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Chapter 62: Everyone's Acting Weird Now That I Have a Girlfriend
I found myself face-to-face with Sharin.
Isabel, who was watching us, had an inexplicable annoyance in her eyes.
What should I do in this situation?
"...I didn’t do anything special."
That’s my excuse.
Right now, my right eye carries the remnants of an ancient dragon.
Since I had no one else to ask for help, I approached Sharin.
But the fewer people who know about the remnants of the ancient dragon, the better.
So, as I made my excuse, Isabel's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"I’ve been wondering for a while now..."
Isabel looked at the two of us with a peculiar expression.
"What exactly is the relationship between you two?"
Ever since Sharin and I tead up for a group event, Isabel had been harboring doubts about our relationship.
Isabel is Sharin’s close friend.
I, on the other hand, am Isabel’s rival.
So it’s natural for Isabel to question why Sharin and I are close.
When Isabel asked her question, Sharin and I looked at each other.
If you’re asking what our relationship is...
"We’re... a couple who’s promised a future together!"
Before I could respond, Sharin beat to it.
Since I had already decided to reveal my identity after the academy affairs were settled, it’s true that we’ve promised a future of sorts.
But putting it like that...
"W-What?!"
See?
Isabel was utterly flustered.
She stared at the two of us in a daze.
Sharin, on the other hand, looked triumphant, as if she had explained everything perfectly.
What’s she so smug about?
She’s asking to get flicked on the forehead.
"But they said you’re dating Hania..."
So Isabel heard the rumors too.
I’m dating Hania, yet I’ve promised a future with Sharin.
Even the most notorious playboys would pale in comparison.
For so reason, Isabel’s expression looked deflated.
Sharin also observed Isabel with a peculiar gaze.
Then Sharin turned her glance toward .
"Hannon, are you really dating Hania?"
At her next question, Isabel’s shoulders twitched.
"Really dating her??"
"Of course. It doesn’t seem like Hannon would genuinely date anyone."
Why do they treat like soone incapable of love?
Well, I suspect the Veil Bandages might have dulled my emotions.
It’s just a vague guess, but considering I feel nothing even when surrounded by beautiful people, it seems likely.
‘Am I... emotionally impaired?’
It’s a bitter thought, but I can fix it later.
I wasn’t too concerned about it.
And it seed Sharin was aware of this part of .
They say won are more sensitive to how n look at them.
She must’ve noticed that my gaze lacked any romantic intent.
"I am dating her."
Isabel’s shoulders twitched again.
Her eyes wavered intensely.
Her reaction was bigger than expected.
Sharin furrowed her brows slightly, tilting her head as if unaware of her own response.
"Then what’s this about promising a future with Sharin?"
At that mont, Isabel sharply pointed out Sharin’s earlier comnt.
For so reason, she was glaring at with a cold expression.
"Isabel, I think you’ve misunderstood sothing."
"Misunderstood? What? What exactly did I misunderstand?!"
Isabel shouted.
Her eyes were filled with deep disappointnt.
It was as if she had thought, I at least believed you were a decent person.
I rubbed my chin thoughtfully.
Co to think of it, I had been neglecting Isabel a bit while focusing on Nikita’s matter recently.
Well, Nikita’s issue has been settled.
She exited the scenario safely, so I don’t need to worry about her for now.
‘At least until Act 4 begins.’
It’s ti to pay more attention to Isabel.
"Alright."
I decided to use this opportunity to stoke her competitive spirit as my rival.
"Think whatever you want."
When it cos to Hania, it might not matter, but since her friend Sharin is involved, Isabel stord toward us and grabbed Sharin’s wrist.
Her eyes were full of disdain.
"Don’t you dare ss with my friend like that."
"How is it ssing with her if she said it herself?"
"Sharin is pure and innocent!"
Sharin?
Innocent?
I glanced at Sharin, who was being dragged away by Isabel.
She yawned lazily, looking like she was getting sleepy again.
There’s no way I could agree with the notion that Sharin is innocent.
"You’ve really let down."
"I’m surprised there was any room left for disappointnt."
"...You’re just like Card."
Oh no.
Out of everything, this was the last thing I wanted to hear, but Isabel dragged Sharin away without hesitation.
Sharin waved her hand casually, saying we’d et again.
How carefree.
That’s so like her.
"...Am I really just like Card?"
And so, I was left stunned by another blow.
Sure, being seen with two won might resemble a playboy’s behavior.
But being compared to Card?
That comnt left utterly dazed.
"The maids were saying sothing odd, so I ca to see. What are you up to?"
At that mont, Hania appeared.
Apparently, she overheard the maids’ gossip while preparing for school.
The maids are notoriously quick with spreading news.
Hania glanced behind .
"I saw Isabel and Sharin running off earlier. Did you confess and get rejected or sothing?"
"...If anything, I was the one who got scolded."
Suddenly, I felt irritated.
I should go beat Card later.
"Anyway, Iris and I will be coming out soon, so wait out front."
"Wait? For what?"
She gave a look that said, What do you an, for what?
"Couples should go to school together in the morning. Isn’t that obvious?"
If we’re going to act like a couple, we might as well do it properly.
That was so like Hania.
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Morning on the Way to School
As I walked to school that morning, I could hear even more whispers than usual.
In front of were two people.
On the far left, Iris, who wasn’t a morning person, was slumping.
And in the center, Hania was hugging Iris’s arm.
Finally, on the far right...
I was holding hands with Hania.
Have I ever walked hand in hand with a girl like this in my life?
I don’t think so.
It feels... strange.
Hania was holding my hand but didn’t even glance in my direction.
Her entire focus was on the arm she had wrapped around Iris.
There was no life in her right hand, as if I were holding the root of a tree.
Honestly, even that might feel livelier.
But of course, no one else knew the full story.
So, to the other students, we looked unmistakably like a couple.
"Did she get blackmailed or sothing?"
"Why would Hania date soone like that?"
"She’s way too good for that thunder brat."
Most students sympathized with Hania while looking at with scorn.
It seed like they were upset that soone as popular as Hania was dating .
After the long, long walk to school, we arrived at the martial arts class.
The eyes of the students who had arrived earlier turned to us instantly.
Each one of them had a shocked expression.
They had been skeptical, but now the rumors had turned into reality.
It was only natural for them to react that way.
One person had the most dramatic reaction.
Sitting in her usual seat, Seron stared at with a face full of disbelief.
Her mouth hung open, her eyes wide with shock.
For so reason, that look was annoying.
As I instinctively started walking toward Seron, Hania pulled on my hand.
“Where are you going?”
“I was just going to my seat.”
“Why would you do that? Have you ever seen a couple sit separately?”
“Well...”
I wouldn’t know.
I’ve never been in a relationship.
But Hania’s eyes were dead serious.
“From now on, sit next to .”
She wasn’t about to back down.
It seed like she was determined to make Vice Professor Barkov quit once and for all.
In the end, I had no choice but to be dragged along by Hania.
Iris, now fully awake from our walk, had regained her usual composed and elegant deanor.
With Iris sitting inside, Hania and I took seats on either side of her.
anwhile, Seron, still shocked, kept glancing over at us.
Her expression, however, had begun to falter.
Seron had been sowhat of a loner in the martial arts class.
And now, her only ally——was suddenly in a relationship with Hania.
In other words, she was left all alone.
“Uh, uh...”
Like a lost puppy, Seron looked utterly helpless.
I watched her for a mont before whispering to Hania.
“Hania, can I call Seron over?”
“Seron?”
Hania glanced at Seron and, after piecing things together, let out a sigh.
“Fine. We can’t ruin your relationships on top of everything else, especially since Hannon’s side is helping.”
Thankfully, Hania was quite understanding.
“But don’t act too lovey-dovey in front of everyone, okay?”
“What kind of nonsense is that?”
“Aren’t you two dating? You’re always together.”
Not at all.
I wish she wouldn’t say things that make my blood boil.
“Seron.”
I called Seron over, suppressing the mild headache building up.
Her eyes widened, and she ran toward us with a bright expression.
It felt like calling a pet dog and having it run to you.
“Don’t just sit by yourself. Co sit next to .”
“Really?”
“Yeah.”
Seron’s face lit up as she cheerfully sat beside , pulling out a book from her bag.
She even humd a tune, clearly in a great mood.
“……Even like that?”
Hania whispered, but I ignored her.
Soon after, the martial arts professor, Vaga, entered the room with her usual hungover expression.
She looked around at the class and began to speak.
“By now, you’ve all heard about the Sumr Demon Dungeon incident.”
The Sumr Demon Dungeon Incident.
Vice President Nikita Cynthia had personally attacked the Third Princess.
The empire was turned upside down because of it.
The Third Princess’s faction was demanding accountability and trying to bring down House Cynthia.
But the First Prince’s faction wasn’t about to let that happen.
They countered by accusing the Third Princess’s faction of ordering the assassination of Nia Cynthia,
arguing that Nikita’s attack on the princess was retaliation for that.
The two factions were now biting each other’s throats.
“Because of this, Nikita Cynthia has been removed as Vice President, leaving the position vacant.”
And so, the scenario began unfolding as I had anticipated.
“After the sumr break, we’ll elect a new Vice President. Even second-years can apply, so if you’re interested, make sure to submit your na.”
Several students' eyes glead with interest at the ntion of a vacant Vice President seat.
The Vice President position at Zerion Academy carried significant weight, especially among the noble students, who valued prestige.
“Vice President, huh. Iris, wouldn’t it be great if you took the position ahead of becoming President?”
At that mont, Hania suggested Iris as a candidate.
Iris didn’t seem opposed to the idea.
She had likely already been encouraged by the Duke of Robliage to take the role.
‘As expected, things are progressing according to the main storyline.’
Iris would likely use this opportunity to shake up the Student Council, replacing its mbers with her own people.
“Vice President, huh.”
Seron rubbed her chin thoughtfully.
Watching her, I remarked casually:
“You should give up before you embarrass yourself.”
“...Who said I was going to run?”
Her face fell slightly, betraying her expectations.
“More importantly, Hannon.”
Suddenly, Hania called out to .
“You know you’re coming with us during the sumr break, right?”
Wait, what?
I didn’t know that.
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