Chapter: 6. Opening Ceremony and the Original Female Protagonist
Starlight Academy, Class 2A.
After the students checked their assigned classes at the campus bulletin board, they gradually made their way to the classroom.
However, every student who stepped into the classroom would be momentarily frozen in place.
Then their gazes would instinctively fall on a girl in the classroom.
The morning sunlight poured through the classroom windows, illuminating the floating dust in the air.
These tiny particles seemed to transform into countless specks of stardust under the sunlight, dancing quietly, dreamlike and ethereal.
In this classroom adorned by the gentle morning light, the girl sat quietly at her desk, her slender fingers resting on the surface. A soft breeze wafted in from the window, gently stirring her hair. It was a long, smooth cascade of black hair, deep and rich, like flowing ink in the night, swaying slightly in the wind and reflecting a soft glow in the golden morning light.
The collar of her white shirt was slightly open, revealing her delicate and graceful collarbones, while the fabric subtly rose and fell with her breath. The curves beneath the shirt couldn’t be completely hidden, casting a soft shadow in the morning light, hinting at an astonishing presence.
All the students who entered the classroom were captivated by the figure of this black-haired beauty, even forgetting to breathe for a moment.
It wasn’t until the black-haired girl noticed their gazes, turning her head and smiling as she greeted them:
“Good morning!”
Her voice was sweet and clear, carrying the unique lightness of youth, like a morning breeze rippling over a lake, creating circles of waves—fresh and transparent, as if it could wash away all weariness and heaviness.
Combined with her pure and charming smile, it felt as if time itself had come to a halt.
In that instant, it seemed that all the gloom had been swept away, stirring something deep in the chest—a feeling of irresistible affection—like love at first sight.
Witnessing this scene from outside the window, Garuda couldn’t help but extend its white wings to support its head.
Even though it knew that this was not something Nagi intended, it was clear that she was mass-producing admirers who fell in love at first sight with her.
Clearly, both Garuda and Nagi had somewhat underestimated the charm this body possessed.
This isn’t exactly good news; if Nagi gained too many admirers, even leading to the so-called “Nagi Star Palace Protection Association,” it could very likely hinder her interactions with the protagonist.
Living like a princess, adored by everyone, certainly wouldn’t benefit her chances of developing a deeper relationship with the protagonist.
Although Nagi and Garuda’s current goal is to become the heroine pursued by the protagonist in a galgame, they also need to think of ways to pursue the protagonist in return—
After all, Nagi must make the protagonist fall for her before he becomes infatuated with other heroines.
Otherwise, her laid-back and indulgent life plan for the latter half of her life would be at risk.
Realizing her increasingly awkward situation, Nagi caught Garuda’s gaze outside and reached a mutual understanding—what they needed urgently was to let the protagonist discover her “different side” to shorten the distance between them.
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When the homeroom teacher arrived at Class 2A, she couldn’t help but take a few extra glances at the suddenly appeared stunning beauty.
It wasn’t until she confirmed the student roster in her hand and discovered that this mysterious beauty was actually her former student “Hoshimiya Nagi” that her expression shifted from surprise to confusion.
Why had the tomboy who always behaved so carefree suddenly transformed over the course of one holiday?
If the homeroom teacher hadn’t been aware of the Hoshimiya family’s situation, knowing that Nagi was the youngest child, she might have thought that the person sitting here was her twin sister.
However, her curiosity soon found its answer.
When the transfer student—Tsukimi Kanade—walked into the classroom behind her, she could clearly see Nagi’s eyes suddenly light up, even showing a demeanor that was completely opposite to her past boldness as she greeted:
“Oh, it’s you from this morning… So we’re in the same class? What a coincidence~”
“Yes, yes…”
The homeroom teacher felt a bit of goosebumps just seeing Nagi display such a charmingly shy demeanor.
—So it’s for the boy she likes… Ah, I didn’t expect that Hoshimiya would have this side too…
The homeroom teacher silently sighed at the innocent romances of student life.
She then shifted her attention to the transfer student—of average height and a balanced figure, with a handsome, well-defined face. He exuded a warm and kind vibe, quite appealing to many girls, but he was still far from being the type that would induce love at first sight.
The teacher’s curiosity was ignited with fervor.
But as the homeroom teacher, she still had to gently cough to remind the two, who were exclaiming “What a coincidence,” to be mindful of boundaries in their relationships within the school—
Even though the school didn’t strictly prohibit students from dating, they still needed to be cautious in front of their teachers.
Finally, after all the students of Class 2A had gathered, the homeroom teacher led them to the gym for a group assembly.
The process for the first day of school was proceeding in order.
First was the principal’s customary speech, delivered in a voice that could put anyone to sleep, introducing the school’s culture and record-keeping requirements.
The students below were either dozing off or were unable to help themselves from whispering among each other.
The topic of much discussion among the students, of course, was the sudden emergence of the top beauty, Hoshimiya Nagi, who had evidently stirred quite a commotion throughout Starlight Academy with her “comeback.”
In fact, there were not a few beauties at Starlight Academy; for example, the student representative who was about to take the stage was also a stunning beauty who could rival Nagi in appearance.
After the principal’s long-winded speech concluded,
Next to take the stage was the student representative “Hinata Mana.” The moment she appeared, the previously sleepy newcomers immediately perked up, widening their eyes as they looked toward the podium.
For them, born and raised in Japan, a half-Japanese, half-Nordic mixed child like Mana was exceptionally rare, not to mention her platinum hair, combined with features that were more pronounced and defined than typical Asians—she was indeed like a dreamlike fairy from legend.
Amidst the chorus of awe from the newcomers,
Nagi secretly frowned.
The girl standing at the podium was someone she had always been extremely wary of.
Although she had never played the original game “Star Pull 2,” she had seen the cover, and the girl in the prominent position on the cover was none other than the one standing before her, named “Hinata Mana.”
In other words, she was one of the biggest obstacles on her path to a life of indulgence.
