The tension in the teacher's room was palpable as we sat with various monitors in front of us, watching the events unfold. Colored seals representing each student hung on the wall, ready to burn if they were eliminated or disqualified. I sat comfortably in my chair with a cold mango drink in hand, staring intently at the monitor, waiting for the competition to begin. I took a sip from my drink with the straw to cool off.

Utahime sat to my right, Gojo to my left, Geto next to Gojo, and Riko next to Geto. Sadly had Shoko something to do and Haibara and Nanami were on a mission.

I felt nervous as the countdown began. "1... 2... 3!"

We observed the students from various perspectives through Mei Mei's crows. They all ran off at once. Some cleverly hid and waited, while others, like Yuji, rushed ahead. Nobara didn't seem to make much effort... or so it seemed!

Suddenly, she was the first to take action, pulling out her hammer and striking something on her puppet, hitting her target. The witch girl from Kyoto, whose name I had forgotten, fell from the sky. Her seal burned on the wall!

I almost choked in surprise at Nobara's move and accidentally hit Gojo in the process, a sign of my astonishment. He looked at me surprised. I quickly looked away and nervously chewed on my straw out of embarrassment.

Utahime sipped her tea gracefully, "One of my students is out in just a few seconds."

I grinned, "I have a feeling things are about to get even crazier."

She sighed, concerned, "I hope nothing happens to my students."

Gojo spoke next to me in a mocking tone, "Hey, hey, Utahime, your students are just as weak as you."

I rolled my eyes.

Here we go again.

It hit a nerve by Utahime , and I immediately formed a thin ice barrier around me as she threw her tea at Gojo.

He activated his infinity.

He laughed, "Looks like someone's feeling aggressive."

A few drops hit my ice wall. I felt a strange tingling sensation. Somehow, I had an uncomfortable feeling about their argument.

What the heck, my heart is telling me that Gojo should only flirt with me in this way when we argue.

I placed my hand over my heart, blushing, and pulled myself together a bit to avoid drawing attention.

Was I jealous? No, that couldn't be. Miura, since when? What the heck, since when did I start having feelings for him or, let alone, thinking positively about him?

I buried my face in my hand unconsciously.

Gojo placed his hand on my shoulder "are you okay?-", and I jumped slightly in surprise. When I get startled, I unconsciously release my ice power. The temperature in the room dropped.

Geto trembled, and snot came out of his nose.

He looked at me tremblingly, "Miuraaaaa..."

I glanced at Riko, who had an ice cone on his nose, staring at me hopelessly, and then glared at Gojo irritably, "It's all good, Miura. I know it's not your fault."

Gojo raised his hand protectively and grinned, "I didn't do anything!"

Mei mei sighed, exhaling cold air and showing me his frozen hand, "Dear Miura, my hand."

Riko laughed, and I couldn't help but laugh too. Everyone in the room got hit except for Satoru Gojo, the idiot.

I deactivated everything, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Gojo rested his head on his hand, "Our ice princess is under control here, but we don't know why."

My face turned red again, and I cleared my throat, sitting down and ignoring him.

What's going on with Miura?

I could almost cry internally at how his words made me feel so provoked!

I took another gulp of my drink hastily, almost crushing the can as I noticed his side glances.

I didn't want to look in his direction. His gaze made me nervous.

Look away, look away, look away!

Suddenly, there was a loud bang from the speakers, and my concentration was back on the monitor.

It was Yuji versus Todo Aoi!

The guy was a musclehead, and as usual, he asked someone about their preferences upon first meeting, "What type of women do you like?"

Now, I was interested and leaned forward unconsciously.

Yuji, with blood running down his forehead, thoughtfully replied, "Ah! I like tall women with big boobs."

Utahime almost choked on her tea. My mouth hung open, and Riko gave me a side-eye.

Gojo laughed at me, "What do you expect from a pubescent boy?"

I looked at him surprised, "Does that mean you thought like that too?"

He grinned, "Why are you speaking in the past tense?"

His eyes traveled down my body, and then he looked at me intensely again. I got goosebumps, but luckily, they couldn't be seen, and I smacked him on the head. He held his head and pouted.

Utahime whispered to me, "He's a pervert..."

I whispered back, "For real."

I took another sip of my mango juice. I heard Riko groaning in pain, holding her head.

I turned my head to her, "Are you okay?"

I glanced briefly at the monitor, but it slipped out of my hand in shock and fear when I saw what was happening on the screen. It was like slow motion.

Toji...