As I was walking towards my class, along the way I was noticed and talked about by many people. I could guess what they were talking about when they saw me.

  "So that's the guy who is the lover of the ice princess?," that's what I thought.

  In addition, there were also talks from those who didn't believe the rumor and said that the rumor spreader might have seen wrong, because it was impossible for a daughter of a Duke to date a commoner. Whatever it was, it seemed like the strategy we planned last night was a great success

  -

  A day ago.

  That night, I went to Irene's dorm to plan on how to spread the rumor about our relationship. Leandra and Lily were also in the dorm.

  "I have a suggestion, but I don't know if it's a good suggestion or not," I said.

  "What suggestion is it?," Irene asked.

  "How about we go around tonight alone but holding hands like lovers. If someone sees us, they will definitely be shocked and surprised. They will definitely spread what they see to their friends and acquaintances until finally the rumor about me looking like Irene's lover will spread in the academy. Then when you and I are asked about the truth of it, we just have to say yes," I said.

  "Your suggestion is very bold, Rid. But I agree with that," said Leandra.

  "Me too," said Lily.

  "I see, I don't have a problem with that either," said Irene.

  "Okay," I said.

  Then we went around together holding hands. I went around for an hour with Irene and managed to attract the attention of several students who also happened to be out that night. Several students who saw us doing that were surprised, because previously they had hardly seen me make contact with Irene. Because of Irene's popularity as the ice princess and the daughter of Duke San Lucia, all the students certainly recognized her and they didn't expect an ice princess to have a lover.

  And back to today.

  After planning it all night, the school was suddenly abuzz with rumors about the ice princess dating Rid Archie.

  When I arrived at class, my classmates who had arrived earlier also looked at me. They just watched me without asking directly about the rumor. Until finally Noa and the others came.

  "Hey, Rid, have you heard? Suddenly the students in this academy are talking about rumors about you dating the ice princess. How could that be true?," asked Noa.

  Charles and Chloe were just silent waiting for my answer. Meanwhile, Kotaro and Enzo who happened to be with them today just watched.

  "Too bad Noa, the rumor is true. I am indeed dating Irene," I said.

  Hearing my answer, they were all very surprised, especially Charles, Chloe and Enzo.

  "Even though you call her just "Irene", you're not joking, right, Rid? Something like this isn't funny if it's used as a joke," said Noa.

  "I'm not joking, ?Noa, I'm serious," I said.

  "How could you suddenly date the ice princess? Even though I've never seen you two talking to each other before," said Noa.

  "Since I first entered the academy, I liked chatting with Irene but secretly I even often sparred with her in the morning. That's why over time we harbored feelings for each other and finally decided to date. At first we wanted this relationship to be a secret, but yesterday we decided to make this relationship public," I said.

  "I see, I just found out about it. It's natural that you didn't tell us all this time because your relationship is a secret," said Noa.

  "Yes, I'm sorry for hiding this from you," I said.

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  "Then who confess first between you two?" asked Noa.

  I was silent for a moment.

  "I forgot to talk about this with Irene, this kind of question will definitely come up when asking about someone's relationship. Who should I answer?," I thought.

  ".... The one who confess was a-," I said.

  "It was me," said Irene who suddenly came and interrupted my words.

  "It was me who confess first," said Irene as if emphasizing her answer to Noa's question.

  They were surprised by Irene's arrival who was accompanied by Leandra and Lily.

  "O-oh is that so," said Noa.

  "By the way, good morning, Rid," said Irene.

  "Good morning too, Irene," I said.

  "Then, I'll go to my seat first," said Irene.

  "Yes, please Irene," I said.

  Those in the class seemed surprised by the interaction between me and Irene.

  "It turns out you're really dating the ice princess, Rid," said Noa.

  "I told you I wasn't joking about that," I said.

  Charles and Chloe just kept quiet since earlier and didn't say anything.

  Then Mr. Alan entered the classroom. The students who were initially standing immediately sat down in their respective seats.

  "It seems like the academy is being stirred up by a rumor. But whatever it is, I hope the rumor doesn't interfere with learning at this academy. Then let's start the class," said Mr. Alan.

  -

  When the break time arrived.

  "Rid, I want to talk about something with you alone, is that okay?," said Charles who suddenly approached me.

  "Hmmm okay," I said.

  "Okay, then follow me," said Charles.

  "What's wrong? Charles suddenly wants to talk about something with Rid alone," said Noa.

  Meanwhile, Irene came over to Chloe.

  "Princess Chloe," said Irene.

  "What's wrong, Irene?," asked Chloe.

  "There's something I want to talk about alone, is that okay?," asked Irene.

  "I see, okay," said Chloe.

  Then Irene left and was followed by Chloe who followed her.

  "Well Chloe also went with the ice princess, so what about the break? Hey Kotaro, do you want to go to the cafeteria now or not? By the way, where's Enzo?," asked Noa.

  "He also left earlier but I don't know where," said Kotaro.

  "Everyone left suddenly, so let's go to the cafeteria first, Kotaro. They'll catch up later. I'm hungry," said Noa.

  "Okay," said Kotaro.

  -

  Irene and Chloe went to the side of the first year building and they started talking about something there.

  "You asked me to talk so suddenly, Irene. What's the problem?," asked Chloe.

  "I want to apologize," said Irene.

  "Apologize about what?," asked Chloe.

  "I want to apologize for canceling my participation in 'Matchmaking Battle' even though it was an event created by King Albert but I canceled my participation by suddenly dating someone. I also want to apologize to Prince Charles for not being able to be his prospective partner. Please convey my apology to the prince," said Irene.

  "You don't need to apologize, Irene. From what I heard the event was created to improve the relationship between the Dukes, their children should not be involved in this. Besides, you have the right to choose your own partner and not be tied down in a political marriage. My brother must also understand this so you don't need to apologize," said Chloe.

  "Is that so, but there is something else that makes me want to apologize," said Irene.

  "What is it?," asked Chloe.

  "About me dating Rid, I'm sorry about this," said Irene.

  "Wh-why are you apologizing about this?," asked Chloe.

  "I don't know either but I feel like I have to apologize to you about this," said Irene.

  "I-is that so, it's okay Irene, no need to apologize to me about that," Chloe said.

  "Okay then, that's all I wanted to say. Then I'll take my leave, Princess Chloe," Irene said.

  "Okay," Chloe said.

  Irene left and seemed to be heading towards the central building. Then Chloe was silent for a moment after Irene left. After that, Noa came to see her.

  "So you're here, Chloe," Noa said.

  "Noa? How did you know I was here," Chloe asked.

  "Earlier I saw the ice princess leaving from this direction. Earlier you were invited to chat by the ice princess so I decided to check here and it turned out you were here. Have you finished talking with her?," Noa asked.

  "I have," Chloe said.

  "Rid and Charles haven't finished chatting but I'm already hungry and want to go to the canteen now, do you want to come along? We'll just wait for them there," Noa said.

  "Okay," Chloe said.

  -

  Princess Irene continued walking towards the central building. When she was almost entering the central building, suddenly someone called her.

  "Princess Irene," said the person.

  "Princess Amelia," said Irene.

  It turned out that the person who called Irene was Princess Amelia.

  "It looks like you are not accompanied by your two assistants," said Princess Amelia.

  "You are also not accompanied by your subordinates. What is the need to call me?," asked Irene.

  "Is it true that you are dating a student named Rid Archie?," asked Princess Amelia.

  "That's true," said Irene.

  "Do you know that if you do that, you will not be able to participate in the 'Matchmaking Battle'? Even though the event was created by King Albert with the aim of getting the Dukes back together," said Princess Amelia.

  "Of course I know about that, but my father doesn't mind if I have a partner and cancel my participation in the event," said Irene.

  "Does that mean from the start, Duke San Lucia didn't want to get along with the other Dukes again?," asked Princess Amelia.

  "I don't know," said Irene.

  "I can't let this happen," thought Princess Amelia.

  "Princess Irene, do you want to make a bet with me?," asked Princess Amelia.

  "A bet?," asked Princess Irene.

  "That's right, the loser will follow the will of the winner. And we will make a bet by dueling in a daily match," said Princess Amelia.

  -To be continued