"I'm heading out."
In the early morning, apart from Mrs. Summer, the rest of the girls were still fast asleep. After enjoying a solitary breakfast with her, Alex grabbed his school bag, ready to head to school.
He had originally thought about staying home today, but considering how staying home would lead to a more degenerate lifestyle, going to school was better. As for Chi, Makoto, and the others, they probably wouldn't be able to get up today.
Alex planned to take a day off for them at school.
"Be careful on your way," Mrs. Summer waved goodbye from the entrance, a smile on her fair face. "Alex, I didn't have time to make a bento, so you'll have to buy lunch outside. But we'll make dinner extra special tonight."
Although his abnormal physique shocked Mrs. Summer, she felt it necessary to replenish his strength. She planned to cook several nourishing dishes.
Of course, whether the nourishment was primarily for Alex or for themselves remained to be seen.
"It's fine, I can grab anything for lunch," Alex walked over to his motorcycle and took out the key.
"Is it okay to ride your motorcycle to school?" Mrs. Summer asked curiously, leaning on the doorframe.
"It's fine. I'm off—"
Vroom, vroom—
He waved, started the engine, and rode away. Just then, the door of the neighbor's house opened. Mrs. Yōri, carrying classified garbage, stepped out and happened to see Alex's back as he drove off. She froze, then made eye contact with Mrs. Summer.
Both women exchanged an awkward yet polite smile.
Mrs. Yōri keenly noticed that Mrs. Summer's complexion was rosy and her mood was excellent—clear signs that she had been... but she still couldn't believe Natsumi was in that kind of relationship with a high school student.
Unthinkable.
Vroom, vroom—
Vroom, vroom—
The cherry trees lining the road were no longer in bloom. Students on the school road were drawn to the roaring motorcycle as it sped past. Undeniably, Alex's way of arriving was eye-catching.
However, it also attracted trouble.
"Alex—!"
A woman on the side of the road took one look and instantly knew who the owner of the motorcycle was. Her nose nearly twisted out of shape with fury. The woman, wearing a teacher's uniform, with twin-tails and a youthful face, looked more like a high school girl than an adult.
Holding her bag, she stood at the school gate with her arms crossed, her small feet impatiently tapping. Her gaze darted around the St. Jō Academy entrance, then suddenly narrowed. She hurried over.
"Alex!" She stood in front of the boy. "I've told you many times, you cannot ride your motorcycle to school, right? And you did it again today..."
With light blue twin-tails and an innocent, doll-like face, she tried to look stern. Her presence was strong, but she ultimately looked like nothing more than a tsundere.
"Teacher Miyuki," Alex said with an innocent expression. "You misunderstand. I was just returning the motorcycle to someone on the way. I didn't ride it to school."
"How many times have you used that excuse?" Miyuki Takamine fumed, putting her hands on her hips. "Are you trying to make me look like an idiot?!"
"Don't be so angry. How could Teacher Miyuki, being so smart, be an idiot?" Alex was still in the mood to tease his homeroom teacher, even reaching out to pinch her cheek. "Getting angry makes you age faster."
"...Don't touch your teacher's face!"
This... this terrible student, does he have any respect for his homeroom teacher?
Miyuki Takamine was annoyed but helpless. "You wicked student... Sigh. Speaking of which, we have a transfer student joining our class today. I hope he's not a bad student like you."
"A transfer student?"
Alex paused. "Who is it?"
"How would I know? I just know he's a boy named Hajime Tanaka... Don't you dare bully him."
Hajime Tanaka?
Alex's expression grew strange as he glanced at the teacher beside him. "Am I that bad? While I'm not a model student, I'm certainly not interested in bullying. Besides, it remains to be seen who the 'bad' student really is."
With that, the smile on Alex's lips slowly turned warped. "It seems things are getting more interesting."
"Oh, right, Teacher Miyuki, Makoto and Chi are taking the day off. They asked me to let you know."
"Taking a day off? Why? Are they sick?"
"Emmmm, something like that. They're feeling a bit unwell..."
With Chi and the others absent, Alex felt a sudden sense of loneliness at school. He thought, I guess I've grown accustomed to being with them every day.
But soon, his attention shifted back to the transfer student...
"My name is Hajime Tanaka, and I am the government-appointed Sex Instructor—"
In the school auditorium, the portly, bespectacled student giving the special 'speech' above was speaking horrifying words. "Although I am a student like you all, I am also responsible for serving as the school's Sex Instructor."
All the school's students, as well as the teachers, were gathered in the indoor auditorium. Yet, no one seemed surprised or shocked by his terrifying declaration.
Hajime Tanaka, wearing glasses and standing on the stage, grinned, his smile lecherous.
"First, all couples and lovers are forbidden from any intimate contact until they have received instruction. All private contact is illegal. You must complete the Instructor's special guidance before you can interact with your boyfriend."
"Second, the Sex Instruction is sacred work. Even engaging with the Sex Instructor is not considered cheating. Girls, do not worry; your boyfriends will surely support you."
"Third, the authority of the Sex Instructor is above all others. No one is permitted to contradict or object..."
This guy, he's got guts.
Alex stood in the crowd, feeling a unique mental fluctuation in his consciousness—likely Hajime Tanaka's hypnotic ability. Unfortunately, with his sky-high [Wisdom] attribute of nearly a hundred, this effect couldn't take hold.
However, his method of hypnosis was quite amusing. He certainly knows how to put on a show.
If nothing unexpected happened, the first person he targeted would be Elara.
While thinking, Alex glanced around. As expected, apart from himself, the entire school—students and teachers included—had been affected by the hypnosis.
But instead of worrying, Alex wore a look of amusement, scrutinizing the plump transfer student on stage.
Sex Instructor?
"Too bad, big brother, you came a step too late."
Standing on stage, looking down at the hypnotized students, especially the female students, Hajime Tanaka was filled with excitement and thrill. He was unaware that one person was watching him with a mocking gaze.
It was as if Alex were watching a mere clown.
Even more, he didn't realize anyone was immune to the hypnosis. Hajime Tanaka's attention was entirely focused on the women, those young, pretty female students. If all went according to plan, this school would become his kingdom.
His harem kingdom.
If nothing unexpected occurred, he would indeed succeed, and both Elara and Mrs. Summer would be targeted. But unfortunately, there was precisely one unexpected person here...