She looked around at her new classmates, whose faces showed curiosity and a touch of shyness, and her smile brightened even more.
"How about we all do a simple self-introduction? It doesn't have to be too formal. Just say your name, where you're from, or even your favourite food! I'll start!"
She stood up naturally and gracefully. "My name is Ichinose Honami, and I'm from Tokyo. My favourite things are making friends and trying new things! My goal is to work with everyone to make our Class B the warmest and happiest class!"
Her declaration carried an energy as bright as the sun, instantly easing the atmosphere in the classroom.
"That's a good idea, Ichinose-san." Kanzaki Ryuji, sitting next to her, expressed his support for her suggestion. He stood up with scholarly precision.
"I am Kanzaki Ryuji. I graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Aobadai Junior High School. I'm interested in logical analysis and data organisation."
He looked at everyone, offering a rare, faint smile. "I hope that in the future, we can all gain more knowledge together, work hard to achieve good grades, and graduate from this school."
He clearly agreed with Ichinose's self-introduction suggestion and expressed his support. After speaking, he nodded slightly, maintaining his upright posture.
This practical and positive self-introduction was met with kind smiles and nods. Ichinose Honami immediately said happily: "Kanzaki-san looks very reliable! Next classmate, please!"
The self-introductions flowed through the classroom like a gentle breeze.
A girl with cute twin buns and a round face stood up, her voice sweet: "Hello everyone, my name is Kojou Yume... I'm from Kanagawa, and I super—super love cats! My dream is to open a cat cafe!" She sat down, blushing and smiling, drawing a few friendly chuckles.
Next was a quiet girl with smooth, long hair: "I'm Ninomiya Yui, from Kyoto Prefecture. I enjoy reading quietly and tending to plants, and I plan to join the gardening club." Her voice was soft, filled with anticipation for the future.
The atmosphere grew increasingly harmonious. Some classmates enthusiastically introduced local delicacies, while others shyly shared their hobbies. Light laughter occasionally rang out, and the initial strangeness gradually dissipated in the warm exchanges.
Finally, it was the turn of the boy by the window. He seemed to have been quietly lost in his own thoughts, his gaze fixed on the vibrant lawn outside. Only when everyone's eyes converged on him did he calmly turn his head.
His features were refined, his long black spikey red-tipped hair tied in a high ponytail contrasting with his fair skin.
His eyes were calm and deep red, like a tranquil lake under the sun. The left side of his forehead there seems to be a glaring brithmark.
But unlike birthmarks usually does, destroy someone's facial value, but for his case it somewhat elevated his handsomeness.
He stood up, his posture tall and straight, with a quiet dignity.
"I am Arima Andras Jin."
His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears. It was concise and to the point, without any unnecessary embellishment.
"Please take care of me."
After saying that, he prepared to sit down.
"Eh—?!"
A drawn-out sound, filled with exaggerated surprise and obvious exasperation, immediately came from the front row.
Ichinose Honami had turned around, her hands resting on the back of her chair, her beautiful eyes wide, a 'this is too sly!' expression on her face, as she directly addressed Jin, "Arima-san! Your self-introduction was way—way too brief! It's even more concise than an S system notification! No, no, this won't do! You need to let everyone get to know you better so you can make new friends!"
Her playful complaint was full of energy, without any malice, but rather like a joke between friends, instantly drawing the entire class's smiling attention to Jin. Kojou Yume even covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
Jin stood rooted to the spot, his movement paused by Ichinose Honami's sudden 'accusation.' He looked at her, his face still maintaining that calm expression.
Ichinose Honami didn't care if he was helpless or not. Her eyes darted, as if she remembered something, and her face immediately switched to an excited, secret-sharing expression as she turned to the whole class.
"Do you all know? This morning, on the way to school, on the super crowded bus, I saw Arima-san do something super—super cool!"
Her vivid description instantly captured everyone's curiosity. Even Kanzaki Ryuji looked at Jin with interest.
"At that time, an old lady with a cane got on the bus, all the seats were full, and she was a bit unsteady..." Ichinose's voice was full of imagery.
"And right then—" Her finger playfully pointed at Jin, her eyes sparkling, "Arima-san! He didn't say a single word, but he stood up so naturally and gave his seat to the old lady! His movements were so smooth and cool!"
A small chorus of admiration and soft 'wows' filled the classroom.
"It's true! I was watching right next to him!" Ichinose Honami nodded vigorously, as if to make everyone feel like they were there.
"The old lady kept thanking him, and he just calmly nodded. So cool!" She paused, looking at Jin, and her face once again broke into that incredibly infectious, sun-like smile.
"So, Arima-san! Even though your self-introduction now is so 'stingy,'" she deliberately emphasised the word'stingy' with a mischievous grin, "I saw you clearly on the bus! When the sun shone on you, you practically had a halo! So cool!"
Her clear voice carried undisguised admiration and a hint of triumph at 'exposing' his modesty.
"..."
Class B's gaze, filled with kind smiles, curiosity, and warm admiration, once again focused on the boy standing by the window.
Jin stood there, bathed in the sunlight and the gaze of his classmates. His calm expression seemed unchanged.
He met Ichinose Honami's sparkling, smiling gaze, and finally just gave a slight nod, acknowledging her 'revelation' and enthusiasm, before quietly sitting back down in his seat, as if to hide himself back in his quiet corner.
The atmosphere in the classroom became even more relaxed and cheerful, filled with laughter, thanks to Ichinose's vivid 'revelation' and playful teasing. Self-introductions continued in an even more harmonious atmosphere.
Ichinose Honami sat back in her seat, her face still wearing that warm, radiant smile like a small sun, illuminating this newly formed, vibrant, and potential-filled Class B community.