As soon as I opened the classroom door, I felt dozens of eyes turn toward me.
Eyes filled with jealousy, envy… even lust and hatred.
I quickly scanned the room for a familiar face—until I saw him… my dear friend Liam, staring toward the seat where Sylvia usually sat. He looked like he wanted to say something, but just couldn't.
I rushed to the seat beside Sylvia before saying a word.
"Hey, Sylvia. Good morning—" but before I could finish, I realized she was fast asleep. You could tell she hadn't slept all night just by looking at how exhausted she was.
Sylvia stirred, clearly annoyed at being woken up, but all of that changed the moment she saw me.
"Oh, Kim… you're finally out of the hospital!"
She clung to me, complaining softly. But I couldn't help but ask,
"Yeah, I'm out… but mind telling me why you've got those dark circles under your eyes?"
Sylvia touched her pale cheek before answering,
"Yeah… I spent the whole night talking to the Headmistress."
What…? She spent the entire night talking to the Headmistress?
That didn't make sense. I knew for a fact Sylvia never talked to the Headmistress—not in the game, anyway.
"Sorry, but… can I ask what the topic was?" I asked, confused.
"Don't worry. I promise, the reward will be very worth it."
She gently bit her lower lip with her delicate fingers before speaking again.
"Um… Sylvia… do you realize where we are right now?"
I said awkwardly, as I could feel every eye in the room aimed at us.
I glanced at Liam. His nails were digging into his palm while his entire body radiated threatening vibes.
Even though I felt a bit embarrassed, I couldn't resist teasing Liam.
So I placed my hand on Sylvia's head and leaned closer to her.
The closer that beautiful face came to mine, the more I couldn't help but admire her. She already looked stunning from afar, but up close? She was a work of art.
I leaned in slowly, and everything around me seemed to fade away.
I couldn't hear anything anymore but my own quickening breath.
I couldn't see anything but her face, which now filled my entire vision.
Her golden hair fell gracefully over her shoulders, glowing softly in the light like strands of pure gold. A few loose locks danced with her breath, forming a gentle waterfall of silk.
Her blue eyes were like gems—but even that word didn't do them justice.
Her skin was pale, not in a sickly way, but with a kind of delicate softness. Even in a reversed world, her complexion would be flawless.
Her facial features were perfectly shaped—small nose, soft lips, smooth cheeks with a faint pink blush.
The distance between us kept shrinking. I felt a strange warmth growing between us… and a desire stronger than my will to pull away.
I even forgot about Liam, whose teary face was now trembling with emotion.
I wasn't thinking anymore… I just looked at her, leaned in closer, and felt as if the entire world paused—waiting to see what would happen next.
And just as I was about to kiss her… it happened.
"I wasn't aware school had become a place for lovers to make out," said a mocking voice, just before I turned toward it.
"And if I'm being honest, I think you passed the exam by using your body—like a whore."
I turned to find it was Con Kimble, the teacher whose brothers I had kicked out of the exam.
I looked at him calmly before replying,
"And is there a rule against kissing in school?"
—Since this was a romance game at its core, there really wasn't a rule against kissing between students.
But clearly, this teacher just wanted to embarrass me.
"So then, can you tell us about your 'heroic' deed—kicking out a bunch of students and denying them the exam all because of your selfishness?"
The teacher kept trying to humiliate me, and some of the students even started whispering among themselves.
"I saw him kill five students without a hint of mercy," Liam stood up and added.
I couldn't help but laugh in response to all their talk.
"So what if I did…?" I said in a quiet voice, locking eyes with the teacher.
"The Academy's rules permit killing students. Are you saying the school's laws are a joke to you?"
"..."
"And as for the real whore in this school…"
I looked at the teacher with scorn before continuing,
"Don't you think your outfit is far too provocative, sir?
Care to explain why you're dressed like that if your goal wasn't to seduce the students?"
"Y-you insolent brat! Take back what you just said!!" the teacher shouted, his face now bulging with veins.
"…No. I don't want to."
I ignored the furious teacher and turned back toward Sylvia.
I looked at him like I was the one in control.
"Heh…" I couldn't help but laugh to myself.
"You're expelled," the teacher said quietly.
"…What?"
Damn it.
How could I forget that this bastard is a teacher, not just some regular guy?
I looked at Sylvia, who seemed worried.
But I understood why she stayed silent.
Even if she spoke up, it would only make things worse.
Everyone would just say I seduced her.
"Sir… can't we settle this peacefully?"
"No. You're expelled," the teacher repeated coldly.
"Damn it," I muttered under my breath as I walked out.
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