Cutting through the crowd, the first thing I see is a grown-up Michelie.

She has a more mature-looking face, but still has that bright golden hair and blue eyes. Shes sitting so its a little hard to tell, but shes probably not very tall. She looks feminine and adorable. She has grown her hair a little compared to when I cut her hair long ago, but its only about shoulder length. Its a flaw that cannot be overlooked in a lady, but that too displays her beautiful personality. In the first place, hairstyles are merely a tiny fraction of fas.h.i.+on and style. Even though shes grown up, shes just as charming as she was.

Shes still the most adorable heroine ever.

A young woman with extravagantly curled hair is arguing furiously with her.

Her long golden hair is rolled up in a gorgeous manner. As if to match it, her face is just as showy. Her eyes are a calming deep blue, yet her demeanor doesnt reflect any of that.

Michelie is giving her a slightly sharp look.

What do you mean, Im not her sister?

I mean just as I said it.

Michelie is a little upset, but not afraid of her at all.

You are completely unsuitable to be Lady Christinas sister.

The girl with the curly hair says so resolutely.

She has an aura of presence. I wonder if shes related to Prince Endo. No, she has a different look compared to members of the royal family, so I dont mean that theyre related by blood.

I mean that shes an idiot, just like him.

Well, whatever. I should just shut her up and face Michelie.

I take a step forward.

You may be a little adorable and clever enough to enrol thanks to the Chairman, and perhaps because you are friendly to people, and are also Lady Christinas actual sister, but thats just it!

Shes probably a new student herself, and the context itself is too surprising. I take another step forward.

What is that girl trying to say?

I ask that purely as a question, but no one has a response for me. I simply let it slide.

Do you have anything to say about it?!

Um Thanks?

No! Why are you thanking me?!

Everyone could tell her words were filled with compliments. Its only natural Michelie would react that way. But the curly haired idiot seems dissatisfied and steps on the ground angrily.

Even I dont understand her behavior. Michelie must be even more confused. She looks like she doesnt know how to respond.

Im sorry. I dont really know what you were trying to say

My, perhaps you arent too clever after all. Heheh. I shall explain it to you then.

These past few minutes, the only thing she has done is expose her idiocy, yet she still looks arrogant.

Very well. Even I of all people know this, but no other students have ever called Lady Christina big sister.

As a convention, girls in this academy who are uppercla.s.smen are referred to as big sisters. Sometimes, it happens with cla.s.s differences as well.

And its true that Im not allowed to be called a big sister.

Michelies eyes sparkle as she listens.

Is that true?

Yes. I am certain. And the reason why is because of your existence!

Hey. Someone stop that idiot.

Ive detached myself from Michelie, but what shes saying makes it sound like Im still attached to her.

Shes putting all my efforts to waste. No one moves an inch.

I have always stopped other students, whether they were undercla.s.smen, peers, or even uppercla.s.smen, from calling me big sister, by giving them a sharp glare. Ive done this to go against the culture of the Academy, but another major reason is because I dont want anyone besides Michelie to call me big sister. Shes not completely off the mark, but it annoys me anyway.

While Im starting to feel anxious, Michelie looks down in sadness.

How should I know that? I dont even know how Big Sister is doing now.

Please do not play games with me. I have looked up to her and worked hard for her to this day! She is not a fool to ignore my efforts.

This idiot isnt even answering Michelies question.

There is only one person Lady Christina will acknowledge as her sister. That is exactly why I, Freesia Istar, have declared war on you to fight for the t.i.tle of younger sister. Do you understand

I see. I understand, Freesia.

My cold voice overshadows her shouts.

I cant let her speak any more than this. I may already be a little too late, although its probably just my imagination.

Michelie opens her eyes widely in response to my appearance.

Big Sister

Just by looking at her blue eyes, my determination is beginning to waver. What Im about to say to her is unforgivable.

However

L-l-lady Chrishtina?!

Her upset voice helps me calm down.

Michelie.

I take a deep breath.

I simply didnt like being called Big Sister by everyone. But Michelie, you were adopted in the first place. You have no blood relation to me, or to anyone in the Noir family.

-!

Michelie gulps, perhaps shocked from my cruel words.

My voice quivers a little, even though I tried to play it cool.

S-so dont get the wrong idea. Dont take this idiot girl seriously. I dont think of you as my dear sister at all!

I said it.

I said the line I was meant to say in Labyrinth Destiny.

I make sure that Michelies blue eyes are welling up with tears, and grab Freesia by the collar.

You, come with me to my room. Theres something I want to talk about.

Y-yes! I am honored!

Im infamous in the Academy, and I just hinted that I was going to punish her. Why is she so happy?

Theres something wrong with this girl. I was convinced that shes an idiot at first glance, but now Im starting to get worried. Does she understand anything anyones saying? As Im dragging her along, Im beginning to worry about her level of communication.

That said, Ive done a pretty good ad lib to bring fate back on track despite the unexpected turn of events.

Hm? Christina. What have you brought here?

An idiot whos one of a kind these days.

Prince Endo is a little late.

He gives me a suspicious look.

What are you talking about? I never told you to make a self-introduction.

Shut up. More importantly, hurry up and console Michelie.

Console her? Did something happen?

Yeah.

I start getting depressed as I remember the cruel words I said to Michelie. Prince Endo picks up on that and doesnt press too much.

Really? Well, looks like Ill go see her

Go for it.

I answer curtly and leave the dining hall.

Prince Endo is going to comfort Michelie who was hurt by my cruelty right at the start of the semester. Ive done my part in the event in Labyrinth Destiny, and Im now walking the course of fate.

I feel a little better knowing that.

L-lady Christina, where are we heading off to?

To my room. No one will bother us there.

Oh my!

Hey, why are you so happy?

I feel a little uneasy about this irregularity.

Authors Note: Useless Character Number Four.