In The Academy As Sukuna

Ch 5 - First Impressions

(POV: Ryomen Sukuna)

"Coffee Jelly is the best dish made by mankind. The soft jelly with the taste of coffee with just the right amount of sweetness that melts in your mouth makes it–"

I was rudely awakened from my dream by someone shaking me by the shoulder, my eyes slowly opening. It seems that I had fallen asleep while waiting in the room.

What came into view was the blonde-haired girl, Anny Leonhart.

Her expression seemed to be blank, almost as if she was trying to keep up her graceful demeanor. But her eyes betrayed the interest she had in me.

It seems that she had noticed Alexia's reaction, and wondered why she was so scared of my presence.

"5th exam," she announced quietly, removing her hand from my shoulder and turning towards the door, walking away.

I looked around, and saw that Alexia had already left.

I got up too, following her through the dimly lit hallway, which led to the venue of the exam... a large area with 10 doors on one side, each made of thick metal.

The huge room was illuminated by bright lights, which momentarily blinded me.

As my eyes slowly adapted to the brightness, I saw a bunch of students walking around and chatting... 2000 to be precise.

The only thing reaching my ears was the sound of nervous whispering and agitated footsteps of people pacing around.

Examinees steeled their resolve for this final test they would have to take, before they get accepted into the finest institution in all of the Hunter Union.

I looked around... Anny had already left, going to her friend group to talk. This friend group was the main cast.

Alexia Hadrion, who seemed to be lost in thoughts while standing a little far away from her friends.

Anny Leonheart, the princess herself, who was talking to two boys, while occasionally glancing at Alexia, noticing her staring blankly at the wall.

She was wearing tight clothes that did not interfere with movement, but this also showed her body more clearly.

Her body looks slender, as if made for agility, it was clear that speed was her specialty, though it won't be too much to worry about for the time being.

Next to her was Ryogaku, who was clenching his fists in determination with a determined aura around him, his eyebrows were furrowed in determination.

The light shining from his blade spoke "Determination" in Morse Code. (-.. . - . .-. -- .. -. .- - .. --- -. )

Did I forget to say that he looked determined?

He was quite tall, his physique looked toned, one could tell that he built it by training for years.

His hair was black and short, styled neatly, slightly waving in the nonexistent breeze in the closed room for dramatic purposes.

He was one of the 'save the world' mcs, if you may.

And then there was the mindless brute that is in every story, Johan Wolff.

He was quite tall, almost the same as Ryogaku. Though he looked more muscular and bulky, like a... gorilla.

His hair was brown and styled in a rush. He was standing in a confident posture, though there was a hint of nervousness in his eyes.

These four already met before and hence knew each other, forming a tightly knit friend group.

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