The day after the entrance ceremony

　Today is your first day of classes.
　Today we have three classes in the morning.
　After class, I heard there is a freshman welcome party.

　This new student welcome party is for fifth and sixth graders and new students.
　The purpose of the party is to learn from the seniors about school life, it said on the invitation.

　So it's going to be a long day.

Well then, I'm off!

Bye. You both look good in your uniforms.
　The saint looked at us happily in our uniforms.

'Really?　Thank you!
　As Leena said this, she looked around at the uniform she was wearing.

　You'll be able to see that you don't wear a uniform for the entrance ceremony, but today you'll be going to school in uniform.
　It's a red blazer, and I like it a lot.

Yeah, you look great in it.
　Grandma was nodding her head, folding her arms.

"Thank you. Okay, I'll see you later.

Yeah. Have a good time.

Yes?
　I said and we got into the carriage.


　And when we got to the school, there were many students wearing our red uniforms.
Yesterday it was matriculation day, so it was lonely at the entrance, but today it's more crowded.

I guess so. This is what school is like: ......

　We walked into the classroom, hoping to catch a glimpse of the school atmosphere.

"Princess!　Why do you ignore me when I came all the way out here in the morning to greet you!　This perfect man came all the way out here.
　I walked into the classroom and heard this voice .

　Apparently ...... next to Shelly, Chubby has been ranting all morning.
　The classmates who were crowded around Sherry yesterday have also moved away from her.
　Sherry didn't look at them and ignored them.

　It's always a pain in the ass.
'Oh come on, you're in a different class, aren't you?　It's about time for the doctor to arrive, so why don't you get back?

What?　　What does it matter what I do?
　That guy's a real pain in the ass.
　He's a real pain in the ass.

"I hope this doesn't bother you. I'm being a pain in the ass. ......?

You think I'm bothering you?　Be thankful!
　Is this guy stupid?

Are you serious about that?

'I'm just saying what I think,'
　Huh, I'm not talking to you: .......
　It's a real pain in the morning.

"Okay, okay, let's stop there.

Hmm? What is it?　Frank?

You'll look cooler if you shut up and go home like a man, and maybe you'll be more popular.
　With that, Frank looked in Shelley's direction.

'Oh, really?　Then I'll do it. Because I'm a manly man.
　He ran off happily.

That's tough luck.

Yeah. Thanks for the help, Frank.
　You're the Messiah.

Yeah. You're welcome.

Thank you both. Frank, that's great.

No, that's not true~
　Frank was so embarrassed when Sherry complimented him.

"Do you know if Frank is friends with that guy?

Yeah. Because our parents were so close to each other, we used to hang out at parties a lot since we were little.

So you listen to Frank a little bit.
　I see what you mean: .......
　Come to think of it, my friend since I was little is ...... Sherry.
　We started out together because our parents were close to each other.
　I wonder if this is how nobles protect their faction from generation to generation: .......
　It was a good morning.

　And then it's time for class.


Good morning!　Everybody take a seat.
　A woman came into the classroom with a bright voice.

''Well, I think I'd like to start learning to write now...''
　Apparently, the first period was reading and writing.

　Then we all imitated the teacher's writing.

　This period was just free time for me, who can already read and write.
　Plus, I was third from the front where the teacher could see me, so I couldn't sleep.
　I kept writing on the paper that the teacher gave me, and by the time the class was over, the paper was completely black.

　And so the letter class was over.

　And the next time.
"Boys, you're in fencing class, so step outside.
　And then Mr. Gil said to me that the boys went out.

　By the way, it looks like the girls are going to stay in the classroom for etiquette class.

　When we get outside, we'll be asked to stand in line.
"Since it's your first class, I want you to have fun, but swordsmanship is very important for body building. So, I'm sorry. I'm gonna run.

　Some of you are gonna go, "Yeah," and some of you are gonna go, "Yeah.
Okay, I'll run up front and you'll have to line up and follow me!
　And the teacher didn't care and ran off.

　We had no choice but to follow the teacher.

　About ten minutes later, when the teacher stopped, everyone was breathing hard and looking tired.

　We were all sitting on the ground, tired.
While we're taking a break, I'll show you something that will definitely make you want to do the sword so that everyone doesn't hate this class.
　So, with that said, did Dr. Gil originally prepare
　He took a log that was some distance away and stood it some distance away from the others.

　Then he put his hand on his sword and held it up against the log.
　The moment you think ...... .


　. the log was cut diagonally.
　The doctor had drawn his sword.

　And then, with a thud, the top of the log was cut off.

　People who saw this don't seem to have caught on to what happened.

Hey, isn't that great?　If you guys train hard from now on, you might be able to do this as well.

　Everyone's eyes light up when they hear that.

"Oh, is that my plan working?　Can you guys do your best from here on out?

　Then everyone nodded in agreement.
　Kids are so pure. .......

　Yeah?　I'm just a kid.
　Then I should be pure.
　Wow! You're good. I wanna be like that.

All right, well, we have some more time on our hands, so let's just teach you how to pretend and get it over with.
　The teacher hands each one of them a wooden sword.

"Well, I won't tell you the details today, so just copy what I do.
　Then he held his sword at the ready and started to move it slowly.

　And they moved their swords by example.

　Then he repeated it several times.
Now, you try that move by yourself. I'll teach you the moves if you don't understand.
　And then he went to the ones who couldn't and started teaching them one by one.

　While I was pretending, I took a moment to look at my classmates.
　They are all doing their best, but their arms already look like they are having a hard time.
　At first I thought my grandfather was going to kill me too.

　With that in mind, I looked around at all of them and saw ...... one person who was in good shape and not yet tired.


　That person was Hermann.
　Herman was silently swinging his sword and was training hard.

　It's amazing that an eight-year-old can do that much at the age of eight ...... (I forget that I'm eight years old) .
　I'll ask him later if he's always practicing.

　Then, about five minutes later, the teacher finished teaching the kids who couldn't.
That's all for today. Good work, everybody.
　And ended the class.

　Everyone's arms were getting really tired.
　They were shaking and rubbing their arms.

　And then I went over and talked to Hermann.
"Hermann.

　Then he turned around, startled by a jolt.
'Isn't it Master Leo?　What's going on?
　He was still talking to me, "Hey, how's it going with this Leo guy?

Who's this Leo guy?

Okay, sure. Then let me call you Master.

'What?　Why?

'After seeing your demeanor earlier, I wanted you to be my apprentice.
　Swinging?　I don't remember being that serious in class, okay?



What was I doing in class?

'I only saw him when he was imitating his teacher, but he was very lean and bare.

'Oh, I was definitely pretending to be serious at the time: ......

So make me your apprentice.
　I don't know what that means.

Yeah, but Hermann's body language was pretty solid, so I don't have to teach him anything.
　I meant that.

Well, I'll take the liberty of learning by heart.

''Yeah - that's fine then, but ...... come to think of it, when did Hellman start teaching you the sword?''

Uh, about two years.

Then I've been practicing since I was six years old.
　That's longer than me: .......

'Yes. . . but until two months ago, I was pretending all the time.

That's pretty spartan: "That's pretty spartan: ...... Where is Hellman's house?

Home?　The location is next to Forster territory.

What?　You're next door?

That's right. Caroon is next door.

Oh, I didn't know that. Caroon.
　Later, when we get home, we'll ask Grandma about the Caroons.

'The... .... Master?
　Herman was apologetic.

"What's up?

Our next class is about to start.

Oh, it's true. We have to hurry!
　Oh, yeah. I lost track of time.
　We dashed to class.