[Alterisa's POV]

"Oh my~ Good morning to you, Risa-sama~! And of course, his highness the crown prince"

"Good morning to you, your highness, a-and Alterisa-sama."

"Evelyn~! Celine~! Good morning~ I'm so glad to see you two~"

Uwaaaaaah~ They're wearing their school uniform too~ They're sooooooo cute~!!!!

The light blue really matches Evelyn's beautiful light blue hair, and the golden embroideries match Celine's golden hair~! It's as if they're made just for them!!!

"We heard of your arrival and immediately searched for you~ It seems I was right to search for this place first~"

"Fufu~ You know me so well, Evelyn~"

"Well, where else would you be? We all know how much of a sweet tooth you are."

There it is~ Thank you very much for the tsun-tsun line~ Fufufu~

I couldn't help but giggle as Celine crossed her arms and looked at me with a small pout.

"May we join you for tea, Alterisa-sama~?"

"Evelyn, it's a private table for me and Ri-"

"Of course~!!! Please, come and take a seat! Celine too!!! Alex had ordered a bunch of sweets for us!!! It's okay right, Alex~?"

I looked towards him and saw smiling at me with a corner of his lips twitching.

Hm? What's wrong with him? Ah, is it because I interrupted him? He was about to say something right?

Oh, was he about to invite them too? Hehe~ Then this will be fine, right?

"O-Of course... There's still plenty of seats... Please..."

"Ufufufu~ Thank you very much, Risa-sama~ Your highness as well~"

"T-Thank you, then please excuse me..."

A waitress, who had been standing a bit away from us but still close by in case we needed something, pulled the chairs out that were beside me for both Evelyn and Celine and pushed them back for them to sit.

Hehehe~ I almost forgot because of the heroine's appearance, but I'll be going to school with my best friends from now on. It's going to be so much fun!!!

I need to work hard and not let that heroine ruin any of our lives!!!

And soon, my and Alex's meal came along with some of the desserts. I began eating my meal happily while talking with my best friends as they ate the desserts Alexus prepared after my insistence.

But apparently, unbeknownst to me Evelyn and Alexus were having a silent war.

Heh, do you think I'll let you stick your grubby fingers at my Risa for any longer? I've been worried all morning, and I won't stand for this any longer!!!

This blue snake... sly and cunning as usual huh? Well, I'll let this one go since I've already had the entire morning worth of privacy with her.

Alexus's lips curled into a small smirk, further intensifying Evelyn's glare while I was distracted, talking with Celine.

"Eeeh~? Really? Did you really bring a hair care set from Eden here~?"

"I-It's just because I'm used to it! Y-You've been giving me a lot of them since I was young, s-so I never really change..."

"Hehehehe~ I'm so happy~! Thank you so much~ Just for that, I'll let you try our newest Lily-scented shampoo product! It's not out yet, so please tell me your impression!"

"R-Really?!"

"Uhn~ It'll come out next season, so we can still adjust it according to what you say~"

"S-Sure! I-I'll tell you my impression of it."

Fufufu~ You're tsun-tsun attitude is cute, but you can't lie to me, Celine~ I can see you trying to hide your smile~ You're excited, aren't you~ So cute~

"B-By the way, is it fine for you to act this way...? Everyone is looking at us, you know?"

Celine came close and whispered, hiding her mouth from other people around with her hand.

"Hehe~ It's fine. They're too far to hear us, and everyone knows you're all my very close friend. So it'll be fine if we look very close? In fact, let's be even closer~"

"T-This is close enough!"

Just as I was about to move my chair closer to her, Celine immediately moved away and took a sip of her tea while blushing in a fluster.

Fufufu~ It's so fun teasing her~

Oh that's right~ Let's have Evelyn try it out as well! I'm sure she'll love the flowery and gentle scent of Lily!

"Evelyn~"

"Yes, Risa-sama~?"

Evelyn immediately turned towards me with her usual beaming smile.

"Would you like to try out Eden's newest product~? It'll be released next season, so I'd really appreciate it if you'll tell me your impressions~"

"Of course~! That means... We will be taking a bath together, right~?"

*Clatter* *Clatter* *Clatter*

I turned towards Alexus and saw him with a cup of tea on his hand and some spilled tea seeping into the pure white table cloth. Ah... the cleaning staff won't be liking this.

"Alex? What are you doing?"

I quickly took my napkin and wiped the spilled tea, trying to absorb it as much as possible from the tablecloth.

"I'm sorry for bothering you, Risa. Thank you."

"You're welcome. Just be more careful next time, okay? The tea is still really hot, after all."

"Of course."

Fufu~ It's rare to see him being clumsy. What a breath of fresh air~

I turned back towards Evelyn, who still had her usual beaming smile. But now, she seemed to be smiling... smugly? No... nevermind. There's no way my Evelyn Onee-sama would smile like that.

"Of course, Evelyn~ I'll be happy to~ Let's take a bath together~ Celine, you'll join us too, right?"

"Eh?! A-Ah, sure."

"Alright~"

"Alterisa-sama~! Good day to you~!!!"

Just as we finished our conversation, I heard an angel's voice calling out my name. And when I turned, there she was. My adorable angel with long, straight, jet-black hair that glimmered under the light, clad in the academy's uniform, running towards me as if she was descending from heaven.

"Noooir~! Good day to you as well~!!!"

"Hehehe~"

Fufufu~ She's so excited! She must be really excited to finally attend the academy since her brother is here!

Speaking of which, Luke, in his usual stoic and cold expression, came walking from behind her, his eyes looking straight into mine, as usual. He was also dressed similarly to Alexus, but with the addition of a sword sheathed on the side of his hip.

And when he arrived behind Noir, he nodded his head.

"Good morning. It is nice to see you, Alterisa."

'Mm. It is nice to see you as well, Luke-sama."

His eyes softened, and whether or not it was my imagination, I could see his lips slightly curling upwards.

But before I could observe it closer, a number of familiar voices and rapid footsteps took my attention.

"A-Alterisa-sama~ I'm so happy to see you here~! You look absolutely beautiful in the uniform~!"

"Risa-chan~! You should've told me you arrived! I was waiting for you at the entrance only to hear that you're already here!"

"H-Hey, good morning. I was told by master to go find you and protect you, so here I am..."

"Alterisa-sama, it is nice to finally meet you once again. If you ever need any help, please don't hesitate to call for me."

"Hey, Risa. You seemed to have gathered quite a crowd, huh?"

Illya, Valerie, Wilhelm, Keith, and finally, Lu-nii all came to our table at the same time.

Wooow, now the entire gang's here. What a coincidence!

"I'm very happy to see you as well, Illy~ You also look super beautiful and adorable in the uniform."

"T-Thank you very much!"

I then turned towards Valerie and smiled helplessly.

"I'm sorry, Valerie-chan. But I didn't know you were waiting for me. Next time, please tell me okay?"

I must've missed her while I was panicking at the sight of the heroine.

"Uuuuh, but that won't be a surprise... Fine! I'll remember to tell you next time!"

Fufu~ She's 15, but she's still my little ball of cheerfulness after all~ She's so cute, if she's not one of the youngest powerful mages in the kingdom, she would've been kidnapped 100 times over.

And then I turned towards the green-haired capture-target Wilhelm, who was looking at me with his usual stare. His hair is spiky and straight, so I can't call him a broccoli now, but I still call him that in my head.

"Hi, good morning. You can go now since I don't' need any protection with everyone here~"

"Y-You little... You know master will beat me up if I just leave you."

"Now how's that my problem~?"

"..."

Hehehe~ Yes, grit your teeth more~ Your glare and annoyance is only fueling me~

It's so fun to tease him, as usual~

"I'm kidding. Stay. You have no other friends other than the ones here anyway."

"..."

I ignored Wilhelm, who was about to say something, and turned to the crimson-haired, supposedly playboy character, Keith.

"It is nice to see you again, Keith-sama. Please take care of me in the future."

"Of course. It will be my absolute pleasure, Alterisa-sama..."

Keith smiled, a smile that he showed at the ending of Lovely Happenings when the heroine gets the best ending in his route. It was a smile that would've swoon any normal girl in an instant, but I've seen it countless times before, so I have immunity to it.

And finally, Lu-nii.

"Lucas onii-sama, good morning. Have you finished your business?"

I smiled politely and called him in that manner since we're in public. And Lu-nii also smiled politely and replied in a similar manner.

"I have, Risa."

"Then please join us and rest until the ceremony starts~"

"I'll be happy to."

"Everyone, please come and take a seat as well~ Let us celebrate the start of an amazing year and also the years to come during our stay in this academy~"

"Yes, Alterisa-sama~ Onii-sama, come on!"

"Un."

"T-Thank you very much, Alterisa-sama~ Then, please excuse me~"

"...Thank you. I'll take a seat."

"Thank you very much for your offer, Alterisa-sama. Then, please excuse me."

"Then, I'll take a seat beside your highness. Would that be fine?"

"Of course, Lucas."

And with Lu-nii taking a seat, we started chatting over delicious tea and snacks~!

Well, us girls. The boys are only silently sipping tea or talking with each other quietly without bothering us.

Heh~ Well, more cute girls for me~ So don't mind me basking in the smile and giggles of my best friends~

And as I was having fun with the girls, I failed to hear Lu-nii mumbling quietly under his breath to Alexus.

"As expected of Risa. She made such a terrifying carnage in the short time I wasn't looking. So? Who won? You or Evelyn?"

Alexus, who heard his words, let out a tired sigh.

"We didn't fight... At least not directly. I backed off since I've had my share of time with her this morning."

"Oh? How chivalrous of you."

"It's not. I just don't want to fight in front of Risa. And... You know that as long as she's happy, then I'll be happy as well."

Lucas simply smiled at his words and sipped his cup of tea in silence.











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