Etiquette (1)
The very next day came another class. Tanya knew what to expect and she felt somewhat excited for it. Noble etiquette class was known for being the class that dictated one's social standing in the academy. Tanya knew very well that if one could present themselves better than the rest, the crowd will look up to that superior one.
Aside from being the class of all things to do with noble life, noble etiquette class also had a long history of ranking the students' favourite idols using the 'Dragons' and 'Flowers' lists. These lists ranked the male and female students' favourites respectively.
If one was at the top of the lists, they would be assumed to be one of the most popular of their year level. Such a list would be instrumental in growing Tanya's influence in the academy.
'I will be on both lists.' Tanya inward declared.
The emperor obviously must be the best.
If Tanya wanted to be the most popular person of her year, she would naturally become the most popular person of her year. It did not get more simpler than that.
"Welcome to noble etiquette class, I am your teacher, Countess Rosellia Florian. Today we will be practicing the art of social magnetism." Within the expanse of a large gala room, a red haired woman greeted the class.
Dressed in a dark blue dress, black high heels and an intricate headdress, the woman looked as if she was a professional actor playing a villainess.
"When I speak of social magnetism, I speak of your ability to attract others. In the setting of a ball, I beseech you all to enjoy yourselves like any other noble would. This class may seem unorthodox to many, however, I assure you all that you will remember this class with tears of joy streaming down your chins."
"After the event is over, you will all vote for the Dragons and the Flowers. Girls will vote for the Dragons, and boys will vote for the Flowers. I hope all of you will enjoy this class and feel free to act the most attractive and well-mannered as you can." Rosellia grinned and extended the arms of a hand fan to gracefully blow cold air towards her face.
"Tanya, I will definitely be a Flower. Just you wait." Diana grinned.
"Hohoh? A flower ripe for the picking? By me? Diana… Diana… ask and you shall receive." Tanya placed her fingers on Diana's chin and rubbed it softly.
Dressed in a black lace dress, Tanya seemed much more villainous than Rosellia. The aura she exudes could intoxicate anyone that got too close, causing their hearts to feel heavy and beat like a drum. The sweat on the foreheads would not be able to cool them when they got too close, Tanya was just that attractive.
"Enggh~" Diana softly moaned.
"Tanya~!" Yuri placed her hands on Tanya's shoulders and shook them wildly.
"Yes, Yuri?" Tanya turned back and tickled under Yuri's chin.
"Unghh~!" Yuri's face became as red as a tomato, with her body becoming heated and starting to shake.
"Enough of that for now… I need to show these amateurs how a real player plays." Tanya stopped her teasing and browsed the area.
'They have already begun going to the centre for dancing. Some are socialising near the food and drinks tables, others are simply shifting about and avoid8ng each other…'
'Time to take a tour.'
Tanya began walking toward the centre of the room and instantly found herself in the midst of dancing pairs and cheering spectators.
"Lady Hina, your dancing is exquisite. I feel as though I could dance with you for the rest of my days." A young red-haired man gently spoke with a cool and composed expression.
"Young lord Pendragon, I also feel-".
SNATCH
As the dancing pair briefly separated during their theatrical dance, a black clothed figure suddenly slid their way in between them and fluidly caught the girl's hands and began shifting their feet in dance.
"!!!"
"Pleased to meet you." Tanya dropped the girl's back down backwards, imposing her enchanting self on the latter.
"Wha-!" The girl felt herself fall backward with her back supported by a gentle forearm. Like a prince from the story books, a charming figure came into her view. Vermillion hair, flawless fair skin, a beautiful face, and an intoxicating smile.
Hina blushed out of pure instinct, unsure of how to react to this sudden intrusion.
"How does it feel to be treated like a princess? Perhaps you would prefer to feel like a queen instead?"
*GASP*
The spectators fell silent and the girls all blushed at the sight of such an domineering seductive technique.
"You seem so shy… you have not said a single word to me since we met… am I perhaps not good enough~?" Tanya effortlessly faked a tear and let it drip down unto Hina.
"No! I- I- I… just don't know how to react to such a sudden move." Hina's flustered expression shone under the light, paired with Tanya's domineering charm, the crowd slowly imagined a different scene in their heads.
A handsome Prince Charming, dashing like the perfect example of a woman's desire, swooping down to pursue a sweet and innocent Young Miss.
"However, I must say, it is rude to suddenly steal a man's dance partner." The girl suddenly spoke.
The former dancer partner was looking on with drool coming down from his mouth. He had witnessed something that he would never forget. He could only stare at the scene continuously like he had already been blinded by holy light.
"Steal? Are you implying that you are his possession? My lady, you are too beautiful to be a mere item. Your divinely inspired countenance is one that cannot be owned, only admired and to be wooed for. So let me admire and woo you~" Tanya did not even hesitate before making a quick yet detailed response. Calm as always, Tanya dismantled any doubts and confused her targets.
"Nevertheless, you should not dash in unannounced."
"But you dashed in unannounced… right into my heart."
*GASP*
*BLUSH*
*Facepalm from across the academy*