Episode 3: Dangerous Beauty

The girls still didn’t understand all the eyes fixed on them.

They looked at each other, then discreetly checked themselves from head to toe.

The 3: What is it? Do we smell or something?

The stares only grew more intense.

With more courage and curiosity, several boys and girls approached them, eager to know more about them.

— They’re wearing our uniforms, look.

Léa: Hello, my name is Léa. Are you new here?

Loussika: Um… uh… it’s just that…

Ben: Don’t you want to sit down?

Amuri found it strange that all the attention had shifted to them. A wave of jealousy slowly began to rise inside her.

Amuri: Hey! Are you going to stop staring at them like that? This is ridiculous!

But no one really paid attention to her words.

Prunelle, still gentle, let a small innocent smile appear, which immediately caused uncontrollable heartbeats in Kiani.

Kiani: (That’s a wonderful smile…)

Prunelle: It’s… it’s kind of you, but… could you please stop acting like that? It’s making us a bit uncomfortable… it’s embarrassing.

— Okay… we’ll give you all the space you want…

Miaa let out a dry, nervous laugh.

Miaa: Ahaha 😅😅… Are you always like this on this island?

Amuri finally approached them, followed closely by Christelle. She stared at them arrogantly.

Amuri: Hey! Do you even know where you are?

Loussika: At Bahati School, if I’m not mistaken. Why do you ask, classmate?

Amuri: I’m not your classmate!

Christelle: Yeah, she’s not your friend. Do you know who she is? She’s Amuri, the only heir of a wealthy family.

Prunelle: Wow! 😯😮 Being an heiress is kind of like being a princess, right girls?

Loussika: Yes, you could say that.

Miaa: It also depends on the wealth, right? Does her fortune surpass a king’s?

Amuri: Huh?

Christelle: Wait a second… are they ignoring you?!

Amuri: Me?! Amuri?!

Kodi: Are you sisters?

The 3: Sisters?

They looked at each other, observing themselves for a moment, then began whispering quietly.

Prunelle: Are we sisters?

Loussika: Normally… I think so since… we belong to the same tribe.

Prunelle: But they don’t know that. What do we do?

Miaa: Leave it to me, I know what to make up.

They then turned their gaze back to the others, stopping their whispering.

Miaa, with her usual energy, immediately spoke.

Miaa: We are half-sisters.

Loussika & Prunelle: Half-sisters?!

Kwel, Kodi, and Kiani then moved closer, naturally trying to build a connection with the girls.

Kwel: You’re lucky you didn’t arrive late. We’re veterans in this school, we can guide you.

Kodi noticed Loussika’s almost pathological shyness. He leaned slightly toward her, trying to understand.

Kodi: Why did you stop talking? Are we bothering you?

Loussika: No, no… it’s not that…

Kiani timidly reached his hand toward Prunelle, but she found the gesture strange and stepped back slightly.

Prunelle: Are you going to hit me?!

Kiani: No, no, no… I just wanted to get to know you…

Christelle: Can I know why you’re all acting like this in front of new girls?!

Kwel bent his elbow toward Miaa, signaling her to follow him discreetly.

Kwel: Come…?

Miaa: Uh… 😑😑

Seeing this, Amuri exploded inwardly with rage.

For her, this was the final straw.

She immediately pointed at Miaa in a threatening way while pulling Kwel away from her.

Kwel: What are you doing, Amuri?

Amuri: You, don’t get close to Kwel, do you hear me?!

Everyone was shocked by Amuri’s aggressive behavior.

A real hostility seemed to be forming toward Miaa.

Amuri: First of all, where are you from? Your shoes, your hairstyles… everything shows you’re from a lower class. Here, I’m the one who rules, understood…?

Kiani: Are you crazy or w—

Before he could finish, Miaa, with her explosive temper, suddenly grabbed Amuri’s pointing finger and violently pressed on it, making her stagger in pain.

Miaa: …Put your finger down, bitch. You messed with the wrong person.

Amuri: Ouch!!

Prunelle: Miaa, “bitch” is a very bad word…

Amuri: Let go of me, savage!

Miaa: You’re used to being noticed, my dear. Just know I’m not someone who cries… I’m someone who fights. So choose wisely.

She increases the pressure on her finger even more.

All the students were shocked.

Christelle immediately tries to help her friend.

Amuri: Ouch! Let go!

Christelle: Let her go! Are you crazy?! I’m going to call the principal!

Miaa: How cute… and he’ll protect you?

Amuri: AAH!!

Loussika: Miaa, please let her go… you might break her bone.

Miaa finally reduces the pressure.

At that exact moment, Kiese’s voice echoes behind them.

He was standing near the classroom entrance.

Kiese: Girls! What are you doing? The principal is waiting for us to finalize your enrollment.

Prunelle: We’re coming, grandpa!

— He’s your grandfather?

Miaa finally releases Amuri’s finger, which looks truly hurt.

Before leaving, Miaa gives her a proud little mocking face.

Amuri: You filthy bitches! I’ll make you pay!

Miaa: We’ll talk later. One advice: never get in my way.

She flips her hair elegantly with her hands and walks forward confidently.

The girls leave to join Kiese, leaving behind massive chaos in the school courtyard.

— Wow… did you see how she put Amuri in her place?

— That girl has no fear.

— This is the first time…

Christelle quickly checks on Amuri’s finger.

Christelle: Are you okay, Amuri?

Amuri: Let go of me!

She pushes Christelle away and walks off alone.

But Christelle follows her anyway.

Christelle: Amuri, wait! Wait for me!

Meanwhile, Kiani, Kwel, and Kodi exchange looks, still shocked.

Kodi: She really has an explosive temper.

Kwel: Do you think she really would’ve broken her finger?

Kiani: I don’t know… it was possible. But from now on, it’s better not to provoke her.

Later, class had officially started, and Kiese came out of the principal’s office accompanied by the principal and the girls.

Kiese: Thank you very much for your time, sir.

Principal: It’s actually us who thank you for the registration. The girls are not behind in the curriculum; they’ll quickly catch up.

Kiese: Very well. I’ll take that into account to better guide them.

The principal returns to his office.

Kiese quietly approaches the girls.

Kiese: Be very careful, girls. That siren could very well be in this school. She doesn’t stay in one place when she decides to harm people.

Loussika: Understood. We’ll be careful.

Kiese: I’ll send protective spirits to guide you if needed.

Miaa: I hope they’re dolphins!

Loussika: That’s impossible… and not very discreet.

Prunelle: What would she even be looking for here? Mami Watta is really a bloody mystery…

After a few minutes, the principal brings the girls into the classroom to introduce them.

Almost the entire class looks happy to see them, except Amuri and Christelle.

Principal: Students, we welcome new students today: Prunelle, Miaa, and Loussika ELONGA. They are new inhabitants of Idjwi Island. They come from Mateba Island.

The 3: Hello everyone.

— Hello!

The students notice an empty chair near the window.

One student is missing.

Principal: Isn’t Ernest here?

Teacher: I don’t know.

Stella: I thought I saw him today too… but maybe he didn’t come.

Principal: He must stop skipping classes. I’ll be strict with him in the future.

The principal leaves.

Teacher: Girls, please find seats you like.

The 3: Understood, ma’am.

They sit at the back, near the empty seat by the window.

They quietly observe that abandoned seat.

Teacher: Well… class can resume.

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Behind the school, in a restricted area, a boy walks slowly, following an enchanting melody.

He looks completely hypnotized.

> “🎵 Ahhh… ahaha_ahaha_ahah~ 🎼”

Ernest: I’m coming…

Later, the bell rings.

It was lunchtime.

The entire school gathers in the cafeteria.

Kodi, Kwel, and Kiani observe the girls’ table.

But only Loussika is there.

Kwel: One of them is there… we should try.

Kiani: Why are we so restless? They’re just girls.

Kodi: I’m going to try talking to her.

Kodi approaches Loussika.

Meanwhile, Miaa and Prunelle walk in the cafeteria.

Miaa: Aren’t you taking an apple, Prunelle?

Prunelle: Not now. I saw something called “fries.” I want to try them.

Miaa: Really? Let me see!

She stares at the fries, fascinated.

Miaa: Wow! Can I have some too? Please… just one bite? 🥹🥺

Prunelle: You’ll end up sleeping in class, Miaa!

Suddenly, a tall beautiful woman appears.

It was the school janitor.

But as she passes, Miaa and Prunelle feel a strange sense of danger.

A strong chill runs through their bodies.

Miaa & Prunelle: What is that…?

They turn around suddenly.

But no one is there anymore.

Their amulets begin to glow faintly as a silent warning.

Miaa & Prunelle: Oh no… it’s her!

Meanwhile, Loussika sits at the cafeteria table.

Kodi approaches.

Kodi: Am I disturbing you?

Loussika looks up timidly.

It was Kodi.

She nods slightly.

Loussika: No… sit down. There’s enough space for five.

Kodi: Thank you very much.

He sits down.

Loussika looks at him sincerely.

Loussika: Sorry if I seemed rude earlier… I’m just very shy.

Kodi: No, I don’t mind. I was just curious.

Loussika: Why do you want to talk to me so much? Your friends are there, right?

Kodi: I know… but your personality interests me.

Loussika: Introduce yourself then.

Kodi: I’m Kodi.

Loussika: Nice to meet you, Kodi…

Suddenly—

Miaa and Prunelle rush toward the table.

Miaa & Prunelle: Loussika, emergency!

Loussika immediately understands and stands up.

Loussika: Sorry Kodi, we’ll talk later.

They leave quickly.

Behind the school, the enchanted boy continues walking, guided only by the melody.

> “🎼 Come see me… come discover my face… you’re almost there… don’t worry… I’ll watch over you… 🎵”

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