Chapter 9.2 - Black and White Princess and Soul Dress [3] – part 2 (2/2)

The whole classroom was frozen by her unexpected cold remarks.

In the heavy atmosphere where everyone was silent, the perpetrator herself seemed to be totally unconcerned, sits down carefully on the chair so that the skirt does not fold, and arranged the textbook in the bag indifferently on the desk.

「I’m kinda sorry…」

I apologized to Ria with a soft voice.

(The remarks just now, was definitely in consideration of me…)

However, if she does that, Ria’s likeableness with the class will drop.

In fact, the three men are now glaring at Ria.

And while I was hurt by an indescribable sense of guilt,

「What are you apologizing for? I just expressed things which I dislike.」

Saying so, she softly laughed.

It wasn’t a forced laugh, but a natural laugh that spilled out spontaneously.

I was momentarily captivated by that cute and transparent smile.

After that, as the classroom was covered with an unprecedented『Ria shock』, the rattling sound of the door being opened reverberated.

And it was Rose-san who appeared from the door with a drowsy look.

Perhaps she was not a morning person, as her usual cold looks were nowhere to be seen.

She had an ahoge standing upright, and her long hair is uncombed and springing out in all directions.

She looked around the surroundings, and when she met my eyes, she headed towards me unsteadily and sat down in front of me.

「Fuwaa… Good morning, Allen. And Ria too.」

「Good morning, Rose-san.」

「What do you mean “and Ria too”?」

Ria gave a sharp eye, but apparently Rose-san seemed unaware of it, as she yawned.

「Rose-san, your… hair is springing out everywhere, is that alright?」

I asked just in case, while pointing at the ahoge that had a prominent presence in the middle.

「…No problem. I have gravity looking out for me…」

She said so in an incomprehensible muttering tone.

Apparently she always waits for her bed hair to fix itself naturally.

I’m not familiar with girl’s hair, but Rose-san probably belongs to the minority.

A chime rang out to announce the start of class, and at the same time the door in front of the classroom was vigorously opened.

「Good Morning, Ladies and Gentlemen!」

The person who came from there was, Leia-sensei, clad in full black attire of, a black suit, a black tie, and black gloves on both hands.

「Fumu fumu… this is wonderful! There are no late comers or absentees from the very first day ー The best start!」

She laughed happily as she clapped the attendance book in her hand.

A female student asked a question on behalf of everyone in the classroom.

「Umm… why is president here?」

「Nn, that is obvious right? Because I’m the homeroom teacher of Year 1 Class A.」

At that moment, the classroom became noisy.

Naturally, my heart was also disturbed.

(…Yeah, this is the worst to say the least)

This sensei is a little… no, she is a very unpleasant person, as I came to realise yesterday.

(More precisely, what about your duties as the president…?)

The president of one of the Five Academy’s holds tremendous social influence and power.

Naturally, it is a common talk that with a great deal of power, comes a corresponding responsibility and a tremendous amount of work every day.

(I don’t think it’s a job where one can afford to serve as a homeroom teacher concurrently…)

Leia-sensei loudly clapped her hands.

「Now, the morning homeroom is beginning. Without delay, I have some important information to share!」

She took in a breath and announced it at once.

「It’s regarding the team members of the Big Five Holy Festival on the weekend!」

The whole class became excited when she said, the “Big Five Holy Festival”.

The Big Five Holy Festival – It’s where each of the Five Academy selects three of their best freshman, and have all of them compete for victory in a round robin event.

If you can make an impression here, a path to the Senior Holy Knight position that everyone yearns for, will be opened.

It was natural that the students were rumbling.

「Originally, we would carefully select the members from the results of the practical test that will be implemented after this. But this year, the team members have already been decided!」

The classroom rumbled and at the same time a bad premonition-like chill ran through my spine.

One of the reasons – Leia-sensei had a very good smile on her face.

From now on, she will start to say something that is certainly not good.

It’s only been two days since I met her, but I already slightly understand her nature.

「Well then, there is no point in delaying it so, let’s announce the names!」

The classroom becomes quiet instantly.

A few seconds later, Leia-sensei announced the participating members.

「Representing the Thousand Blade Academy, in this year’s Big Five Holy Festival, will be – Ria Vesteria, Rose Valencia, and Allen Rodore!」

There, just like I predicted…

While glaring at Leia-sensei, I grumbled with a sigh.