“!”
‘I only found out today that my so-called sister was the previous Star of the Academy, yet Yuri guessed it the moment we met?’
‘Can you really not see through my identity? To guess something like this… I suspect you peeked at the script!’
Hearing Yuri’s words, Olesia’s eyes sparkled even more.
She hadn’t expected this new transfer student to have such a background.
“I see. That makes sense then, why you were able to transfer mid-term…”
Olesia rested her chin on her hand and began to ponder.
She likely assumed Yuriko’s sister had used her connections to get her in.
As for why she would do such a thing, it was probably so her younger sister could become a Star of the Academy just like her.
“I knew it! Hehe, my guess was pretty spot on, wasn’t it?”
Yuri tilted her small nose up proudly.
‘I’d prefer if your guesses weren’t so accurate. Don’t be so spot on next time, thanks.’
Even though her identity had been guessed, it didn’t affect her much.
After all, it had been figured out by others, not revealed by her, so there was no element of bragging involved.
“Sigh, I didn’t expect to be found out so quickly. You’re very sharp, Yuri,” Yuriko said helplessly.
Seeing Yuriko admit it, Olesia’s gaze became intense.
“You really are the younger sister of Senior Ruri Jinkenzan. I heard she was the most outstanding Star of the Academy since the school’s founding.”
“Was she that amazing… I mean, my sister has always been an incredible person in my eyes, but I didn’t think even you all would know about her.”
Yuriko almost slipped up.
As Jinkenzan’s younger sister, it would be extremely strange if she didn’t know how impressive her own sister was, wouldn’t it?
“Yes, if it’s Senior Ruri, it’s not surprising she could get you into this academy. I’m just curious why you only enrolled this year. Surely starting from the first year would have been better for your development?”
Olesia asked.
Yuriko immediately steeled herself.
If she didn’t answer this well, it would be easy to cause suspicion.
She had to hide her past experience with the Mafia and find a suitable reason to gloss over it.
What excuse should she use?
That she was lost as a child and was only recently found?
While Yuriko was thinking, Carmilla, who was sitting next to her, blinked as if she had realized something.
Yuriko was only recently reunited with her family, and Yuriko’s sister was the previous Star of the Academy.
That meant Yuriko must have been living alone until her sister finally found her and sent her to study at Shengxiu Academy.
Carmilla clapped her hands together and said in a soft voice, “I know!”
As soon as she spoke, the other four turned their gaze toward her, including Yuriko.
Yuriko looked at Carmilla.
Her gentle seatmate hadn’t been able to get a word in until now.
For her to suddenly speak up made Yuriko a little curious.
‘What do you know now? Why don’t even I know?’
Suddenly finding herself the center of attention, Carmilla shrank back timidly before asking Yuriko, “Can I say it?”
Yuriko: “?”
‘What are you going to say? I have no idea what’s going on!’
“Ah, sure?”
Having received Yuriko’s permission, Carmilla voiced her theory.
“Ruri told me before that she had been living alone and was only recently found by her family. So I suspect Ruri’s family went through some hardships that left her stranded. That must be why she’s only entering Shengxiu Academy now.”
“She lived alone in the past, relying on part-time jobs to survive. It must have been very hard, so she had no energy left for school. Am I right, Ruri?”
‘Huh? Uh, yes!’
‘Exactly!’
“Yes, that’s exactly how it was. So I really treasure this opportunity to study at Shengxiu Academy~”
Yuriko threw a grateful look toward Carmilla.
With her explaining on her behalf, the credibility was much higher than if she had said it herself.
‘Carmilla, you’re such a kind child, unlike that demon brat behind me who only knows how to stir the pot.’
“Achoo!”
Yuri suddenly sneezed.
She wiped her nose and said with a giggle, “Eh? Is someone thinking about me? Yuriko, was it you?”
“…”
Yuriko ignored the little brat and looked at Olesia instead, wondering if this explanation would satisfy her.
Olesia listened to Carmilla’s explanation and nodded, showing no signs of doubt.
“I see. It sounds like you’ve had it rough. Jumping straight into fifth-year classes might be difficult for you. If there’s anything you don’t understand, just come to me. I’ll help as much as I can.”
‘She’s unexpectedly kind.’
“Then I’ll thank you for your kindness, Wyndham,” Yuriko said with a smile.
The atmosphere in the room grew noticeably more harmonious.
If things continued like this, she might be able to maintain a good relationship with Olesia.
That was, provided a certain troublemaker didn’t act up.
“Olesia, I bet Yuriko came here to compete for the Star of the Academy title. You two might end up being rivals,” Yuri added from behind them at an inopportune moment.
It really was a case of fearing what you’d get.
This was already the countless time Yuri had caused trouble.
If they weren’t in the academy, Yuriko would have wanted to dump her in concrete and sink her into Sacred Heart Lake!
Yuri’s words were undoubtedly intended to make her an enemy.
If Olesia cared enough about the position of Star of the Academy, she would view Yuriko as a threat.
With Olesia’s popularity in the academy, tripping Yuriko up would be effortless; a few bad words would be enough to ruin her reputation.
However, Olesia didn’t seem surprised at all by Yuri’s words. A confident smile appeared on her face as she said, “As Senior Ruri’s sister, that doesn’t surprise me at all. However, if Ruri wants to take the Star of the Academy title from me, she’ll have to work very hard.”
“After all, this year’s Star of the Academy title is already within my grasp.”
“Confidence.”
Even knowing that Yuriko had a sister who had been a Star of the Academy, Olesia remained just as confident.
Her expression didn’t change in the slightest, nor did she show any hint of hostility or dissatisfaction toward Yuriko because of Yuri’s meddling.
What appeared on Olesia’s face was an expression of composure and self-assurance, as if she believed it was impossible for her to lose!
Yuriko could feel that Olesia truly didn’t think she could be a threat.
It was the first time she had met someone with such absolute confidence in themselves.
“You’re certainly confident, Wyndham. I’m feeling the pressure already.”
Yuriko didn’t know what else to say, so she could only offer that compliment.
“Still, this was fine.”
At least she didn’t have to worry about being targeted by Olesia.
“Hmph, of course! Because my Elder Sister is the most perfect existence in the world. There’s no such thing as her losing to anyone else!”
Nomily said, tilting her nose up as she hid behind Olesia.