Ice Queen Of The White Room

Recruiting and Club fair

Horikita Suzune

I returned to my dorm room after parting ways with Sudo. He may seem to behave better, but that is only because I have gained his respect and he also fears me a little, which is beneficial to me. I have to groom him into a good pawn and possibly a bodyguard. Yes, I decided that I will demonstrate my intelligence to the fullest but hide most of my physical attributes, using them only if necessary.

This is because if my opponents perceive me as an extremely intelligent but physically weak girl who hides behind strong classmates, they will resort to the strongest force in this world: violence (but only if used correctly).

They will become complacent and won't take me as a threat. This will allow me to completely decimate them.

Of course, this only works once because, after the first use of violence, they will be aware of my capabilities.

But that is a plan for the future. I should sleep for now. As I lay on my bed, I had a certain thought.

Now that I think about it, Kiyotaka and I have achieved the freedom he wanted, even if it's only temporarily.

I wonder how he feels right now. He's probably trying to deceive himself that he is actually feeling something or maybe, deep down, he's really happy. Only the future me knows.

I felt my eyelids drop as I fell asleep.

Ayanakoji Kiyotaka - The Next Day

On the second day of school, even though it was technically the first day of classes, the majority of the day was spent going over policies and rules. Many of the students had their expectations completely blown away by how nice and friendly the teachers were. Having already made a big commotion the other day, Sudou was left alone as he slept like a log during class. The teachers noticed him sleeping, but no one made any indication to stop him.

After all, deciding to listen to the lesson or not is our choice, so the teacher wasn't concerned. Is this how teachers interact with students who are no longer part of compulsory education?

In this relaxed atmosphere, it soon became lunchtime. Getting up from their seats, the students started to go out to eat lunch with their acquaintances. I couldn't help but look enviously at the others. Sadly, I wasn't able to make any close friends among my classmates.

Suzune: Kiyotaka, you could try to make friends, or you could have lunch with me. I have something I want to discuss anyway.

She worded the invitation nicely, but I felt like I didn't have the ability to refuse.

Me: Sure, Suzune. I would like that.

Suzune: sigh Okay, let's go to the cafeteria.

She said as she stood up, and I followed her outside the classroom. On the way, I saw Hirata surrounded by girls, heading to the cafeteria too. I planned to befriend him, but those girls stole my spot, so I'm stuck with Suzune. sigh

Suzune glanced at me. Her female intuition, paired with her intelligence, is really frightening.

A Few Minutes Later

Suzune and I found a good seat away from prying eyes, but for some reason, she didn't want me to get food.

Me: Shouldn't we buy food?

Suzune: No, take this instead.

She handed me a bento, then took out her own and started eating without a word.