Chapter 41: Party 2.0
[At the party venue, you encountered your class's homeroom teacher — Scathach.]
[In addition, there were also teachers from other subjects at the party, and even principal Leonardo Da Vinci was present.]
[It seems you guys accidentally barged into the teachers' team-building event!]
Ten minutes later, the party officially began.
Even though it had only just started,
the atmosphere was already so quiet it felt as though the party had ended, the guests had left, and the tea had gone cold.
The boys looked at the mature woman sitting before them and quietly turned their chopsticks toward themselves.
They abandoned offense and switched to defense.
And the reason they surrendered so quickly was simply because, sitting in front of them, was a mature, purple-haired woman whose allure was almost illegal.
Eikou didn't even dare to breathe loudly, trembling as he looked at the homeroom teacher before him.
Scathach-sensei… why are you here?!
He screamed inwardly.
It's over — in the most dangerous place, he had run into the most dangerous person!
"Your guts are quite something..."
Sitting across from them, Scathach coldly stared at the boys.
"The midterm exam is right around the corner, and instead of staying in class to review during evening self-study, you came to a hotel to attend a party with women?"
"..."
The boys all hung their heads at once, shoulders shrinking, not daring to utter a single word — afraid that if they spoke, she'd mark them as the ringleaders and deal with them on the spot.
Seeing that no one dared to open their mouths, Scathach's beautiful crimson eyes shifted toward Eikou sitting nearby.
That gaze seemed to say: "You're Mochizuki Eikou from Class Britain, aren't you?"
The moment her eyes swept over him, Eikou shuddered instantly.
"Eikou, joining a party during exam week — you must be very confident in your grades, huh?"
Scathach asked coldly.
"I-I'm really sorry, ma'am..."
Eikou hurriedly bowed and apologized to his teacher.
This was hell on earth! Who could've thought he'd run into his own homeroom teacher at a party?! He'd rather have Morgan show up instead!
Especially since not long ago, he had just promised Scathach-sensei that he would focus on his studies — and now seeing her again like this was utterly humiliating. Maybe he should just move straight to the underworld of Ereshkigal and be done with it.
"Enough with the excuses!"
Clang!
Scathach suddenly grabbed a dinner knife, driving its tip sharply into the table.
Everyone trembled in fright.
"You have three seconds to leave this party. Later, I'll be checking each of your assignments personally!"
She spoke in a strict, commanding tone.
"Yes, ma'am!"
"Wait a moment,"
Just as the boys were about to bolt, Principal Leonardo Da Vinci, sitting on the other side, interjected,
"Scathach-sensei, don't be so harsh. After class hours is their free time, after all. The school rules don't prohibit students from attending evening parties — as long as they're back in the dorms before lights-out."
"But still——"
"As long as they finish their assignments on time and maintain stable exam performance, no one has the right to criticize their private lives."
Principal Da Vinci said with a gentle smile.
"That does make sense," added Murasaki Shikibu — the teacher, librarian, and library manager — in agreement. "These boys seem quite well-prepared too, probably spent quite a bit of money. It'd be a shame to send them home now..."
"Chomp chomp."
Not only were Scathach and the principal present, but Murasaki Shikibu was also there — along with Artoria-sensei, who was quietly focused on eating.
Eikou shot Roland a fierce glare.
Just what kind of party did this guy drag us into?! Sure, there were plenty of beautiful mature women, but nearly all of them were teachers! Isn't this basically a teacher team-building event?!
Scathach seemed to have already guessed what they were thinking.
"Actually, we were only here for a teachers' social party. But Medb mentioned this place was already reserved, and before we knew it, she tricked us into joining an actual party."
"Ehe, sorry about that~" Queen Medb said with a cheerful smile. "It just so happened there were some last-minute changes among the participants, so I figured it'd be fine to have you boys fill in for a bit!"
Don't just casually replace people like that! We were nearly scared to death! — Eikou screamed inwardly.
"Oh my, this is really beyond words..."
Scathach frowned slightly, letting out a soft sigh.
"Ha ha, but isn't this actually quite interesting?"
Principal Da Vinci seemed utterly amused by the situation. With a gentle, cheerful tone, she said:
"Just talking about work all the time is boring. Why not let things flow naturally and have a proper party? A real party! Let's mingle with the students a little, learn more about what they're truly thinking — who knows, maybe we'll see a new side of them we've never seen before?"
"I have no intention of wanting to 'understand' my students any better."
Scathach still looked entirely disinterested.
Beside her, Murasaki Shikibu softly tried to persuade her:
"Umm… Scathach-sensei, how about we just join them for a bit? Let's not leave these boys with such a traumatic memory of tonight. Be understanding of the hearts of young men — just for tonight, let's treat them as equals, as fellow men..."
"Murasaki-sensei, principal Da Vinci..."
Eikou was so moved he almost cried. These two were clearly doing their best to salvage the atmosphere, not wanting the students to lose face too much.
Scathach couldn't argue back; she could only let out a helpless sigh:
"All right then, do as you please. Have fun however you want — I won't cooperate."
"Umu umu, that's fine then."
Murasaki Shikibu's smile faintly showed a trace of joy, her fair skin slightly blushing, looking a bit shy.
"Well then… let's keep the mindset of a party, shall we?"
Her slender, snow-white fingers rested on the chopsticks,
"Kaoruko… is making her move!"
Right after that——
Her chopsticks pointed straight toward Eikou without hesitation!
That was the act of choosing the one she had her eye on.
"???"
Eikou froze.
What the hell, Murasaki Shikibu, are you serious?!
In that instant, their eyes met.
The beautiful, bashful woman, carrying the allure of a young widow, was looking at him with moist eyes filled with unspoken desire.
That gaze seemed to be saying: ["After all, this is a party. If something really happens tonight… it should be fine, right?"]
Murasaki Shikibu… so this was your real intention all along. You weren't trying to help us smooth things over — you truly wanted to have a party, and then use the chance to steal my virginity, didn't you?!
"Ehm… mister, what kind of woman do you like? Someone who's been married before… can you accept that?"
Murasaki Shikibu's face was completely red as she asked softly in a shy tone.
Please, stop asking me! In this kind of atmosphere, who the hell could still be in the mood to 'party' with you people?! Finishing the meal peacefully would already be a blessing!
Even if you ladies still have the spirit of the party, us guys can't possibly keep up — the difference in level is too huge! Normally, who would dare to flirt with their teacher or homeroom instructor?!
This isn't even a party anymore; it's just "dinner time between teachers and students in the cafeteria," that's all!
"Oh my~"
Roland, however, seemed unbothered. He glanced at the ladies around him, then gave a shy yet tense smile:
"The ladies here are all so elegant and beautiful, I'm feeling a bit nervous, ahaha..."
"...Huh?!"
All the male students stared wide-eyed, looking at him in shock.
Roland, are you out of your mind?! Are you really going to "host" a party in this situation?!
They're your teachers sitting right in front of you! You're actually planning to flirt with them?! Calm down, man — I'll give you 5QP, just eat your food and bail with us, okay?!
"!"
The French knight's gaze suddenly turned sharp, as if he were carefully choosing the woman who interested him most among the beauties.
After a few seconds of thought, he stopped his chopsticks — pointing straight at principal Da Vinci.
The male students all gasped.
"Ah~ this lovely young lady,"
Roland said seriously, gazing affectionately at principal Da Vinci,
"May I know more about you? First of all, what do you do for a living?"
"..."
Roland, what the hell are you doing, Roland!
Eikou screamed internally.
Even if you're blind, you should still recognize who's sitting in front of you! That's our principal, damn it!!!
Flirting with the principal during a party — you really fear neither heaven nor earth. Roland, you're the real hero here!
"Damn it..."
Eikou was on the verge of tears.
Why does every single party always turn into some kind of "mental breakdown support group"? I swear, I'll never join another damn party for the rest of my life… Morgan, save me!!!