( Yuuki's POV )
The rooms in the dorm were made for two people, so now that classes had started, I was going to have a roommate, one of the boys at school but I didn't know who.
When the door opened the French boy Charles was there, luckily my number one suspect was going to be my roommate, Just discovering the world traveler wasn't enough, knowing what kind of person he was was also important, Now that I knew the Crimson Crows were very active in their forced recruitment I had to stop that.
Yuuki: You're Charles, right? Nice to meet you. We didn't have a chance to talk before, but with so many girls surrounding you, I think you prefer it that way.
Charles: Oh that, actually I would have preferred to have talked to you.
Yuuki: Why is that? You already have a girl waiting for you at home, a cute childhood friend.
Charles: None of that, there are only three male IS pilots, it is normal that we are curious about each other.
I was being friendly because at least I couldn't see a bad aura coming from him, in this room, I had a mini fridge, and from there, I took out a can of soda, which I threw at Charles.
Yuuki: that's true.
We sat on our beds and I asked him several casual questions trying to find something that would reveal his identity but I had no luck, but there was no sign that he had met other world travelers, Charles also asked me questions but nothing very strange, when it was getting late Charles got ready for bed, he grabbed a change of clothes and headed to the bathroom.
Charles: Kurokawa-kun...
Yuuki: Call me Yuuki, we're going to be roommates for three years, there's no need to be so formal.
Charles: Y-Yuuki-kun I need some privacy, so... no peeking.
Yuuki: Man, don't make that kind of jokes, I'm going to take a long walk, take your time.
When Charles entered the bathroom, I approached the door of our room, opened the door, and closed it again, then I opened a portal in the room, and when I passed through it, I appeared in Kouten's laboratories, where Matsu and Regina were waiting for me.
Yuuki: How are things going, have you finished the prototypes?
The two of them were working on a dozen hybrid IS units, we wanted to create a new triple-core using the technology of the Gears, the IS, and our Mako reactors.
Our prototypes were being built around that new concept, but two of them were built as normal IS, these were personal units for Tsukiumi and me.
Matsu: The two main units are ready but how are you going to deliver them?
Yuuki: I'll talk to Chifuyu, she should be able to authorize one of Babylon's flying ships to land on the island, but she will surely inspect it, so send a normal transport ship.
Regina: I put one of our Gears' cores in your unit, do you want to give it a test flight?
Yuuki: You don't even have to ask, honey.
I climbed into the IS, and when I activated it seven tails and two pairs of sub-arms extended from the back, which was ideal for me.
Regina: The name of that unit is Asura, it is designed to adapt to your maximum energy and your transformations, but treat it with care, you will need to use it tomorrow.
Yuuki: No problem, now, can you focus on Kuno and Ayaka's units? I think they're going to need you on their side.
Matsu: Leave it to us, and when you have time, you should visit the place, you will be surprised.
I didn't understand Matsu's words but I put that aside and concentrated on trying out the IS.
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Second day at the academy I went down to the dining room, and there Charles and I who sat at the same table were surrounded by girls, although many were scared away by Tsukiumi, some girls also approached Ichika but he still looked somewhat nervous, I couldn't get a good read on him.
When we moved to the classroom the teacher who was going to give our first lesson was Chifuyu, but she made an announcement first.
Chifuyu: Before we start, we are going to choose a class representative.
Ichika: Class representative, what is that?
Chifuyu: In addition to the extra responsibilities, the class representative is the one who will participate in the next competition between classes, It is an important role, does anyone want to volunteer?
Student 1: Yes, I nominate Orimura-kun.
Student 2: I think it should be Dunois-kun.
Student 3: No, it has to be Kurokawa-sama!
When Chifuyu asked for volunteers for the position, the girls started throwing our names around, and why did they put different honorifics on just my name.
A commotion was brewing in the classroom, and I thought Chifuyu was going to stop it, but instead, a loud banging sound came from my right, and Cecilia stood up angrily.
Cecilia: This is outrageous, deciding on such an important position in such an informal way, and why are you only suggesting the boys in the class?
Yuuki: I agree with Miss Elite here, that position should be earned.
Chifuyu: Okay, since we're not going to come to an agreement, we'll have a little competition next Monday, now let's continue with the class.
After protesting, Cecilia sat down and looked at me.
Yuuki: Do you need something?
Cecilia: ...it's nothing.
After that, things went on as normal, and when the first free time came, Ichika approached my seat.
Ichika: Kurokawa-kun, I can talk to you, in a less crowded place.
Yuuki: ...sure.
When Ichika called me, then he went to get Charles, it seemed like he wanted a boys' meeting, suspicious indeed.
We went to the rooftop, and Charles, who was also surprised by the sudden call, questioned what Ichika was doing.
Charles: Why did you call us here, Orimura-kun?
Ichika: Well, we're the only guys in school, so I thought we could be friends, dealing with so many girls can be overwhelming.
Yuuki: Friends, you don't understand things right... there are no friends in this place, only enemies, and enemies must be destroyed.
Ichika's actions confused me so I decided to push him a little and measure his response.