Let’s go to the class!

“… Okay. Looking good! Then, I’m goi…”

“Cristea-sama, you have forgotten this.”

When I tried to leave with writing tools in my arms, Miria stopped me and handed me an attachable frilly collar and sleeves.

“Eh~… I thought I wouldn’t need these since classes are starting today.”

It would be distracting during the classes, so I thought I should only wear those fancy things for ceremonies and other special occasions.

“That won’t do. There will be no practical classes for a while, just lectures, so please wear it.”

“That can’t be…”

I think the frilly sleeves will be a hindrance when taking notes or writing on the board.

I don’t want to dirty the nice lace.

“Although your uniform is of a better quality than that of other young ladies, its simplicity at first glance may cause you to be held in contempt. Therefore, I think it’s better to make it gorgeous from the beginning.”

“Ehhh…”

So bothersome. The aristocracy’s pretentiousness and vanity is really troublesome!

But if I make myself look like a fool, I might cause trouble for my family instead.

… Well, Otousama and Oniisama would likely retaliate, so I guess that’s a bigger concern.

While thinking this and feeling very reluctant, I let Miria attach the things to my clothes.

This time, I finished my preparations and hurriedly left my room to head downstairs, where I found Sei already waiting for me in the entrance hall.

“I’m sorry to keep you waiting.”

“It’s nothing, I just got here myself. Shall we?”

“Yeah. I will be leaving then.”

I called out to Kurogane and Mashiro, who had followed me down the hall, and stood right behind me.

“You see, it’s the academy rule that students cannot have bodyguards. Me being Sacred Beasts contractor doesn’t change that rule, and I don’t intend to break it.”

I’ve heard that Oniisama and few selected students were chosen as Prince Raymond’s guards bodyguards, but that’s a special exception.

“Guh… It can’t be helped, we will stay on alert here then. However, My Lord. Be sure to call for us immediately were something to happen, alright?”

“Yeah! I will come straight away when you call for me via telepathy, okay?”

Kurogane and Mashiro were still looking at us, fidgeting as if they were worried.

“Ah~ geez, you guys are too overprotective. It’s better to stay a little further away to leave these guys alone for a while.”

Byakko-sama grabbed the two by the collar and pulled them away from me in wearily.

“What are you saying? Are you telling us to stay silent if something happens to My Lord?”

“That’s right! We’re going to tear this whole place apart!”

“Stop it, you two! I told you to not utter such violent remarks!”

I think Byakko-sama is too offhand in this matter, but I don’t want these two to be this overprotective over nothing.

It would be nice if they could calm down a little after a while of the dormitory life.

“Tora, behave yourself. Take care of this place.”

“Sure thing. Do your best to study.”

“”We are off.””

While Byakko-sama was holding them back, we left the special dormitory.

Let’s go to the class!

“… Geez, they are both such worriers.”

“Don’t say that. They are just trying to protect you, aren’t they?”

I sighed, and Sei, walking next to me, chuckled as he spoke.

“I know that, but… this is the first time the two will be living among so many people… especially children, so I’m worried they wouldn’t know how to take it easy. I’m worried they might accidentaly hurt someone.”

“I’m sure they wouldn’t do anything that would make you sad, Miss Cristea…”

If Sei, who has known the two of them since back at the fief says that, then perhaps they will be fine.

“But… they might get frenzied if someone hurts me or something.”

Ugh, you should have said, “It will be fine” there!

“… I’m going to try to convince them to be more patient.”

“Yeah, I think… that would be a good idea.”

I’m sure the stress will build up if both of them remain cooped up in the dormitory, and I’d love to get them out of there, but…

“Cristea-sama, Sei-sama~! Good morning to you!”

When I heard a voice calling my name, I looked up and saw Mariel-chan waving in front of us.

I was about to rush over to her, but as a young noble lady, I couldn’t recklessly run about, so I raised my speed a little and walked over to her.

“Good morning, Miss Mariel.”

“Mariel-san, good morning. What is wrong?”

“I thought I would attend together with you two. Umm, do you mind if I join you every day from now on?”

“I don’t mind…”

“Of course! Ah… but what about the children from your own dormitory?”

I’m worried that it might be inconvenient for her if she’s going with us, since she will probably be interacting within the girls in her dormitory.

“Ah~… it will be fine. I’m getting along pretty well with commoners and merchant girls. The nobleman’s daughters are… not very close to me, perhaps because I am from the family of emerging nobles.”

Ehehe, Mariel-chan laughed, but is she really all right…

“Rather than that! I was worried about you, Miss Cristea! Have you been okay since then?”

Mariel-chna said and peeked at my face.

Gee, she doesn’t have to worry about me like that.

“Of course. I feel better after a good night’s sleep.”

“Ehh? Isn’t that something you should be worried about more?”

“Miss Mariel… I thought you were supposed to be worried?”

“Eh? Ah, r, right. I’m sorry!”

Sei pointed out with a dumbfounded look on his face, and Mariel-chan turned bright red and fell silent.

As we walked towards the auditorium, Mariel-chan, who was walking next to me, made ‘Huh?’ expression.

“Eh? After I split with you guys, Norman-sama, His Highness, and even Sei-sama did nothing…?”

“Not really, after that, Oniisama sent us off to the dorm…”

I remembered that Oniisama confessed to me again in front of the dormitory.

Recalling my exchange with Oniisama the other day, my face turned red and Mariel-chan did not overlook it.

“Ah! Something happened, after all!? Cristea-san, tell me more in detail!”

“Geez, we will be late! Let’s hurry up!”

“Ehh?? It’s still early! Hey, Cristea-saan! Ah, no, Cristea-samaa~!”

As if to shake off Mariel-chan’s pursuit, I headed for the auditorium as fast as I could.