I can imagine it was. And although I can't confirm it, if that other me knew you at the academy, chances are he kept tabs on you. My type's just not the best at getting close.

[ It's what he'd do, even if he left directly supporting Dimitri to those he better knew and trusted. He did, after all, have an intelligence network for such things.

He'd be stunned if some other him didn't. ]

But you've got me curious. What's this teacher-Byleth like?