"A finishing school? What kind of punishment is this?"
It was a few days after helping Robin out and defeating Baroque Works. After hearing that his own grandson and friends had taken out Crocodile, Garp made sure that he got a big clap on the back and slap on the wrist. Then a "Fist of Love" on the head for good measure. In order to keep him from doing crazy stunts like that again, he was forced to go to finishing school for a few weeks. This was why he stood outside the Levely Academy for High Society with a briefcase in his hand, wearing a red suit that matched his hat's ribbon, and a letter for the woman in charge. Currently he was chatting with said grandfather who made Shanks drop him off early in the morning.
"This is should make you become a better gentleman for when you enter the police force!" Garp said, cackling like a mad man. "I made sure that the woman in charge of the school admitted you with no fuss. You better treat this lady with respect or else I'll send you to the Impel Down Juvenile Hall! So pass with flying colors and Makino will pick you up later." With a click, he hung up and left Luffy to his own devices.
Luffy grit his teeth and took a deep breath before walking forward. He was going to do this again, be around females who will constantly judge him and treat him like dirt. He figured this would lead him into therapy later, but at least when he graduated high school he would live with his buds.
"Luffy, is that you?" Luffy turned around to see Vivi running near him. Her hair was down and tied with golden bands. She wore a long-sleeved pink dress, with gold accessories at the waist and arms, and a cape, red on the outside and dark blue on the inside. On her arms was a matching pink purse.
"Vivi, I didn't know that you went to this finishing school." Luffy rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment. "Are you doing this on punishment too?"
Vivi rose an eyebrow. "No, I'm doing this because I will be leading the Alabasta company one day. This is how I network with the other ladies. I'm just surprised that you are in another mostly female school."
"AWW MAN!" Luffy held his head between his hands. "HOW DO I KEEP DOING THIS TO MYSELF!?"
Laughter was heard behind him as another familiar face appeared behind him. Standing behind him was Rebecca who wore a light-colored yellow dress with frills at the bottom, and matching ribbon which was tied at the top of her long braided light pink hair. A red purse was in her hands.
"Oh hey Rebecca! You made it just in time today." Vivi hugged her friend before gesturing towards Luffy. "You know Luffy right?"
"I've seen him around school. You are part of Camie's fashion club and Carrot's animal lovers team." Rebecca gave him a shake on the hand. "You have a strong grip!"
"Thanks! I train at the rec center after school!"
A loud bell rung to signal the start of the school day. Vivi turned towards Luffy with an apologetic smile.
"Sorry Luffy, we'll have to cut this chat short. Rebecca and I have "Princess Training". Hope you get a good class here." The blue haired female gave a wave before leaving with Rebecca.
Luffy took a deep breath and stared at the large building. He hoped this was worth the Saturday morning.
"Ladies, did you hear the news, so? I couldn't possibly pass up the chance to tell!"
Levely Academy offered a few different routed to their training regiment. There was a male class called King's Korner for those males in high class families and inheriting big sums of wealth. Princess Training was for those who lived in the middle class and wanted to build business connections with others. The Queens Class was a course for those who wanted to get finer training in high society elegance. Only a fee get to be in the Empress Entourage, where you already have a clear path, high class training, and influential in the community.
However, only Saturdays were dedicated to the Princess and Queen classes.
The Queens had a handful of girls from influential families that ran important companies throughout the state. Usually the class would be for the more gossipy females that had little to no time on their hands to bother learning from their assigned teachers. Nobody actually learned in this class and when asked to pay attention, they would threatened to tell their families. Nobody dared to speak out against them.
The first was Sarie Nanotokanette, a tall thin girl, with long bright wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, and a pointy nose. She wears a yellow-orange dress with flower motifs and a feather on her hair. Her arms were covered with long, white gloves. Her laughter filled the air as she sat next to another female.
The female in question was Mororon, slender and regal-looking woman with teal eyes. Her pale blonde hair is gathered in an updo with sidelocks that curl at her cheeks and a thinner lock of hair on each side of her face that reach pass her shoulders. She wears a form-fitting blue dress with pink polka-dots. She wears pink lipstick, nail polish and a gold tiara shaped like three rectangles. Her attire is completed with gold hoop earrings, a pink sash around her neck, a tiny red-beaded necklace, and two lilac bracelets on her left wrist.
Cackling noises were heard from the back from the beauty queen Kinderella. She was a slim female with purple hair in a bobcut. She wore a long purple dresses, a dark cape with bat wings on the shoulders, a hood with a crow design, long light-colored gloves, and an eye-mask. At the moment, she was texting her new fling while chewing gum.
The final girl sat up front with her notes out and ready for class. This was Ban Dedessinée, a female with short silver-blue hair, blue eyes and purple lipstick. She wears a white headscarf and a crimson dress that hugged her waist. Sunglasses were perched gently on her forehead.
"Um…who let the brat into class? I thought she was banned from, like, coming here?" Kinderella said, not bothering to look at the door to see who was there.
"Now Kindy, we allow everyone with high status into class regardless of background." Sarie said, waving a fan in front of her face before whispering under her breath. "Even if she is a Noble's brat."
The one who entered the class was none other than one of the World Noble's daughter Sharlia. Like others in her community, she wore a plastic bubble over her head to prevent herself from breathing commoner air. Her hair inside the bubble is styled upwards, forming a curl above her head. She wears a veil over the lower half of her face and light orange tinted shades over her eyes. She also wears heart-shaped earrings that matched her magenta dress and red gloves.
"Do tell us the gossip then Shar-Chan!" Mororon asked, placing her hands on her cheeks.
Sharlia huffed, taking her seat as she leaned over. "Get this, some common nose boy is going to be joining our class today. I can't believe they are letting this boy in our class." She rolled her eyes. "I guess I'll have to ask daddy to get him out of class."
"Who the heck cares if some boy is coming in?" Kinderella texted her fling with gusto. "The only boy I'm interested in is my Wapo-kun!"
"Well I've been having my eyes on a certain gentleman in the Kings Korner. He's not much of a looker, but his pockets intrigue me." Sarie chuckled, getting a laugh from Mororon.
"You ladies disgust me. A woman should marry for love, not because the man is rich." Ban commented, putting her pencils in pristine order. "And half of you have arranged marriages."
"Could you be anymore of a buzzkill Ban?" Sarie stuck her tongue out at the girl. "It's not like we learn anything in this class anyways, so why are you trying to be a teacher's pet?"
"I bet she is just as curious as I am when it comes to the mystery boy." Sharlia eyed the door, which was opening. "If he even touched me the wrong way, I'll make sure daddy kills his reputation."
Coming into the classroom was the teacher of the Queens Class, Regina Hart. She was a tall, curvy woman with curly red hair that curved up at the ends and went down her back. In her hair was a gold heart accessory that parted her hair to the side. She wore a white dress with a red ribbon sash around her waist, red heels, and white handgloves. A big gold locket hung around her neck. Following her was Luffy, whose face turned red at the sight of more females eyeing him.
"Good morning ladies! We have a new gentleman joining us today." Regina nudged Luffy to step forward. "Don't be shy Mister Monkey, go ahead and introduce yourself."
Snickers were heard as Sharlia and Kinderella mocked Luffy's name. Ban sighed at their immature nature. Mororon held in her laughter, but she had a terrible poker face. Only Sarie was smart enough to hide her chortle behind her fan.
Luffy let out a breath through his nose. "Greetings ladies, my name is Monkey D. Luffy and I hope I can learn a lot from this class." He bowed, staring at the ground. "Might I say you all look lovely today."
"Ooh~! I'm gonna enjoy your company!" Mororon exclaimed, batting her eyelashes.
"Of course you would, you airhead." Kinderella snarked, going back to her phone. "All it takes is one little compliment and you'll melt right into any guy's arms."
"His name fits his disgusting face." Sharlia sneered, staring at Luffy like he was gum off her shoe. "Get up Monkey and get to a seat already. It's bad enough I have to be in the same class as these peons, but your stench is making me hurl."
Luffy got up, staring at her blankly. "Are you the teacher?"
"No, so what?"
"Then you can't tell me what to do. Why are you even wearing a bubble on your head? Are you sick or something?"
This time Sarie and Mororon did laugh out loud. Kinderella even broke into a fit of giggles. Ban, ever the quiet one, cracked a small smile at the boldness of this male. Sharlia was fuming, her face red with embarrassment. Lady Regina snorted at his attitude before coughing.
"Mister Monkey, we do not disrespect our peers. You may sit by Miss Kinderella and we shall start with today's exercise."
Luffy nodded, walking to the back of the class. He narrowly avoided tripping twice due to Sharlia and Sarie trying to make a fool out of him. Finally, he reached his desk and placed his briefcase down. Kinderella watched from the corner of her eye, staring mostly at his toned chest through his suit. This actually made her place her phone down for the first time ever.
"So Luffy right? What made you take this class? It's super boring and nobody even pays attention."
"This is just my punishment for taking down an illegal smuggling ring. I beat up the boss and saved my friend." He replied, taking out a banana to eat.
Kinderella's eyes lit up and grinned widely. "Are you a bad boy Luffy? I like bad boys!"
"I wouldn't say I am. I only do things like that when my friends are in danger."
"Oh….well bummer. Well I'd still date you because you are cute."
Luffy rubbed the bridge of his nose. This would be a long day.
Hey guys! If you were wondering why I paused the "50 First Dates" Arc, it's because I'm still trying to figure out how to do each and every Charlotte sister right. It's a long arc.
So I started a filler arc where Luffy goes to finishing school to get some writing bugs out. I apologize if you have been waiting for the next chapter. Hope you enjoy this little filler.