DIFFERENCES

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Ngayon ko lang nakita ang kabuuan ng paaralan. It is just like the North Academy pero sigurado akong mas malawak ito. Nakuha ng atensyon ko ang mga ranch style house na nakahanay sa left side namin. Those are made of rocks and I really like it. Siguro ay kasya na ang sampung tao sa ganitong bahay. It's just like the ordinary houses in North Fornacis ngunit mas malaki at mas malawak kada lote. On the right side is a wide soccer field then buildings are scattered all over the place.

We are currently walking across the fields of Fornax Proficient School. Even though the school resembles North Private Academy, I can't help but to be amused at its fine golden infrastructures that may be significantly different from North Private Academy's white ones.

Naglakad kami papunta sa left side where the ranch style houses are. Wew. It's wider in the front view. If I'm not an Evgenis, I would love to live here. It looks so nice.

Naglakad lang kami nang naglakad hanggang sa huminto si Sir Max Berne sa tapat ng brown na bahay. Medyo naiiba ito sa dinaanan namin dahil napakalawak ng lote na 'to. Woah, is this our house?

"This will be your home for the next three years of your stay here at Fornax. It's your choice if you want to cook food or just buy foods in the cafeteria," Max Berne utters as he walks ahead of us.

"You are allowed to talk to your neighbors. Also, be responsible. I do not want a disgrace in this house. What I meant is sex is not allowed here," napangiwi ako sa sunod na sinabi ni Max Berne. That's...

Pumasok na kami sa loob ng bahay and yeah, it's really wide.

"Your rooms can be found upstairs. There are already name tags in front of the doors so you won't have trouble finding your rooms anymore. Feel free to use any equipment here. As for the household chores, house representatives will decide who's in charge of this and that," napatilt ang ulo ko sa sinabi niya. W-what? Household chores? We'll do it ourselves? Oh God.

"I have an access in this house so do not think of doing stupid things. I also have a duplicate key."

"But you're living with us, Sir?" Tanong ng kulot na babae.

"No, I have my own house," masungit nitong sabi.

"Anyway, house representatives, come with me for a bit," napatayo naman ako ng maayos nang tumingin siya sa akin.

"Okay, Sir," nakita kong naglakad si Sir Max palabas nang bahay. Susunod na sana ako nang mahagip ng mata ko si Lennon na nakatingin lang sa akin.

A little smile makes its way to his lips, and as usual I return one. He snorts before shaking his head. I jokingly rolled my eyes as I turn around para pumunta na sa pinto. We must have been looking weird.

"You're weird," napataas naman ang kilay ko nang may nagsalita sa likod ko. Paglingon ko ay sumalubong kaagad sa akin ang kulay asul na mga mata. I've only heard his voice for a few times but I can already remember its sound and who owns it. Nero McNamara.

A sigh escapes my mouth as my eyes roll in annoyance, somehow. Hindi ko na lang ito pinansin at nagpokus sa paglalakad papunta sa labas ng bahay.

Nang makalabas na kami ay seryoso kaming tiningnan ni Sir Max. His eyes, in deep gray orbs, are telling us something that we should perceive but I couldn't grasp it. What is it?

"You know that a house representative has responsibilities, right?" seryosong tanong ni Max Berne.

I stand up straight as I look into his serious gaze. "Yes, Sir," sagot ko rito.

"Then be responsible to this house. Your teammates' lives will rest upon you, two. You must have been aware that this school is not just an ordinary training school. There are cases of serious injuries and even death. House representatives exist to prevent that. Do you understand what I mean?" There's no hesitation as I nod to his question.

Yes, that's right. Fornax Proficient School is a training school. Death can happen anytime here. And it's also true that they put exceptional people as house representatives to prevent that from happening. It means we should protect the members of the house. And it also means that, the house representative should be the last one to die because s/he is the protector of the houseꟷ the team.

"You have to take care of them if you don't want to lose a comrade. Well that is, if you have care for your comrades," nagtaka naman ako nang nilingon nito si Nero McNamara.

"And I would really be glad if all of you will get close with each other. But it seems like it's going to be impossible," umiling-iling ito na ikinakunot ng noo ko.

"What do you mean, Sir?"

"Hmm? You are so dense, McIntyre," hindi ako makapaniwala sa sinabi niya. I was shocked. What theꟷ?

Nakita ko namang nagpipigil ng tawa si Nero Mc Namara kaya naman sinamaan ko siya ng tingin.

"Just like that," napalingon na naman ako kay Sir Max na tumatango tango. Huh?

"What I'm trying to say is you, two, look like not a perfect combination for house representatives. Don't you think you two have to be in good terms with each other para maging maayos ang house na 'to?" nagulat naman ako sa sinabi ni Sir. Eh?

"Fix your attitudes, house representatives. I am telling you this because there will be times when you have to work as team and since there are two house representatives in this house, you have to work together in order to get them work as team. Over the years, Scholars House is always known for their teamwork despite everyone in this house has excellent individual skills. This batch is no exception. Work your ass off together," halatang tinatamad na itong mag-explain. Mukhang napilitan lang siyang kausapin kami na maaring iniutos ng nakatataas.

"ꟷThat's what I was told. As for my own opinion, you, two, just have to get close. And everything will probably go in your way. That's all I have to say. Tch. What a pain in the ass, Carolina," nagulat ako sa inakto ni Sir Max. Tama nga ako na ibinilin lamang ito sa kaniya. Hindi kasi siya yung tipo ng tao na magsasalita ng mahaba.

"Ah, there's still something I have to tell you," napataas naman ang isang kilay ko.

"Tomorrow is the start of classes. Be late or you're expelled. I hate waiting," bigla na lang itong naglaho na parang mist. Oh, the Mist Prince.

Hindi na lang ako nag-react at tumalikod na. Napaatras naman ako nang mapansin na ang lapit ng katawan ko sa katawan ni Nero McNamara. Nasa likod ko pa rin pala siya.

Napataas ang kilay ko nang napangisi siya. What's he smirking for?

Hindi ko na lang ito pinansin at saka nilampsan na lamang siya. Nasa harap na ako ng pinto nang magsalita ito na ikinakunot ng noo ko.

"Hey, McIntyre--- ah I mean Cerys!" Lumingon ako sa kaniya at nakita ang malaki nitong ngiti. Imbis na matuwa ako dahil ang laki ng ngiti niya ay medyo kinilabutan pa ako. He's is the weird one here.

"Let's be friends!" he utters simultaneous with an eye wink before he went straight inside the house.

My mouth gapes at the sudden remark.

Wait. What?

"Hmm? Cerys? Bakit di ka pa pumapasok?" nagulat naman ako nang may biglang tumawag sa akin. Nahanap ko ang may ari nito sa isang bintana malapit sa pintuan. It's the curly haired girl.

"O-Oh, I'm just about to go," ngumiti ako ng tipid sa kaniya. Nailang kasi ako dahil tinawag niya ako sa first name ko even though hindi naman kami magkakilala. I don't even know her name yet.

Dali-dali naman akong nagtungo papunta sa pintuan. Hindi ko naiwasang magulat sa sinabi ni McNamara kanina, like wow, he is so blunt.

Let's be friends!

Just after Max Berne discussed it, he's already trying to make it happen. He's too straightforward. It gives me creeps. He is really the weird one here.

Napatingin ako sa paligid nang makapasok na ako muli sa bahay at napataas na lang ang kilay ko nang mapansing wala na dito ang ibang members maliban na lamang dito sa kulot na babaeng nasa harap ko na ngayon.

"Ah! Hinahanap mo ba yung iba? They've already gone to their rooms. It seems like they're too exhausted to even introduce themselves since we were like working hard for the last six hours. That's REALLY exhausting, right!?"

My lips subtly parted as I see her happily talking to me. Wow, another weirdo.

Napatingin siya sa akin at parang nagtataka dahil siguro sa puzzled kong expression. I'm really feeling weird, why is she talking to me as if we've been together for years?

"Who are you?" nakakunot noong tanong ko, curious lang ako dahil mukhang palakaibigan talaga ang isang 'to. Hindi ako sanay na may kumakausap sa akin sa aming henerasyon bukod kay Lennon at Malcolm dahil masyadong mataas ang status namin para makisalamuha sa iba kaya naman medyo nagulat ako nang kausapin niya ako. Nakakapanibago.

Mukhang nagulat siya sa tanong at saka ito ngumiti at napakamot sa ulo niya. Maybe she understands that I am getting weirded out at her sudden approach.

"Sorry for not introducing myself first, ahahaha. I'm Poppy Forster! A Metrios from East Fornacis. I'll be in your care, house rep Cerys!" she happily remarks. Napangiti naman ako sa sinabi niya.

House representative. Maybe yes, it's really my chance to finally put my abilities into use in terms of protectionꟷ protecting the Scholars from any danger.

Tumango ako sa kaniya. "Nice to meet you, I'm Cerys McIntrye. An Evgenis from North Fornacis. Sorry I may have made it sound rude earlier when I ask who you are. It's just that you were so sudden to talk to me... I'm not used to it," mahinang sabi ko. Maybe I sounded rude nung tinanong ko kung sino siya.

"Ahh no, you don't have to feel sorry. I noticed that you're a stiff girl; I just want to make you comfortable. Hahaha!" tawa nito. Her eyes are half closed, smiling. Napangiti tuloy ako. I think I've found a new friend.

"And also, North Fornacis, you say!?" may pagmamahanga sa kaniyang mukha nang sinabi niya iyon. Napatango naman ako.

"WOW! So then is it true? Are you a princess? I've heard rumors about a McIntyre princess and they said she's incredibly powerful!" I gasp upon seeing her curiously asking with twinkling eyes.

"Well uhmm, yeah... I guess I'm that McIntyre," nahihiya kong sabi na mukhang nagpaningning pa sa mga mata niya. She's so cute.

"OMG!" She almost yell. "I'm looking forward to our next three years together, Cerys! I'm really really looking forward! I've been dreaming kasi na makapunta sa North Fornacis because who wouldn't, right? The place is cold and beautiful. The people are disciplined and educated. And of course, rich and powerful. And there are many strong people out there just like our adviser Max Berne and you! I love meeting strong people! Ahhh, there are so many good things at the North," she mutters almost in milliseconds catching me off guard. Wow, she's talkative.

"Unlike East Fornacis, all you can see there are trees, hills, mountains, and valleys. I lived in the depth of the forest which is far from the city. It is SO boring there! Pero buti na lang may mga lovely people naman akong kasama doon so masaya pa rin ako," ngumiti ito sa akin habang naglalakad kami. Pinilit ko na lang din magbigay ng reaction sa mahaba niyang kwento. Yeah, I've found a friend. A noisy one. Huhu. Mas maingay pa siya kay Malcolm.

But anyway, she said she's from the East? Woah, I kinda remember the entrance exam. Tch, if only I finished faster.

Nakarating na kami sa living room pero nagsasalita pa rin siya. Kinukwento na niya ang buhay niya ngayon. She's telling me how much she loves her family, how much she misses her pet dog and how much she wants to bring her little brother with her. I knew it. This girl is jolly and a really noisy one. We have just met and she's already telling me her life story. Ganito rin kaya ang ginagawa niya sa ibang tao? What if may ma-meet siyang tampalasan? She's too open.

Napatingin naman ako sa kabuuan ng lugar. Ngayon ko lang napansin na hindi ko pa nga pala nakikita ang kabuuan nito dahil tinawag kami kanina ni Sir Max Berne sa labas. Namangha ako sa interior. I think this is really big for eight people.

"Hey, Cerys, are you listening?" I blink as a respond when Poppy suddenly taps my shoulder. And when I look at her, she's pouting. Huh?

"Oh, sorry. Poppy, are you not tired?" tanong ko sa kaniya. Parang nagulat siya sa sinabi ko at nakita ko ang pag-iba ng direksyon ng mata niya. Napakunot noo naman ako.

"Ah! Yeah! Sorry for making you listen to my cute life story, Cerys. My body's quite heavy, I gotta go to my room na. Hehehe, good night!" nabigla ako nang mabilis ito tumayo at saka tumakbo papunta sa hagdan di kalayuan mula sa living room, hindi man lang akong hinitay na makapagsalita.

"Cerys, what about you? Aren't you tired?" I almost jump when I heard a baritone voice from behind.

"Lennon? What are you doing here? Have you been listening to Poppy's... err I mean to our conversation?" tanong ko dito nang lumingon ako sa kaniya. He has his clothes changed. Mukhang kaka-shower niya lang since he has a face towel hanging around his neck. Napataas ang kilay ko. He brings such a fresh atmosphere and it's soothing.

"No, I just got here. I'm hungry, I was about to go to the kitchen but I ended up coming here instead because you're here," mas tumaas pa ang kilay ko sa sinabi niya. I think I know what he means by that. Tss.

"Cook for me," he demands with a bright smile. My eyes roll. I knew it.

My tongue clicks when his lips form into a pout. He knows I can't resist his sulky face. "Fine. I'm also hungry, so."

Tumayo na ako para hanapin kung saan ang kitchen dito. Pero bago pa man ako maghanap ay hinila na ako ni Lennon. He's leading the way to the kitchen. It seems like he is rushing me... just how hungry is this kid?

"Here," sabi nito nang huminto na kami sa harap ng isang silid. My gaze moves from Lennon's sulky face to the design of the place.

Not bad. There seems to be a complete set of tools and there are many varieties of ingredients too. My three years of stay here will be great! I love cooking kaya naman hindi talaga ako makakatanggi sa lalaking nagpapaluto ngayon sa akin.

"So, what do you wanna eat?" nakapamaywang akong humarap sa kaniya na siya namang nakapangalumbaba sa counter.

"Pasta," he answers right away while looking intently at me. I return the same look, but my gaze immediantly shifts away when my ears catch a loud sound of footsteps getting closer to our direction.

"Oh, Cerys!" nanlaki ang mata ko nang biglang ngumiti sa akin ang weirdo na si Nero McNamara.

Napatingin ito kay Lennon na nakatingin ng seryoso kay Nero. Nabadtrip ba siya sa biglang pagsulpot ni Nero dahil it looks like gutom talaga ang bata. He doesn't want a distraction to his chef. Ugh, why is my bestfriend so cute.

"What are you doing?" hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni Nero at tiningnan pa ako mula ulo hanggang paa. Hindi ba obvious na magluluto ako dahil sa suot kong apron?

"Isn't it obvious?" I reply.

"Don't tell me you're gonna cook? A princess who cooks? I can't even imagine that," he forces a laugh that made a frown in my face. Is he insulting me?!

"Yes, I cook. So what? And why do you even care?" inis na sabi ko at saka tumalikod sa kaniya. Kumuha na ako ng mga pan at saka inilabas ang pasta at iba pang ingredients.

"'Cause I'm quite curious. Hey! Can you also make one for me?" hindi ako makapaniwalang napalingon sa kaniya. Nasa tabi na siya ngayon ni Lennon na hindi ko na mabasa ngayon ang expression.

"What? Why would I?" taas kilay kong tanong. Ngumisi lang ito. I think I'm starting to hate his smirk.

"We're friends, right?" ngumiti ito ng malapad habang nakatingin ng diretso sa aking mga mata.. Naalala ko bigla yung sinabi niya kanina at ang sinabi rin ni Sir Max na dapat ay maging close kami for the sake of the house.

Napabuntong hininga na lang ako bago ipinagpatuloy muli ang pagluluto. "Fine."

It's not like cooking for three persons (including me) is hard to do. It's just that I think I'm going to feed two freaking kids. And if others find this out, for sure they'll ask for me to cook for them too since I'm entitled with the "house representative." Hays, sana hindi ako maabuso.

Binalot ng katahimikan ang kusina habang ako ay nagluluto. Sa sobrang tahimik ay ang tunog lamang ng stove at pagkulo ng niluluto ko ang naririnig. Minsan ay napapasulyap ako sa kanila. Pareho silang nakapangalumbaba at nakatingin sa bawat galaw ko. Nailang tuloy ako. What the hell? I'm getting pressured here tuloy.

Makalipas ang ilang sandali ay naluto na rin ang pagkain. I strain the pasta and plate three servings with sauce and some green onions as toppings. Kinuha ko muna ang dalawang servings saka ito hinarap sa dalawang bata sa harap ko na nagniningning ang mga mata habang nakatingin sa servings.

"Here. Satisfied?" I ask sarcastically in front of Nero McNamara who returns a smirk as a reply.

"Very satisfied," he whispers na narinig ko naman pero di ko na lang pinansin at saka napatingin kay Lennon na nakatingin pala sa akin. Hindi pa rin nito ginagalaw ang kaniyang pagkain. Akala ko ba gutom siya?

"Hmm? Your food will get cold, Lennon," I comment while leaning as I jokingly grab his fork and was about to twist the fork between the pasta but I was surprised when I feel a soft fabric on my skin.

"You're sweating," Lennon utters in a husky voice. I could feel my face getting warmer. Cerys, don't blush.

He gently wipes the sweat around my face like he was holding a fragile object. Even though I'm sure I've become red-faced; I can't seem to look away. The time seems to run slower than usual. I just hope he's done wiping those disgraceful sweat para makaalis na ako.

"Tss. Don't flirt in front of me," nanlaki naman ang mga mata ko nang magsalita si Nero McNamara.

Shit. I totally forgot that he's here! I'm so embarrassed.

Nataranta akong hinila ang face towel sa kamay ni Lennon at ako na ang nagpunas sa mukha ko.

"Shut up. That ain't flirting, duh," I try playing it off. Gosh. Nakakahiya talaga. Bakit sa harap pa ng lalaking ito?!

"Tss, whatever. Pwede na ulit kayong maglandian, I'm done eating," he stood up and I was surprised when he's already at the doorway. He's fast. Uh-oh, it looks like he's really pissed off. Well, ako din naman siguro 'pag may nakita akong naglalandian sa tabi ko habang ako ay kumakain. Wait. I'm not flirting with Lennon!

Nakita kong nagpigil ng tawa si Lennon na ikinakunot ng noo ko at di nagtagal ay napalitan ng isang masamang tingin.

"Lennon, I'm really gonna eat your pasta if you keep looking at me with that grin of yours," seryoso ang pagkakasabi ko nito. Alam ko ang dahilan ng pagtawa nito. Hindi dahil sa pag-alis ni Nero McNamara kundi dahil sa pagba-blush ko kanina. He's gonna bully me!

"Then it eat, I don't mind," natigilan naman ako dahil ang laki ng ngiti niya habang sinasabi iyon. Ugh.

"Hmp, you said you're hungry. I don't want you to put your blame on me when you die 'cause of hunger," dumiretso na ako sa plato ko saka inilapag ito sa tabi niya kung saan umupo kanina si Nero McNamara.

Napansin ko naman ang face towel na nasa leeg ko na ipinangpunas ni Lennon kanina sa mukha ko. Napakagat labi ako nang maramdaman kong umiinit na naman ang mukha ko kaya naman napapikit na lang ako upang pakalmahin ang sarili ko.

Don't think about it. Goddammit.

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12:05 AM

I wish it were different. But my body is not listening to me. I will probably wake up late tomorrow because I'm still awake even though it's already midnight.

Seriously? Hindi pa ako natutulog magmula ng makarating kami dito sa Fornax Proficient School. Nagtataka nga ako dahil I certainly feel tired but I just can't fall asleep.

Napabuntong hininga na lang ako saka napatingin ulit sa orasan bago napagdesisyunang tumayo na lamang mula sa pagkakahiga sa kama ko at nagtungo sa pinto.

"I have to make something that will help me fall asleep," bulong ko sa aking sarili habang naglalakad palabas ng kwarto ko.

Napatingin naman ako sa hallways. It's quiet. They are probably fast asleep by now. Bigla kong naalala ang nangyari kaninang dinner. There is only one word that I can describe it: awkward.

We were like eating on the same table but no one was willing to open up a conversation. They're only focusing on their meals. Mabuti na lang at nandoon si Poppy na siyang kumakausap sa akin. May kagandahan din pala ang pagiging madaldal niya. I asked her silently during dinner if why she's not talking to other members and she said "Ehhh, look at them. Parang it's not time for conversation kasi mukhang pagod na pagod talaga sila. That's why I'm really glad when you said you're not tired at all. Atleast may nakakausap ako ngayon..." and her long speech goes on. Napansin ko nga na mukhang pagod na pagod nga ang mga myembro kaya naman hindi na ako nagtry kumausap sa kanila. Since that was the case, the dinner finished na walang pagpapakilala na naganap sa house na ito. I have thought that it will be bad kapag tinrato pa rin namin ang isa't isa na parang mga estranghero lang kaya I tried to say something before they go back to their rooms but to my dismay, they were already gone. They sure were fast. Well, as expected of the scholars.

I snap back to reality when I realized I'm still at my door. The house is really big. My room is surprisingly spacious though not as spacious as my room in North Fornacis.

Napataas ang isang kilay ko nang mapansin ang name tag ng katabi kong kwarto. I went closer to the door dahil curious ako kung sino ang kapitbahay ko.

Forster

Napatango ako nang marealize ko na si Poppy iyon. Nawili ako sa pagtingin sa mga name tag kaya tumingin tingin din ako sa iba pang kwarto. Curious ako kung ano ang mga pangalan ng mga miyembro kahit na apilyedo lang ito. Hindi ko na kasi matandaan ang mga pangalan nila noong tinawag sila sa entrance exam upang mabilang sa house na ito.

Standifel

Hale

Napatingin ako sa kabilang dulo ng hallway. Nasa left wing ang rooms ng mga girls samantalang sa right wing naman ang boys. Napangiwi naman ako dahil parang hinihila ako papunta sa direksyon ng mga kwarto nila.

Ugh. Curiousity is killing me. But I am a wise woman, I won't go there.

Nagpasya na lamang akong magtungo sa ground floor.

As expected the lights are off when I got down the stairs. My legs stride towards the kitchen to search for some herbal tea. I've learned that herbal tea can make someone fall asleep.

Natabig ko ang tinitimpla kong tasa nang makarinig ako ng mga yabag ng paa.

"Woah!" automatiko akong napalingon sa nagsalitang babae. Despite the dim lights, I can say that her hair is in vibrant red orange color.

"Ah, hello," it was an awkward response, Cerys.

"Can't sleep?" nagulat naman ako nang magsalita ulit si redhead girl na kumuha ng tubig mula sa fridge.

Umupo ako sa stall sa may counter.

"Yeah, what about you? You should go to sleep na. Tomorrow we need to go to class by 7 AM," I attempt sounding like the house representative.

She leans at the corner of the counter.

"Ahh, ikaw ba ang house representative, 'no?" she looks at me kaya napatango ako. "No doubt you sound like one," she clicks her tongue.

I raise an eyebrow telepathically. I can feel that this girl is not another weird member unlike the first two that I met: Poppy and Neo McNamara. Rather than being weird, I think she is badass. The way she speaks is just... somehow aggressive.

"Well, you see, house rep, I can't fall asleep because I have slept in the latter half of the day. Hindi ko nga alam kung bakit nakakatulog pa yung iba eh sa tingin ko natulog din sila noong hapon," she sounds like she's criticizing those who are peacefully sleeping. Mukhang tama nga ako na may pagka-aggressive ito.

"Oh, is that so? But we have classes tomorrow early in the morning," I shrug before sipping the tea.

Tumango ito at nagulat ako nang mapatingin na naman ito sa akin. "Hey, house rep, are you a noble? Because a commoner like me is used to having no sleep at all but I still managed to go to school, amazing right?"

Oh, she's a commoner. A Chamil?

Medyo nagulat ako nang tinanong niya kung noble ako. Hindi niya ba kilala ang McIntyre? Dahil sa pagkakaalam ko ay tanyag ang pamilya namin sa buong Fornax because it's the ruling clan of the North or the Royal City.

"Yeah, that's amazing. Well, I'm a McIntyre, so yeah, I'm an Evgenis," ngumiti ako nang tipid sa kaniya ngunit napatigil ako nang makita ko ang pagkagulat sa mukha niya. Hindi niya talaga alam?

"Oh. So isa ka palang Evgenis. Well, halata naman sa balat mong napakaputi at napakakinis. At based sa nakikita ko ngayon," nagulat ako nang tumingin siya sa akin mula ulo hanggang paa. "Mukhang hindi ka naman matapobreng prinsesa kaya magkakasundo tayo," pagpapatuloy nito at ngumiti sa akin.

Napangiwi na naman ako sa isip ko. Hindi ko alam pero gusto ko na lang umalis ngayon. Her speech is kinda terrifies me. It's like any soon she'll criticize me.

"By the way, I'm Primrose Hale!" mabilis itong pumunta sa harap ko at kinuha ang kamay kong nakawak sa tasa.

Nabibigla talaga ako sa mga ginagawa niya. "Let's be in good terms, Miss EVGENIS."

Diniinan talaga niya ang "Evgenis" na may malaking ngiti sa labi at ang mga mata nito na matalim na nakatitig sa aking mga mata.

"Yeah, of course. Since I'll be one of your house representatives, I'll make sure things will go smoothly in this house. I'm Cerys McIntyre," kinamayan ko na rin siya at saka ngumiti ng sinsero.

This girl looks pretty mad with the nobility. Well, it can't be helped. Hindi ko itatanggi na inaalipin ng uri namin ang mga katulad niyang commoners lang at mga peasant. Kaya naman napagdesisiyonan ko na ipapakita ko din sa babaeng ito na may mabubuti pa ring Evgenis upang sa gayon ay mas maganda ang aming samahan.

Tatlo ang nakilala ko ngayong araw na 'to at kikilalanin ko pa silang lahat sa loob ng tatlong taon. Maybe house representative is not just a title but it really is a position that will shape me into a great neos. Uniting the team will be a challenge for someone like me who doesn't even know how to team up with others but I will try my best. I will try my best to unite this team despite our differences in views, culture, status etc. My goal in this school is to become a highly-skilled pro but I would also love to build friendships that will last forever.

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