When I entered the classroom... the gazes of all the girls in the class focused on me at once, and it fell silent.

Ooh... This is awkward, and I feel out of place.

But, this isn't the time to shrink back.

I have ruin flags because I'm a villain.

The academy is the classic stage for stories, and a place where countless ruin flags await.

And, in order to break those ruin flags, I can't just sit still... I have to take some kind of action myself.

"Hasumi-kun... He came to the academy today too!"

"It was the right call not to talk to him yesterday, huh~"

"Yeah. I heard someone in the next class already got disciplined by student guidance..."

"Mm, today's course is from 8:40 to 15:25. There's also the possibility of after school + alpha. You could almost call this cohabitation."

When I brought my thoughts back, the classroom started to get noisy.

I don't know what they're talking about... but since they're glancing my way, it's probably about me.

Well, it's because I'm one of the few boys in this academy.

But, if this continues... even I will start to feel uncomfortable.

'Mom. I think if you want others to be kind to you, you should first be kind to them.'

I said that to Mom too, so to make things more comfortable, I have to make a move myself.

That said, I need to be careful not to overdo it.

In that case... I'll play it safe.

"Good morning, everyone."

I give a safe, ordinary greeting.

Yeah, this shouldn't be a problem!

"Eh, Hasumi-kun... did he greet me?"

"A-Are you stupid? It was obviously me!"

"Mm, me. Our eyes met. My uterus throbbed. I am his destined partner."

The girls are still glancing at me, as usual... but they just look; no one returns my greeting, and no one calls out to me.

Some of them even have their mouths agape, as if my greeting was that surprising. Come to think of it, didn't Satou-sensei have a similar reaction yesterday?

"Um, Reito-san..."

Nako-chan called out to me in a small voice, looking somewhat worried.

She's probably trying to cheer me up because no one responded when I greeted them.

Nako-chan is so kind!

"Nako, don't worry. I'm fine."

"I-Is that so? If you say so, Reito-san..."

Nako-chan mumbled as if she wanted to say something... but then closed her mouth.

I need to make sure my words and actions don't make Nako-chan worry unnecessarily, so she doesn't overexert herself.

I sit in my seat at the very back and look around the classroom.

Once again... there are only girls. Cute girls fill my vision.

It feels like I've become an invisible man who's infiltrated an all-girls high school.

Just looking at them like this is a feast for the eyes, though~.

Oniki-sensei said there are 30 students in Class E. There's nothing strange about that.

But, during yesterday's self-introductions, something caught my attention.

Or rather, even looking around the class now... it's strange.

"Alright you lot, take your seats—... Oh, you're already seated. Well then, eyes on me."

While I was thinking about that, Oniki-sensei, wearing a red tracksuit, entered the classroom.

At Oniki-sensei's voice, the noisy atmosphere instantly quieted... and everyone faced forward.

And just like that, morning homeroom began.

"Now then, you lot. Today is the second day at the academy. This class has no latecomers, and everyone is present. I'll praise you for that."

Oniki-sensei said, smiling faintly.

So Oniki-sensei isn't just a scary teacher; she's the type who praises even small things. Nice!

"In the morning, it's physical measurements and orientation. Regular classes start in the afternoon. Get rid of that giddy mood now, okay?"

Hmm, hmm. That schedule is the same as in my previous life.

Besides, I asked Kyouko-san yesterday, and Soutei Academy's events seem to be similar to those of my high school in my previous life.

Then, I probably don't need to be particularly wary of events.

"Alright, first period is physical measurements. Everyone, quickly change into your gym clothes in the classroom. Oh, and... Hasumi, since you're a boy, you'll join the boys from other classes. I'll guide you, so grab your gym clothes and follow me."

My name was called, and I was told that.

I understand joining up with others since there are few boys in this academy, but...

There's something more important, isn't there?

"That's all from me. Any other questions?"

Oniki-sensei said so and looked around the class.

People often don't ask questions at times like these... but there was something I was really curious about, so I slowly raised my hand.

"Oh? What is it, Hasumi? Is something bothering you?"

"It's not that I'm bothered, it's a question."

"I see. What is it?"

Not just Oniki-sensei, but all the girls in the class were focused on my next words.

Actually, I think what I'm about to ask is something the entire class is curious about.

That's why I, the boy... will ask on behalf of everyone.

"The boys in this Class E... is it just me?""...""Oniki-sensei?""...Yeah, that's right."

Hm? There was a strange pause just now, like she was thinking, wasn't there?

But, it seems to be true that I'm the only boy in Class E.

Wait... Whaaat!? I'm the only boy!?

During yesterday's self-introductions, I did think, 'Huh? There don't seem to be any boyish kids here...?' but... eh, am I really the only boy in the class!?

No, surely there are other boys in similar situations in other classes...

My mind was in a state of chaos... but I couldn't let it show on my face.

I took a breath... and asked calmly.

"Why am I the only boy?"

"Well, that's..."

"That's?"

"W-Well... there were some... strict discussions."

"'Strict discussions'..."

"Th-That's right."

"..."

No, that makes me even more curious why it's just me!?

Because, the result of the teachers' discussions was that Class E would have only one boy. And for that one boy to be specifically Hasumi Reito, isn't that strange!?

"A-Anyway! First period is about to start, so that's it for morning homeroom! Girls, change in this classroom. Hasumi, come with me!"

Oniki-sensei cut the conversation short, speaking quickly, and left the classroom. No, it's more like she fled...

This is definitely strange! Only one boy in the class... Is this some kind of special feature of villain reincarnation!?