Saijo no Osewa ~ Takane no Hana [LN] - V1 Chp 4 part 6

Two hours have passed since we began to study in our own groups.

 

At my previous school, study sessions would be full of chatter after 30 minutes, but here, students concentrated on their studies in silence. I guess this is exactly what it means by growing up differently. I was really feeling a sense of urgency about the exam, and I was grateful I could make use of this opportunity.

　

 

[Are you okay, Miyakojima-san? Should we take a break?]

 

[Y-yeah… please. Frankly, my head is about to burst…]

 

Narika held her head and whimpered weakly.

 

[Taisho-kun. Let’s take a short break too]

 

[Ah, yesh~]

 

Taisho, who was still nervous, replied to Hinako’s suggestion in a hushed voice.

 

[Shall we take a small break as well?]

 

Tennouji-san, who’s teaching me math, makes a suggestion. 

　

But I answered without looking away from the notebook in my hand.

 

[…No, just a little more, please]

 

Thanks to Tennouji-san, I was able to slowly solve problems I didn’t understand before. I don’t like studying to the extent of considering it fun… but it’s moments like these when I can see my growth and feel rewarded. …That’s why, I want to continue just a little bit longer.

 

[…Tomonari-kun is a very serious person, isn’t he]

 

Suddenly, Asahi-san looked at me and said, 

 

[Ah, no, I don’t mean to make fun of you. I’m being serious]

 

[That’s right. I like the fact that you have the desire to improve yourself]

 

Tennoji-san agreed.

 

[I’m sure it was Tomonari-san who planned and started this study session as well, right? Tomonari isn’t fully aware of being a leader but… on the other hand, he’s very good at supporting and pushing others forward]

 

Since I have no intention of standing on top of others, I was going to let the point go by, but… I was a little surprised to hear the praise she gave in the second half.

 

[What’s with that face?]

 

[No, I was just surprised, or rather happy, to receive such a compliment…]

 

[Ara, I’m good at judging a person’s character, you know. In fact, I chose all my servants myself]

 

Tennoji-san says proudly. 

 

[Tennouji-san’s servants tend to be quite a tough bunch, don’t they?]

 

[When I’m outside, I… At home, I have a different servant by my side]

 

Servants in the Konohana family are basically employed by Keigon-san, but in the Tennouji family, it seems that their daughter, Tennouji-san, has the right to choose her own entourage.

 

[Then, Tomonari-kun, who caught Tennouji-san’s eyes, has a promising future, doesn’t he?]

 

[Yes, I think so. I think it’s a bit rude to look at a classmate as a servant, but… if he’s up for it, I think he’s promising enough to be considered being scouted]

 

[Being a servant for the Tennouji family, the conditions aren’t too bad either. …Tomonari-kun, this is something to think about, okay?]

 

Asahi-san said happily. 

 

But then, murderous intent was directed at me.

 

Both Hinako and Narika were staring at me sharply. (EDN: Harem time?)

 

[…W-Well, I still have no intention on doing so for the time being]

 

[Ara, that’s a shame]

 

Tennouji-san, of course, was not too disappointed, as it was a redundant conversation. 

 

[…I think we should take a break too. There’s a limit to our concentration, and we’ll think better after a rest]

 

[…I understand]

 

In any case, I plan to continue studying after returning to the mansion.

 

I need to make adjustments so that I don’t use all my energy here.

 

[Ah, Tomonari. Where are you going?]

 

[I’m taking a break, and I wanted to stretch a little… so I’ll go for a walk for a while]

 

I told Taisho and left the cafe.

 

I wanted to do some stretching to change my mood, but I was reluctant to do it in a conspicuous place, so I moved to the back of the school building, where there were only a few people. The back of the building is also well cleaned. I began to stretch slowly as the wind blew outside.

 

　

[…I’m blessed, aren’t I]

 

I recall the members of the study group.

 

Hinako, Narika, Taisho, Asahi-san, and Tennouji-san. …I had friends before in my previous school, but my current relationship isn’t bad. They’re all kind and reliable.

　

At first I thought being a caretaker would be difficult and a burden, but before I knew it, I was feeling very comfortable in my current situation. I wanted to support Hinako, but I also wanted to protect this current environment around her.

 

―Let’s do our best in studying.

 

Just as I made up my mind to do so, I suddenly heard footsteps behind me.

 

[Tomonari-san]

 

I turned around when I heard my name called. And I found Tennouji-san standing behind me.

 

[Hm? Are you taking a walk, Tennouji-san?]

 

[Yes. I too, would like to stretch a little]

 

I see, I wanted to reply, but before I could do so, she said, 

 

[―That was just a front]

 

Tennouji-san told me.

 

[I have, a few questions for you, Tomonari-san]

 

[What do you want to ask…?]

 

I had no idea what she was about to ask, and then she opened her mouth.

 

[Tomonari-san. Are you really the son of a middle-aged man with a solid business plan?]

 

The question struck my heart.

 

My relaxed mood faded away and cold sweat started flowing from my entire body.

 

―Did she find out?

 

Why? Why? Did the information leak?

 

―Calm down.

 

I pushed down my agitation, and tried to be as calm as I could.

 

[…What makes you think so?]

 

I don’t see her intention in asking this question. Is Tennouji-san convinced that my identity is false? …If so, there’s nothing I can do about it now.

 

[Table manners]

 

Tennouji-san said briefly.

 

[…I guess that means my manners wasn’t good enough]

 

[No, there were some poor points, but it was done in an acceptable way. But to my eyes, it looked… fake]

 

Tennouji-san said with an observant look at me.

 

[I feel that there’s something different in your way of doing things. Your manners… it’s as if you crammed it into your mind, even if it’s just by a little. At the very least, it’s not the actions of someone who’s been educated from an early age as a heir candidate]

 

I recall that Tennouji-san told me earlier that she has good eyes for people. That’s something not even Shizune-san pointed out to me. Naturally, I didn’t know of it either.

 

[Don’t get me wrong, I’m not accusing you of anything]

 

As I was deep in thought, Tennouji-san adopted a calmer look and told me.

 

[I was just a little curious, you see. Tomonari-san is a transfer student, so he probably never had to learn manners before. It makes sense if I think of it that way, but… it’s too good to be true]

 

[…Too good to be true?]

 

[It means that only your knowledge is ahead. You’ve put in a lot of effort over the last few days, haven’t you?]

 

Although her tone was questioning me, Tennouji-san was clearly confident in this.

 

[Why does Tomonari-san make such an effort.? I just thought that the answer might lie in your status. …If you don’t want to talk about it, I won’t pry any further]

 

(EDN: UWOOO OJOU)

Not prying. I appreciate the thoughtfulness, but I still had my doubts.

 

[…You don’t find it suspicious?] 

 

Tennouji-san answers my fearful question with a gentle smile.

 

[I don’t think it’s possible to register someone suspicious at this academy. Tomonari-san must have had his background checked by the academy when he transferred]

 

Come to think of it, Narika also said that a while back.

 

But then, why did Tennouji-san mention this topic?

 

[…I just, simply asked out of my own curiosity]

 

Perhaps reading my mind, Tennouji-san said. 

 

[Could it be, you too…]

 

In a very quiet voice, Tennouji-san muttered something.

 

I tilted my head, unable to hear anything she said, and Tennouji-san looked at me as if she gained back her composure.

 

[It’s nothing. …we should get back soon]

 

[…That’s true]

In a very quiet voice, Tennouji-san muttered something.

I tilted my head, unable to hear anything she said, and Tennouji-san looked at me as if she gained back her composure.

[It’s nothing. …we should get back soon]

[…That’s true]

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TL: Ezu
ED: Animu
PR: Mateo