The WLA Special Program

So apart from having an observer, I apparently now have a bodyguard.

Isn't that too much?!

I have two people tailing me everywhere I go! Why did Sakura-nee even think of giving me a bodyguard? I'm perfectly capable on my own!

"Are you okay?" I hear Nicco ask in a whisper as he walks beside me.

No, I'm not.

But I can't exactly snap at Nicco.

We're currently inside the high school department of White Lotus Academy, the school I will be studying on for the next three years. Nicco and Shino are both with me since they will be attending the academy with me.

Sylvia and Klint will be starting in the next school year since they have to pass the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test. I didn't have to since I have the <Language Arts> skill which basically translates any language into something I can understand.

Now why would a twenty year old young man with the body of a thirteen year old, be studying in high school?

According to Sakura-nee, she wants me to experience high school life. I wanted to tell her I didn't have to and that I already did and it sucked. But telling her that will only lead to her asking when and where I studied. I can't exactly say April Nera is merged with April Frost so both have access to the memories of both.

I'll probably be sent to an asylum if anyone hears that.

It's not that bad being at school again though. April Nera's teenage life wasn't exactly all sunshine and daisies with his involvement in the mafia, and April Frost has to quit school because people will notice he's not aging. So even though I got in through means only Sakura-nee knows, I am kind of glad.

What I'm not glad about is having two people tailing me all the time.

"I'm fine Nicco. I haven't been to school in a long time so I'm just kind of worried." I told Nicco who only nods his head.

"This is my first time going to a school like this." Nicco replies. "I grew up homeschooled in both the orphanage I came from and in the Vatican. People like me aren't exactly safe outside especially those twelve and below."

Well he's a demigod and he attracts monsters who want to have him as meal, so I guess it's not a good idea on his part to attend a regular school.

"How about you Shino?"

I turn to my newly assigned bodyguard who has been staying quiet ever since I met him this morning. Well, I guess he's the silent-type so there's nothing I ca do about that. He's not a bad kid though even if I'm a little miffed we fought early in the morning. But he was ordered to do that so he's not totally liable. Plus, he's my new sparring partner since he's also an energy manipulator. He has more experience in that area and Sakura-nee thinks it's a good idea to learn stuff from him.

"It's… my first time as well. In going to school, I mean. I have been living in the mountains somewhere in Hokkaido all this time to train so I never had the chance to go to school."

*SIGH*

So we don't have much track record on schooling. I don't have good memories of it and my two companions have never been on one.

"We've arrived." announces the woman who has been leading us to the principal's office. "The principal will see you inside."

We enter the office and I see an elderly woman behind a wide table. Her graying hairs are neatly folded in a low bun and she's wearing a business suit which completes the intimidating look as a principal.

"Hello, you must be the recommended students of Sakura Tsuchimikado-sama[1], Hiiro Wakaba-sama, Ryuuji Minamoto-sama and Hirato Osaki-sama."

I can't help but raise an eyebrow. Those names are big shots in the supernatural scene.

Why did she have say all those names? And recommendations? No wonder someone like us who probably doesn't have clear school records enter a prestigious school like White Lotus Academy.

"Welcome to White Lotus Academy." she says with a smile. "I am Fumiyo Nakahara, the principal. I have been instructed by Sakura-sama regarding you're your enrollment. You three will be placed in the general education classrooms, following the general education curriculum, but you're also part of the school's special program so there's some difference regarding your stay in the academy.

White Lotus Academy, also known as WLA, is a prestigious institution owned and managed by the Tsuchimikado Clan that has produced countless accomplished individuals over the last century. The school offers three course-like classes; general education, science and arts. But that's what the general public know.

The White Lotus Academy also trains onmyoujis and mages that use eastern magic. Outstanding onmyoujis and spell casters graduated from this academy.

But, it's my first time hearing about the special program though.

"Uhm," I raise my hand to get Principal Nakahara's attention. "What's the special program?"

"I suppose the Clan Leader never told you?" she asks in which we nodded.

I guess it's safe to say that she's involved in the supernatural as well. It's a given since she's the principal of WLA.

"I see. The special program is a school program offered by the academy to student celebrities."

Err…

"Pardon?"

"We do have a few students who are celebrities and idols, so the special program is a way for them to study despite their irregular attendance. You are only obligated to sit on class for three days straight a month, while the rest of your lessons will either be discussed online or through modules."

Oh wow. Isn't that rather convenient?

"We offer such program to celebrities and idols due to their schedule. Of course the students are also obligated to come to school for major exams and school festivals that need their attendance. The three of you are in the special program since you will go on missions from time to time right?"

I can only nod my head and I catch the two also nodding theirs. It's a pretty convenient system and it won't have any conflict on my studies. Or at least I hope to.

Wait… doesn't that program defeat the purpose of being enrolled at school at all?

Ugh! Sakura-nee can be really unpredictable and confusing at times.

"Did she ever tell you guys about it?" I ask Nicco and Shino who are standing like statues beside me.

"I think she mentioned it." Nicco answers with a thoughtful face. "But I don't remember her exact words."

"Shino?"

Shino only shrugs and not answer. He's really not the talkative type huh.

"Now then, let me show you to your classroom. Sakura-sama asked me to have the three of you in the same class."

Of course she'd ask that.

Well I don't really mind being stuck with the two considering the situation but I just wish my school life is actually nice this time around. But of course with my luck, that wish is probably already thrown out the window.