The Next Day we were told to build a group of five.
"Students, be mindful of choosing your group members because that group will be your group throughout the year. They will be the person that will be with you during missions" Tristan the head of the Academy said.
"Make sure the group is balance. Make sure there is atleast 1 Fighter, 1 mage, and 1 support. Now, go and choose your group"
When Tristan said that for some unknown reason people started to look my way but I shrugged them off and turn to Fiona.
"Fiona, Group up with me"
"Hm, Sure"
"Then that makes us two" I said
"Make it three. Count me in" Mayumi interjected between our conversation.
"We will be happy to have you" I replied emotionlessly.
"Then we 2 more members" Fiona added.
"Ne~ Ne~ Let's invite Fumiko" Mayumi enthusiastically suggested
I nodded and I walk over to Fumiko and ask "Fumiko? Want to group up with us?"
Fumiko turn around and said "I'm sorry but I already have my own gro—"
Fumiko got cut short by Akane. Ohh, yeah I forget to mention but lately Fumiko and Akane got really close. Maybe because they have something in common which is doing anything to get even stronger. Also, they were both too serious. However, I still can't help but feel that Akane is a bit different. I still can't pinpoint it though.
"Is there two slots available in your group?" Akane ask me
"Yes"
"Then, we will take you up on your offer then"
"Then, that make us five and we also meet the requirement needed for a group" I declared
"1 support, 1 mage, 1 Rogue and 2 fighters. I guess this members will do" Fumiko loudly declared
"Yeah~" Mayumi replied
Little did they know that all eyes were on them and all of them are thinking the same thing which is:
" No~ No~ what do you guys mean that your group will do? Your group is certainly the strongest here"
"Oh, right. Who will be the leader of our little group?" Akane ask
In that question I immediately replied:
"Fumiko, obviously"
"Haaaa?! Why would I be the leader?" Fumiko exclaimed
"Simple reason because the others isn't a leader material. Fiona is a bit of an airhead" I started
"Wha?" Fiona react with a blush on her face
"And Mayu is too carefree and isn't the type to always analyze the situation"
"Oii—" Mayumi was about to retort when I continue
"And Akane is the type who will explode any seconds when you won't follow her order. She also seems the type that doesn't have patience" I continue
"What do you mean?" Akane said with a wry smile on her face and a black shadow in her eyes and a veins pop out of the side of her head.
"That's the reason" I concluded
"What about you?" Fumiko interrogated. I stare at her for a second and answer
"I am not the leader-type obviously" I answered vaguely. However, they just keep staring at me and didn't seem to buy that reason.
"Really?" Fiona suspiciously ask me and continued "You always seems to look out for people around you"
"Everyone would have done the same" I reasoned
"You also gave useful advice to make one stronger" Mayumi added
"If it can make my comrades get stronger then why not tell them?"
I reasoned again
"You also have terrifying amount of knowledge that doesn't exist in a whole Arcadia and you also seems like you were calculating and analyzing everything" Akane added
[Arcadia- the name of this world.]
"Ugh" I scowled, I feel like I really am cornered.
"So, what part of you is not a leader-type? Why don't you want to become a leader?" Finally, Fumiko deal the final blow.
"That's because…" I started
"Because…" the rest of the girls added pressure on me
"Be…cause...ain" I muttered
"What? We cant hear you" Fumiko push
I sigh in defeat but I still didn't look at them in the eye and said "Its because its a pain". When I said that, I turn to the girls who became silent and they all stare at me with deadpan eyes.
"Yeah, I'll be the leader" Fumiko said
"Yeah. I agree" [Fiona]
"That will probably be the best decision" [Akane]
"No objections~" [Mayumi]
When the leader was settle. I breathe out a sigh of relief. When Tristan clap his hands. All eyes were on him then he said.
"Students, You all will be participating in a mission a day after tomorrow. It is a 3-day mission. The possible opponents are a monster in Rank F to C. Therefore, I ask you dear students to review the weaknesses of this creature namely: Slime, Kobold, Elite Kobold, Goblin, Neven and even Orcs. Also just in case, Be prepared if you encounter Elite Goblin. Remember what you learn in the Academy." Tristan said then when he remember something he added "Also, we will give you a device, that can track your monster kills as a whole group and that device has a pheromones that can attrack nearby monsters. That's all" Tristan concluded. After that reminder Tristan walk out to the classroom and my classmate started making noise. I also talk to Fumiko.
" ahh, leader?" I called out to Fumiko who's hand was on her chin, she seems thinking.
She close her eyes and putting her hand that's on her chin down and reply "Just call me Fumiko"
"Then, Can I call you Miko then?" I ask. In that question Fumiko turn to face me. She seem displease but instead of retorting she sigh and said " Call me whatever you want"
"Thank you, you also can call me Haru. Ahh, you too Fiona and Akane. Just call me Haru. My name is kinda long" I emotionlessly said
When I said this Fiona has a beaming face and reply "Yes!!" Akane and Fumiko just nodded.
Later that night… I recover the memory of the previous host of this body.