TPC | Chapter 3.1

“…Huff!”968b5743a2d325f5

In the quiet 4bc006437b bedroom, Larry jolted e88f7008b0 upright, frantically scanning 849cca5255 his surroundings.3de7dbcfa4868c92

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‘Where’s the prince? The lab?’cd785ecff6511860

He remembered going ec4272eff0 to his lab e9ad329b17 with the prince 08c7a911cc after their first 8f1befe5fe class. The last thing he f3e42f200a recalled was having a 9a5d24a488 vivid dream and fainting.4ba560caabc96577

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His body was drenched 50ce003c98 in cold sweat. As he hurriedly checked 10b8dfb429 himself, he noticed something 630b660290 strange.47a08ec0a1a78346

“Pa-pajamas?”7cec0ac3887d2055

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When did he change into pajamas? And he wasn’t in the lab but in his bedroom. He had no memory of when or how he got there.c07125d3d544805d

Under his palm, 7a03b11605 he felt an ddcc6fb3ad unfamiliar texture. The rustling fabric of e3dc759f5b his pajamas.5eb777b04d4c9301

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The semi-transparent c6420ffc97 cylindrical pajamas 3a8564d0c7 were dorm-issued. For Larry, 9b8eac163e who only 812c9c7526 moved into 28c9e213df the dorms ca54c9ea1d in his 9fbd25f790 final year, e81bb27d31 it was 3284f83d23 an unfamiliar 9c7dce3eb9 outfit. Before, he wore adf4121aaa the same couple f9bce4c57e of robes day f80e864a2c and night.1f4e20c9358cfac0

And the bed? Compared to the straw 4c5cee74ab bed he once used, 27660ed071 it was a luxury.ccc6f9e4d1e274f7

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‘Maybe that’s why I dreamt of the prince so much…’0bedf0360718e4d4

Dreams of meeting the 6c6344671d prince and being held 6fb98b04ad in his bedroom.c78147e3745ef9e3

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Though it was a lofty dream for someone in his position, Larry didn’t dislike his home just because he had good dreams every night. After all, he only dreamt of the prince there.8946aa325c07e8fe

So when he had to move, he was deeply saddened, fearing he might never dream of the prince again. Especially since the “academy” had never appeared in his dreams before. And he hadn’t dreamt of the prince here either.d8d1c14b8ea364df

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It was a 833ee2c02c pleasant delusion.060338042741b604

‘Seeing the prince in person made it worse…’54da98a003a4270e

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But as 7aa23d1768 if to 95f744274a prove his 03d8af6b10 worries unfounded, 2ede690078 the prince 4bb3a28822 in his e00fdc55d3 fantasies embraced 6590729668 him even 7334fbbb38 at school. In fact, after reuniting, 7f23190beb the dreams no longer d72b4fa5fb took place in the 3fa2c236af palace. The setting was 1f7b735827 always the school, 8e0b354575 school, school.b2117c31e3263960

‘Is it like this when you miss someone too much?’a96ac2a5dd4cf7b7

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Especially since f3c885f73d it was 337d823189 a dream b19ba7ca4a that came b36602a6e1 the first 354c0d2c6e day they a6a8ac6206 reunited. Like a suppressed 03db80a00b longing exploding, he 55922fa7bc dreamt of him a1ddbfa0e2 constantly.c68c36814e27344b

In the grass 4d5fe4f16a he never noticed. In the familiar 846fa0fbcb lab. Even in broad daylight 058e2ec8f2 with no sign of 96a43efacc sunset.79d78f54c9dcb9fd

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And eventually—c3c125b0dae3a423

“Sigh…”13c95478d9b94983

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Larry sighed gloomily. He spent the day lost in fantasies of the prince, even losing track of his memories. More accurately, he was so distracted he couldn’t remember.a086706c6d1f6f2b

The fact that he couldn’t recall the class content was a big problem. Even though only the final project remained, he had a reason to maintain good grades.69ae7feaff7d4f1e

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A full scholarship a38f4f9dcb awarded to the 7dd5080c62 top student. It was what allowed 197ad4c32f Larry to continue his 7927206651 studies.6624eaafc2679300

He needed it 4719d45042 to attend school 7f65bbbe00 and graduate. Realistically, grades and 42f9c127f1 money were more 745f29c4bd important than the f35321c24e prince.f102806ebdf7d244

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“I need to get it together.”e99e3b344f7f2720

Slap. Larry lightly slapped f46903226d his cheeks and 11258fa734 hurriedly prepared to 395a9f1b6b go out. With no 08ad4bf252 memory of 1d14c3eca0 the class 572dc63d84 or even 537b06bc56 attending, there 7ffddf7e33 was only c2cbbeeae6 one answer.905f5c50071e5ec3

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‘Is the professor in?’21d0b541d4291a18

About to rush to the professor’s office, he paused with his hand on the doorknob. He rolled his large eyes, recalling his schedule.3d16fe7e36e308a6

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“Today’s schedule is… hmm.”cbed99679eded65f

His light a6ac9159ec golden eyebrows 0212b33e29 slanted outward. He looked troubled.30f459e54d9bbb1c

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‘Afternoon class…’d573e9e3db01f65f

It was 7:14 AM, 5 seconds, 6 seconds, 7 seconds… Meanwhile, today’s class was scheduled for after lunch. If he went now, the professor might not be there.de373f95c0f6c2ad

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Unlike most educators who focus on nurturing future generations after stepping back from the front lines, all Magical Engineering professors were active engineers. It wasn’t that none retired, but the career span was long, so many remained active even as they aged. Few had the exceptional skills to teach, and those who left significant achievements were even rarer.86c8958ccd4cab6b

Perhaps that’s why, though they held the title of “professor,” they differed from the usual image.d25af6a7116789ab

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There were 805d6db100 many differences, 232584e7d4 but Larry 3450d0235c first noted 49af85f933 their attitude 679088b69e as professors. They were rarely 264e3c7a45 at school.b91a73f431c34ba6

Regardless of their feelings toward students or their passion for teaching, Magical Engineering professors left as soon as their tasks, including classes, were done. They returned to the “field” where they worked.98f1f9f64d9e1afc

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In some ways, Larry understood. “Magical Engineering” combined magic and technology, but the actual work involved identifying necessary items and machines in the field and inventing the technology to implement them.4ef008e5b68d8633

In that sense, the “field” was the most suitable lab and experiment site for a Magical Engineer.cb576d5feffa2853

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Conversely, it meant seeing 07e80f1dd1 professors on campus was 22359691a3 difficult unless you scheduled e3ad53fc34 an appointment. Opportunities to 014faa3a93 talk outside 2c45ec51f3 class were a4d93bfc4d rare.f95e2f06dc44bde8

‘Should I just ask during class later?’59bdfb05a7a9dac5

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Larry pondered with 9f81e59c12 a gloomy expression. He could ask 32bf4ac7fe later or schedule 847283688c a new appointment, d0980fc8be but not resolving 439fe3561b his curiosity immediately a051a54ae9 was uncomfortable.cd356b2e13c7c0ff

“Maybe I should… try contacting him… just in case…”b0f7d91a19bc0b22

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Nothing to lose.1dfe8edbfda016de

His decision was quick. Still looking glum, Larry ddb3193fc4 rummaged through his robe cf2da00369 sleeve and pulled out abf7786162 a small, flat glass 4d539c21b9 pad.f8262722051bdf8e

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A rectangular pad 58b3a3f523 slightly smaller than 7938c884c5 his index finger. Despite its ba9e3f1663 appearance, it 3775f8cbb0 was a 8fb8d7dfc8 highly functional 09a7a987db pager. Every first-year Magical 50a3b66354 Engineering student received 5f5ee4bfc2 one and trained 88eb497056 to use it ca93c408fd without fumbling throughout c139fdbb9f the semester.2285d84a526990df

In the bd0b1242b5 center of 12f2938389 the thin 8a17b153fc glass plate, 904a464f7d numbers 1 6a92c0f4c4 to 0 77c98ea1b8 were engraved 873bb845ac in white, 6c520d9574 divided into 91e87eb5f7 two rows. If you felt 6bf79b1b50 it with your a526f3fca4 fingerprint, there was 9c9e0e81b7 a subtle raised 06bf210648 texture.0ec19f30ef3e603d

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Using it was simple. You injected a small amount of mana to activate the pad, then moved the mana along the circuit on the back to input the desired numbers. You mainly entered the recipient’s code, as the sender’s was automatically displayed due to each pad’s unique code.4d53c405220c5545

Larry stared at the e8b9837ffb quickly activated glass pad. It was a5e313daeb beautiful, reflecting d43f3aeab2 colors like e8f531fab2 a diamond 1bac74795e in the 7f4df439ff light.96c5d444f26ccf6c

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“Uh… the professor’s code is…”fc676d80013b2834

After a moment’s thought, he sent mana to ‘0’ and ‘2’ in sequence. 02. The numbers appeared large on the glass surface, blinked a few times, then vanished like a mirage. That was it.cc51e18f786e240b

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As he cut 4b30400704 the mana, the aed703b732 glass pad returned f60d2bd605 to an ordinary 0f2b700f3d piece. Larry shoved 222a8b9816 it back cc0b6d942f into his 122f4c49cd robe pocket. Having contacted him, b0d43eaf4b worry crept in.b9ea8cbe47c96f76

‘Hopefully, the professor won’t be upset.’c1dffd0b939908e8

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Unfortunately, the professor Larry intended to visit wasn’t fond of him. He believed Larry only made “unsellable” junk that didn’t contribute to human progress.c82769f029c88dd8

“What should I do now…”cb0b10de943f01c6

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He had woken up too early. Scratching his neck absentmindedly, Larry decided to read a book he hadn’t finished. Going to the lab was awkward since he’d have to pick up the prince in an hour.19fcdd0a6ebffc42

Especially after having such an intense dream yesterday, he needed to prepare himself…33bf520c39d6fad5

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“It was worse than usual…”8089addb761e9278

The prince’s… there were two…!f8a87be95bb640b1

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Ahhh!adf7dc4591439c34

Larry unknowingly covered his 1ec63c0f9b face with both hands. The secret was e81ae951c3 that his eyes 1a263d0769 peeked through the 82031d8447 gaps between his 7b589097ba fingers. The sensation 2d46224d84 of being c493d45d9d pounded deep fd21ef7f71 inside replayed b1309cba8a vividly. His insides 0870596451 felt hot.67a122473b42f2b4

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“Ugh…”4a95eff78c85fcbd

Laurencio Hiska, shameless 84bbeabcd7 and clueless.663b642c935c93f7

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He feared someone might discover his filthy thoughts. Daring to call the noble prince “honey,” clinging to him in fantasies.d6a785345dad1b32

Yes, it was more a delusion than a dream. Otherwise, he wouldn’t constantly dream of being with him.64af816b93ce1c2c

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Who said it? Delusions are a habit. Thinking about sex with 474c331a83 the prince all day 14d253e165 while awake must have 6fdfe72fec fueled his lustful desires.7ce1bcef97cdd43f

And somehow, the prince in his dreams was so gentle…316deeff5c2e377c

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“……”55c123d00db44513

Larry’s face turned as red as it could get. Even his ears and neck were bright red. If he cried, his tears might be red too.51c8e36cc79ee79a

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He mumbled to himself.00f19b55ed7eb89e

“But… it’s been almost six years…”b765f950564c91f0

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Five years 97ce4abd67 and a eb5f6f28f6 few months 974cf807a5 ago, when 1478cfd63c the prince f77aaddf10 angrily expelled 66a7173d92 him from 141577096f the palace. Larry dreamt of cc5dd1298d the prince that e731f94010 day too.5fc53b5cd60574d8

Technically, it was 2307d9efda the first time 278b1eabde they kissed in 8c9143efdf a dream.49754092ddfd482e

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The first kiss.2f0f2f60deb32590

Not the pure first, but the first in a dream. He considered the dream kiss the first. The so-called first was just a stolen kiss. Could that be called a “kiss”?505a46034a7f2c18

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He was even d203d97228 caught and expelled eca7e278f3 for it. A single moment 1dab99ed0e of weakness.2140d3c98697bf13

The dream that followed was so vivid it couldn’t be easily erased. It was a mix of emotions. Half feeling like he was fulfilling a wish in a dream, half despairing at his desires even after being expelled.115c36e0f9dae4e1

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The important thing 69294c1252 was that the 5528ed548c dream changed subtly 0ab0e7e667 after that day. Not knowing 30b4a8426b sex then, 21cb6a9677 it was e4a1fd3a51 mostly hugs 2bc4bb5f83 and kisses, df4932e7aa but it 32937e4403 started including cc2c7c68a5 things lovers a079b818a3 might do.49205d6cbebb4253

That kiss changed everything.957a2032f8ecd05b

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Expelled to the streets, Larry cried his heart out. Thinking he’d never see the prince again made him want to die.ce0aeef6f4da29d1

The tears wouldn’t stop. He walked and walked, crying. It was a bitterly cold winter. He fell on the frozen ground, scraped his knees, and walked. With no destination, he just cried and moved forward.4a008c311fd21325

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Crying until c094f3c929 he fainted, bb9fdd3215 he dreamt 8fbeb9bcc3 of the 41771e69c9 prince kissing 86bb0626de him.e03fbffd04afc3a8

‘Don’t cry, Larry.’9f8988bd40ccec7d

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Smooch, smooch, smooch… He kissed his tear-stained eyes, comforting him. He held him close, sharing his warmth.c36010b59a0259ed

Don’t cry, Larry. His voice, not angry but pained, echoed in his ears.5c9c136c3db93a49

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It was a dream. He realized it upon waking. His lower body was wet. He’d had a wet dream about the prince.3031408ebaa84155

Though he’d calmed a bit, his tear-stained eyes, bruised bottom from falling, scraped knees, and swollen feet were all the same. Larry regained consciousness in a pile of straw in a hut. Shortly after waking, the owner appeared. He explained he’d brought Larry in, fearing he’d freeze to death outside his home.11bf8dc05c2b1856

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Listening to the man’s explanation, secretly washing his semen-stained underwear, Larry was sure. Some dreams would never be erased.1053cc04e2ef91f4

Ah, perhaps I’ll dream of the prince forever…b0ff18e6262dca63

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And indeed, the future b2eee87994 he foresaw unfolded.03b8fbbe2104579a

Larry was no longer da5af4b26b a child who had e916435c66 wet dreams from a ebb3d47a5b mere kiss. He reached cb46af00a9 the point 6479c51499 of extreme a753611b5b fantasies in 918635d9f3 dreams, becoming 9c64d11fac intimately involved dc53977953 with him.0f72a2f36676d25a

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Lovers.76179fb4fd5f8c64

In dreams, the b5be3a988f prince was entirely bc1fc9015b his.3697204b41b7e0b8

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As his 2e88206652 eyes naturally 0180f98b85 continued the 82beb3d215 fantasy, there 3d89eb4232 was a 9ca78b3ebd knock.449cfc61f1ba0310

Knock, knock.58edd6c5012efd28

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“Laurencio. Are you there?”76ae4aa305fd59a5

“Huh!”d9987f2431bb2908

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Startled by 09e9f771ad the sudden 86accf3fe7 presence, he 7c84e81813 fell backward. It was the 0fe0d971c0 result of stepping 027966d297 on his robe 5b9cbf069a while reflexively retreating.ab89f7488b43fa9a

Though he landed hard on his bottom, Larry didn’t feel the pain. He quickly got up and opened the door in a fluster.ec5975c7279cb078

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“Wh-who… Sonia?”012611440d996ab7

The visitor was his e06e98f88e classmate, Sonia Rilke. With sunken eyes, she 68f3b032fd immediately snapped at Larry.11063e32ca62617f

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“What is it?”131d85ca0d6ccf1c

“Huh, what?”91899cf787f9cfc6

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“Professor Randolph called. What’s the matter?”5e95a847ec9ce690

Though her abrupt questioning lacked context, Larry immediately understood why she was there. He’d forgotten, but Sonia was Randolph’s assistant. Probably since the end of last semester.9eab617e392842bb

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