Scene:
A large crowd is gathered near the academy's main gate. In the middle of that crowd, a badly injured boy lies on the ground. Standing in front of him is Kirito, and behind Kirito is Mari.

Taran (injured, panicking):
“M-Monster!! Who are you!? Who the hell are you?!”

Kirito:
“Monster? No. My name is Kirito... and I’m Mari’s husband!
Everyone listen—if anyone dares do something like that to Mari again,
the same thing will happen to them… or maybe something even worse!”

Taran (shocked):
“Mari’s… husband!?”

Kirito (calmly):
“Let’s go, Mari.”

Mari:
“Hm~ 😊”

Scene:
Kirito and Mari walk into the academy.

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Scene:
Some time later, all students are standing on the test field, ready for their entrance exam. A tall elf stands before them.

Test Teacher:
“My name is Huka. I’ll be conducting your admission test.
Whoever passes can join the school. Whoever fails... try again next year.
Let’s begin. I’ll call you up by roll number. First up, Roll No. 1!”

---

Scene:
The first student steps up but fails to break the statue.

Huka:
“Ah—forgot to mention.
This statue is made of diamond and protected with two magical defense spells.
It won’t break easily.
Roll No. 2!”

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Scene:
Roll No. 2 steps up, tries, fails, and walks away disappointed.
Several others attempt the same, but none succeed.

---

Huka:
“Roll No. 34!”

Mari (to Kirito):
“It’s my turn!”

Kirito:
“Good luck!”

Mari:
“Hm~ 😊”

Scene:
Mari walks 10 meters away from the statue and prepares.

Mari:
“Giga Impact!”

Scene:
The ground lightly trembles.
Suddenly, a blue beam of light crashes down from the sky.
It hits the statue, breaking part of its right arm and a portion of its head.

Mari (panting):
“Uff!”

Huka (calmly):
“Roll No. 35.”

Mari (returning):
“I gave it my all.
Good luck, Kirito!”

Kirito:
“Thank you. I’ll give it my all too.”

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Scene:
Kirito walks 10 meters from the statue, raises his hand.

Kirito:
“Mana Blast!”

Scene:
A massive explosion erupts.
Blinding light engulfs the area, causing everyone to shield their eyes.
As the dust settles…
They see that the statue's head, left arm, and right shoulder have been completely blown off.
The broken parts now lie scattered on the ground.

Huka:
“...Good.”

---

Scene:
Some time later…

Huka:
“The exam is now over. Results will be posted shortly on the main entry board.”

Kirito:
“What should we do until then, Mari?”

Mari:
“Let’s explore the school!”

Kirito:
“No problem. Let’s go!”

---

Scene:
Kirito and Mari walk around the school, exploring the main hall, terrace, classrooms, and finally arrive at the garden.
They sit on a bench.

Kirito:
“This school is really nice.”

Mari:
“Hmm… it was fun… aaaauu…”

Kirito:
“Looks like someone’s getting sleepy, huh?”

Scene:
Mari dozes off, resting her head on Kirito’s shoulder.

Kirito (blushing):
“Ahhh! Mari?”

Mari:
“Mmhm~…”

Kirito:
“She’s really asleep?”

Scene:
Kirito gently shifts Mari’s head onto his lap, carefully adjusts her legs onto the bench so she can rest properly.

Kirito (softly):
“Now you’ll sleep more comfortably.
Even while sleeping… you’re still so cute, Mari.
…I-I love you, Mari.
I love you…”

---

Scene:
20 minutes later.
Mari slowly opens her eyes and sees Kirito’s face very close to hers.
She suddenly jumps up, her face red with embarrassment, eyes locked to the ground.

Kirito:
“Mari, did you sleep well?
If not, you can rest a bit more. There’s still some time before the results are posted.”

Mari (flustered):
“! N-No, I’m fine!!”

Kirito:
“Oh… alright 😅…”

Mari:
“Huh?! Umm… If you say so… I mean, only if you want me to…”

Kirito:
“Haha… hmm~ 😊”

Mari:
“T-Then… okay…”

Scene:
Mari lays back down on Kirito’s lap.

Kirito (thinking):
“Haaa… no matter what, she’s always cute.
Everywhere. Always…
Mari…”

---

Scene:
A loudspeaker announcement plays:

“Results are out! Please check the main entrance board!”

Kirito:
“Huh? The results are here?
But she’s still asleep…
Hmm, never mind. Let her rest.
We’ll check them once she wakes up.”

Scene:
Mari wakes up suddenly.

Kirito:
“You’re up? No more sleep?”

Mari:
“No, no, that was enough!”

Kirito:
“Alright.”

Mari (panicked):
“The results!? They’re out!?”

Kirito:
“Yeah, just now.”

Mari:
“Huh?! Then why didn’t you wake me up!?
We’re late now because of me!”

Kirito (smiling):
“No, no—it’s okay.
You’re more important to me than the results.
We can still go check them now.”

Mari (quietly):
“…Okay…”

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Scene:
They both go to the result board.

Mari:
“We passed, Kirito!”

Kirito:
“Hmm~ 😊
Let’s go home and tell everyone!”

Mari:
“Yes!!”

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[Chapter 6 End]