, then intertwined their hands. Penny smiled, feeling the familiar scratchiness of Nemona’s arm brace. “Are you ready?”
Penny nodded, feeling much more confident now. “Ready.”