Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! (The Eminence in Shadow)

(13) Incidentally, I'm In The Zenon Faction

Author: Aizawa Daisuke

　For 2 weeks since then, I've somehow managed to spend my time as Alexia's lover. While, sometimes I get harassed by students, but it's still tolerable. Above all, I'm relieved that Zenon-sensei didn't beat me up or use petty and cruel means.

　Zenon-sensei is like that, but during the class he gave Alexia and me careful guidance as usual. He didn't talk to me as casually as before, but it could be said that he was dealing with an adult who understood both public and private matters.

　This one compared to that.

"It's disgusting, man. Just because he's a little good with the sword makes me feel good."

　As expected, he is wearing a cat in front of people, but behind the scenes there is a storm of insults.

"Yup, yup, that's right."

　I'm just an agreeing robot. I know that arguing is a waste of time.

"You saw Pochi's shady smile, didn't you?"

"Yes, I saw it"

　Now, on our way home after class,  it was our usual pattern to take a bit of a detour and head to the dormitory from the lonely forest path. In the meantime, I will continue to agree with Alexia's story. Even 10% of the content is not included.

　We walk slowly along the forest road at dusk. If you walk normally, it will take you 30 minutes or more on the road that you can go through in about 10 minutes. There were days when it got dark and I could see the stars, but I endured it. There were days when I thought I should talk to the wall, but I just put up with it.

　Hold on, hold on, just hold on.

　But as expected, I also want to say a word.

"Ah, can I ask you something?"

"What is it, Pochi?"

　Alexia sits on her favorite stump and crosses her legs.

　I can't say, "Don't just sit down, just walk away."

"In the end, what do you dislike about Zenon-sensei? Objectively, I think it's a pretty good property for a married parnet."

"You... were you even listening to what I was saying?"

　Alexia looks a little grumpy.

"I hate everything, everything about him."

"He was handsome and served as a swordsmanship instructor, and he seemed to be a person of status, honor, and money, and could speak in public and in private. He is actually very popular with girls."

　Alexia laughed at my words.

"Only on the surface. You can make up for the surface as much as you want. Just like me."

"I see, that's a persuasive word."

　Come to think of it, Alexia is also very popular. Because she wears cats so badly that it makes her sick.

"That's why I don't judge people on the surface."

"Then how do you evaluate people?"

"By their flaw."

　Alexia said with a triumphant face.

"It's a pretty negative judgment. Perfect for you."

"Oh, thank you.

"Thank you, it's the first time I've heard compliments that don't make me happy."

　Alexia smiled wryly.