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The Kenwood Familys Oldest Son, Curtis (Age: 20)

Im tired~ Finn mumbles, yawning and stretching his arms up over his head. Hes younger than us so hes in a different class, but due to his excellent marks, hes able to participate in our extracurricular lessons.

And it isnt only Finn. Henry is here, too. Though, its just Henry. He and Alan may share a face, but they dont seem to share a brain, as Alan wasnt smart enough to make the cut. Its the same with Eric. While he may be quite intelligent, he cant match up to Henry or Finn, so hes absent as well.

Finn looks over at me and then smiles broadly. The sunlight reflecting off his blond hair makes it seem even more dazzling than usual.

When this guy looks at me like this, that usually means he wants something from me. Just looking at his face, you might mistakenly think hed be the most genuine, angelic kid in our group, but I feel like that just makes him the most two-faced out of us. I could be over-thinking things, but I think he knows how his looks can affect people. And I have this feeling that he uses that to get anything and everything he could possibly want.

Lets go eat something~

Just us? Two guys?

You need to learn some moderation. Keep playing with girls like that, and youre going to get stabbed one of these days, Finn says like hes fed up, shooting me a light glare.

I may like girls, but hes right. Its tiring to always have them around. And Im not the type who can devote my love to just one girl.

Dukes really something.

At my words, Finn gives a huge nod of his head.

So. Cafeteria?

Its my turn to nod, and then the two of us set off towards the dining hall.

When we get there, Alicia and Gilles are standing in front of the dining halls doors. One of the doors is slightly ajar with the two of them sneaking glances inside.

Alicias playing hooky, Finn jokes, amused.

Even though she doesnt look the type, I add.

Alicias expression is fast growing dark. Is there something going on in the cafeteria?

Did you see that glint of light? Was that a knife? Finn asks, not taking his eyes off the two.

It looked like Gilles gave her something just now.

Ali-chan uses knives?

Dont look at me. Your guesss as good as mine, Finn replies, shrugging.

We draw closer to the cafeteria, trying to get a better look at whatever the two are doing.

Hmm, come to think of it, I wonder what Finn thinks of Alicia. I dont get the feeling that he has any particular fondness for Liz. But it doesnt seem like hes completely on Alicias side either.

What? Is there something on my face?

No. Its nothing.

I ended up staring at Finn by accident.

Look. Over there.

Paying me no mind, Finn points a finger in Alicia and Gilless direction.

Alicia is now standing in front of a group of three girls and glaring fixatedly at them.

What terrifying bloodlust. I can feel it all the way from here. Dont tell me shes really planning to do something with that knife?

What are you doing here!? one of the girls demands loudly.

Appearing out of nowhere like that is so creepy..

Dont tell me youve been eavesdropping this whole time? sneer the other two.

Alicia listens to the three silently.

What could they possibly have been talking about to make Alicia that angry? It would have to be something pretty bad to make her livid like that.

Wait, do think? Emma must have said something!!

You think she betrayed Liz-Sama? Ugh, she really is such a b*tch.

A whore like that needs to be run out of this academy.

Emma? If memory serves, wasnt she one of the girls that idolizes Liz?

The girls insults are getting more colorful by the second. Their abusive comments hardly seem the sort befitting of aristocrats. Yet Alicias just letting them talk on without saying anything.

..Even I feel like theyre going to far. Why isnt she stopping them? Though, its not like she has any reason to prevent them from slandering Emma.

Why are you just standing there? Huh? Cat got your tongue?

Come on~ Say something! What? You too scared~?

Two of them mock, stepping towards Alicia and giggling behind upraised hands. However, Alicia doesnt react in the slightest. She doesnt say anything, she doesnt move, doesnt glare.

Whats going on with her? If she didnt go in there to stop them, why go in at all.?

I throw a questioning glance over at Finn. He just tilts his head a bit to the side and shrugs.

Apparently he understands Alicias actions about as much as I do.

Shes really not saying anything, complains one of the girls.

Ugh, shes so creepy.

I guess the precious daughter of the Williams family really isnt anything special.

Always walking around like she owns the place, but now that theres three of us, shes practically peeing herself!

The girls all laugh and continue with their disparaging remarks as if Alicia wasnt right in front of them.

Its strange that shes still not saying anything, even in this situation.

I take a step into the dining hall, planning to stop this travesty myself.

T/N: As always, Im late~ Very, very late! Which is why Im considering handing this story over to another group. They have offered to take our cute Alicia off my hands, and told me they guarantee at least one upload a week, but it could increase to three or four! As you might know, I am now living in Japan and Im just too busy to provide any such guarantee. Its already been nearly three months since my last chapter upload, and I definitely cant give you any such promises right now. Im still learning the lay of the land here and just trying to enjoy life. Theres so much to do and see now that Im in a whole new country! I dont want to deprive you all of our dear Alicia, or let this cute story sink into obscurity through unbearable hiatus, so I am seriously considering their offer. So, as is my style, here is a poll~ Let me know your thoughts on the future translation of this story!

P.S. Just in case this is my last upload, I love you guys~ Thanks for reading with me up til now! In my free time, I might look for short stories or one shots to translate, so be on the lookout for those! Or feel free to make requests (for short stories or one shots lol)~