I Became the Academy's Pink Airhead

Chapter 12

We got off the train immediately.

At the platform, express trains and regular trains from various parts of the academy city were still coming and going endlessly.

[The train has arrived. Passengers, please be careful of your safety...]

Hundreds of students wearing different uniforms disembark en masse from one stopped ether train. And when that train passes, another train opens. Again, hundreds of female students disembark en masse.

Murmur murmur―

Taktaktaktak―

The laughter and footsteps of female students in various uniforms and appearances can be heard. An orchestra of noise and chaos beyond language unfolds here.

But there were also those trying to maintain order at the scene.

“Welcome to !”

“Visitors, please head to the information desk set up on the 1st floor of the platform!”

“It’s dangerous if you suddenly stop, so we ask for your cooperation—!”

Whirr―

Click!

Several large security mechs passing through the platform.

The 2nd-year students of ’s disciplinary committee riding them were striving to maintain order.

Female students with an average height of over 170cm riding 3-meter-tall electric mechs. It truly evoked the word ‘giant’.

Considering that other schools’ disciplinary committees are mainly composed of students with excellent ether application abilities, it was quite an impressive sight.

Perhaps because of that, Alvit and Rota were focused on looking around and sightseeing since getting off the train.

“...”

“...”

“As expected, rich schools are different―☆”

A sea of countless students.

We were drifting vagabonds there.

The shabby vagabonds were overwhelmed just looking at the huge mech manufacturing facilities and walls of rectangular buildings visible beyond the tens of thousands of crowds.

The power of the most solidly built fortified city.

Compared to this city, the hill village where is located was no different from the countryside.

“Huhu―☆”

I subtly guided Alvit and Rota towards the path to the information desk while also helping them see the city’s appearance in detail.

‘Have a grand aspiration, juniors.’

I hoped that seeing this city’s appearance wouldn’t discourage my juniors, but become an opportunity for them to be proud of themselves as they clash with them.

Didn’t Liu Bei also live with the dream of Luoyang in his heart, rather than worrying about tomorrow’s livelihood while looking at the mulberry trees of Takchoeon?

‘This senior will become your Zhuge Liang.’

First, I should go rescue Guan Yu, whose heart is bright red rather than his face, in this city. If that kid starts acting strangely soon, we should be able to recognize them right away.

‘When everyone gathers, it’s time to form the Peach Sisters.’

Each carrying their own thoughts in their hearts.

Us, having completely left the long platform.

We headed straight to the information desk on the 1st floor of the train station. There, a 2nd-year female student wearing an armband that said [Information Staff] was contentedly watching the surprised looks of students who had just arrived in the city.

The satisfied expression of the information staff.

It was unexpectedly a popular event position.

‘The kids who attend here really love boasting about their school...’

The tall female student wearing a perfectly fitted uniform with ’s emblem. That appearance was reminiscent of the reception staff at luxury brand stores or car dealerships I had seen in my previous life.

She responded with a lively smile as we approached.

“Thank you for visiting. Welcome to ’s new student welcome event!”

“Yes―☆ You’re working hard☆”

“Not at all! Just hearing praise after seeing our school’s appearance makes motivation well up... Ahem. Anyway! Have a good time!”

And after receiving guest dormitory assignment forms, we walked leisurely towards ’s dormitory area.

Alvit spoke in an admiring voice while looking at the street’s appearance.

“This street is even more amazing than I heard when actually seeing it in person. There are lots of vehicles and facilities I’ve never seen before.”

“ had money plastered all over the streets including the golden magic tower where the student council is, but it didn’t have this kind of tremendous power... As expected of a school with the academy city’s best architecture club.”

“The schools affiliated with the academy city union each have an elite title of being the best at something in the academy city―☆”

“What does our school have?”

“[School with the Cutest Female Students in the Academy City]―☆”

“...”

“Haah.”

Anyway, we passed by various new technology presentations and street vendors unfolding in the bustling street.

They were showing off the technological prowess mobilized for their respective clubs and hobbies.

I was looking for the right timing to slip away while agreeing appropriately on the side.

It was about time to secretly meet someone.

‘Since that revolution addict gets expelled for causing trouble after Student Council President Skadi’s declaration, I should sneak into the and go see Maya before that.’

I had already been exposed as [Pink Spiral], so I didn’t want to interfere with things these children could accomplish on their own.

‘In the end, only these children can solve the main story.’

So I boasted that I would bring ice cream for my two juniors, then decided to act appropriately.

“Kyaah―☆”

“Senior!”

“Waah?!”

While carrying ice cream in both hands, I stepped on a protruding stone that suddenly appeared on the road. And because of that, I fall and drop the ice cream from both hands.

‘It’s unpleasant, but a man must endure.’

Didn’t Liu Bei also pretend to be a coward by dropping chopsticks in front of Cao Cao? Sometimes you need to act like a fool for the greater cause.

Whoosh―

Splat―!

Drip...

Like a scene from a slapstick silent film, strawberry ice cream landing on my head as I fall.

As it melts and flows down, it becomes a ridiculous shape with pink ice cream placed on pink hair.

“Uuu... This isn’t cute at all―☆”

I sat down on the spot and made a tearful face.

Alvit and Rota run to me and look with pitiful eyes.

Because of their pure concern, my conscience stings but I continue acting.

“Senior, are you okay―?!”

“Do you want a handkerchief―?!”

I stopped my juniors who were trying to wipe the ice cream with their bare hands, not minding getting their hands dirty.

“Ah, ahaha―☆ Sorry... I made the atmosphere weird because of me―☆ I, I need to go shower at the dormitory first☆ Yes! I’ll come back as a clean and quiet girl again... Don’t worry!”

“Senior...”

“Senior...”

An expression like seeing something truly pitiful.

Their gazes sting.

“Th-Then! I’ll be going―☆”

Feeling even more acutely the glances from around with my sensitive senses, I quickly moved my feet and decided to wash at an appropriate faucet. And I changed direction at a place far enough that I could no longer hear even the murmuring voices of students.

I ran towards the main building where was located, avoiding the eyes of the disciplinary committee students.

* * *

“...”

“...”

Alvit and Rota went around sightseeing the event for a while as Clara had said, but soon lost interest and were resting sitting on a bench.

Of course, they were still excited by the amazing inventions,

The metropolis incomparable to , and the laughter of countless students passing by on the street.

“After all, with Senior Clara...!”

“After all, it’s better to go around with senior...!”

“Huh?”

“Hm?”

Alvit and Rota, who had muttered the same thing simultaneously. And they smile realizing each other’s feelings.

Although it hadn’t even been a week since they met, they got along well like this.

“After all, it’s more fun to go around as three, right?”

“Yeah... Even though she’s a dull and stupid fool of a senior.”

Because she’s the senior who welcomed ‘us’.

The foolish senior who cares about appearances and cuteness is probably feeling down from her ridiculous mistake.

As Alvit and Rota were getting up from their seats like that, just then, the students gathered around started murmuring.

“What?! From the ?!”

“Yeah!! I just heard the news too!”

“D-Does that mean ‘that person’ is coming too?!”

“[Azure Lightning Lance]...!”

“The United Student Council President is visiting this event?!”

“They say the strongest in the academy city is visiting―!!”

Alvit and Rota looked at each other.