As " father " had instructed, I took the envelope and used the paper knife and as it glided through the folded corner of it, excitement and nervousness made its way to my brains and after I unfolded the letter and what's in it is an acceptance letter addressed to Lady Louisse de la Rue - Yes, turns out i can read it just fine. The school's name excited me for it is the center of the talks for the past few days and in my 3 days experience of being here, I've gathered that the school is the only one in this kingdom which is in charge of the noble young ladies and young masters. However, that was only until the last, last emperor's reign. The current emperor's father approved the acceptance of those who are not of noble class and students with great abilities, disregarding whether they are commoner or of noble birth. Whoever Lady Louisse is, she probably has great abilities. I wonder what those abilities are. Hold up ... What's the school's name again? There's a strange sense of familiarity with the name. " Académie de Soleil ". The parchment felt as if what's written in there is something that I must remember.
" Oooohh, sir, Lady Louisse must be ecstatic to see this, would you like me to show it to her? "
Upon my remark, the father's face looked as if her just heard the most absurd thing ever, no way, could it be that I'm Louisse? Finally! I now know what this body's name is! Three days of not even knowing who this person is, gosh, no wonder her father looked disappointed - even I'm disappointed, how did I not catch that?
" That was a joke - I mean I was kidding ", that was the only phrase I can retort, I just have to leave this room immediately before I am obliged to answer questions.
After stepping out of the study, I could only ponder what life at school would be. Would I be able to make friends? What do other people here look like? Are their eyes blue? Will they have blonde and beautiful locks of hair? Silver? Purple? Pink?? Will the teachers be kind? Most importantly, will there be good-looking teachers like the ones in the manhwa and mangas I used to read? Will the food taste good? The idea of living a life I couldn't live before coming to this place made my heart flutter and I can feel my face grinning from ear to ear as if I was a person who just got out of decades of prison. Students in my previous life who disliked going to school were never easy for me to understand. Life is never supposed to be a walk in the park, there are others who want to go to school, if it were me, I would definitely enjoy school.
.... Was what I said ....
Greeted by the warm breeze and the melodic chime of the bell hanging at the topmost part of the what seemed like a castle rather than a school, carriages of different families dragged by galloping white, brown or black horses came in one after the other passing through the dark iron gates with spires on each side, decorated by gold elegant patterns. Our family's carriage is not to be underestimated as well. Pulled by two horses, a coach man, and two footmen, I felt like I truly am a noble lady. Nervousness and excitement were the only feelings I've had ever since yesterday. Books that I have never seen before, beliefs that are surreal in my previous world but is real in this place, studying different creatures, not worrying about money, and, not worrying about money, I can't wait to enjoy my life with these new people.
" My Lady? Let us go down now, I heard that the opening ceremony is about to begin ". I am glad that Mimi can be with me. Viscount De la Rue said I can bring my maid, he's the body's father, calling someone else's father as my own is something that would be difficult to do.
My feet could no longer wait and stepped on the concrete ground of the school's vicinity. The hoard of students walking towards the auditorium was a signal that that place must be where the students are to meet. Like a fish swimming along the school, I followed them. As I trek the path to the auditorium, the place never ceased to surprise my ignorant eyes. The welcoming garden greeted everyone passing on front of it. The smell of flowers tingling in my nose and the sweet breeze that carried it enveloped my body with the natural perfume. The sun that lit the blue sky is dazzling ever so brightly and the fountain that met me upon my walk felt like it could cleanse my soul. There was nothing on the water but the beauty of the flowers, three fishes and my reflection. Wait what? ... Well " I " am indeed a beauty. With a long and shiny hair as black as night, amber eyes that she got from her father, Louisse is indeed a beauty. Too bad the uniform is scorchingly hot to wear, not to mention the sunny weather, has it not occurred to people of this world to invent an umbrella yet? The heat has finally gotten into me and hurry to the auditorium is what I want to do, if I know where on earth I am. The thought of searching for guards who are mostly stationed in places like doors, gates and stuff like that is too much for my sloth spirit animal. The shade under the trees served as an oasis in this heat. The grass strangely feels cold and nice and I couldn't resist but experience sitting on it, what a nice place would this be to sleep on, too bad I'm at school.
As I sat there pondering and letting my imagination run wild while talking to myself, a boy of probably same age was walking alone, he looked troubled as if he's lost as well. I won't be able to help him anyway so I should just sit here because what if I get into trouble for ditching the opening ceremony?. Few moments passed and the boy is still looking around, he does seem lost as well, I was about to make him stay with me since birds of a feather flap together when a girl went to the boy. Her golden hair that mimics the flowing locks of golden honey and a gentle demeanor, wearing the same uniform as ours, I think I've seen her before. They walked together. Her small stature refined her graceful look as if the diety of this world spent extra effort on her. I was about to sit back when the boy pointed at my direction ... shoot ... now what? They are approaching and I can no longer hide for they have already spotted me. The dazzling sun with cheerful look came running to me in a graceful manner as well. She asked me if I was lost as well.
" The weather is nice "
What did I just say? the sunlight that seems to have ricochetted off her hair blinded my weak eyes and burned my brain cells.
" uh - the weather is nice hence I got distracted and got separated from the hoard of students earlier. " I continued my sentence with that.
" What class are you supposed to be going to? " the girl asked.
" Uh - Professor Fortin " I answered.
" Oh, I - I am also going to that class, would you like to go together? " the boy with long chestnut hair tied in a loose ponytail and fringe covering his eyes replied. A voice of another boy called out a name that I've heard before...
" Amelie ! , let's go to our class " . A young man of flaming red hair and playful look called out the girl.
I remember now. She is the protagonist of the manhwa " Amelie" ..... It was a reverse harem where the protagonist is picking out members of her harem as if she's picking food in an all-you-can-eat buffet. Following where she went,my eyes have been burning to see what personality does that bull fighting flag headed dude has. As I watched, Amelie tripped on something that's on a floor as flawless as a baby's behind . The red head caught her and moved as if they are dancing and paused there as if they became statues staring at each other. Do they think it looks cool to the eyes of bystanders? Their position looks very uncomfortable, like bent croissants. I was at a loss for words at that moment.
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