Enrollment Report

Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of St. Freya Academy, illuminating the spacious corridor. A young man stood before an office, took a deep breath, and gently knocked on the door.

"Come in," a warm, slightly childish voice replied from behind the door. The young man pushed the door open and stepped into the empty office.

Just as he began to feel confused, the voice spoke again from under the desk, "Where are you looking! I'm right here!" Following the sound, the young man took a few more steps forward and saw Theresa, who was sitting on her office chair and was easily overlooked due to her short stature. She looked quite displeased.

"I'm so sorry, Headmaster, you're just too short... oh no, I mean, you're sitting too low, I didn't see you just now," the young man said with a sheepish grin.

"Forget it, I doubt you'd dare speak ill of me. Sit down," Theresa said, pointing to the chair in front of the desk. She handed the young man a student ID.

The young man took the student ID. It simply read: Name: Sheng Jiu, Gender: Male, Class: St. Freya Class 8, Grade 2014. The Schicksal logo and a headshot were also present.

"Alright, someone will be here shortly to give you a tour of the academy and your class. Just wait here. Oh, and by the way, you're the only male student at St. Freya now, so cheer up." Seeing Sheng Jiu staring blankly at the student ID, Theresa thought he was falling back into bad memories. She put down the "Hovo's Great Adventure" she had been reading and tried to comfort him.

"No, Headmaster, I was just wondering which page of your 'Hovo's Great Adventure' you're on..."

"Go away!"

A copy of "Hyperion Maintenance Manual" flew rapidly towards Sheng Jiu's face, but he ducked and dodged it. "I... I wasn't reading a comic! I was looking at the combat readiness files!" Theresa's small face turned bright red as her little trick was exposed.

"Auntie! I'm here!"

Just then, the office door was pushed open, and a ball of white fluff rushed in like a whirlwind. "Auntie, what do you need me for? Did you agree to let Bronya pay for my instant noodles?"

"Ki—a—na, how many times have I told you to call me Headmaster at the academy!!"

Looking at Theresa, who seemed to be reaching for Judas on the other side of the desk for some reason, Kiana didn't dare to speak further. She stood respectfully to the side and said, "Aunt—oh no, Headmaster, did you need me for something?"

Theresa sighed helplessly at Kiana's bowed head. She pointed to Sheng Jiu, who was sitting nearby, looking bewildered. "Let me introduce you. This is Sheng Jiu, a new student at St. Freya. He's been assigned to your class. Take him around and help him get acquainted. You'll be classmates from now on, so get along well."

Kiana finally noticed Sheng Jiu, whom she had previously ignored. She looked back at Theresa, her voice rising an octave. "Huh? Really? Auntie, didn't you say St. Freya only accepts girls? Why are you accepting boys again! What if a guy steals Yae Sakura away in the future!"

"Ahem, this is an office, Kiana. Please watch your words."

Theresa felt a bit awkward hearing Kiana's blunt and suggestive remarks in front of Sheng Jiu. She lightly tapped the desk. "Sheng Jiu is an exception. His Honkai Energy compatibility reached ninety-five percent. How many males in the world can achieve such high compatibility? That's why I decided to admit him to the academy. As for your second question... I refuse to answer. Alright, alright, take him away now, I have official duties to attend to."

Kiana looked at Theresa, who had already dismissed them, and seeing Theresa's kindly smile, she reluctantly said to Sheng Jiu, "You, come with me."

"Oh, okay." Sheng Jiu quickly got up and followed Kiana out of the office.

"Hey, is your compatibility really ninety-five percent?" Kiana asked, sizing up Sheng Jiu as they walked side-by-side.

"Uh, I think so. I don't know if the machine was accurate."

Looking at the white-haired, handsome, yet lively girl beside him, Sheng Jiu felt an inexplicable sense of trust. Kiana extended her hand to Sheng Jiu. "Never mind all that. Since you're in our class, we're classmates now. Let me introduce myself, I'm Kiana Kaslana."

Sheng Jiu quickly shook her hand. "I'm Sheng Jiu. I look forward to working with you."

"I heard you're also from Changkong City. Which school were you from?"

"I didn't go to school. I was in an orphanage. My parents were gone since I can remember."

Kiana hadn't expected Sheng Jiu's answer and lowered her head. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..."

"Ah, it's nothing. It's fine. Maybe my parents were just busy and didn't have time to visit me," Sheng Jiu said with a bright smile.

Seeing that his personality seemed to match hers, Kiana affectionately patted Sheng Jiu on the shoulder. "From now on, we're good friends here at the academy. If you need anything, just ask, and I'll do my best. But you're not allowed to fight me for Yae Sakura, or I won't be nice!" She then showed Sheng Jiu her fist, which she thought was quite large.

Sheng Jiu smiled and shook his head. "I don't even know who Yae Sakura is, how could I fight you for her? Introduce me to her later, and I'll give you some advice."

"That's even worse!" Kiana shook her head like a rattle drum. "Why?"

"What if you fall in love with her just by looking at her? No, no!"

"Do... do I look like such a playboy?"

"Very much so! Aren't most men like you, a big flirt!"

"..."

Inside the teaching building not far from them, Theresa watched their harmonious interaction with satisfaction before turning and leaving.