The Morning at the Academy:
The school gates were blocked. Usually, students just walked in, but today there was a literal red carpet (made of construction paper) leading to the entrance.
Alex: (Staring at the crowd) "Did we stumble into a movie premiere? Or is it National 'Block the Entrance' Day?"
Allen: (Checking his bag) "As long as it doesn't delay the cafeteria's breakfast burrito schedule, I don't care."
As Serina and Evelyn stepped off the bus, the crowd of boys let out a collective gasp. It was like a wave. Every boy—from the freshmen to the S-Rank seniors—straightened their ties and tried to look "cool."
Random Student 1: "Look! It's the Shadow Queen, Serina! She looks so cool and dangerous!"
Random Student 2: "And Goddess Evelyn! Her light is so pure! I heard she once looked at a wilting flower and it bloomed instantly!" (Note: She actually just accidentally leaked mana, but the rumors were wild).
The Love Letter Avalanche:
By second period, the girls' lockers were literally overflowing. When Serina opened hers, a mountain of pink envelopes fell out, burying her shoes.
Serina: (Twitching an eyebrow) "If I see one more poem about my 'mysterious eyes,' I am going to start a fire. A big one."
Evelyn: (Trying to close her locker which was stuffed with bouquets) "At least they're being nice? But... it's a bit much."
She looked over at Alex, who was currently using a stack of unopened love letters (that had been mistakenly handed to him to "pass along") as a pillow on his desk.
Alex: (Muffled voice) "These envelopes are surprisingly soft. Who knew romance was so ergonomic?"
Evelyn: (Internal screaming) I'm getting flowers from the entire student body, and he's using them for a nap?!
The "Protective" Brothers (Sort of):
During lunch, a group of the school's "Top Bachelors" approached the table. They were all S-Rankers, wearing expensive watches and looking smug.
S-Rank Leader: "Serina, Evelyn. We've decided that you two shouldn't have to eat in the common cafeteria. We've reserved a private lounge for you. And as for your... 'bodyguards'..." (He looked at Alex and Allen with disgust). "...you can leave the trash here."
Allen: (Mid-bite of a burger, stops and looks at the leader) "Did you just call my burger 'trash'?"
S-Rank Leader: "I was talking about you, kid. Move. The Goddesses are coming with us."
Alex: (Yawning, leaning back) "Hey, Allen. He called them Goddesses. Does that mean we get a promotion to 'High Priests' or something? Can I get out of taking the Math quiz?"
Allen: "I don't care about titles. He's standing between me and the ketchup."
Allen stood up. He didn't use a drop of mana. He just placed a hand on the S-Ranker's shoulder and applied a tiny bit of "Divine Pressure." The S-Ranker's knees buckled instantly, hitting the floor with a loud thump.
Allen: "The 'Goddesses' are staying here. They have to help us with our History project. Also, you're blocking the light. My burger is getting cold."
Serina: (Smirking) "You heard the man. No private lounge. Now, scram before my 'bodyguard' gets hungry again. He's much scarier when he's hungry."
The Jealousy Twist:
As the rejected boys retreated, a new figure appeared. A woman with silver-blue hair and a suit that cost more than the school building. This was Isabella, the High Council's "Special Cultural Envoy."
Isabella: (Walking straight to Alex, ignoring the girls) "So... you're the one Lucian mentioned in his 'Storm' report. Interesting. I've always had a thing for... storms."
She leaned in close to Alex, her hand brushing his arm.
Evelyn: (Her light mana accidentally flickered, causing a nearby lightbulb to explode) "Excuse me?! Who are you? This is a student-only area!"
Isabella: (Giving a predatory smile) "I'm the Council's representative. And you must be the... student? You look very... young, dear."
Alex: (Oblivious) "Oh, hey Isabella. Do you have any of those Council-grade snacks Lucian keeps talking about? If not, you're kind of wasting my nap time."
Evelyn's POV: 😑 I want to blast her into the stratosphere. But why?! Why do I care?! He's just an idiot!
Serina: (Watching Evelyn's face, then looking at Alex, then at Isabella) 😑 "The drama in this school is higher than the mana levels. Allen, pass me a fry. I need the salt to deal with this."
Isabella: (change in expression looking toward the crowd of students )Well Im here to inform all the students actually.
Evelyn: ( anger and digust with side eye)information?? Regarding what isabel.
Isabella: Well my dear to announce the Academy's Great hall of Night Stars party which is held every year.
Alex and Allen: The Great ball of what!!?
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