Book 4: Chapter 9 (1/2)

Once the train returned to motion, I casually cleaned up and then took my bags out. I hadn’t been told who I was going to meet at the train station. It was presumably one of the girls at the academy. It was probably part of the social experiment. I supposed I understood the faculties point of view. Having been isolated from men for years, the girls were quite vulnerable, especially to guys like me. Well, I supposed I could give them a crash course.

I realized something after my encounter with the train woman, or perhaps it was after I hit my dad with a bat. I realized I was being much too uptight about who I selected. Of course, that didn’t mean there weren’t certain core women I should love and put most of my effort into, but who ever said that I couldn’t play around? In fact, it was a lack of playing around that made me so inexperienced before, and had so many troubles in the beginning.

In that way, this trip to the all-girl’s school was the real training that Netori had wanted me to have, but failed to deliver on. I could practice seducing and playing with all the women I wanted. Even if they didn’t have boyfriends, they still had the rules of the school which I had to break down. Every sexual encounter would have to be just as hidden, else we’d get in trouble. In many ways, it was like an entire school full of women to steal. There was no better proving ground than that. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any opponents.

It was silly considering how much I had feared losing in the past, but since I had no investment in the women here, a challenge actually sounded a bit exciting. I supposed there was still Matt I had to worry about. However, he wasn’t quite the stepping stone I was looking for. It was too bad it was unlikely I’d be running into another player here. At the very least, I could hone my abilities and truly become skilled at the game.

While thinking about what I was planning to do, another attendant announced that the train would be arriving shortly. I noticed that it was not the same woman who had knocked on my door before. She must have run off in shame or embarrassment. Ah, well, it wasn’t like I wanted to see her shooting me angry glares anyway. When the train finally stopped and the bell rang, I grabbed my stuff and headed for the exit.

Upon exiting the train, my eyes immediately landed on a girl in a school uniform holding a sign. It didn’t have my name on it. Instead, it had the name of the school. I figured that was where I needed to be. I smiled and waved at her. As soon as the girl saw me, her eyes widened and her eyes locked on to me. It was an effect I wasn’t all that used to, but it was growing on me. She found me attractive, although at this point, there were few girls who would find me ugly. Actually, that sounded pretty shallow. As a former guy with below average looks, I was starting to understand how pretty boys ended up so full of themselves.

I wiped the stupid grin off my face and gave a polite cough instead. She jerked her eyes away from me, only now realizing that she had been staring awkwardly. She was a cute girl in pigtails with glasses. I could instantly tell she was a shy type. My desire to corrupt and have fun with her was stroked a bit. Even though I had just enjoyed the train attendant, I was already interested in this girl too. Putting aside my previous squabbles had seemingly opened my world to the possibilities.

I reached out and touched her cheek, bringing her face up to look at me. She was likely sent here exactly because she was the shy type. I decided I’d only bully her a little for now. As far as eating her, it’d probably be a bit more satisfying once I had gotten to know her a bit.

“My name is Hakaru.” I smiled as I noticed the blush growing on her cheeks, “What is your name?”

“Ah… it’s Toma Nahoko.” She responded, trying to avoid my eyes.

“Hello, Toma,” I winked. “How about you lead the way?”

“Ah… y-yes!”

She spun and I started to follow her through the crowds. This particular train station wasn’t that empty, so it was quick making it out of the building.

“So, what is the plan here?” I asked.

“Ah! Right. I’m supposed to orientate you on the program. I heard that you had to arrive early for various family problems.  The school isn’t really set up for a boy yet. We managed to clear out a dorm room for you, but the entire level was intended to be cleared out for all the boys.”

“That’s fine…” I chuckled, then noticed that she started walking down the street rather than headed to the parking lot or calling a car. “Um… we walking?”

She nodded her head. “Oh, yes. The school isn’t too far from the train station It’s not too far of a walk. I hope that is okay?”

I shrugged, not really minding one way or the other. At least, I wouldn’t feel trapped in the school if I wanted to leave. That was always a bonus.

“What else?”

“Classes start officially next week. Although many of the activities we will be working on as a group, a few of them you will work on as a team. Each boy will be teamed up with one girl. You will also be under strict supervision during every event.

“How about after school?”

“A-after?”

“Yeah, what do you guys do?”

“Isn’t it important to study all the material you received throughout the day?”