Marinas face turned beet red.

When Yurinova-sama came to class for the first timeThe way you took your brothers hand and walked with him was so beautiful! It was hard to believe that both of them were students, they looked so mature, like they were from another world. I thought I shouldnt be allowed to talk to them!

Ah

Im sorry. Im sorry that the villainous siblings seemed unnecessarily powerful.

I wonder what the background will be if brother is part of the set An ice castle from a Disn*y movie? Im not sure what to make of it, but Im sure itll be great!

Yet this is not the time for that, you idiot!

However, Marina-sama seems to be quite enraptured. I wonder if shes a fan of my brothers.

But Ive come to think that Yurinova is actually a friendly person, the way she talks to Czerny, and the manner in which she saidthose things.

Marina cut off her words in a rush, trying to hold back her laughter.

You, were you about to mentionexcretion?

The Countess definitely caught me when I said excretion.

Its funny. I dont know if its alright for me to say it, but if you think thats a friendly way of speaking, arent you like an elementary school boy?

Im sorry, Czerny. I was told that you were born of common descent, but you are much more elegant and beautiful than I am. I had a hunch that you might not be who you say you are, or that there was something more to you than what you say.

Floras eyes widened, and she giggled as she spoke in a brisk tone.

Ekaterina looked at Flora again and smiled.

Krymov-sama, I have understood your intentions. I dont need you to apologize, but I will accept your apology if that is what you wish.

I am glad to hear your frank remarks. If you dont mind, Id like to converse with you more intimately in the future.

Im so happy! Please, call me Marina.

You may call me Ekaterina.

And Miss Czerny, may I call you Miss Flora? (Marina)

Of course (Flora)

The three girls smiled at each other, and the atmosphere became heartwarming.

Um

A shaky voice called out.

Well, I, I also want to apologize, too. Im sorry for that timesorry.

Standing a little behind Marina, looking frail, is a petite girl with glossy chestnut hair tied up with a ribbon and youthful green eyes. She is probably a baroness who doesnt stand out much in the class.

But what did she mean, by her apology?

Ekaterina was about to tilt her head, but then remembered.

Is it about the incident at the training grounds?

It was the one who fell down during that incident.

Y-Yes, thats right. My name is Olga Fleurus. At that time, I fell down, and just when I thought it was over, I was protected by a mud wall. Thank you for your help.

If not for me, then Lady Yurinova would not have stayed there and been involved in the dangerI kept wondering if it was my fault that you couldnt escape

No, no, its not like that. Dont worry about it!

But I cant say, I knew that a Magic Beast would appear, and I was ready to fight them, so Im fine! so Ill just say this:

Were you alright after that incident?

The chestnut-haired girl looked at her and nodded her head in response.

I see. Im glad that you were alright. (Olga)

[Ekaterinas POV]

Right, really, Im just glad that everyones okay.

I was just being reckless. Thats all. I could have run away if I wanted to, and I should have run away, but I chose not to. My brother scolded me later after that.

I smiled at her, and Olga smiled back, with tears welling up in her eyes.

Um, us too!

Ekaterina was startled when another group of students shouted from behind Olga. Marinas cronies (or is it her fangirls?) which were the biggest force in the class, including the boys, approached us with a very enthusiastic look on their faces.