There is still some time before the first class starts and Rina's faded nervousness shows again.
"Hmm…"
It's not as unpleasant as before, but I still feel concerned. *Rina thinking*
"Don't forget that you are sitting next to the MC Shimizu-san, my aura is made based on the power of the script, which means that you are guaranteed to have a good year."
"The power of the script, are you kidding me?"
"In manga or video games, we also call it Plot Armor."
"And?"
"Well, know that by being near me, you will take advantage of its benefits which will increase your chances of having a terrific school year."
*Thinking long and hard*
"The more I think about it, the more I think it's a credible theory, but at the same time I have a hard time assimilating the fact that you have this kind of ability…"
"Haha, I like to think that's really the case, at least I can boast that I have a lucky star and a lot of luck."
"Bragging could turn your situation around, you should be careful."
"Some people call it bragging, I'm calling it boasting."
"Thank you for sharing your… magical cheater aura, but that doesn't make me feel any better."
The classroom is slowly starting to fill up, Rina glances at the clock in the room from time to time. Time seems long when you are apprehensive about a nervous situation.
Rina's sad and uncomfortable face makes Ooshima Minato want to help her distressed classmate a little more.
"Pssst."
"Um?"
"Want me to give you some advice that could change your life?"
"For what?"
"To make your gnawing feeling of unease go away."
"…"
"Well?"
"Okay, go ahead."
"It's an old trick I used to use when I was still a scared and insignificant being. Basically, the goal is to observe and analyze your living environment, in this case, your classroom."
"Hmm."
"Then, once you're clear on all the specifics of the place, you need to analyze all the people who populate that place, so all your future classmates."
"Hmm."
"By carefully observing people, understanding their similarities and differences, you'll be able to relate to them better and then you won't be as nervous to approach them."
"Hmm hmm."
"You can even have fun imagining their lives outside of school to make the process more interesting. I've had the opportunity to do that a few times in the past and it's been very rewarding."
"Hmm hmm hmm."
"So? It's not a bad idea, is it?"
"So you are implying that I am fearful and insignificant?!"
"EH? Is it what you have retained?!"
"I will not be fooled by your nonsense."
"…"
"Hmpf."
"Oooh, since you're taking it that way, then I'll ignore you at least until the next break, hmpf."
Now they are both sulking.
Rina looks around and notices that the seat to her right and the one in front of her are not yet occupied.
Maybe it's worth trying his stalker technique… *Rina thinking*
She looks around at each of her classmates, some are already seated, some are standing, and some are just entering the classroom.
Okay, for a start, I can say they all stand out from each other. It's handy if I have to remember all the names very quickly, at least I'm sure I won't get confused. *Rina thinking*
Bits and pieces of information emerge from Rina's memory as she discovers her classroom.
Him in front, I think his name is Leon Griffin. He is originally from Canada if I remember correctly. But for the rest… *Rina thinking*
Minato glances discreetly at Rina to see what she is up to.
Hmmm, looks like she's testing my technique after all. I wonder what kind of crazy ideas she's having while watching the others. *Minato thinking*
You do well to ask yourself this question dear Minato because, in Rina's mind, ideas are flowing, maybe even too much.
… and he would be a kind of envoy of the Italian mafia who came to Kumiai on purpose to attack the local underworld which would occupy a too important place in their dark market. It all makes sense, my deduction skills are frighteningly accurate. *Rina thinking*
"Hahaha…"
"Eh?"
Is she laughing to herself? She must be imagining crazy things, maybe it wasn't the best technique to teach her… *Minato thinking*
While she is still in the midst of fantasizing about the students' secret lives, the last seats in the class are filling up. Especially the ones at the front and to the right of Rina's.
Pretending to look down the hallway to the right of the classroom, Rina takes the opportunity to awkwardly observe the person sitting next to her.
*Whistling simulation*
So who am I dealing with…. *Rina thinking*
Stupefied by Rina's lack of finesse, the inventor of the technique already regrets his act.
This lack of tact… *Minato thinking*
Fortunately for Rina, the person sitting next to her is too focused to notice what she is doing.
It will be… *Rina thinking*
*Dull sound of chair backing up*
"Hiiii !!"