I Want to Fall in Love After Getting Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, but My OP Older Brother Won’t Leave Me Alone!? - Chapter 166
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 166 ? An Exciting New School Term 2
The second-floor hall was overflowing with new students and second-year students, and voices of excitement and joy, as well as disappointed murmurs from those separated from their friends, could be heard all around.
“Wow, I’m in Class 4!”
“I’m in Class 3.”
Apparently, the classes were determined by the crystal magic tools placed at fixed places.
Anxiously, I approached an empty crystal, only to face a major problem—I had absolutely no idea how to use it.
“U-Uh… like this? Hm…”
I tried mimicking others by waving my hand in front of the crystal, but there was no response. I regretted not asking Julius for more details as I experimented from different angles, trying various methods.
“…Why are you pulling those ridiculous expressions and gestures this early in the morning?”
“Ah, Yoshida! Good morning!”
In the midst of my predicament, my dearest friend, Yoshida, showed up. I let out a sigh of relief, feeling rescued.
“To be honest, I don’t really understand how to use this magic tool….”
“They explained it already and you used it too last year… Ah, right, you had lost your memory.”
“Yes, yes, that’s exactly the case.”
With a look of understanding, Yoshida explained that I should place my hand above the crystal and channel my magic into it.
“Huh, it’s not responding… Could it be that I’m dead?”
But even when I tried exactly what he said, the crystal remained unresponsive. I was reminded of the emptiness of standing in front of an automatic door that wouldn’t open, no matter how suspiciously I acted.
“Try to cover this area more thoroughly while hovering your hand.”
“I see, thank you!”
Yoshida grabs my hand and guides me.
When I channeled my magic once more, the number ‘1’ floated up softly on the crystal.
“Wow, so that means I’m in Class 1, right?”
“Yeah.”
“Y-Yay…!”
Since I don’t know my friends’ classes, I’m at a loss about how to react without feeling either happy or sad, but suddenly, I hear a voice from nearby.
“Do you think those seniors are a couple?”
Apparently, that’s what the new students thought when they saw me with Yoshida holding my hand.
Of course, no one would assume that a second-year student wouldn’t know how to use it, so in this situation, we might seem like a couple eagerly watching the results.
“Yoshida, it looks like we seem like a couple.”
“This is the worst way to start the new school year.”
“What should I do… I’ll quickly chase after them and confirm it!”
“I’ll sue you for slander.”
Yoshida let out a big sigh and let go of my hand, then, with a resigned look on his face, he held his hand over the crystal.
I nervously watched him do this closely, but before long, a loud exclamation escaped from my mouth.
“Ahhhhhhh! Ahhhhhhh!”
“Shut up.”
Yoshida walks away from the crystal and says, “We’re getting in the way, so let’s get going.” His words make me realize once again that we’re heading to the same destination.
“I’m so happy to be in the same class as Yoshida! Let’s have a great time together!”
“… Yeah.”
Cheerfully, I headed toward the second-year floor with light footsteps, thrilled to be in the same class as Yoshida.
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“Wow, that’s amazing. I can’t believe it.”
At lunch break, I repeatedly nodded to Willy’s words while eating in the dining hall designated for top-ranked students.
“I never expected something like this to happen. I’m surprised.”
“Is the school even sane?”
“Still, it’s great, isn’t it? I’m looking forward to the next two years.”
“………”
Yes, when Yoshida and I entered the classroom, we found Therese, Willy, the prince, and Reinhardt there.
I never thought I’d end up in the same class as all of my usual friends, and I was surprised.
Still, nothing could make me happier, so during the break between classes, the six of us gathered right away to hang out.
Though Yutte-chan is in the class next door, we’ve made plans to eat lunch together and hang out.
“It was worth going to the temple every day and praying so that I could be in the same class as Rene-chan.”
“Ah, cough, cough… Huh?!”
I accidentally spit out my tea at Reinhardt’s words.
I never thought there would be anyone besides Yutte-chan who would do an ‘otherworldly’ version of a pilgrimage. Of course, I’m happy about the sentiment.
And it seemed like it was effective, so next time I have a wish, I might try it too.
“With this group, we should be able to win the sports festival, right?”
“That’s right. The only problem is whether we can compete in the events we’re good at… but, well, everyone except me seems like they’d be fine in any event.”
I remember that my friends were a group of super high-spec individuals who could effortlessly handle anything.
Last year, I remembered trying the daunting combination of horseback riding with obstacles and swordsmanship, becoming an apprentice to Arnold-san and Yoshida, and seeing both heaven and hell.
“But first, I have to focus on the rank exams.”
“Hey, Rene, let’s stay after school and study every day from now on.”
“Eh…?”
An unexpected word came out of Willy’s mouth, and I dropped my fork with a clatter, the sound echoing as it hit the floor.
It wasn’t just me—everyone at the table seemed to be shocked, and the lively conversation from just a moment ago went completely silent.
Only Willy himself tilted his head and said, “Hmm?”
“W-Who…?”
“Huh?”
“The Willy I know would never say something like that, so please give Willy’s body back.”
“Don’t say such a scary thing.”
I was afraid because it didn’t sound like something Willy, who hated studying and always said he’d get restless just sitting at a desk, would ever say. Could this be some kind of possession?
“I don’t want to study either, but I found out that knights aren’t just about being strong, they also have written exams. Plus, they apparently look at your rank while you’re still in school, so I realized it’s going to be bad if I don’t do something about it.”
“True, Willy’s written exam scores are at the bottom of the class.”
“That’s why I can’t study by myself. I figured I’d work hard with you and Yoshida.”
“T-That’s really admirable! Let’s work hard together, all three of us.”
“Why am I automatically included in this?”
Ranks are built up over time, and no matter how good your grades are, you can’t go from an F-rank to an S-rank overnight. It seemed like even Willy had realized the gravity of the situation, so we promised to study hard together.
Although the other students are all high-ranking, they said they would study together on days when their schedules matched, which was reassuring. We quickly made plans to study together after school today.
“I’m going to grab a new fork.”
I remembered that I had dropped my fork, and since I was still eating, I stood up from my seat.
“……. Ah.”
When I went to get a new one, I saw the stunningly beautiful pink-haired boy from earlier this morning, whom I had made eye contact with at the entrance.
A golden brooch sparkles on his chest.
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