Editing Mahou Sensou:Volume 2 Chapter 1 (section)

===Part 5===
Takeshi and the others, joined the C class without any particular problems and managed to catch up with the lessons in just one week. That had all been thanks to taking supplementary first-semester classes during the summer vacation. But, in spite of everything, that was a magic academy had things that were not the same as a normal academy. During the morning they had normal classes with basic subjects and in the afternoon they switched to magic classes. Even though they had magic in their body, they had to learn many things to be able to use it.

First, they studied what magic was, then they learned how to activate basic magic, then the origin and history of magic, the tone of voice to use to use magic (that was learned in the study of enchantments).  In addition, they learned about the relationship of magic with space-time within the subject called as: "Areas". Then they learned how to use magic in a complex way. They were taught about "Systematic Magic" which they were taught was different for each individual.  After that, there were more lessons that were to be expected such as practical training to master magic and tactical strategy for combat.

As they had learned in the history of magic, the world they were in now was different from the "Living World" where Takeshi used to live.  That world called "Collapsed World" in which they were now, was a parallel world that was created as a result of "The First Magical War" that took place at the end of the twentieth century. It happened when a <Ghost Trailers> wizard named: Ryuzenji Kazuma, was about to use his "Singular Magic" spell called <Last Requiem>, which would completely erase the existence of all ordinary humans from the face of the earth. But the wizards of <Wizard's Breath> and also of other communities, reacted earlier, and split spacetime in two in order to save the world. However, suddenly and as the name suggests, this new world collapsed due to the huge forced split in space-time. Even today, the collapsed world continues to deteriorate and only the city of Tokyo remains, which is also slowly deteriorating from the edges.

That first great magical war ended after the victory of <Wizard's Breath> along with the other communities that accompanied him. However, Ryuzenji Kazuma, leader of the enemy side <the Ghost Trailers>, disappeared and the post-war terrorist attacks continued for a long time more so, the wizards had to keep fighting for countless battles despite being tired. Until one day, there was an armistice pact between the two sides where an agreement was proposed: The war would continue only within the collapsed world and whoever emerged as the victor there would also gain the power to control the fate of the living world.

<Wizard's Breath> and <The Trailers> agreed so the war was continued only within the collapsed world.  By the way, regarding Ryuuzenji Kazuma, leader of <the Trailers>, it is said that he has been asleep for 16 years as a side effect of having used an enormous amount of magic for his spell. However, the history of magic teacher, said that this was only a legend and that many wizards simply believed he was dead. Nevertheless, <the Trailers> maintained the doctrine of Ryuuzenji Kazuma, always trying to pass it on to the new generations.

<The Trailers> claimed that they were trying to change the world where, according to them, wizards were discriminated against and oppressed by ordinary humans.  Takeshi didn't think the idea of improving the world for wizards was a bad one. However, it was not known if that was the real story behind it all. For, although the <Ghost Trailers> were trying to instill their ideals in kidnapped wizards, the other communities that claimed to be non-hostile also performed a similar act by stealing magic.

It was precisely because of this wizard hunting that Takeshi ended up becoming one. When he met Aiba Mui who was being hunted by them and after being exposed to her magic by accident, Takeshi was transformed into a wizard. Honestly though, the whole war thing was puzzling. He obviously knew what it was all about. As children they are taught in how horrific wars are and how devastating atomic bombs are, and the misery they leave in their wake.  But all that felt like nothing more than ancient history. His student life had always been peaceful and he didn't feel related in any way to that war even after he had entered Subaru Magic Academy.

Even the next day, his morning had been quiet.

In the past, he had to get up in the early morning and rush off to school to join the kendo club training. But now, it didn't even take him five minutes to walk from the dormitories to the classroom. Besides, at Subaru Magic Academy, there were no club activities.

"A school with no club activities... that's really weird," Takeshi opined.

He had already adjusted to walking around the academy but since it was eight o'clock, there were still few students.  Since he got up early to go to the kendo club, Takeshi got used to getting up early and by six o'clock he had naturally woken up. He ate breakfast in the dormitory cafeteria at that time to avoid the rush hour and quietly prepared to leave for school. At that moment, he heard voices coming from the gym which was very close to the student building.

"What is that?"

Takeshi walked over and took a look from the entrance.

Inside were dozens of students from the basic and advanced courses practicing their magic together.

"Morning training!!!?"

However, as Takeshi watched intently, he heard the voices of some girls and boys dressed casually instead of in uniform, who were hurrying through the crowd.

"Hey! You're late."

"I'm sorry!"

"Is not a big deal, just hurry up, we have to find a place for training."

They seemed to be a middle school girl, a high school girl and a boy who looked older than Takeshi. The three of them walked past him, and entered the gym.

"Looks like they have morning magic training."

As Takeshi watched, those three who had just arrived late, found a vacant spot right in the middle and set out to train.

"''I wonder if Isoshima, Ida and I, can also come to train at this place?''"

Takeshi, had not practiced kendo recently, and felt his body was atrophying a bit from the few opportunities he had had to move it. He had a great desire to train.

"''I'll talk to Isoshima and Ida to see if we can come tomorrow.''"

"''But can we come here alone like this without asking permission?''"

As Takeshi shook his head in thought, magic particles flew around the gymnasium displaying a very peculiar panorama. Seeing a teddy bear walking all over the place was surreal enough, but then he saw a huge octopus suddenly appear, which exploded and scattered magic particles in all directions. He also saw a student losing her posture as she floated upside down in the air and screaming as she held her skirt so that it wouldn't flip over. Takeshi's eyes were fixed on what looked like a circus show.

Suddenly a voice called his name behind him, so he turned around quickly.

"What are you doing, Takeshi-kun?"

It was Mui and Kurumi standing in front of him.

"Mui... Isoshima..."

Since they were roommates, it was obvious that they went to school together.  They both looked suspiciously at Takeshi who continued to stare intently into the gymnasium.

"Morning, Takeshi. what are you looking at?" Kurumi asked.

Then Takeshi smiled and said:

"morning, Isoshima. Come and look at this..."

"What is it?"

Kurumi stood next to Takeshi, and discreetly looked inside the gym.

"Wow! It's amazing!" She exclaimed.

"Yeah, it's impossible not to stare." Takeshi answered.

"I wonder if it's Illusory Magic or Biological Magic?"

Surprised, Kurumi grabbed Takeshi's sleve and pulled.

Takeshi turned to look at Mui and asked:

"Can anyone come to train here?"

"Yes, Group training can be held here in the gym and also in the courtyard at this time and also after school."

"Huh? That's nice..."

Takeshi returned his gaze to the inside of the gym again.

Mui approached from behind and stood on her tiptoes so she could look between Takeshi and Kurumi. Realizing that Mui was shorter than them, Takeshi grabbed her shoulder and pushed her to stand in front of him. Mui blinked several times as she was grabbed by the shoulder.

"Hey, what kind of magic is that? I can do things like that too?" Takeshi asked, pointing to an elementary school boy who was doing somersaults while floating in the air.
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Then Mui nodded vigorously with a flushed face and answered in a nervous voice:

"Y-Yes... That's basic magic, so if you practice enough you can do it."

Meanwhile, Kurumi who was fascinated by that view, finally realized how close those two were standing next to her and was dumbfounded.

"Hey, why are you two hugging each other?"

Takeshi and Mui were surprised to hear Kurumi's accusation.

"Huh?"

"W-we're not hugging each other."

Ignoring Mui who was vigorously shaking her head, Kurumi looked at Takeshi's hand that was still still on her shoulder.

"Takeshi! Touching her shoulder is sexual harassment."

"I see. I'm sorry I did it."

Takeshi quickly removed his hand from Mui's shoulder.

"Huh? D-don't worry. That wasn't harassment. You were gentle with me I'm sure of that. There's no problem at all." Mui replied.

Then, she raised her face and naturally her gaze met Takehsi's.

Suddenly, they both felt a sense of dread and quickly turned to look at Kurumi.

She was emitting a strange growl as she gritted her teeth.  Her gaze lifted and her face looked like that of a buffalo cat and about to attack with her claws.

"Isoshima! Take off that face. It's really scary..." Takeshi exclaimed.

"T-that's right, Kurumi. This is not something that always happens. We're friends, aren't we?"

"Friends...?" Kurumi repeated.

The school bell suddenly rang amidst a tense atmosphere and Mui spoke quickly:

"Ah! Its time to go to the classroom. Today we have math. I'll go ahead, s-see you..."

Mui slipped out of the place when she had the chance. When takeshi was left alone with Kurumi, let out a sigh and said:

"What's wrong with you Isoshima?"

"It's just that girl was too attached to you." Kurumi murmured in a very low voice.

"It's alright. I won't touch her again. Happy?"

Takeshi raised both hands as he made that promise to her and although Kurumi still didn't change her terrified face, she finally nodded. Then Takeshi also said:

"Well, we should also leave for the classroom. Hopefully the three of us can come train together after school."

Takeshi started walking and Kurumi followed him.

"The three of us?" she asked.

Takeshi turned to look at Kurumi in a mysterious way and answered:

"Sure. You, me, and Ida too. It will be a group training."

"Ah... sure. Group training is fine."

Kurumi grabbed Takeshi's arm, and for some reason started smiling.

"You really are a rare girl" Takeshi commented.

Takeshi was confused to see that until a few moments ago Kurumi was very angry, but suddenly she had started smiling like nothing.

When they arrived at the classroom, most of the students had already arrived. Ida, however, was nowhere to be seen. He sat on the left side of Takeshi and on the right side, Kurumi sat and next to Kurumi, Mui sat and so the 4 of them were together. Takeshi was not so worried because Ida who sat by the window was always late.

After transferring, Ida was the only one who, unlike Takeshi and Kurumi, (who lived in the dormitories of the academy) had to come to class from home. Most of the students stayed in the dormitories, but Ida had a commitment to take care of her younger sister who was in elementary school, so he had to travel every day between the collapsed world and the living world just to be able to go to class.

Ida's mother was very dependent on him in that respect, because she worked as a nurse and her work schedule changed constantly. Perhaps because of that, Ida was very attached to his little sister and had become a complete "Sisicon" and therefore, ever since he transferred to the magic academy, he was always late. Traveling to the magic academy located in the collapsed world was possible with the help of a mirror. The academy had a long hallway with huge mirrors on the walls and all students going to class from home had to pass through it.

The portal could be easily opened from the living world by using the required magic on any mirror where the whole body could be visualized. In short, Ida could travel to the academy directly from the mirror which he had just bought and placed in his room, without even having to leave his house.

"Today we have sports class from the first hour, I would have been better off coming late." Kurumi commented as if she was amazed.

"Right. Sports class since morning and worst of all, it's swimming class." Mui replied.

Kurumi frowned as she was talking to Takehsi and yet, the one who answered her was Mui.

"The previous school didn't have a swimming pool." Takeshi said talking to Mui.

While he was talking to Mui, Kurumi who was sitting between them, leaned over to block the eye contact between them and said:

"Right. I'm so glad we didn't have a pool at our old school. This is awful. I don't like the idea of boys staring at me. But you seem happy, though, Takeshi."

Takeshi quickly shook his head while vaguely looking at Kurumi.

"It's not that I'm happy. It's just that even in this world the summer is hot and a dip in the pool doesn't hurt."

"Ah, I understand. It's annoying but, I can't deny that it feels great." Mui replied, butting back into the conversation and sympathizing with Takeshi again.

"Yeah!"

As Takeshi and Mui smiled at each other, Kurumi pursed her lips moodily and said:

"Well, I hate the swimming pool...!"

Just at that moment, the teacher in charge of the class, Hitouji-sensei, entered through the front door. Hitouji-sensei was not only in charge of them, but he was also a teacher in systematic magica and was in charge of instructing the students in the systemic magic he used. However, class C was different from class A and class B. In classes A and B, the students were divided on the basis of their systematic magics. But in clace C, all the students were in one group no matter what systematic magic they belonged to. That was because in clace C they spent most of their time teaching students how to stabilize magic, rather than teaching them how to use their skills.

"All right, everyone take your seats. Class is about to begin..."

When the teacher ordered them out loud, everyone rushed to their seats.

"''Ida already taken too long,''" Takeshi thought.

Then he turned to look at the empty seat on the opposite side of Kurumi and caught a glimpse of some books sticking out of the compartment under the table. It was all the textbooks of the class that were stuffed in there in an untidy manner.

"''By the way, I imagine he hasn't a bathing suit, but I don't think that's the reason...maybe he just won't come today?''"

As he thought about that, Takeshi smiled to himself.