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Now, the Pivoine has a Salon for their exclusive use. This is completely unlike a classroom in a school, and it's as luxurious as a high end hotel's royal suite's living room. It even has a dedicated concierge.
The Petit Pivoine is in the elementary school, and since I'm sort of a member, I have to show my face. I might cause friction if I don't even go after having the honor of being one of the chosen. Interaction and communication are important between people.
I don't actually dislike going to the Salon. There's plenty of nice snacks, and I can gain information about the school from the upperclassmen. It's just that HE is there. HIM. Right, Kaburagi Masaya, who will come to be known as the Emperor.
The Kaburagi family is the wealthiest family in Japan, heading a worldwide conglomerate. And like the Kisshouin family, they were descended from nobility. There were apparently of higher rank, though. There were some among them who were truly revered. They're on a different level… Truly flawless in everything, a perfect family. That's the Kaburagi family.
He's already showing a glimpse of being worthy of being its heir. Although he's only in the first grade, he has a commanding aura, and the way he lords over the people with his handsome face like a blue flame is truly imperial. Even now, he's openly takes the best seat in the Salon like he deserves it. As expected from the Emperor. The thought of giving it up for an upperclassman doesn't even cross his mind.
Just as honeybees are drawn to flowers, people gather around Kaburagi Masaya. He barely notices them, and occasionally stares out the window bored. How do you raise a child of six to make him this bored with life? Imperial education? Does Imperial education create a child like this? If he's that bored, why doesn't he go outside and play dodgeball or something? Unfortunately, there aren't any kids that play like that in Zuiran's courtyard.
I wonder if he plays like a child normally. I imagine Kaburagi Masaya joyously riding on a unicycle. Upupu! I l almost laugh envisioning it. And he catches me staring at him. Whoops. He's frowning. Did he read my mind?! AHHH! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
"Oh, I just remembered that I needed to do something in class. I should be going." And I casually look away from Kaburagi Masaya and leave the Salon as if nothing had happened.
That was SCARY. I couldn't look back.
"Reika-sama, were you at the Petit Pivoine's Salon?" a girl asked when I returned to my classroom.
"Yes, I went for some tea."
Other girls approached and one asked, "Um, was Kaburagi-sama there?" as she blushed.
"Yes, he seemed to be."
"Oh." They became excited. They aren't Pivoine members, and not in Kaburagi Masaya's class, so they don't have a chance to approach him often.
"Is Reika-sama friendly with Kaburagi-sama? What do the two of you talk about at the Salon?" I'm not friendly and I don't intend to be in the future.
"Kaburagi-sama is a silent person, so I've barely spoken with him. Also, I'm speaking more often with some upperclassmen girls."
"Oh, is that so…" The girls' enthusiasm shrank immediately. Hmm, sorry. I'd like to provide you with some nice gossip, but my future depends on this.
"I'm sorry I couldn't provide you with what you wished for. Oh, but he was having some chocolates. He may enjoy sweets." I provide the disappointed girls with some fruits of my observation. It's not much, but how about that?
"Oh, I want to see Kaburagi-sama eating some chocolates."
"I love chocolates, too. Just like Kaburagi-sama!"
"If he likes chocos, I must ready the best one for Valentines!"
Oh, they liked it more than I imagined. I'm glad they're happy. But isn't it too early to think about Valentines?
"To ask Reika-sama about Kaburagi-sama!"
"Yes, it's rude."
Oh, Kisshouin Reika's followers number 1 and 2. It's Kazami Serika-chan and Imamura Kikuno-chan. In the KimiDol manga, they were into the Emperor along with Reika, and chased after him. I guess they were already fans in grade school. They pretend to be angry for my sake, but they just don't like to have news of their adored Kaburagi Masaya spread to others equally. Another words, give them preferential treatment when giving information.
"It's my fault for gossiping about Kaburagi-sama so easily. I'm sorry, Serika-san, Kikuno-san."
"Oh, no."
"There's no need for Reika-sama to apologize."
They panicked, so I follow up with a smile. Fans should stick together and be excited about their idol (Kaburagi Masaya) together. I'll let them know what brand of chocolate Kaburagi Masaya was having later.
