idia shroud [ school uniform ] r - "the party animals from my class"

[mandytl]

Location: Interior Hallway

*Bell chiming.*

Idia: Finally, another day over. I’ve got to get back to my room ASAP. 

… because today’s when that event starts in my online game! 

Normally I wouldn’t even bother with class!

I’ve got to gather the limited-time mats and make equipment. Then I’ll snag the event reward character and max them out… no—I’ve got to upgrade, upgrade...

???: Whoa! 

BAM!!

Idia: Ow… 

S-Sorry, I wasn’t watching where I was… —eugh!

Kalim: You’ve really gotta pay attention before you hurt yourself… —oh, it’s Idia!

You always look so gloomy, hahah.

Idia: ( Ranked No. 1 in Night Raven College’s Most Extroverted [※ Researched by me 】... Kalim Al-Asim! ) 

( I just had to bump into the one guy who’s my total opposite in every possible way…! )

Kalim: You okay?

Idia: Ah…

Kalim: Hm? It hurts so bad you lost your voice? Let me see. Is your ankle doing all right? 

Idia: Ah—I’m f-fh…

Kalim: Huh? Sorry; run that by me again? I couldn’t hear you very well.

Idia: …!

(tablet) Idia: I’m fine. No problems here.

Kalim: Oh, yeah? Glad to hear it. It surprised me when you came flying out of nowhere.

(tablet) Idia: Sorry. I’ve got something to do today, so…

Kalim: Using that board for conversation again, huh. Ah—don’t tell me you’ve got a sore throat?

(tablet) Idia: Uh, it doesn’t actually—

Kalim: You’ve gotta get all the nutrition you need when you’re not feeling well! I’ve got it. Come over and have some of Jamil’s cooking!

Idia: ( H-Huh?! How did he come to that conclusion?! )

Kalim: Jamil’s an awesome cook. You’ll feel better in no time after a meal.

Idia: ( But I don’t wanna go. Absolutely no way; not on your life. )

( What’m I even supposed to talk about while eating with an extrovert who can’t even comprehend us mere otaku? No way I can survive that ordeal! )

( And besides, that event in my precious online game is waiting for me…! ) 

Kalim: Well? Pretty good idea, am I right?

(tablet) Idia: Err, no, I think it’ll just annoy Jamil-shi if we show up out of nowhere. I’ll have to pass! 

Kalim: Not to worry!

He’s already cooking for me in the first place. Adding another plate to the table won’t change much.

(tablet) Idia: Nothing about that sounds like it’s gonna fly. Like, he’s absolutely, totally gonna hate that.

 Cater: Oh, hey. If it isn’t Idia-kun and Kalim-kun. Talk about an odd combination.

Idia: ( It’s that party animal from my class, Cater Diamond! )

Rook: Well, well, monsieurs. You appear to be having a blast. 

Idia: ( The mysterious and overzealous extrovert Rook Hunt! )

Kalim: Cater and Rook! You guys on your way back to the dorms?

Cater: Yep, yep. We just bumped into each other by chance.

Rook: And were in the middle of an exciting discussion about Magicam photography.

Idia: ( T-The top three most carefree, optimistic guys on campus‥‥ are these extroverts gonna have a decisive showdown at the summit? )

( I’ve got it! This is my chance to slide by while everyone’s talking… )

Kalim: Anyway, we were all set to go eat Jamil’s cooking. You guys wanna come?

Idia: Huh?! I never said I was...

Cater: Wha—with Idia? How rare~!

Oh, I’m going. Count me in for sure. No way am I gonna pass up on this golden opportunity. ♪

Idia: Err, well. 

Rook: I’ve yet to have a chance to speak with you properly, Idia-kun, or should I say—Roi de Ta Chambre.

We’d be glad for your company.

Idia: Ah, well, uhm. 

( They’re petrifying! An extrovert’s overbearing energy’s too much for me to handle~! )

( Why’re we still talking about this when I haven’t agreed to anything? Like, they’re going to push me into going no matter how much I turn them down…! )

Kalim: What do you wanna eat, Idia? We’ll eat all your favorite foods today and get to know each other better!

Idia: Ah, no, I… I’ve actually got plans today, so…

Cater: Well, hey. Jamil-kun’s cooking is pretty top-notch either way, right? ☆ So anyway, chop-chop. 

Idia: !

Rook: This is true. Let us hurry on our way, then. It wouldn’t be wise of us to be late.

Idia: ?! 

Kalim: All right, let’s go! 

Idia: But I said I already have plans… S-Someone save me…!