I Became A Third-Rate Villain In The Hero Academy [On Hiatus]

Chapter 176-178: A Woman Must Have a Pretty Chest (1-3)

After the staring contest ended, Aisha was waiting for Theo outside the stage.

She wanted to celebrate their victory by enjoying a pleasant lunch together.

"Ugh, when is he coming out? The contest has been over for a while."

Theo was nowhere in sight.

"I had a feeling he and Piel had something to discuss after the finals... But still, shouldn't he prioritize family first?!"

Still, because she wanted to have lunch together, Aisha continued to wait for Theo with a pouty expression.

Another three minutes passed like that.

Finally, Theo appeared.

With her lips still pouting, Aisha hurriedly approached him.

"Ugh~! Why did you come out so late, Theo? I've been waiting for so long."

"Sorry."

Theo apologized.

Noticing a difference in his usual demeanor, Aisha felt something was wrong.

Her trait [Sharp Vision] enhances not only sight but other senses as well.

'As I thought, something did happen after.'

She saw Piel walking in the distance.

Aisha shifted her eyes to observe Piel.

'...Ever since the second semester, their relationship has been odd. Especially Piel, she used to treat Theo as if he was some insect.'

During the first semester, Aisha was in the classroom when Theo was scolded by Piel.

Back then, she enjoyed watching a trembling Theo in front of Piel.

But now, Piel's demeanor was... cautious.

She resembled a polite young noble who had been trained in etiquette from a young age.

'Ugh, that doesn't suit her at all.'

Thinking about Piel's usual brash attitude, Aisha felt a twinge of disgust.

"Let's go eat. You skipped breakfast as usual, didn't you, Theo?"

"No, I ate."

"Oh? That's unusual for you, Theo. I've never seen you have breakfast before. Didn't you even skip it even before enrolling at the academy?"

"I thought of gaining some weight, so I decided to increase my caloric intake starting today."

"Hmm... Well, considering the amount of training you do, it makes sense. But you should only gain weight up to a point where it doesn't compromise your style."

"What's the limit for that?"

"Well, it's hard to define. Just look good. As a member of the Waldeurk family, taking care of one's appearance is essential."

"..."

Theo didn't respond.

'Was there a setting in the game where people of the Waldeurk family cared about their appearances?'

It seemed like both Aisha and Theo were unique cases.

Theo handed the [Staring Contest] championship trophy to Aisha.

"Thanks to you, I won again. Thank you, Aisha."

Aisha, her lips gently curling upwards, received the trophy from him.

"At least the trophy is cute because it's an entertainment contest. Anyway, let's go eat soon. I'm hungry. I heard there's a food cart nearby that sells good hotdogs. Shall we go there?"