For the first few seconds, nobody really moved as they were still taking everything in. After all, what they heard during that ceremony was simply a lot. The major thing was naturally the new update, but also meeting The Founder and learning about their classes was huge too.
"So... We can leave now?"
"... I think so..."
"Uh, yeah, the schedule says we're going to start our first lesson in 10 minutes."
Slowly, the students started standing up and walking out of the theatre while inspecting their maps to find the location of their classes.
"We should go too," Isla said as she slowly stood up.
"Mmm..." While still staring at the closed stage, Arthur hummed.
"Arthur?" Isla called his name again.
"Hm? Oh yeah, I'm coming." After giving it one last glance, the boy stood up and walked after Isla.
At the entrance, they found Herculia, Danny, and Emmy waiting for them.
"Dammit, we were separated!" Herculia exclaimed as he clenched his fists.
"Hey, at least we are all in Class S! I'm glad that is the case!" Emmy said.
"..."
The only one who seemed rather devastated by the results was Danny who remained silent. He was staring at the table with a frown.
"Is there a way for me to change classes?"
"Hm? Did you say something, Danny?" Herculia asked him.
"Ehem, no. I'm just blabbering nonsense." Danny closed the device with a sigh. 'Why did that bastard end up in the same class as Isla... Tsk! I hate that!'
Seeing the two standing next to each other made him feel really annoyed. But, there was really nothing he could do about it.
'Dammit, I shouldn't be focusing on this. But it's on my mind the entire time.'
Even though Arthur seemed like he had zero interest in Isla romantically, it didn't mean that would be the case forever. Danny wasn't stupid and he knew that Isla has countless admirers from every corner of the world. With her unimaginable beauty and status, any sane man would want her unless they're completely crazy.
'I thought I already had enough bastards to worry about. But... This idiot doesn't seem like he cares for now. That's good.' He mused.
"Well, I guess we should get going. The classes will start soon." Arthur commented as he walked through the door. "Hmm, the map says that we're all in the same section on the fifth floor right above us."
"This map is so goddamn complicated. I know I'm gonna get lost soon." Herculia.
"Just use the navigation feature and you should be fine."
"Go on, big man. Good luck." Arthur tapped his friend's shoulder as he turned to Isla. "We should go too."
The girl nodded her head. "The Class S-2 is over there." When she stared at their destination, she noticed several people standing outside in a circle talking to each other. 'Are those?'
Before she could even recognize those people, they got close enough for the group to notice their presence. Looking up, they turned around and made eye contact with Isla.
"... *Sigh*..." The girl exhaled a small breath that Arthur noticed.
"Are you ok, Is-"
"It's actually Miss Isla!"
Before he could even finish the sentence, the students standing in front of them called for Isla with excited looks on their faces. Then, they quickly grouped around her.
"I'm happy to see you here."
"I didn't believe my eyes when I saw your name on the list."
"It's an honor for me to share the same class with you."
All of them, girls and boys surrounded Isla from all angles as they talked to her excitedly. All these students looked very wealthy and good-looking yet when they saw Isla, they became almost like fans seeing their celebrity crush.
'Wow... Talk about influence. She has endless aura.' Arthur thought to himself with a smile. At that moment, Arthur noticed the rather difficult expression on his friend's face. He even could swear that she glanced at him asking for help.
'Yet, I guess even Isla isn't immune to this kind of situation.' He laughed inwardly. 'I should probably help her before she gets angry.'
Since Arthur didn't know any of these people, he wasn't nervous around them at all.
"Hey now, if you would excuse us, we just arrived and we want to go inside." Arthur clapped his hands as he stepped next to Isla.
"Huh?"
"Hm?"
Arthur heard the bewildered sounds of the students as they finally noticed his presence for the first time.
"Who are you?"
"I didn't notice him at all."
'You shouldn't say that loudly, bastard.' Arthur felt a vein about to pop in his head. But, he took a deep breath and said.
"I'm her friend." He said.
"... WHAT?!!"
A//N: Don't forget to give the book some golden tickets for good luck! :3