Reincarnated as the Legitimate Son of a Duke Family's ~ Just Trying To Live Live My Life Normally, But Somehow I've Got a Harem?~

I finished my breakfast and immediately headed to school.

By the way, starting this week, I decided not to use a carriage. Even though it’s convenient, my body hurts too much in the morning. So, I decided to walk to school, although I didn’t like the idea of waking up early.

“Ugh, I’ve had a rough morning.”

“It must have been tough.”

“Well, you have that stern look on your face, but it’s your fault, right?”

“What are you talking about? I’m just a poor maid ordered around by the young master… Fufufu~”

“You really seemed to be having fun.”

“Oh, you caught me?”

“It was quite obvious.”

“Well then, please be careful with your chastity even at school. I might rob it anytime I see the perfect chance.”

“Seriously, that’s not something you should be saying… Hah, I’ll be careful though.”

Feeling somewhat depressed, I arrived at school.

I managed to get to my seat before the bell rang.

“Good morning, Alex-kun.”

“Good morning, Merle-san. It seems like you’re doing well, isn’t it?”

There were other students around my seat until I arrived. As soon as I approached, they scattered like spiders. Was it because of the bell? Am I still disliked? Sigh…

“Yes, everyone is being friendly to me. But, why do you look like you’re about to cry?”

“Well, don’t worry about it. I’m just feeling a bit sentimental.”

“I see… Also…”

“What’s up?”

“Me and…”

Just then, the bell rang, and Nois-sensei entered the room. Merle and I stopped chatting after that and faced the front.

“Good morning, everyone. Today, at the staff meeting, it was officially decided that there will be an off-campus excursion next weekend. So, we need to decide on the groups. Our class has twenty students, so we’ll form groups of five. It’s often the case that parties consist of four people, so this plan will be perfect, let’s go with that.”

“What do you think?”

“Is it okay to mix boys and girls?”

“In that case…”

The students were discussing, and Nois-sensei observed in silence. So, it seemed like we could discuss this further.

“What about Merle-san?”

“Well, it’s going to be tough for Merle-san.”

“Yeah, what can we do?”

The students nodded, and soon the homeroom ended. After that, there was a ten-minute break until the first period. It was usually used to prepare for the lesson, but this time it was different. Discussions about group formation were happening all around the room. Merle was called by the girls and moved away from the neighboring seat.

“Hey, Alex. What are you going to do?”

“Hmm? I’m not sure. It would be easy if Thor were with me.”

“He’s hopeless.”

“Hmm… but we are best friends!”

“That’s fine.”

I shook hands warmly with Thor. Friends should always stick together!

Then, Serena came over, after observing us for a while.

“A-Alex… about the group…”

“Perfect timing, Serena. I was planning to invite you.”

I tried to look as serious as possible. If I didn’t, my gaze might wander to her lovely deep valley.

“Is that so? Only me…”

“Exactly, you’re the only one.”

I need Serena, the princess, to protect my chastity. With a princess by my side, no weird girls would approach me. Serena herself wouldn’t be interested in any strange guys. That’s a win-win situation!

“What do we do? We just resolved this a while ago…”

“Just forget it. I need you.”

“You need me… You’re so bold… We shouldn’t be talking like this in the classroom!”

“Well, I have to say it here.”

If I didn’t say it quickly, someone else might invite her. But something feels off.

“I can’t do this… Haha, interesting!”

“Thor?”

“Ah… Well, that makes three of us. We have Merle-san waiting there. Merle-sanl, what about you?”

I looked behind Serena, and Merle was standing shyly.

“Me too! Put me in your group, please!”

“Uh, you weren’t scouted by others?”

“Of course, you can be in our group.”