Chapter 4
It's not that she displays an entirely different persona; she is still a curious but silly child. However, she could curse freely when alone; no one would scold her there.
Jane is sharp-witted and clever, with a knack for problem-solving. She feels constantly dismissed by her older sisters, who view her as a liability rather than an asset. This only adds to her frustration, as she feels powerless to change their perceptions due to their bond as siblings. However, she has always found solace in her relationship with her brother.
He listens to her ideas and strategies with patience and love, no matter how silly or impractical they may be. As the youngest sibling, she loves her brother fiercely and will do anything to protect him. She is not above tricking him into safety by using his intelligence when necessary. She feels a deep connection to her brother and often wishes she could have been his twin sister. She harbours resentment towards Ava, whom she sees as having had more time and opportunities to bond with their brother. Jane believes that Ava doesn't love their brother as much as she does, and she is always trying to get closer to him herself.
'Brother….' Jane put her hand on her chest to calm her rapidly beating heart. "He looked so cute today! "His new style is even better than his previous ones! Fresh and natural.'
Taking out her smartphone, she went to Eric's social media page and tried to find out if he had posted any new pictures; unfortunately, he hadn't posted any in two days.
"Ugh… When will I get to see the new pictures?" She complained as she kept refreshing the page in hopes of getting to see one picture or post.
'Huff… He will be going to high school now, and his sister Ava will have even more time to spend with him. Why couldn't I have been born at the same time? It stinks to go to middle school when they go to high school. Jane jumped on her bed and rolled around; suddenly she sat up and asked, 'Huh? Wait… If I try to jump grades, it doesn't seem impossible, but fuck. It will be a hell of work, but I must try; maybe I could go to the same class as him.'
She suddenly had a boost of motivation and jumped to her desk. Her physical capabilities were quite good; she might even become a knight in the future, but for now, she must study to catch up to her older siblings.
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Next morning.
Eric woke up from his bed, took a hot shower, dried off, and wore the school uniform. It consisted of an ink-blue shirt with a silver blazer and comfortable pants. The uniform for boys was not much different, it would seem to him, as compared to his old world.
Getting downstairs, he spotted Ava drinking tea, who, after seeing him, quickly finished her meal and got ready to leave. Jane had already left ahead of schedule, and her older sister Clarissa had her business to manage.
Locking the house, they both walked towards the school; it was within walking distance for them. Fortunately, along the way, he could feel people staring at him. Initially, he thought women in this world liked men with overly exaggerated makeup, so to avoid attention, he decided to go simple, even though that could arouse suspicion in those who knew him, but he was wrong as the ladies still stared nonetheless.
Soon, they arrived at the school building, and Eric could now see many students coming and going from the school premises.
The school looked massive; after all, it was one of the best schools in their country, and Eric was lucky it was so close to his home.
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The magic high school is a melting pot of different cultures and styles, with an eclectic mix of architectural designs that draw inspiration from around the world. The campus is located in the western part of the city, with sprawling grounds that boast lush gardens, fountains, and ornate statues.
The main building is a grand structure made of white stone, with soaring Gothic arches and stained-glass windows that cast colourful rays of light across the polished marble floors. The classrooms are a mix of traditional lecture halls and modern laboratories, outfitted with the latest technology and equipment to aid in magical studies.
The dormitories are arranged in a circular pattern around a central courtyard, with each building designed in a unique style to reflect the culture it represents. One building features a red-tiled roof and wooden shutters reminiscent of a Mediterranean villa, while another boasts a thatched roof and timber framing reminiscent of a Japanese farmhouse.
The school library is a vast space filled with ancient tomes and modern magical texts, with cosy reading nooks and comfortable armchairs to encourage studying and research. The cafeteria serves a wide variety of cuisines from around the world, with dishes ranging from hearty stews to delicate pastries.
A bustling community of students and faculty from diverse backgrounds could be seen walking around.
Outside of class, students can be found practising their spells in the spacious practice arenas and socialising in the common areas; it is quite diverse and populous.
'The school is quite large and diverse,' Eric thought; it was way too large compared to any school he went to or had seen. 'And... this school reeks of luxury and riches; the students here indeed do look from good backgrounds," observed Eric as he saw the people around.
"Eric, this school is so big! We should find our class or we will be late; let's explore the campus later together." Ava said she was also impressed.
They soon found out that their class, which was on the first floor of the building, belonged to the first-year students. The freshman year and Class 1-A were comprised of promising students with great potential.
Ava opened the door to the classroom. He could see some students already filling up the seats. No sooner did they enter, all eyes were on them—well, specifically Eric.