Put it on the sixth shelf
[Narration]The sixth shelf is the one with gardening books on it.
[player]Phew... I'm quite lucky. The Universal Decimal Classification system is easy to use, but those who don't understand it will surely be confused. They should really add a tag or something as a reminder.
[Narration]I find a conspicuous place and put the "Garden Files" there before returning to where Mai is waiting for me. On my way back, I start to have some doubts. If Mai doesn't want anyone to know about the contents of the "Garden Files," why did she bring it to the library? Isn't it bad to accidentally lose it like this? It doesn't seem like something she would do given her cautious personality.
[player]And the dust jacket is broken too... Mai doesn't seem like someone who doesn't cherish books.
[Narration]Before I can sort out my thoughts, I return to where I was before and see Mai reading a book in the distance.
[player]Sorry to keep you waiting.
[Mai Aihara]Oh... I-It's okay. I didn't notice you coming over, Master.
[Narration]Mai is so absorbed in the book she is reading that she almost dropped the book to the ground when I gave her a fright. I saw that it is a famous collection of romantic poems.
[player]Mai, do you usually read poems?
[Mai Aihara]Yes, I read some... I read some when I am free...
[player]The romantic poems in this book are quite good, and the ones about the longing for hometown and loved ones are pretty beautiful too.
[Mai Aihara]Eh... Master, you've read this before?
[player]The humid air in my hometown, mixed with my mother's shouts during dinner, is engraved in my childhood memories..."
[Mai Aihara]I-I also find this verse especially beautiful!
[player]But the poet is most famous for his romantic poems, which are quite uplifting, unlike many sad love poems.
[Mai Aihara]Yes! Hehe, I never thought you would also like this book, Master. I'm so happy you didn't tease me about it.
[player]Tease you?
[Mai Aihara]Because... my classmates mocked me for reading these things when I was in elementary school.
[player]Well... It's the nature of most girls to like romantic things. Those who mocked you about this are just crude.
[Mai Aihara]Thank you, Master. But that's why I... I feel bad about being seen reading these things. I can only read these books secretly.
[Narration]Mai covers her face with the book and looks timidly toward me like a little rabbit. If she feels embarrassed about being seen reading this type of book, then "Pineapple Instructor"...
[player]Don't worry, Mai! All carefully written books have their own unique charm. I won't let anyone laugh at you!
[Mai Aihara]Eh? O-Okay. T-Thank you, Master.
[Narration]I can't help getting excited, which makes Mai jump up in surprise. No matter what, to protect her sensitive heart, I must help her keep the "Garden Files" a secret.
[Narration]After that, Mai and I go to the sixth shelf.
[Mai Aihara]Ah... Here it is.
[player]This seems to be a book about gardening. Mai, do you want to take a look at it?
[Mai Aihara]Eh?
[Mai Aihara]Eh?
[player]Eh? Mai... What's wrong?
[Narration]Mai suddenly jumped away from me as if she was electrocuted, giving me quite a scare.
[Mai Aihara]S-Sorry. I didn't... do that on purpose...
[Narration]Seeing her blushing and apologizing with such a flustered expression made me confused by the situation. But after I saw her tightly clenched right fist, I seem to understand something. When I reached out for the book just now, I think I touched the back of her right hand by accident.
[player]Sorry, is my hand too cold?
[Mai Aihara]No, it isn't you. I'm just... not used to suddenly having physical contact with other people...
[Mai Aihara]Don't misunderstand me, Master! I don't dislike you, it's just that...
[player]It's okay. Everyone has something they aren't used to. Mai, have you found the books you're looking for?
[Mai Aihara]Yes, I've found them.
[Narration]She doesn't seem to have noticed the "Garden Files." How can I remind her?
[Narration]Speaking of which... she doesn't seem to have calmed down from the earlier incident. I hope she won't react too strongly when she sees the "Garden Files" in a moment...
[player]Huh?
[Mai Aihara]What is it, Master? Are you searching for a book?
[player]Oh, no... Well... Did you take something from here just now?
[Narration]I only realized just now that the "Garden Files" is no longer where it was.
[Mai Aihara]I've been searching over here. I haven't had time to look at the shelf over there.
[Narration]Mai's reaction is the same way as always, so I can only try my best to pretend to be calm. But inside my heart, the disappearance of the "Garden Files" has made me feel quite uneasy.
[Narration]I keep checking if it was stuck inside another book, and even look back to check the shelf behind it, but the book is nowhere to be found.
[Narration]While I am looking left and right, I hear an intelligent and indifferent voice behind me.
[Nanaha Onodera]Welcome. What book are you looking for?
[player]Onodera?
[Nanaha Onodera]It's been a while, Mai.
[Mai Aihara]Miss Onodera, it's been a while. I didn't expect to run into you here.
[Nanaha Onodera]I'm working part time here...
[Mai Aihara]Ah, I've finished reading the book you lent to me last time.
[Nanaha Onodera]That was quick. The sequel... I'll give it to you the next time I pass by the Temple of Moons.
[Mai Aihara]No need, I'll get it from you next time when I return books to you. You're already lending me books, so how can I make you come to me again...
[Narration]The two chat intimately. Nanaha Onodera is an avid reader, so their chat is all about books.
[player]So you two are book buddies?
[Mai Aihara]Yes, Miss Onodera recommends very interesting books.
[Mai Aihara]Oh right! Master, weren't you looking for a book just now? Miss Onodera is working part time here. Why don't you ask her?
[player]Well... I'll keep looking. I remember seeing the book I was looking for when I passed by earlier.
[Nanaha Onodera]I just sorted this shelf. If you can't find it there, maybe it was in the wrong place and I've put it back where it belongs.
[Nanaha Onodera]Do you need any help? What's the name of the book?
[player]The name is... is... Um, I'll look for it myself.
[Narration]Mai is right next to me, so I can't just tell her I'm looking for "Pineapple Instructor," or else she'll instantly realize she has lost her "Garden Files."
[Nanaha Onodera]Are you familiar with the Universal Decimal Classification System? You might not be able to find it if you aren't.
[player]Don't worry, I'm familiar with the system. So you've returned the book to the shelf of its category, right?
[Nanaha Onodera]Yes, I remember I just sorted...
[player]Y-You don't have to recall the names of the books! Thank you for working so hard, Onodera. I'll take care of this myself.
[Narration]I need to get the "Garden Files" back quickly. Since "Pineapple Instructor" has been returned to its original location, which shelf should it be on according to the Universal Decimal Classification System?
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