Otome Game Rokkushuume, Automode ga Kiremashita

Chapter 43

Just like that me and Greas-sensei continued our conversation without the previous formality.

Then I heard footsteps approaching from behind and when I turned around to look.

Maria, sorry I made you waitGreas-sesei?

Keito-kun? Youre Kaito-sans son correct?

Yes, its been a while

Yes, it has been quite long, you seem to have grown a lot bigger

Because we were meeting it seems like Keito had rushed over in a hurry.

Contrary to Keitos dumbfounded expression to meeting an unexpected person, Greas-sensei had only widened his eyes in surprise for a moment even though Keito was also here at the academy.

But Greas-sensei knows that Keito is a commoner and not from a wealthy family.

Both Maria and Keito-kuns admission were written in the letter

As if he had already knew my doubts, Greas-sensei answered my question before I even asked.

I see so thats why.

My father loves me but he also likes my childhood friend Keito very much too. Unlike nobles like me that have been prepared to enter this school since birth, Keitos decision to enter was rather abrupt, its even more worrying since Keito also decided to live at the dormitories.

Even though Greas-sensei was still a trainee father probably felt more relieved with him being here to check up on things. Though whether Keito himself really agreed to this is another story.

What will you two be doing?

Lets go explore around the school a little, I was fine with going alone but since Keito is also here lets go together

I am also unfamiliar with the school since I just enrolled by the way

I see you two are close as usual

Greas-sensei had resigned as my tutor.about five years ago?

Apparently the relationship between me and Keito seems unchanged even after five years. It is true there isnt really much change.

Ah, but recently Niel also joined our group so there should be some change.

Well then since I have fulfilled my purpose, I suppose I will be going

Are you leaving already?

I was initially just planning on giving Maria the entrance celebration gift after all. Besides its not good for trainees to wander around on their own too much

The security at Avantor Academy is quite strict since many important bloodlines regardless of their status are gathered here.

Upon entering the academy, unless your the prince you are not allowed to have any escorts. Since the academy has both a high school and middle school division, and most of the students live in the dormitories, the teachers cannot monitor everyone. There is the option to hire more personnel but if too many people enter and exit the academy security will end up being hindered.

For that reason, Avantor Academy is designed so everything can be done within the school premises.

In the premises of the school aside from the academy there is also a town where items necessary for daily life are available, it would be easier to understand if you imagine an entire district surrounded by castle walls. Incidentally the name of the town is called Oztown.

It seems the purpose was to reduce the risk of kidnapping by eliminating the need for students to go outside the school grounds.

Thus due to this design the newcomer trainees are the ones that security are most vigilant of. Rather than becoming teachers for the sake of the school, there seems to be quite a few people who try to become teachers just to cause a commotion.

For that reason, there are restrictions placed on the trainees and they are not allowed to go wherever they want. Of course this isnt severely enforced but one would usually not try to do anything too conspicuous that would upset their superiors.

Well then, I will be seeing you two later

Yes, see you later

Thank you very much for the gift, lets meet again

I waved goodbye to Greas-sensei who also waved back in return.

I wonder whens the next time we will meet againeven if he couldnt come to the middle school too often we could still meet at Oztown, at that time I will have to express my gratitude.

This is?

Greas-sensei gave this to me just a while ago

That said, I showed Keito the barrette on the palm of my hand.

The flowers made with red, pink, yellow, and orange stones of various colors shine brilliantly just by changing the angle slightly, it is very beautiful and cute.

Imagining Greas-sensei picking out items that a girl may like is a somewhat interesting scene, because it also suits its even more so.

Its a sweet pea

What?

That flower, its a sweet pea

Keito pointed at my palm, or to be precise the flower on the barrette in my palm. The shape of the petals looked like a butterfly and was very cute.

Apparently sweet pea seems to be the name of this flower.

I also know the name but I didnt know the actual flower itself because I never saw one before.

Sweet pea

In the floral language it means departure so its perfect for an entrance celebration. It also stands for blissful pleasure and lovely memories.

Thats right

Keitos father is a gardener and I also studied with him before so knowing about flowers is rather nice. I have known him for a long time so its not surprising.

But I think a male middle school student who knows so much about flowers is actually quite rare.

As expected of Keito, you did study to become a gardener after all

Though now I am studying magic, but knowing the flower and its meaning makes it easier for me to produce them

I see

He has a promising and happy future.

But in truth hes supposed to just be an apprentice gardener at home. It makes me wonder a bit after thinking that. Though theres no point in telling Keito this as theres no reason for him to worry about it.

Greas-sensei aside, Keitos situation seems to have been completely due to me..

Maria?

Eh....?

Are we going?

Ahyes, lets go

This wont do I nearly became too absorbed in my thoughts. Our goal is to explore the school, and still have enough time to head back so we cannot be too leisurely.

We left the dining hall with a simple map on the student notebook in hand. I didnt completely finish my milk tea but.Im sorry it was delicious.

There doesnt seem to be as many unique classrooms as I thought

Compared to the size of the academy, the number of classrooms on the map feels quite low.

No, considering that there are separate high school buildings, arent the buildings a bit too large?

Arent the sizes larger than the actual space needed?

I see

Its true that the classrooms were large. Though its not really a problem since the seats and desks were very luxurious and the kind that took up a lot of space.

Since I came from a noble household somehow it is easier for Keito who came from a commoner household to notice these types of things.

Anyways, I do appreciate the lower amount of buildings, less work for us.

With the student handbooks map in hand me and Keito headed towards the areas with unique classrooms.