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    “You’re aware office hours ended thirty minutes ago.” I leaned back slightly in my chair. “I had a question.” He eyes me for a moment, pausing briefly from shuffling his papers. “You asked it already.”

    “And?” I ask innocently. “And I answered.” He replied back in his usual monotone voice. I tilted my head, humming slightly. “I don’t think you answered it fully.” A quiet pause followed.

    Slowly, Higuruma set his pen down. “You’re deliberately prolonging this conversation.” I shrug and can’t help the small smile that forms on my lips. “Maybe.” I answered as his gaze lifted to mine, sharp and steady. “You do this often.”

    “Do what?” I continue playing the innocent act, enjoying how easily he can read me. “Provoke me.” The word hung in the air between us.

    Another sigh escapes his lips as his hand goes up to remove his glasses, placing them on his podium. “And it would be inappropriate for you to remain here alone with me.” I tried not to smile at that.

    “Inappropriate?” His eyes narrowed slightly. “You know exactly what I mean.”

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    “Yes.” I considered that for a moment. Then I picked up my bag. “Well,” I said lightly, stepping toward the door, “I suppose we should avoid that.” He watched me walk away.

    But just before I reached the door, “(Y/N).” I turned back. His expression was calm again. Controlled. But his eyes gave him away. “We will continue pretending nothing happened.”

    “Understood.” I nod along, giving him a playful salute. “And you will focus on your studies.” He continues, his eyes watching my every move. “Of course.” A beat of silence passed. Then he added quietly, “…Until you graduate.”

    My heart skipped. I smiled slightly. “Professor,” I said, “that sounds like a very specific timeline.” He didn’t answer. But the look he gave me said enough.