CH 35

Chris-sensei turned her body towards Ren-sensei.

“Yes, that’s right. This is Owen, our rookie. I’m sure you know his name.”

“I think it’s ‘Flying’? That’s quite a feat for one so young.”

“Th-Thank you.”

I bowed lightly.

“We have a first-year rookie, too. Here he is.”

“The boy behind Ren stepped forward.”

“Nice to meet you! I’m Thor!”

The boy said, fidgeting.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Owen.”

He seemed like a nice boy.

Good.

He doesn’t seem to be a quirky guy like Dominic.

Thor hid behind Ren-sensei as soon as he finished his greeting.

“Usually he is a quiet student ……. Even if he looks like this, he is very good.” 

“I see. I’m glad to hear that. Central Academy seems to be growing in strength lately.”

It’s a good thing that Central Academy was founded after Sanzar Academy, but it can be said that it is already on par with Sanzar Academy.

“How long are you going to keep looking at us from the top?”

“From the top?”

“…… No, it’s nothing. Let us be on our way.”

Ren-sensei left with Thor.

After confirming this, I opened my mouth.

“What is your relationship with Ren-sensei?”

“He’s my junior. He used to be a little cuter than that. …… Oh, by the way, Katherina and I are classmates.

“Katherina-sensei!”

“Yes. Yes, we were classmates and good rivals.”

“Chris-sensei is a rival of Katherina-sensei?”

“Yeah. When I was a student, Khazarina was the only person I felt I could not compete with.”

Oh, I see.

As expected of Katherina-sensei.

I couldn’t believe she was someone that the three-star Chris-sensei considered a rival.

I wondered why she became my tutor.

You could have gotten a better deal.

“So, how long are you going to do that? It’s time for you to interact.”

“I just did.”

“I wouldn’t call it an exchange in that short a time. Go ahead.”

I got a pat on the back and had no choice but to start moving.

I was not good at parties.

I wanted to rely on Natalie in these situations, but she was surrounded by boys.

I didn’t want to break into that crowd, obviously.

I thought to myself as I walked in circles around the venue.

“Huh? Isn’t that you, by any chance, Owen?”

I turned around and saw a girl with light blue hair.

“Yes, but …… who are you?”

“I’m Monet! Nice to meet you.”

“Oh, yes, nice to meet you.”

I bowed.

“I’m a fan of yours! I’m a fan of yours, and I’m glad you beat up that annoying bastard at the tournament.”

Monet said, and Kaisaf came up behind her.

“Is that me you’re talking about?”

“Geez, Kaisaf, …….”

Monet quickly distanced herself from Kaisaf.

“It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Monet. How have you been?”

“Hmm, I was fine until I saw your face.”

“You’re as cold as ever.”

“You make me want to punch you in the face.”

“Is that because you’re losing to me?”

“Mmm! That’s what pisses me off.”

“Do you two know each other?”

“I don’t know this guy!”

“I’ve known Monet since freshman year, when I attended my first social event. We were the only freshmen at the time, so we got along pretty well.”

“I don’t remember getting along with you! I mean, Owen, you beat him for me. That was a masterpiece.”

“Well, that was pathetic. I didn’t think Owen could fly.”

“Ha-ha-ha, that’s good. By the way, Owen, I saw you talking to my brother earlier. Was it ok?”　

“Oh, yes. Yeah, he is a fine boy”.

“Yeah. …… Well, let me know if you need anything else.”

“Okay. Thank you very much.”

‘Is there something wrong with Thor?’

Well, there was no point in worrying about it.

After talking with Monet and Kaizaf for a while, it was time for the party to end.

That was it.

I was not a wallflower anymore.

I had joined the ranks of the real people.

I told Natalie about this with a smug look on my face.

“Don’t be so arrogant.”

She said.

I did my best, though.