The Promise Night

"Sorry, Hayasaka-kun, I can't help you with the harassment issue involving Kaguya. I never realized her family was so powerful. Even my status isn't enough to shake them," Queen Mylene apologized.

She was now my teacher in this world, though her royal grace still lingered in the way she carried herself.

No wonder she suddenly brought up the topic of harassment, asking me out of nowhere if everything was fine in class.

It turned out there was a prior relationship between her and the former owner of this body—someone who must've seen her as a reliable figure and sought her help.

Well, that wasn't me. This was my life now, and I was nothing like the guy who used to inhabit this body.

From what I could piece together, he was probably another misogynist like most of the men in this world, treating Kaguya with hostility instead of trying to understand her.

That wasn't how I operated.

"Actually, our relationship has improved a lot, teacher. And thank you for all the help you've given me so far," I replied calmly, keeping my tone neutral.

"Are you certain, Hayasaka-kun?" she asked, her voice hesitant but not pushy.

She didn't press the issue or dig deeper, which only reinforced my impression of her.

It made sense why the former guy trusted her. If I were him, I'd probably feel the same way.

People who know how to stay in their lane and not poke their noses into others' business are rare.

Annoying busybodies?

They're everywhere, but Queen Mylene wasn't one of them.

I nodded with a calm expression as she let out a soft sigh of relief.

"Alright then. If you ever have any problems again, don't hesitate to come to me," she said, her voice returning to its usual confident tone. "Well, I won't take up any more of your time, Hayasaka-kun."

"Thank you again, teacher. I appreciate it," I said as I left the teacher's office, my mind already wandering.

Walking through the school's hallways, I scanned the faces around me, looking for anyone familiar. This world was strange, but damn, it felt like a jackpot for someone like me.

The halls were full of anime girls I remembered from my past life.

And sure enough, they were everywhere. Cute lolis like Ginko Sora passed by me. Girls with huge breasts, like Fujiwara Chika, laughed loudly in groups.

Cold and elegant types, like Yukino, walked gracefully, radiating an air of untouchable confidence.

Then there were the absurdly cute loli teachers, like Minamiya Natsuki, who looked way too young to be teaching but somehow pulled it off.

What kind of school was this?

If you asked me, this was paradise.

Heaven.

Unfortunately, it seemed I still didn't know any of them yet—not yet, at least.

"Hayasaka-kun, why are you always disappearing? I can barely ever find you anywhere! Luckily, the school's security cameras came in handy," Kaguya said as she approached me, pouting like a spoiled princess.

Seriously, Kaguya-chan? Don't just casually talk about abusing the school's surveillance system. That's dangerous.

Not to mention, having access to security cameras like it's no big deal isn't something normal people can do.

"Well, you found me now, didn't you, Kaguya-chan?" I smirked, leaning back like I didn't have a care in the world.

"Uhm..." Kaguya murmured, then reached out and hugged my arm without hesitation.

The sudden contact sent a ripple of reactions through the nearby students.

I could feel the stares boring into us, mostly from girls who watched her with envy plastered all over their faces.

Of course, no one dared to act on their jealousy or show outright hostility—this was Kaguya Shinomiya, after all. She wasn't someone you could mess with easily and get away unscathed.

If this were my old world, I'd probably be in danger right now. Let's be real—back in my past life, just being close to a pretty girl in school was enough to put a target on my back.

My so-called friends, especially the virgin ones, would turn into rabid animals, consumed by jealousy.

Hell, one of them even went as far as to ruin my relationship with someone who had been close to me.

That betrayal was what made me lose faith in women altogether back then—how easily they could be swayed by a few lies or rumors from some jealous loser.

The only exception was my younger sister. She was the one who always healed my soul, the only person who truly understood me in that world.

I didn't know how she was doing without me there, but I believed we'd meet again someday. The Tower offered that possibility, after all.

As for my older sister? Meh. We were never close. She was arrogant, cold, and one of those typical women who seemed to despise men in general.

I was no exception. To her, I was nothing but a nerd and a loser. She made sure I knew it every chance she got.

She was the queen bee type, always popular and admired wherever she went, but that just made her more insufferable.

"Speaking of which, what's the place you wanted to visit the most, Hayasaka-kun?" Kaguya asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.

Her voice was soft, but there was a curious spark in her eyes that made it clear she expected an answer.

"Tower," I replied without hesitation.

For me, the endless possibilities of other worlds and what they could offer were all I cared about right now.

Kaguya blinked, then gave me a faintly exasperated look.

"I'm not asking about that, Hayasaka-kun… I'm asking about the date, our date." Her tone wavered slightly, leaning into sheepish territory.

I couldn't help but chuckle at her attempt to act coy.

"Impatient, aren't you, Kaguya-chan?" I teased, though I remembered perfectly well our promise to spend this special night together.

Her cheeks flushed, but she straightened her posture, her tone turning more serious.

"I'm being serious, Hayasaka-kun," she said firmly, her gaze locking onto mine.

"I know, beautiful, I'm serious too." Smiling, I reached out and pinched her nose gently.

She let out a soft hum in response, her lips twitching into a reluctant smile as I finally let go, savoring the way her face lit up from the teasing.

"Honestly, rather than going out, I'd prefer we spend the night at home. Just the two of us."

Her expression softened at my words, her earlier firmness melting into something warmer.

"Well, if that's what you want, then let's go home, Hayasaka-kun," she said, her voice carrying a hint of excitement as she wrapped her arm around mine, holding me close with a kind of intimate possessiveness.

When we reached the School Parking Lot where her car was parked, Kaguya took the lead.

She opened the car door for me, extending her hand with a playful yet romantic gesture.

I let her guide me into the passenger seat, amused by how much effort she put into acting like the perfect escort.

Sliding into the driver's seat, she glanced at me with a sly smile before starting the engine, the low hum filling the quiet atmosphere.

As the car began to move, we didn't need to say much.

We both knew where this night was heading.

The anticipation lingered between us, heavy and electric.

This wasn't just another night—it was the night we'd promised to share, the one where we would cross a line neither of us had yet approach before.

A night where we'd give each other everything—our first time, our virginity, and the memories that would mark this as ours forever.