Seiren Private Academy was an integrated middle school, high school, and university, and over the years, this top-level institution had produced countless graduates who went on to work in the world of politics and business. In the prestigious school’s long, rich history, it had even been said that the majority of students were from noble and elite families.
Students walked in droves down the tree-lined path toward the distinguished schoolhouse. Friends and classmates chatted cheerfully on their way to the building, but when a certain female student walked through the school gate, everything changed. Every student who saw her followed her with their gaze, their eyes wide in surprise and wonder.
“Whoa. Who’s that? She’s stunning!”
“How do you not remember her? She repped the new students at the entrance ceremony the other day and gave a speech. That’s Maria’s little sister.”
“I was way in the back at the ceremony, so I could barely see anything. Sigh… She looks like an angel…”
“She really does. I’m a girl and older than her, but she still makes me weak at the knees.”
Unlike most Japanese people, she had milky-white skin that was so pale, it was almost translucent, and her almond-shaped eyes were like glittering sapphires. Her long, silver hair was pulled back into a half ponytail that twinkled in the morning sun. The distinct facial features she inherited from her Russian father were softened by the beauty she got from her Japanese mother. In addition to her unique features, she was tall for a girl, with long limbs and an hourglass figure. She had a body that women around the world could only dream of having.
Her name was Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou. After transferring to Seiren Private Academy last year as a third-year middle school student, she worked her way up to claim the top spot in her class. She was excellent at sports and would be the student council accountant starting this year, to boot. With all that talent, it was hard to not see her as a flawless superwoman.
“Hey, look.”
“Huh? Oh, it’s Kujou! Must be my lucky morning.”
“Dude, go say hello to her.”
“No way! I’m not worthy!”
“That’s not like you at all. You hit on cute girls all the time, no matter who they are. You telling me you’re too scared to even say hello?”
“Are you insane?! She’s way out of my league! She’s out of my universe, in fact! You go talk to her if you want to so badly!”
“And risk getting killed by the other guys because I said something stupid? Not happening.”
Boys and girls alike watched her enviously, naturally slowing their pace and moving out of her way while she confidently walked by without a care in the world. That was when one male student approached her, and a clamor arose from the surrounding students.
“Hey. Nice weather we’re having this morning, huh?”
Without even stopping, Alisa glanced at the cheerfully smiling male student, noticed he was an upperclassman by the color of his tie, and gave a small bow.
“Good morning.”
“Yeah, good morning. Nice to meet you, too, since I think this is the first time we’ve ever talked. I’m Andou. I’m in the same class as your sister.”
“Is that so?”
The teen named Andou had dyed brown hair and wore a slightly worn-out school uniform with silver chains peeking out from under his collar. He was a good-looking guy and followed the latest fashion trends, but Alisa seemed indifferent. Unlike the surrounding girls squealing over his sweet smile, Alisa didn’t even bat an eye.
“Your sister’s told me a lot about you…so I’ve been wanting to meet you. Maybe we could have lunch together today? Whaddaya say?”
“No, thank you,” she replied without a hint of hesitation.
Andou smiled weakly. “Ha-ha… Harsh… Then do you think we could at least exchange numbers? I want to get to know you better.”
“Sorry, but I couldn’t be any less interested. Now, if you’ll excuse me. Oh, and one more thing…”
Alisa then swiftly turned her gaze back to Andou and lifted her hand toward his neck. His smile faded at the sight of her cold stare and delicate fingers, and eyes wide, he began to retreat.
“…That’s against school rules,” Alisa snapped coldly as she pointed at the silver chain around his neck, unfazed by his flustered behavior.
“Bye.”
She left him with that single word before walking away. The area instantly exploded with gossip and chatter as the students who had been watching with bated breath suddenly began to speak up.
“Whoa… She just kicked Andou to the curb. Andou, a high schooler. He’s, like, the most popular guy in his grade, too. She truly is the solitary princess…”
“Her standards must be stupidly high. If he wasn’t good enough, then who is?”
“Maybe she doesn’t even like guys? That’d really suck, though. She’s so hot.”
“Or maybe it’s a good thing? You know, since no one’s ever gonna steal her away.”
“Good point. She’d be closer to an actual idol like that, and I could just continue to admire her without ever having to worry about another guy getting in the way. Hell, might as well just worship her at this point.”
“Dude, now you’re just being creepy… I know what you mean, though.”
Alisa stepped into the school building, completely unaware of what her classmates were saying about her. At her shoe locker, she changed into her slippers, then headed for her classroom. She had already forgotten about the guy she gave the cold shoulder to a few moments ago. After all, an unremarkable event like that wasn’t even worth remembering to Alisa. Being the center of attention and getting hit on were daily occurrences for her.