The Professor|| Sylus

Affection

The next morning, Mei and Ayako got ready together, moving around Mei's apartment in a familiar rhythm. Since Ayako had brought a change of clothes with her, they were able to head to the university together, chatting about their plans for the day as they walked to campus.

Classes passed by in a blur, and before Mei knew it, it was time for PE. As she entered the women's locker room, she realized she was alone. The locker room was quiet, the only sound being the soft rustle of her clothes as she began to change.

Mei couldn't help but glance around, half-expecting to see Mephisto perched somewhere, watching her like a shadow. When she saw nothing out of the ordinary, she sighed in relief, grateful for the moment of privacy. She quickly changed into her gym clothes, opting for the school-issued shorts and a plain white shirt.

The shorts weren't her first choice—she would have preferred the more comfortable and modest jogging pants—but they had been sold out, and she would have to wait a while before they were back in stock. Resigned to her fate, she tugged the shorts into place, feeling a bit self-conscious as she looked at herself in the mirror.

With a final deep breath, Mei steeled herself for what was to come. She couldn't deny a small flutter of nerves as she thought about gym class. It wasn't just the usual anxiety of being in a PE class—it was knowing that Professor Sylus would be there, overseeing everything with those sharp eyes of his.

Brushing off her nerves, Mei stepped out of the locker room and into the gym, ready to face whatever the day had in store.

Students were already gathered in small groups by the time Mei stepped into the gym. She scanned the crowd, quickly spotting Ayako with Yuki and Hana, who were laughing together near the corner. Mei smiled and made her way over to them.

"Hey, looks like we're all in the same class for PE!" Mei said, her mood lifting as she joined the group.

Yuki, ever the tease, grinned mischievously as she looked Mei up and down. "Mei, you look amazing in those shorts! Seriously, your body is so sexy."

Mei felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment. "I-I wanted to wear the jogging pants, but they were sold out. This was the only option left," she explained, trying to brush off the compliment.

Hana chuckled, nudging Mei playfully. "Well, it suits you. You're rocking those shorts whether you like it or not."

As the girls continued to chat and laugh, a sharp whistle suddenly cut through the air, silencing the room. All eyes turned to the front of the gym, where Professor Sylus stood, commanding everyone's attention.

He was dressed in black men's shorts and a fitted black shirt that clung to his muscular frame, accentuating his broad shoulders and strong build. The sight of him left the entire class stunned. The girls were visibly taken aback, and even the boys couldn't help but admire his impressive physique.

Sylus' presence was magnetic, and as he stood there, surveying the group with those piercing eyes, a hush fell over the room. Mei felt her heart skip a beat, the embarrassment from earlier now replaced with a new kind of nervousness. It wasn't just his appearance that left everyone speechless—it was the undeniable aura of confidence and authority he exuded, making it clear that this class was going to be unlike any other.

"Alright, everyone, let's get started," Sylus's deep voice echoed through the gym, snapping everyone out of their daze. "We're going to begin with some warm-up exercises, so spread out and get ready."

As the class began to move, Mei couldn't help but steal a glance at Sylus. She wasn't the only one—nearly every girl in the room seemed unable to take their eyes off him. But Mei quickly focused on the exercises, determined not to let herself get too distracted, even if her mind kept drifting back to the enigmatic man leading the class.