Chapter 9.2 - Black and White Princess and Soul Dress [3] – part 2 (1/2)
Black and White Princess and Soul Dress [3] – part 2
Next day.
Ria and I went to the classroom together.
We both are in the same class, Year 1 Class A.
Because we live in the same room, there is no need to head to class separately.
「And, you see! There is a traditional dish called Ramzac in my country! It is really delicious!」
「Really? I’d like to eat it next time.」
「I know a good store near Thousand Blade Academy! I’ll show you next time!」
Compared to yesterday – perhaps she was refreshed after a day of sleep, or she forgot that she was a slave, her attitude towards me had softened.
(It’s a hundred times better than her cold attitude last night)
And talking to her… was simply fun.
Every expression she puts on is interesting, and I don’t get tired of watching her every gesture. Maybe she is the『popular type』.
While thinking about that, we arrived at the classroom of Year 1 Class A.
As I opened the sliding door with a rattle,
「G-Good morning… Ria-san!」
「Today, is a very nice weather!」
Two girls in the same class talked to Ria, a little nervously.
「Yes, good morning. It’s a pleasant morning today.」
Ria quickly acted friendly and smiled while waving her right hand.
(…Looking at her like this, she really is an elegant『princess』)
I can’t imagine that the cheerful and slightly crude Ria when with me, and the current, ladylike and dignified Ria, are the same person.
If she so tells me that「The truth is… I have a dual personality」, I would actually be convinced.
When Ria started chatting with the girls, I quietly left her.
I know girls have girls-only conversations between them.
(The seating… still hasn’t been decided yet, right?)
There was no seating instructions on the blackboard in front of the classroom, so I headed to the rearmost window seat where it was most inconspicuous.
Then there were three male students who were talking happily about something on the way to the seat.
I thought that it wouldn’t be nice to not greet them, so I summoned up some courage and greeted.
「G-Good morning.」
As I did,
「「「……」」」
All three stopped talking with each other and glanced at my face for a second – then they resumed their conversation.
They ignored me completely.
And then they temporarily glared at me.
(…haa, they definitely hate me)
This is definitely due to yesterday – the aftereffect of the hellish entrance ceremony.
(For humans, first impression is important after all…)
Starting from a favorable rate of zero from the very first day of the academy, is a bit too harsh…
(Well, just the fact that they aren’t insulting me face-to-face is good I guess…)
At the Gran Swordsmanship Academy, I was subjected to various insults, such as the Dropout Swordsman, Coward, and the Dark Arts user. Being ignored by three people, is no big deal.
When I tried to get away from them.
「-Hey, you guys. Do you have a moment?」
Ria, who put a soft outward smile, called out to the men who ignored me.
「Y-Yes!」
「W-What is it, Ria-san?」
「Is there anything troubling you!?」
The three men seemed to be ecstatic as they were spoken to by Ria, a peerless innocent beauty, at least in outward appearance.
These guys… are calculative.
(But, Ria… what does she intend to achieve by calling out to them?)
As I moved to the window-side seat while paying attention to that situation, she said something unexpected.
「Just now, I’m sure Allen greeted you… I wonder if you didn’t hear it through your chattering?」
And as she said,
「Eh… no, that is…」
「We heard it but… how to put it…」
「H-His voice was too soft… or something like that…?」
They just beat around the bush without getting to the point.
Looking at them, Ria smiled sweetly.
「You know, people who do such stupid stuff… I really hate them.」
「「「……!」」」
She didn’t mind the men who were at a loss for words, and continued with the usual gentle smile.
「Please don’t talk to me ever again. ーWell then, good day to you.」
Ria, who frankly told all the things she wanted to say, lowered her bag to the seat right next to me.