"Enemies? But... they don't seem bad, are you sure? Aren't they like Klein, just affected by their families? I mean, they're... helping me with social practice," Ren repeated, genuinely confused by the reactions around him. "Like I said… with handling unwanted attention… And it's been working. Did you notice how there are fewer groups chasing me lately?"
"Oh, they noticed," Mayo said, her voice full of amusement. "And do these 'lessons' include what exactly?"
"Conversations where I feel 'comfortable' mainly," Ren shrugged. "We talk about various topics. They explain to me sometimes how certain behaviors are perceived in noble circles. How to distinguish between 'genuine interest' and political opportunism, for example."
"How convenient," Luna said, standing abruptly. The chair scraped against the floor with a harsh sound. "Three beautiful noble girls teaching you about 'genuine interest'."
