Chapter 98: E class dance
In class E, the children of the knights are becoming more and more paired up, and since there aren't enough girls, they call out to the girls in class D to pair up.
What should we do...we commoners just stood there, unsure of what to do. If you can't dance in the first place, inviting a nobleman will only embarrass you...
I can at least dance, but other girls and Ronnie probably can't. Ronnie is next to me, his face pale and trembling a little.
"There! Hurry up and pair up. The class won't be able to progress."
That's what the teacher said while looking at us with contempt. I really hate this teacher! !
I can dance, so I should be able to pair up with someone and dance with them, but I don't know if they'll pair me up in the first place...I'd be so shocked if I asked them out and they turned me down...
Ronnie can't dance either way.
I have no choice but to be honest here.
"Professor Gramician. We can't dance..."
"Well! There were some people who couldn't dance. I hadn't thought of that. I thought that all people could dance, but there were some people who couldn't dance. There was a lack of consideration. I'm sorry."
This teacher is really disgusting! Why are you looking at me from above like this? Is he a noble with a higher rank?
"Professor Gramician. These people are commoners, so they probably can't learn dancing. It's only natural that they can't follow us noble people. We have to be tolerant and accept them."
“Artur-sama, that's a very good idea! It's true that it's not good to force people to do something they can't do. It would be a problem if people misunderstood that you're bullying a commoner. Then those who can't dance shouldn't dance. That’s fine.”
Arthur-sama and Gramician-sensei really hit it off. I'll never like a teacher who can hit it off with Arthur-sama.
that? ...Now that I think about it, Gramician was on the list of hostile forces that Richard-sama gave me earlier. I'm sure it's the Gramician Marquis family!
Wow~ I don't want to take this class anymore. This teacher is probably a child of the Gramician Marquis family, so maybe his wife? Considering her age, she might be the wife of a former marquis. Why is she working as a teacher?
Sigh, after all, they're my enemies... There are dangerous people in so many places, and it's tiring.
``Now, only those who can dance should dance. If you can't dance, please be able to dance by the next class. But don't worry. From the next class onwards, those who can't dance will have free time. It's not good to force yourself to do something you can't do."
You're saying something plausible, but what you're saying is that you don't want to teach dancing to commoners. Commoners can't dance anyway, so there's no point in trying!
It's so disgusting! !
When I looked around, all the commoners, whose faces had turned pale just a moment ago, looked helpless, wanting to get angry but not being able to do so.
At least I'll dance by myself! But will there be someone to pair with me...?
I looked up and looked around to find someone to pair up with.
However, when they meet my eyes, they all look away. I can't believe my lack of friends becomes my enemy in a place like this.
"Now let's start dancing."
The dance is about to begin! Hey, it's already strong!
"Wait a minute! Can I dance too?"
When I said that, the teacher turned to me with a rather stiff smile.
"If you can't dance, there's no need to force yourself to dance, right? I won't force you to do something you can't do."
"No, it's okay because I can dance."
"There's no way you, a lowly commoner, can dance!"
Mr. Arthur has come in again...it's really noisy.
"I'm a commoner, so I can't dance gracefully and beautifully like you, but even commoners can dance."
"That's impossible! Father said that commoners are lowly people who can't dance or understand art!"
Arthur-sama is really an idiot...even though I reconsidered earlier that he was able to dance and wasn't completely incompetent. Maybe I was incompetent after all...
By the way, does Arthur-sama directly believe what his parents told him? Do you really think that commoners can't learn or dance?
If that's the case, then she might be extremely honest... In that case, her parents are the worst. Well, as an aristocrat in this world right now, Arthur-sama's way of thinking is probably normal.
"Then, please watch my dance and see for yourself. Is there anyone who can pair me up?"
I said these words while feeling extremely nervous. I said that I can dance with momentum, but what if no one pairs up with me...
My heart is pounding... If no one is around, could Lucien dance the female part?
As I was waiting, trying to keep a calm expression on my face so that no one would notice, even though I was upset inside, a girl came forward.
"I'll be your partner."
Martine! ? picture? "Can you dance with me?" ?
Won't dancing with a certain person cause a lot of trouble?
"I'm very grateful, but...is that okay?"
"Yes, of course."
Martine smiled and took my hand.
"Miss Martine! Why are you dancing with a man like that? You can't dance anyway, so you should just leave him alone! If you're going to dance with that man, would you dance with me?"
Arthur-sama said that and stepped in between us.
"Oh, that's right. There's no need to trouble Martine-sama."
The teacher also hurriedly intervened.
"No, it's okay because I wanted to dance. Besides, no one else wanted to dance."
"That's true, but..."
“So, teacher, will you be dancing with Leon?”
"What is Leon...?"
"Oh, the teacher doesn't even remember the students' names. Isn't it polite to memorize them before class? If it's a difficult task for the teacher, I've suggested that he prepare a substitute. Okay. How would you like it?”
Martine is scary...she's pretty angry. The teacher's face turns pale.
"I-I'm sorry. I'll be sure to remember all the students' names for the next class...but why does Martine-sama know their names?"
"Leon is my friend. Instead of that, let's start dancing."
"I-I'm smart."
Did Ms. Gramician think that she wasn't directly discriminating against commoners and that she wouldn't be punished?
Or did she think that the royal family wouldn't interfere in commoner matters?
Well, I guess both. Maybe if I wasn't here, Martine wouldn't have intervened.
I'm really protected by everyone... Thank you so much. I will definitely return the favor.
Let's do our best to be helpful to everyone.
“Martine-sama, what do you mean by that person and her friend?”
Another troublesome one has arrived...
"That's what it means."
“Why would you say something like that... We should stop being friends right away! Being with a lowly commoner might even have an effect on Martine! Could it be... Is it Lucien's fault!? This person is also a commoner. He’s the guy who joked that we should help each other! I can’t believe…Does Martine think the same way…?”
"That's not true. However, as a member of the royal family of this country, I have to protect this country. It's important to follow the rules to protect the country. At this school, your social status doesn't matter, so I... He gets along well with everyone.Also, Leon belongs to the Duke Townsend family.He's different from other commoners.''
"but……"
"Artur-sama says that commoners are lowly people, but how much do you really know about commoners? Why don't you check it out with your own eyes instead of hearing information from others? If you say you have the same idea as before, please stick to it.The important thing is to try to find out first.''
Martine is saying a lot of things, but is it okay...? In order to avoid a civil war, the royal family is refusing to side with either faction for now, right?
Well, I guess it's fine if they don't take my word for it. If you think about it, maybe you're doing a good job of dodging it.
“Then, please have some music.”
When Martine said that, music began to play.
“Leon, can you dance?”
As soon as the music started, Martine spoke to me in a whisper.
“At the very least.”
"I'll follow Leon, so feel free to dance with me."
"Okay... Martine, thank you so much."
"Let's have fun and dance"
Martine said that and smiled like a flower was about to bloom. It's so beautiful.
"I'll be careful not to step on your feet."
“I want you to be careful about that.”
I feel like some kind of strange strength is leaving my tense body. Phew, just remember to practice and dance to your best ability.
I don't remember much from that point, but before I knew it, I had finished dancing.
"Leon, it was so easy to dance! If you practice a little more, you'll be able to dance beautifully."
"I'm honored to receive your compliment. Thank you very much for your compliment."
We ended the dance with a light laugh.
"Teacher, starting from the next class, I think it would be a good idea to teach those who can't dance from the basics. Do you know how to teach those who can't dance?"
"I-I know."
“Then I know it will be difficult, but I appreciate your help.”
"……I got it"
I could just see the teacher's face as she bowed her head, and she looked extremely pale...Once again, royalty is amazing.
“Artur-sama, it seems that even commoners can dance.”
"Indeed... it seems so."
Master Arthur said that with a thoughtful look on his face and then looked down.
Arthur-sama's upbringing is just distorted from my point of view, and he's probably actually an honest and good child...I hope you'll realize something from this.
"Okay, it's a little early, but now that we know everyone's abilities, we'll end today's class."
It's finally finished! I parted ways with Martine and went to Ronnie's place.
"Ronnie, I'm glad you're going to teach me how to dance next time."
"Yeah...Leon is amazing."
"No, it's not because I'm amazing, it's because Martine-sama helped me."
"That's true, but just being the first to say it is amazing. I can't do it."
"I guess so? Thank you."
I might be quite happy if you say that. I'm glad I had the courage. Well, I guess it was because I was irritated at the time.
After everyone left, Ronnie and I went to the changing room last, took our luggage, and headed home.
For a few chapters now, the word "picture" is used as an explanatory - but I'm curious which Japanese word was used originally?
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