The breakfast had been amazing, despite Erina's statements that I "couldn't stay between her and John". After the meal, we could already see through the window the first buildings of the city of Norwill. Now all we needed to do was to wait less than half an hour. At this time, we made our beds and packed our handbags, ensuring that we would not forget anything. After that, we wondered what our lives would be like at the Avalon Academy. Erina already imagined herself in the uniform and participating in the practical classes. She even wondered if there would be clubs to join and, if so, she would go to a fencing or swimming club, but I think she would go straight to the swimming club and only talked about fencing to look less horny.

As for me, I think I'll do well at the Academy. I like to read and, as I usually teach what I learn to Erina, I will be able to study well. At least, I can guarantee a average score! As for practical classes, no matter how much I exercise regularly, I probably won't have the best conditioning in the class - I don't think I’ll even be the second best - but I know my healing skills will stand me out! They will just need to realize how useful my skills are to combat and will surround me like puppies! Regarding the possibility of having clubs, it would be nice to go to a reading and writing club or something like that. So we could create stories to publish. It would be the anthology of the club!

Without us realizing it, we had already arrived at the Norwill station. Time flies when you're fantasizing! Without further ado, Erina and I took our bags and disembarked. Goodbye, private car! I will miss your refinement! The rest of the bags, which were mostly from Erina, would be delivered to the Academy, leaving us only with our handbags. Looking around, I didn't find any new students, to my surprise. Maybe the train that my friend and I took has a different itinerary from the train used by the other students.

We looked for John, but we couldn't find him. He was probably late. In order not to get tired while we wait for him, I suggested that we sit on the benches of the station.

“I wonder where is John now?”, Erina asked, looking from one side to the other anxiously.

“He must be on his way, he knows the itinerary”, I explained, “Besides, his sister is me! I'm the one who should be so anxious, not you!”

“It's because, in the near future, we will be legally part of the same family. I don't know why you're against me being your sister-in-law!”

“... Just leave my brother alone, okay?”

I know she's only saying this to provoke me, so there's no reason to fight. For the time being, I know that she will do nothing but flirtatious moves that John probably will not understand, but there is no guarantee of what she will do in the future. I mean, it's been five years and she still insists on pursuing John! Could it be that, even if her harem is huge, will she still insist on him?...

Out of nowhere, Erina let out a long sigh.

“Aaaaaaahhhh... it's a shame that we were the only students to arrive now...”

“That's what you get for riding on a train with a different itinerary just because it's more chic!”, I laughed in response. I was not dissatisfied with the trip, though. It was a private wagon, for the love of the Goddess! Being with Erina brought me closer to luxuries that I would never have contact with in my past life.

“I already wanted to evaluate the boys today!”, She crossed her arms and pouted, like a sulky little child.

“We have barely arrived and you already want to look for members for your harem?! Be patient, woman!”

“And who said I'm looking for myself?” I’ll evaluate them for you as well! I would already look for boys with glasses or long hair or both to help you out!”, She said as if I had begged her to look for them, “Come here, what is your priority? Long hair or glasses?”

Erina got herself closer to me provocatively, without even realizing that someone was approaching us.

“What are you two talking about?”

We looked at person had asked. A young man of about 19 years old, who was well dressed despite the simplicity of his clothing, with amber hair and scarlet eyes. No matter how humble he showed himself in his appearance, his beauty would always be stunning. This was none other than my older brother, John Phenis.

“‘So long hair’? ‘Glasses’? Are you talking about a new fashion trend?”

He replied with such innocence that, even though he is already 19 years old, I don't have the courage to pervert him. It felt like a crime! I have to think of an excuse and soon!

“Ah, John! Er... we--”

“JOHN!”

Out of the blue, Erina jumped off the bench and threw herself into John's arms, hugging him. Such an insolent girl! He’s my brother but she's the one hugging him! Where's your manners, woman?! You're from a respectable family, for goddess sake!

“It’s been too long!”, She let go of John, showing him her most radiant smile.

“I always forget that the Banloros family is much more inclined to physical greetings...”, My brother rubbed the back of his neck, a little disconcerted, but maintained a polite conduct before her “how has it been, Miss Erina?”

“Much better now...”, She sighed. She must probably be thinking something like ‘Every time I see him, he looks more handsome!’

I got up from the bench and looked at them. Wow! That got weird quickly. Erina really messed up the order of things. Wasn't the sister supposed to be the first to greet? Now I'm feeling like I'm a third wheel for these two—

“Come here, Amaris!”

Without any warning, John took my arm and pulled me for a hug. How did he move so fast? I didn't even see it!

“You just reencounter your dear brother and don't even come to hug him Don't tell me you got colder just because you're grown!” He said as a joke.

I got worried for nothing. John would never make me feel like I'm a third wheel.

“The temperature here is a little colder. I'm the one who should be asking if you got colder!”, I reciprocated the joke and hugged him back, “It's good to see you again, big brother!”

“It's also good to see you, Amie!” John finally let me go. I didn't remember him having such a firm hug, but I also got too used to his pre-teen phase, “By the way, congratulations for being accepted into the Academy! I'm so proud of you!”

He stroked my head. He's always been like that, so affectionate? Or does the distance make people more affectionate? Or maybe it's an aging thing...

“You have already congratulated me when I received the admission letter... and in all the other letters to organize my coming here... but thank you anyway!”, I answered, a little awkwardly.

“You can congratulate me more, I like it!”, Erina commented, obviously seeking John's attention.

John laughed at Erina's comment. It's obvious that he doesn't see her as a possible future girlfriend. As much as Erina wants something more, I think she'll have to settle for being the friend of John's sister.

“Well, you two must be tired of riding the train all this time. I'll carry your bags to the dormitories”, John offered, politely. When he went to the bench to pick up the bags, he was surprised by the amount, “One suitcase from Amaris and... only two from Miss Erina?

“I've already had the rest of the luggage delivered to the dorms”, Erina explained, feeling like a woman for already taking care of her luggage beforehand.

“How well prepared!”, John praised her. Then he took my suitcase that, since it had the possibility of being carried like a backpack, he put it on his back and, for Erina's suitcases, he took one in each hand, “Now, follow me. I will take you to the dorms and then you will be able to see the city!” he addressed his speech to me, “I think you will like the city! As for Miss Erina...”

“I trust your taste!”, Erina declared.

“In that case,”, I quickly went to the right side of John, “let's go soon! The entry ceremony is tomorrow, right? You must be busy. And you also agreed to take us to lunch later.”

“Oh, the lunch?”, the mention of the word "lunch" made Erina excited and soon she positioned herself on the left side of John, “Let's go, let's go!"