"I'm pleased to introduce another new classmate," Ms. Misaki Yuunami announces.
Standing beside her is a European-looking girl with long red hair tied into a ponytail and piercing ice-blue eyes.
Her gaze is stern and focused, like that of a soldier assessing her surroundings.
"...she comes from the most prestigious high school in all of France. Please welcome Miss Chantal Carreaux," Ms. Yuunami adds.
The moment he hears that name, Hakuto's eyes widen.
His mouth falls open, and even his lips begin to tremble.
He isn't just surprised.
He's terrified.
"As Ms. Yuunami said, my name is Chantal Carreaux. I'm honored to be joining the prestigious Reimeikan High School, and I'll do my utmost to live up to its standards."
So this is the surprise my father was talking about...?! That bastard... I swear, when I get home, he's going to pay for this!
"Hakuto, are you okay? You look like an American soldier having Vietnam flashbacks," Claire asks.
