Silence... stillness...
Everyone stared at Sōgo Shihoin smeared bubblegum all over their class beauty's face, unsure of what to say. Some were even prepared to fly into a rage for her sake, but the consequences of such an act were far from easy to bear—after all, the one who had bullied their class beauty was a big shot.
"What are you looking at? Did I do something wrong?"
Under the gaze of the entire class, Sōgo Shihoin asked with great confusion.
"It's alright! It's alright! It's alright!"
"Soogo -Young Master Sōgo too handsome!"
Ah... indeed!
After hearing what Sōgo Shihoin, everyone immediately lowered their heads and dared not say another word.
"I am indeed a little bit more handsome than everyone else, but don't feel inferior. After all, there's no need to feel inferior if you're less handsome than me, because there's no one in this world more handsome than me."
Sōgo Shihoin said proudly that he wasn't exaggerating his good looks, but simply stating a fact. There's no way around it; some people are born with extraordinary beauty, just to show everyone how to write the word "handsome," and at the same time, to save the public's aesthetic standards.
"Cough cough cough..."
"Please refocus your attention on the lesson. I know Young Master Sōgo is indeed very handsome, but you can admire him at your leisure. During class, it's better to focus on the teacher."
The teacher who was giving the class was Soul Reaper transferred from the Gotei 13. He was a veteran of many battles, but he still couldn't help feeling a headache when facing these noble young masters. He could only use a conciliatory approach and couldn't speak too harshly, lest he offend some of the petty people. But in the end, he was the one who would suffer.
"Everyone, listen to your teacher, turn your heads, and pay attention in class! Strive to serve the Seireitei in the future; the task of maintaining peace in the three realms will still fall on your shoulders."
Sōgo Shihoin casually said a few words, then grabbed a cushion and placed it on his desk before falling fast asleep.
"Truly worthy of being from the Shihoin Family; besides their formidable strength, they also possess such resolve!"
The group of noble young masters nodded secretly as they watched Sōgo fast asleep; they greatly agreed with the inspirational Sōgo had just uttered.
"That's right! Young Master Sōgo Shihoin is absolutely right. He truly deserves to be called an elite of the Shihōin Clan! Everyone has heard that. Now that Young Master Sōgo has spoken, let's quickly continue with the next lesson!"
"Oh right, where was I talking about... I think it was about the Kidō, right?"
" The Kidō' is the general term used by us Soul Reaper (Death Gods) to refer to spiritual arts, which are divided into three main categories..."
The teacher gently pushed up his glasses and continued explaining the knowledge about the Kidō from the textbook in his hand.
Just as the teacher was halfway through the lesson, the aristocratic young lady, having finished dealing with the bubble gum on her face, returned to the classroom. Her eyes were slightly red, as if she had just been crying.
" Saeki -kun, you're back? Are you alright?"
The teacher looked at the young noblewoman who had returned to the classroom and greeted her.
"Yes! Thank you for your concern, teacher. It's alright."
The beautiful noblewoman, whose full name was Yumiko Saeki, smiled gently at the teacher and then sat down next to Sōgo.
Then I was completely embarrassed...
She deliberately made her eyes look very red to create the impression that she had just cried in the bathroom. But when she returned to the classroom, she found that some idiot was sleeping, not giving her a chance to show off her red eyes at all. This was utterly disrespectful, incredibly rude...
" Yumiko, what happened to your eye? Did you cry?"
Just as Yumiko was feeling embarrassed, a young nobleman sitting at the table in front of her turned around and kindly asked her a question.
"Thank you, it's nothing."
Yumiko knew the background of the boy in front of her; he was merely the heir of a lower-ranking noble family and offered no help to her own. She had no interest in him whatsoever, so she returned his smile with a 'kind' yet polite one.
" Sōgo... Sōgo, you're so mean, you made me cry~"
Yumiko gently nudged the sleeping Sōgo, her face flushed as she whispered something.
"Ah..."
Shaoling Fon felt a pang of anxiety as she looked at Yumiko, who was disturbing Sōgo's sleep. But seeing that they were in the classroom, she had no choice but to endure it. However, she knew that Yumiko would probably cry again soon.
" Sōgo... Sōgo!!"
Yumiko kept calling Sōgo's name, and finally, as she wished, she successfully woke up the sleeping Sōgo.
"..."
What are you doing?
Sōgo, clutching his pillow and wearing a large eye mask, asked Yumiko, who had woken him, with an impatient air.
" Sōgo, look at the corner of her eye..."
Yumiko pointed to the corner of her eye, looking aggrieved.
"You don't have conjunctivitis, do you?"
"Then you'd better stay away from me, and don't disturb my sleep. Even if you wake me up, I still can't cure your illness. I suggest you go to the Shin'ō Medical Institute (located in the noble district of the sixth district of Seireitei, a place that provides medical care specifically for nobles)!"
After saying that, Sōgo stood up from his seat and sat down to Shaoling Fon's left, thus separating himself from her.
" Little Fon, help me dispel all the evil spirits that are trying to wake me from my sleep!"
Sōgo spoke earnestly to Shaoling Fon, then shut his mouth and continued to sleep, hugging his soft pillow.
"Yes, sir!"
Shaoling Fon immediately nodded respectfully to Sōgo, while her eyes sharpened to guard against anyone around her who might pose a threat to Sōgo, especially Yumiko.
"..."
The day's classes ended quickly.
" The Little Fon is gone!"
Sōgo heard the bell ring for the end of class, he walked towards the classroom door right on time.
"Yes, Lord Sōgo!"
Shaoling Fon followed closely behind Sōgo, dutifully fulfilling her duties.
"What's with the attitude?! He's just a servant... I wish I could be Lord Sōgo's little follower, even as a servant, it would be so convenient, being close to the source would give me an advantage..."
Yumiko felt a pang of jealousy as she looked at Shaoling Fon's position, but she kept up a brave front. She muttered to herself, not daring to speak too loudly, lest someone hear her and seize on her weakness.
" Little Fon, let's start our special training when we get back!"
You didn't learn anything in class today, did you?
Sōgo walked ahead, his hands behind his head, and asked Shaoling Fon, who was following closely behind him.
"Special training?! Is Lord Sōgo going to personally instruct me?"
Shaoling Fon followed behind Sōgo and asked.
"Who else can help? My older sister definitely doesn't have time... I haven't seen that Urahara kid since I got back, so it seems like I'm the only one who can help you train, right? Why aren't you happy to help?"
Sōgo strode ahead, occasionally turning back to ask Shaoling Fon.
"No! Aya is extremely grateful for Shaoling Fon- Lord Sōgo's help!"
Shaoling Fon gently shook her Sōgo at Sougo, then bowed deeply.
"Stop calling me ' Lord Sōgo the time, just call me Sōgo!"
Sōgo patted Shaoling Fon's head and began to speak.
"Yes... yes, Sōgo! Okay, Sōgo!"
Shaoling Fon blushed and instinctively tried to use honorifics again, but finally changed her words under the Sōgo gaze of Sougo's large, bright eyes through his eyepatch.
(End of this chapter)