Going to school.
This word is so nostalgic and distant.
He never expected that after being away from school for so long, he would actually have a day to return.
And in an alternate world in the year 2095!
With the Yotsuba Family's influence and his own strength, the entrance exam was nothing.
Thus, he successfully enrolled in First High School Attached to the National Magic University.
In this season of blooming cherry blossoms, he stepped through the school gates for the first time.
"Well then, Brother Mahiro, Miyuki will go and prepare the freshman speech for the opening ceremony now."
The pleasant-sounding call interrupted Mahiro's thoughts.
The speaker was a young girl.
Her graceful figure was like that of a snow elf.
She had exquisite features with perfect proportions, and the pure white long-skirted uniform perfectly outlined the curves of her body.
She was as beautiful as a doll.
And this perfect girl, whose beauty surpassed what genetics alone could produce, was his neighbor and classmate—
Shiba Miyuki, and Shiba Tatsuya following behind her.
That's right.
Maya had settled him in next door to these siblings.
He didn't know what his cheap mother was thinking. Was she certain that an overpowered protagonist like Shiba Tatsuya couldn't kill him, so she was intentionally provoking him?
After the Shiba siblings left, Mahiro felt many gazes coming from his surroundings.
Especially the female students coming and going through the school gate; they frequently glanced at him.
But he had long been accustomed to the feeling of being watched.
He wasn't boasting.
As the most outstanding Adjuster of the Yotsuba Family, setting aside other aspects, his appearance was absolutely flawless—practically perfect.
Absolutely handsome!
No less impressive than the Kudou Family's Adjuster, Kudou Minoru.
"But where should I go to pass the time now?" Mahiro looked up at the azure sky where cherry blossoms danced.
Although it was a good thing to get out of that hellhole, the Fourth Research Institute, and regain his freedom...
...after coming out, one often falls into a brief state of confusion.
Like a prisoner who has been in jail for a long time and is suddenly told they are released upon completing their sentence.
He had no idea what to do, feeling a sense of unease and not knowing where to belong.
"You must be a new student, right? Is there anything I can help you with?"
Suddenly, a gentle greeting interrupted his thoughts.
When he refocused his gaze, he found a girl had appeared in front of him at some point.
The first things that caught his eye were the uniform skirt and two strands of black hair draped perfectly over her chest.
Then came that exquisite, almost perfect face and those wine-red eyes.
A very beautiful girl.
The only slight flaw was that she was a bit short, estimated to be around 155 cm.
However, perhaps it was this petite stature that was more likely to stir a man's protective instinct.
This girl seemed to be standing a bit close to him, and a faint, elegant fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose.
"Thank you, I'm fine."
"I see."
The girl wore a slight smile. "If you run into any trouble, feel free to talk to me. I'm the Student Council President of First High School, Saegusa Mayumi. Seven as in the number, and kusa as in grass. Pleased to meet you."
Her tone was very soothing, providing a refreshing sense of comfort.
Her beautiful appearance, combined with her petite yet exceptionally graceful figure, gave her a unique charm.
Like the purity of an angel and the allure of a succubus combined into one... No, is it magic?
A flash of light flickered in Mahiro's eyes; he seemed to have realized the truth about this senior.
So he took a small step back and gave the petite girl in front of him a polite nod:
"Hello, Senior Nanagusa. I am Yotsuba Mahiro. Four as in the number, and ha as in leaf. Pleased to meet you."
"...Eh?!"
The sudden exclamation even drew the attention of many passing students.
Yotsuba?!
Hearing Mahiro's self-introduction, Mayumi covered her mouth, her eyes widening slightly in shock.
"Is something wrong?" Mahiro asked, puzzled.
"No, just a little... surprised. Mahiro, are you really that Yotsuba?"
"I don't think anyone would dare to casually impersonate someone from the Ten Master Clans," Mahiro replied casually. "And isn't it the same for you, Senior? With your abilities, you can find out with a quick check."
Saegusa Mayumi was different from a weed like him; she was the legitimate eldest princess of the Nanakusa Family.
But the problem was, it was precisely because Mayumi didn't know that she was so surprised.
The impression of the Yotsuba among the Ten Master Clans was one of mystery and power; they were seen as a heretical lineage and were feared.
After the death of the previous head, Yotsuba Genzo, the Yotsuba Family was even dubbed the "Untouchable" taboo.
However, one thing was common knowledge.
The current head of the Yotsuba Family, Yotsuba Maya, is infertile.
Future heirs would have to be selected from the branch families.
Then where did this boy in front of her, who claimed to be from the Yotsuba Family, come from?
This completely piqued Mayumi's curiosity. She took a slow step forward, wanting to take a closer look at Mahiro.
Mahiro's expression remained unchanged as he took a step back, maintaining a polite distance.
"Mahiro's reaction is quite interesting~"
Mayumi thought to herself.
She naturally noticed his movement.
But Mayumi didn't feel dissatisfied with Mahiro's step back; instead, her curiosity grew even stronger.
Setting aside her magic, just how powerful Ma-gan actually was...
...her devastatingly beautiful looks alone were enough to make the students of First High lose their composure.
Yet Yotsuba Mahiro, standing before her, not only had no reaction whatsoever but also maintained a certain distance with an unwavering expression.
This couldn't help but spark a playful desire in Mayumi to tease him.
"Hey, Masaru-senpai, let's head to the school auditorium together! The entrance ceremony will start in a little while."
Mayumi blinked, then slowly turned around and extended an invitation to him.
Even the way she addressed him changed... Although Mahiro felt that walking with this beautiful senior would bring trouble, he still nodded in agreement and walked side by side with her.
"Speaking of which, Senior Nanagusa..."
"Just call me Mayumi, no need to be so formal."
"Alright, Senior Mayumi, is there something you want to say to me?"
Mahiro was very handsome.
This was beyond doubt.
But he wasn't so narcissistic as to think he could win over an incomparably beautiful senior just with his looks.
"Not really."
Mayumi winked one eye and tilted her head toward him, looking quite playful.
"I just wanted to ask Masaru-senpai, what's your impression of First High School?"
"Impression, huh..."
Mahiro thought for a moment and answered seriously, "It's great, the scenery is beautiful."
"It's also very large and grand."
These were his honest thoughts.
Though it was only in comparison to Mishō Island and that hellhole, the Fourth Research Institute.
"However, there's still a slight flaw: the gap between students seems to be quite large."
Mahiro's words seemed to imply something specific.
Following his gaze, Mayumi turned her head in surprise and immediately understood.
She saw a student passing by a classmate who didn't have the eight-petaled emblem, saying contemptuously to that classmate:
"Tch, just a weed."