When Wilharrow said that he wasn't going to give up on recruiting me, he MEANT it. This guy came back with a pouch of shiny coins, which I appreciated since I was informed they were the equivalent to a hundred dollar bills. Maybe more? Either way, this guy started following me everywhere.
"...Can you leave me alone?" [Solace]
"Will you join my party?" [Wilharrow]
"No." [Solace]
"Then my answer is the same as yours." [Wilharrow]
For the past week, this guy has been tailing me through my classes and my everyday life. There was even this one time where I went to the bathroom to avoid him, but he waited outside my stall! I don't even need to use the restroom as a spirit! It was all just to avoid him!
"Haven't you had enough? Don't you want to join me?" [Wilharrow]
"You know what? I'll think about it." [Solace]
"Really? So what's your answer?" [Wilharrow]
"Still no." [Solace]
"Weren't you going to think about it?" [Wilharrow]
"I did." [Solace]
Wilharrow continued his shenanigans for so long that even my classmates got used to it. He literally would follow me into class and pester me. It's also annoying that the teachers also ignored him since he was the hero.
"Don't you find these classes boring? You can skip them if you join my party." [Wilharrow]
If that offer was given to me back on Earth, maybe. However, classes here weren't actually that boring. I get to learn about magic and stuff so it's pretty cool.
"I'll pass." [Solace]
Wilharrow frowned.
"One day you WILL give in." [Wilharrow]
"Perhaps." [Solace]
As we spoke, Ms. Ross called everyone's attention.
"Attention. Just to remind you all, there will be a new transfer student coming tomorrow. Please be nice to them." [Ms. Ross]
("Already?") [Solace]
All the other students glanced at me as if they were thinking the same thing. I was pretty sure Ms. Ross mentioned something like that three days ago, but I was probably too busy dealing with Wilharrow to notice.
("I hope it isn't someone crazy.") [Solace]
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
So the next day rolled by and Ms. Ross introduced the new student.
"Leon, can you come in?" [Ms. Ross]
Calling the transfer student's name, a girl walked in. It's funny 'cause I assumed it was going to be a guy from the name.
"This here is the new transfer student, Leon Soh." [Ms. Ross]
It was until much later that I learned how to spell her name. By the way it's pronounced "soul". The other world is weird like that.
("Warning: hostility has been detected.") [Solace]
("Huh?") [Solace]
I found myself locking eyes with the transfer student. She had short purple hair, kind of cut like a bob. Her eyes were a piercing silver, which is strange since I would assume that hair color matched eye color. Now that I think of it, I guess hair color doesn't match with eye color even on Earth.
"Leon comes from the country of Gerland. She is used to speaking in her mother tongue, but she can speak the common tongue just fine." [Ms. Ross]
She nodded at Leon to speak.
"Hello, my name is Leon Soh. I excel in most weapons used by martial artists and am somewhat adept at using magic. I can also do alchemy. It is nice to meet you." [Leon]
That introduction was pretty impressive.
"Are there any questions?" [Ms. Ross]
A few hands rose, so we spent around five to ten minutes answering. To sum it up, Gerland is a country that snows a lot. Leon has a martial master. She is blessed by the lightning god, Zerv. She is an orphan. She is five foot four. Her three sizes are- We didn't cover that you pervert.
"Please take a seat wherever you like." [Ms. Ross]
Leon ascended the stairs, stopping at my row. She then pointed at Wilharrow beside me and threw a thumb backwards.
"Get up." [Leon]
Wilharrow glanced around.
"...Are you talking to me?" [Wilharrow]
"Yes." [Leon]
Wilharrow chuckled.
"That's very funny. Why don't you take a seat somewhere else? I have someone I need to bother over here." [Wilharrow]
I elbowed him.
"Ow! What's that for?!" [Wilharrow]
"Take a hike. You're not even a student here." [Solace]
"That's rude. Aren't you afraid of hurting my feelings?" [Wilharrow]
"No." [Solace]
That was the fastest I have ever replied.
"Wow. Alright, fine then." [Wilharrow]
Surprisingly, he actually got up and left. It was then that Leon took a seat beside me.
"Now, let us continue the lesson." [Ms. Ross]
We spent the next forty minutes doing our usual stuff until Leon slipped a folded sheet of paper my way.
("What's this?") [Solace]
I glanced her way, causing me to flinch. She was just… staring at me.
("...Well that's terrifying.") [Solace]
Without even breaking eye contact, she tapped a finger on the paper she slid me.
("Uh… Guess I'll read the paper?") [Solace]
As I opened it, I jokingly thought it would be funny if I got a love letter.
("This… This is…!") [Solace]
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
"Dear Alt,
I am a bit nervous to tell you this, but I would like you to meet me behind building P after school ;-;.
I have something I want to tell you.
Oh dear, my heart is racing…
This is a bit embarrassing so I hope you will spare me heartbreak and honor me with your presence.
I promise it will be quick!
Love, Leon
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
I was stunned as I read it.
("What the fu…") [Solace]
I slowly looked up at Leon, who seemed to still be gazing directly into my soul.
"...Your answer?" [Leon]
She whispered to me as she inched closer.
"I… Uh…" [Solace]
Yeah, I went.