"So what if you won first place at school? It's still nothing to be proud of. Emilia is a perfect all-rounder, unlike some who only win a minor award and act like they're on top of the world."
I sneered, "'Nothing to be proud of'? Then why were you fighting for it earlier? Are you admitting that you are insignificant too?
"Just because I haven't brought some things up doesn't mean you haven't done them. If you don't want others to find out, don't do them in the first place."
Lately, I'd noticed some weird things: detergent residue on my clean clothes, shoes that wouldn't dry after three days in the sun, and water stains on my desk soaking my notebooks.
These were minor issues, and there was no evidence, so even though I knew one of them was behind it, I couldn't say anything.
But that didn't stop me from warning them.
"You..."
Beth's eyes were wide, and she seemed ready to argue more.
Emilia stopped her.
She said, "Along with the notice, there are also tickets for friends and family. You can all come."
Her eyes were red with joy, yet she refused to show it.
She said, feigning calmness, "Feel free to bring any good friends. I have plenty of tickets."
Leila thanked her happily, then looked at me with a sly glance, and said, "Someone knows her place and won't shamelessly ask for a ticket, right?"
...
"Are you talking about yourself?" I asked with a chuckle, rolling my eyes at her.
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