Chapter 106 (1/2)

The lecture hall is packed with students.

Some of them look like they were half-dragged to the event, while others simply look bored. There are even students who are trying to fall asleep. Only a handful of students who are serious and studious are here on their own free will.

I’m sitting in the crowd, crossing my legs arrogantly.

It’s an event in which students debate about a topic. They’ve recognized my talents and selected me as one of the students to participate in the debate. In truth, it’s satisfying my pride. I like to be acknowledged by people. It’s somewhat similar to being praised.

But here, I will be facing off against Michelie.

I will soon face my ruin.

To be honest, I am aware that everything I’ve done to this point has ended in failure. Fate, which is the only thing I could see clearly, just seems off now. The ideal situation is clearly different from the current reality. It’s not completely unsalvageable, but the first act is already over. If I leave things as they are, it will be completely impossible to put fate back on its tracks.

That’s why I have to face off against Michelie today, and during this event, I have to burn this image of me as the villainess into the minds of all the students, especially Michelie.

Prince Endo has just finished his boring speech as the student representative. It’s almost time for me to get on the stage.

The debate concerning judges is about to begin, and I will go up on the stage to face Michelie.

While I’m preparing myself, a student stands in Prince Endo’s place.

The student has cold eyes with long slits. Her long hair sways with each step she takes. She isn’t tall at all, as she has to step on the dais itself. It’s Surfania.

“……Hm?”

That was really unexpected.

Is she going to be the judge of this event? Every year without fail, the judge was always a member of the student council, so what is she doing up there?

Surfania is looking straight ahead.

“Good day to you. I am Surfania Calibrachoa.”

The sullen expression is gone from her face, and her voice is resounding surprisingly well in the lecture hall.

“I have been somewhat involved with the debate today, so I have come to give a short speech. I hope I will not take up too much time.”

For an instant, the lecture hall is filled with whispers.

It’s rare to see a shut-in like her to stand in front of so many people. And she doesn’t like attention either. However, she has earned a little fame on campus. Everyone knows her.