Chapter 75 Sage Class First Day (2/2)

”But a cute childish President,” said Kyle with a grin.

Sam rolled his eyes while fixing his glasses then they all looked at the others to introduce themselves as well.

”Ingrid, 3rd year”

”Natasha, 4th year. Next year is my final year,” she said sadly as she looked around her. If only Principal Godric had come sooner. She could have enjoyed this class for longer.

”Stanley, but please call me Stan. 3rd year.”

”Terence, or Trent. 2nd year,” said the only second year in the group. He had felt rather out of place at first but after seeing Kyle's antics, he began to feel more comfortable. Perhaps his new classmates wouldn't be so bad after all.

”Beatrice, third year,” said Beatrice curtly, and unlike the others, was not smiling. She found the whole scene to be completely new and utterly inappropriate behaviour for the Elite students of Sakura Academy.

Kyle saw Beatrice's eye twitch and he grinned. Beatrice just couldn't quite reconcile the Kyle she was looking at right now, with the Kyle that had effectively taken down the previous Student Council. Was he like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde? Which was the 'real' Kyle? Either way, both 'Kyles' were rather intriguing though this Kyle was slightly more annoying.

Just then, Principal Godric came in and everyone got up. He waved his arms about, indicating that they could continue whatever they were doing.

”Well, nice to see everyone settling down,” Principal Godric said as he stood there, ”What do you think about the room?”

Everyone clapped with a smile. Godric was happy. The room had been designed by him, with some great feedback from Kyle. The concept was self-learning and thus, there need not be any teachers monitoring them. Each desk was an 'island' on its own so that they could conduct their own research comfortably.

Of course, all work and no play would not be conducive, so there were the 'lounge' area and a small place for them to be able to eat and have snacks. He had even wanted to put in a television but Kyle said it was a waste of money. There was always Netflix if they truly wanted a break and watch something.

”The idea of Sage Class is simple,” Principal Godric began, ”To get into a good University after you graduate. All of you are more than qualified to already obtain good grades in the O-Levels*, so that path is rather set. What you should do is to pad up your CV# so that your future is much more secure and bright.”

”Thus, on top of ensuring that you keep up with the finals, you can do your own research and work. Kyle is the Class Representative, so if you need any materials or even a mentor, you go see him. He'll get it done. It's part of his duties as the President of the Student Council as well,” Principal Godric explained.

All eyes - except the Elite Five, of course - went straight to Kyle who then just gave a grin and a victory smile.

That person was in charge? Although skeptical, they took it in their strides. Among all of them, Beatrice was the one that could adapt the best although she was also the quietest. The others took some time to accept Kyle as their 'leader' - or rather, as someone to turn to should they reach a stumbling block. After all, how could you rely on someone so much younger than you?

However, Kyle slowly convinced them throughout the time they were together, starting with organising Sam's surprise birthday party. Now, you might think that doing such a thing was quite simple, right? The thing is, Kyle managed to not only get food, but he had also done it within five days. Plus, everything was sponsored by the people who provided the food AND he actually sneaked it all in without anyone the wiser!

Not only was Sam surprised, but the others were also. When they (that is, Natasha, Trent, Ingrid, Beatrice and Stanley) first entered Sage Class, they just looked at their decorated classroom in shock. When did the long table full of food come? When did the balloons and ribbons be put up? Kyle was just bouncing around those party poppers on their table while Ali's face was turning blue with all the blowing he was doing on the balloon.

”Wha-a-” Beatrice stammered.

”Sssssssh,” Kyle said, ”Quickly, close the door. It's Sam's birthday today.”

”How-”

”Sssssssh,” Kyle whispered again, ”It's a secret.”

Kay and Xing Han were in charge of stalling Sam, so the moment he walked through the door, they all shouted, ”SURPRISE!!” then started popping the streamers. Sam just stood there, unmoving while the streamers covered him.

The celebration lasted for a few hours, and it also served as a good way to break the ice among all of them. The thing is, as Sam sat among them and watched everyone warming up, he noticed that Beatrice was still rather stiff. She did sit with them but she never initiated any conversation and merely listened to the others being rather boisterous.

Then again, who was he to judge when he, himself, tended to be quiet? Perhaps she was like him who just liked to sit back and experience everything.