
Railene was standing at the door of her prospective class. Beside her was Jean holding her hand.
This morning, he had convinced Diza not to worry about him. There was Jean who had more influence in school. One will not underestimate it. It was enough for him to briefly observe all the students in this class. They are indeed smart, but their nature is still attached, childish.
"Are you ready, Railene?" asked Jean who was a little anxious because she did not find any look on Railene's cute face.
Railene turned her head, looked up and then smiled slightly. He was just expecting about the people in the class. Started to wonder will the person in this class be a match for his adult soul? Or are they just a bunch of kids who happen to be smarter than everyone else? Who knows before seeing it for themselves.
Railene had no intention of showing himself off, but perhaps if he had too much to hide his intelligence, those older children would have underestimated him. Thus, from the very beginning he was determined to behave after assessing the situation. Every human being has their own temperament and mental strength. Even though he had a natural charming aura, there would still be parties who did not like his superiority.
"Then let's go in!" jean then knocked on the door of the class.
The door opens and displays the facial features of an adult woman may be only 20 years old. The woman looks friendly and warm. He greeted Jean with a respectful smile.
Jean entered after receiving permission from the teacher who was teaching. The eyes of all the people in the class were on Jean and Railene, who were still holding hands. Railene's cute face attracts the attention of the class. The whispers began to sound.
"Kids please take a moment's attention. Today our class has a new friend. Please introduce yourself, son!" said the teacher who hailed Railene. He took off Jean's hand and stepped onto the middle of the classroom. Noticing at a glance the curious faces of his prospective classmates.
"Channel, my name is Railene Aristokelly, please cooperate." Greetings in a normal tone. There was a faint smile on his lips when he did not get the worst expectations. At least for now.
"Well, Railene can sit next to Benedict. Ben, put your hands up!" the teacher immediately took over when Railene had no intention of saying any further information.
A bespectacled man with a flap hairstyle with half a forehead, raised his hand. The appearance is quite neat although the tie is slightly angled with a rather oversized uniform. Railene thanked him and headed for his stool. His gaze focused on the boy without caring for his classmates who were watching him with various views. Unexplainable. Superficially the children looked astonished, curious, and amazed. The rest are ordinary and there are one or two who feel rivaled - of course this is the female gender.
He sat down on the chair and put his bag on the hanger next to his desk. Although he looked so petite with a table that was a bit high to him, Railene sat quietly. He turned to his left to look at the figure of a friend beside him. The boy named Benedict was still looking at him fixedly with bright eyes twinkle. Eager to introduce yourself. In one glance, Railene was able to conclude that her friend's character would overwhelm her a little. Oh, it's just a hunch. But, hopefully not right.
Railene smiled back, nodding a small sign of appreciating the boy beside her. Although Railene himself was a boy, he often forgot that fact. His adult soul has been dominating a lot lately.
"It's nice to meet you." Light Railene. The cute sound is as light as cotton. His eyes were filled with appreciation. He expects that now he looks diplomatic. Unfortunately, once the response was received by the interlocutor, Benedict or Ben immediately sparkled. His hands itchy pinch Railene's cheeks which of course he immediately did without cue. His impulsive actions startled Railene as well as annoyed him.
The five-year-old boy immediately brushed off Ben's hand because of his sudden actions. He puts on a face of dislike and ends up on Ben's nervousness. The boy looked surprised but then came to his senses. He remembered the words of his father who said that he had to maintain an attitude to the person he had just met. Even if it's a kid like Railene.
"Ah, sorry. I'm really sorry. You were so funny. I... apologize!" Ben repeatedly lowered his head with his hands clenched against each other. Practice how big his sincere apologies are.
Railene was stunned for a moment. He looked into Ben's eyes and found something unique. It was about him that despite often acting reflexively and being a little impulsive, Ben had good manners. All his actions were completely heartfelt. He accidentally sees his past. Ben is a motherless child. My mother died when she was born. Like himself. The difference is, all Ben has now is a father who did everything for Ben. Like Diza who does anything for Railene.
"No papa." Reply Railene smiled faintly. He cursed. Even so, he was not familiar with it. Maybe sooner or later he will accept Ben as his first friend at this school.
The lesson begins again. Jean left the room after sending a message to the teacher to watch Railene properly. He also advised the teacher not to underestimate the five-year-old. The teacher obeyed the orders of the owner of the school. After all, being wise was his habit.
Railene noticed and tried not to complain of boredom. All the lessons and things that the teacher said, Railene had known for a long time. But he tried to focus. Act like a good schoolboy. After all, no one knew the secret of his reincarnation.
Railene answered several times the questions that were thrown at him. It made the impression of the teacher and the other children into admiration that could not be brushed aside. Adding to the envy of one or two people who from the beginning hated his presence.
Railene was quite aware of that and chose to ignore it. What can a third-grade boy do? At most just the threat of a childish cliche and some silly quarrel. This was also the reason Railene did not like children too much. Both the younger, the younger, and the slightly older. Although sometimes he really likes their innocence and honesty. Railene himself often did that unconsciously. His maturity lies only in the way of thinking and determination, the rest he looks like children. Simple and pure. It was also what made the adults around him never put suspicion on the mature and pure Railene at the same time. After all, who could have imagined such mythical things as the reincarnation in Railene?
Perhaps only they understand the universe better than others.
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