“I just admire people like you.”
Muko Kuzuto realized that he had spoken too seriously, and quickly gave a gentle smile, easing the atmosphere slightly.
“By the way, I saw you hanging around the school gate earlier. Was there something you were looking for?”
Muko Kuzuto returned to the original topic.
“Since I'm planning to attend Kumaou Academy, I wanted to check out the school during the break.”
Xia Yan shrugged helplessly: “But the guard wouldn't let me in. I was just about to leave.”
“Even though it's break time, Kumaou Academy is not open to the public. There are still students coming in to participate in club activities, so only students from the school are allowed to enter.”
Muko Kuzuto explained with a smile.
“Looks like I'll have to wait until school starts.”
Xia Yan said helplessly.
Meeting Muko Kuzuto was a pleasant surprise.
Although he had imagined meeting the protagonist before coming, actually meeting him was a stroke of luck.
Muko Kuzuto took out his phone and checked the time, then said with a smile: “I still have some free time. If you don't mind, I can take you in for a tour.”
“Really?”
Xia Yan's eyes lit up with interest. He thanked him: “That would be great, thanks.”
“No problem, we're classmates soon.”
Muko Kuzuto gave a gentle smile.
After getting Xia Yan's agreement, Muko Kuzuto walked to the guard and said a few words to him. The guard nodded in agreement.
Xia Yan signed his name with the guard and received a visitor’s badge, after which he entered Kumaou Academy with Muko Kuzuto.
Kumaou Academy covers a large area. Besides the new campus, there is also an abandoned old campus, all within the school's boundaries.
Of course, if you didn't know Kumaou Academy's history, you would only marvel at the wealth of the school's board.
As a private school, the buildings and infrastructure are luxurious.
“It's just like I imagined Japanese schools to be. There are a lot of facilities. The high school life here is really rich. Compared to our side, it’s much more interesting.”
After touring most of the school facilities with Muko Kuzuto, Xia Yan sighed with a smile.
“What’s it like at your school?”
Muko Kuzuto asked with a smile.
“We focus a lot on academics. Extracurricular activities are not emphasized. Students spend most of their time studying textbooks.”
Xia Yan explained with a smile.
“I heard that your students are very good at exams.”
Muko Kuzuto nodded: “Your grades are pretty good, right, Xia Yan?”
“No choice. I was forced.”
Xia Yan shrugged playfully.
He inherited the original owner's memories, including his high school knowledge that he had already returned to his teacher.
“If you study hard every day, you will definitely find the entrance exam much easier.”
Muko Kuzuto nodded: “Here, many people only start focusing on their studies in their third year. But at that point, time is not very abundant, and the pressure on academics suddenly becomes very heavy.”
“It seems everyone has their difficulties.”
Xia Yan said with a smile.
“Your grades are good. You'll be very popular here.”
Muko Kuzuto said with a smile.
“You are the one who is popular, Muko. Are you the school heartthrob of Kumaou Academy? We passed by a lot of female students. I noticed them looking at you.”
Xia Yan said playfully.
“You’re joking, Xia Yan.”
After being praised by Xia Yan, Muko Kuzuto blushed slightly.
“But there seem to be a lot of foreigners here in Kumaou Academy. I already saw several foreign students.”
Xia Yan said casually.
“Yeah.”
Muko Kuzuto nodded: “Because the school's chairman has some connections abroad. There are many foreign exchange students.”
“But it's the first time I've seen a student from China.”
Muko Kuzuto asked in confusion: “Kumaou Academy is not considered a prestigious school in Japan. Why did you choose to come here, Xia Yan?”
“Actually...... It's because of someone.”
Xia Yan had already come up with an excuse in his head.
“Someone?”
Muko Kuzuto asked curiously, his eyes showing interest.
“Yeah.”
Xia Yan nodded: “At first, I was just traveling to Japan. I was going to stay for a while and then return to my country.”
“And then?”
Muko Kuzuto was intrigued.
“Later, I accidentally saw a picture of a girl.”
Xia Yan smiled shyly, slightly embarrassed: “I had someone do some investigation and found out that she attends Kumaou Academy. So, I transferred here.”
“I didn’t expect that.”
Muko Kuzuto didn’t make fun of Xia Yan. In Japan, high school graduates can get married, and early love is not considered as bad as it is in China. Besides, Muko Kuzuto was a student himself. He felt admiration for Xia Yan's behavior.
Being able to cross countries to find his beloved girl, such courage was not something everyone had.
“Yeah, that's it. Unfortunately, I only know that she's called Rias Gremory. She is a super beautiful girl. I don’t know anything else about her.”
Xia Yan sighed with regret, then said with renewed enthusiasm: “But it's okay. After I enroll, I'll definitely find more opportunities to get to know her.”
“Who did you say?”
Muko Kuzuto's face was a little strange.
“Rias Gremory. You wouldn’t know her, right, Muko?”
Xia Yan said, then realized as if he had had an epiphany: “She’s such a beautiful girl, she must be very famous at school. It’s not strange that you would know her, Muko.”
“I do know her.”
Muko Kuzuto didn't know what to say.
His master’s charm was so great? It had reached across the sea.
“Really? Tell me, what’s she like at school?”
Xia Yan’s eyes lit up and he asked eagerly, pretending to be very excited.
“How should I put it.....”
Muko Kuzuto's current mood was very strange. Talking to a new transfer student about pursuing his master?