TL : There’s no the first one. The first one is explaining about Halo effect and it’s in chapter 1.

2^nd Psychology glossary corner ‘One clap’s law’ ‘primacy effect’

Eri “….N. Then now I think I want to start the second psychology glossary corner” (bow down)

Eri “This time, Since Koda-kun can’t participate due to various existence, I, Minase Eri will do this by mys-“  *kara-* (sound of door opening)

Souta “Oi! Wait!” (Pointing his finger)

Eri “………Wai-……I forgot to lock the door”

Souta “Why do you arbitrarily start it! And don’t stick your tongue ! Erivia-san’s favorable degree will go down”

Eri “….N. Then I, Minase Eri will do the program myse-“

Souta “Oi you dare to ignore me!?”

Eri “…Excuse me, but can staff shut up? Now, it’s live”

Souta “A, sorry…. Hey I’m also the facilitator! MC ! It’s scary so stop stare at me!”

Eri “ I don’t have any choice. This time, it will be a special episode. Then, guest Koda-kun, please introduce yourself.”

Souta “ E!? A, Nice to meet you, I’m Koda Souta desu. This time, this corner will…. Stop pestering me! Okay, what will we explain at this time?”

Eri “….N. As we have heard Koda-kun’s introduction, we will explain about ‘One clap law’ and ‘Primacy effect’ which have relations to ‘first impression’.”

Souta “A～, roger that.”

Eri “Then right away, to all the viewers who first see Koda-kun, they must be thinking like this. He’s annoying.” (glance)

Souta “Don’t joke around!  What kind of things you’re saying while glancing at me! Do an explanation, explanation!”

Eri “Ee? About Koda-kun’s annoying behavior?” (serious looking)

Souta “Nooo!! Why I want those sad explanation!”

Eri “……Because you’re  an extreme masochist?” (serious looking)

Souta “ Not like that! A- I’m fine with anything so please explain. I feel like my tsukkomi won’t end if this keep continues.”

Eri “ Ara, do you finally understand? That’s why I say I will do this alone…..N. Adjust your mood.”

Souta “…….” *twitching*

Eri “  Then this time’s explanation will be about Koda-kun’s annoying behavior” (determined)

Souta “……”  *twitching*

Eri “ A, sorry. I made a mistake….N. Then once again, with polite attentiveness, I will explain about Koda-kun’s troublesome behavior.”

Souta “Oi! The one who is troublesome is you, isn’t it!?  That’s enough!” (Pointing his finger)

Eri “ Then, since I think everyone has felt the Koda-kun’s annoyingness, now is the time to seriously move to explain about ‘One clap law’ and ‘Primacy law’.”

Souta “You!  What are you attempting! Erivia! *trembling*

Eri “Firstly, it’s about ‘One clap law’. Everyone, when you meet a person for the first time,  how much do you think that the first impression’s role will be significant? Well, please answer Koda-kun.” (glare)

Souta “E….  I know….. I understand! It’s scary so don’t stare at me! To the one who don’t know me… Hmm, nice to meet you, eh it’s not around greetings, isn’t it?”

Eri “Nope, it’s wrong” (Put up smug face)

Souta “ Uwaa～Your smug face annoys me～….Hii! I already say it’s scary so stop stare at me! It’s just a joke! Then, what is the right answer?”

Eri “Before greetings, for the person you meet for literally ‘first time’, the first impression has already been decided at that moment.”

Souta “Hee～ then what is the conclusion?”

Eri “ No matter how good is your mouth, or how perfect you act, all of it has been decided beforehand.”

Souta “Haa～,then what should he do?”

Eri “…..N. Outer appearance is all about it.” ( ・`ω・´)

Souta “Riajuu should just go explode!”

Eri “ Calm down, Koda-kun. Outer appearance is all,  but it’s not only about face? Well, certainly it will have large relation to face as well.”

Souta “Damnn!” *irritated*

Eri “ Do you understand? What they look is all, as it mean for example, if the person you first meet , has a stubble beard growing in his face, has a face without make-up, has something stuck on his teeth, still has a sleeping hair, wore shabby clothes, and the shoes worn by them has scattered with dust and dirt, then what do you think?”

Souta “…..Well, I  don’t really like that..”

Eri “…..N. In the end, that’s the conclusion. The first impression really decided at the moment they see you…. The reason has been told in ‘One clap law’.”

Souta “Ho～！ Then, rather than outer appearance, you need to be careful to straighten your appearance.”

Eri “ Yes, that’s right. By the way, there is a saying “If you want to know a person, see the shoes that the person wears” and “Dressing up starts from choosing the right footwear,” so surprisingly, the shoes also play a significant role. It’s maybe better if you’re careful with your shoes.”

Souta “Okay! I will go buy shoes later!” (salute)

Eri “…..N.  Then the next will be explanation about ‘Primacy effect,’ the meaning is “The first will left the biggest impression.”

Souta “A! You mean!”

Eri “ That’s right. Since first impression has been decided with ‘One clap law’, then according to ‘Primacy effect’, a biggest impression would be left.”

Souta “ If you placed a bad image, that would left as the biggest impression huh.”

Eri “ Yes, and if you bring a negative image, there’s a saying “You must need 6 times of effort to overturn the first poor impression.” Also, from this saying, do you understand the importance of the first impression?”

Souta “ Yes! I understand, Erivia-sensei!”

Eri “ ….N. Then, see you at the corner next time. I, Erivia will excuse myself” (bow down)

Souta “Wait! Don’t go full of yourself, I’m also the MC, you know!?”

Chapter 3

TL’s note : 『ワンクラップの法則』seems only avalaible in Japan, so I think it’s the law that Japanese made. There’s no English translation so I make it into “One clap law”

“Nice to meet you, my name is Kido Souta. Perhaps I will cause a lot of inconvenience to you, but let’s all work hard together.”

After write his full name on the blackboard, he deeply bowed down towards his classmates.

Then, he closed his eyes and started to think.

Because there is a ‘one clap law’, I can’t afford to fail to make the first impression… If I make a bad impression now, my school life is over.
　

For now, it’s not about excelling in appearance or social factor. …it’s inevitably about personality factor.
　

While thinking like that, Souta continued to bow in a few second and,

“Souta, it’s okay. You don’t need to be so serious.”

Then, I can hear the teacher’s words.

No good… Because I think too much, It looks like I’m frozen to the spot.

“Yes”

As I respond, I become a bit nervous. I slowly raise my head -and then,

“THE SERIOUS TYPEe huhh!?”

That voice which is like tsukkomi

It wasn’t an interesting tsukkomi, but as not obeying to “Don’t speak” words that Minase said, a tsukkomi appeared at the classroom that was once dominated by silence. It’s enough to show that the classroom was in Caligula’s effect.

TL’s note : Caligula effect, For example : Someone told you that you mustn’t watch that film, but somehow there is an urge for you to watch it.

After that, laughing voices started to leak out… Thus, it become a big wave of voices which flooded the whole classroom.

…Except for one student.
　

I don’t know why she allows it now, but this is lucky-. 
Still maintained his forced smile, Souta felt relieved. After that, one student stood up.

“Taniguchi Sensei, Is it fine if I ask question to Koda-kun?” (Eri)
　
As that student spoke, the classroom was calm down once again.

“You can go on, Minase” (Taniguchi)

“Yes, then without delay, Koda-kun, do you have anything like speciality?” (Eri)
　

Minase, who received permission from Taniguchi, faced toward Souta, and asked him with their eyes locked on.

Because of her unhesitant look, I was kind of intimidated…..

“U-n, speciality is it… Right, If it’s a simple fortune telling, I can do it a bit.”

“Fortune telling is it… I, like fortune telling. If it’s okay now, Would you like to try fortune telling about me?” (Eri)

“N-now?” (Souta)

“Yes. Now, please do.” (Eri)
　

Wh-what? Wow, for saying to do it in front of all the classmates… Also since I start to talk, she didn’t look away from me at all.
　

Usually, deliberately locked eyes with someone who aren’t close enough with you, unless you have excessive self-confidence or prominent, you would think uncomfortably and the pressure makes your heart didn’t feel calm, then you would naturally look away from him.

Then why, you needlessly have to lock eye with me too…
　

Rather than companion, I feel she wants to take hold of the higher position, because I think she would like to take the initiative between us. Using that chance with locking eyes, she will try to pry into the other’s consciousness as an existence that is hard to resist.

…Aa, I see. It is on purpose. Do you really want to take the initiative that much? Well, If you have thought like that, then I have one too.

Souta, who realized Minase’s purposes, looked away from her.

“I understand. Then, please tell me your full name and blood type.”(Souta)

“……Can I tell my birthday too?” (Eri)

Minase answered a bit late as she was a little surprised.

“Yes. It’s okay.”(Souta)

Well, If it’s Minase, blood type is more than enough.

“I am called Minase Eri. Minase is as Mizu (water) and Se of Seto. Eri is written as Ai(love) and Ri from food (Ryouri). My blood type is A.”(Eri)

“Minase Eri-san, blood type A” (Souta)

While saying that, Souta took a new memo out from his bag and started to write it down.

Since writing is too troublesome, I will just pretend. Actually, this kind of atmosphere is important, so I will just keep at it.

Since I’m not doing any fortune telling anyway.

“Please wait a bit. Now, I will do your fortune telling.”

While keep pretending to write, I racks my brain.

Iyaa～If it’s Minase, it becomes exciting. Lightly using ‘Barnum Effect”, Then  I also receive cooperation from classmates (info) so it will become ‘hot reading’ and ‘cold reading’.

Staring at the memo, Souta started to speak.

“Minase-san is a serious, smart person. She has an excellent academic performance. She also has leadership, I think she has received a tremendous trust from her classmates. Then, her specialty is in cooking. Especially, homemade sweets. Well, around those.” (Souta)

After Souta finished speaking, he put his memo and pen back into the bag and stood like before.

“Aren’t all things spot on!”

“Fortune telling by blood type, amazing!”

“Is Koda-kun really a transfer student?”

“Perhaps Minase-san’s acquaintance?”

“Minase-san’s homemade sweets is like God-made! I’m serious!”

“Nee! Why do you know that much?”

“Fortune telling about me too!”

“Me too me too!”

Amazing～The info providers are you all, you know? And fortune telling by blood type, you all arbitrarily believe in it just because you’re convinced that I’m right.

“It’s just a fortune telling. I have done it from middle school. Then, how about it, Minase-san? Are they right?” (Souta)

Eri, who fixed her gaze attentively at me until before, sharpened her gaze for a moment. She gave me a fierce look, but her expressions went normal to her usual dignified-expression as she saw her eye to me.

Aa? I feel like I’m just unexpectedly being glared, well I don’t care. Because she won’t say “it’s wrong” to the statement that all the students have convinced.

“A….it’s spot on. For your fortune telling to be this accurate, sorry for not recognizing it.” (Eri)

Saying that, she deeply bowed her head to Souta.

Before Souta reacted to Minase’s action, the first to make a fuss were the classmates.

“Amazing, transfer student.”

“Who are you!?”

“Okay,okay, stop now. Before we move to gymnasium, let’s pick two names for class representatives. It can either follow my recommendation or your recommendation.”  (Taniguchi)

The classroom was silenced by Taniguchi words before an uproar sounded thorough the classroom.

After receiving Taniguchi’s word and seeing the classmates’ restlessly figures, it’s like watching another person’s attendance.

TL’s note : Perhaps it’s like when some actor comes, then you will say like, “Oh, he comes, he comes.”

Class representative huh, really troublesome. Well, I am a transfer student so I won’t be chosen. It’s great to be a transfer student only at time like this… More importantly, When will I sit!? Then, where is my seat!?”

Souta breathe a sigh of relieve in his heart, but a familiar student once again stood up.

What is this déjà vu…. I have a bad premonition.
　

Eri looked at Souta for a split second. Just a moment, she showed her smile but her eye that didn’t laugh, so that only Souta understood about it.
　
--Correction. It’s not a premonition, I am sure about it. She certainly would do something. What will I do!!!

“Taniguchi sensei, I recommend Koda-kun. For him to get used to this school, I think the best way is to become a class representative.” (Eri)

“That’s certainly but…. This sudden, Souta will be troubled, won’t he?” (Taniguchi)

“Yes. It’s impossible for me to receive that big task. I don’t know any people here, and…”(Souta)

I want to give my utmost best to reject it, but if it’s become like this, then I’ll bring you along!

“Then if it’s me…Taniguchi-sensei, Class representatives need 2 names, doesn’t it?” (Souta)

“Aa, why?” (Taniguchi)

“Then, I also recommend Minase-san.”(Souta)

Yahooo! Serves you right! Curse will rebound on yourself, idiot!

Souta faced towards Eri, and almost instinctively shouted a joyous roar.

She understood as she looked at his face. At that time, without anyone noticing, a small natural smile floated on Eri’s face.

*Souta’s POV*

It’s dangerous, my expression almost twitched. Smile, smile.

“I see. Minase, you’re okay with it?” (Taniguchi)

“Yes, no problem” (Eri)

“Okay, everyone. Clap if you agree.”(Taniguchi)

They unanimously clapped their hand in unison,  Souta and Eri was chosen as class representatives.

“It’s early but, please go to auditorium and ask the teacher when the opening ceremony begin.” (Taniguchi)

“Yes. Then, Kido-kun. I will lead the way to auditorium." (Eri)

“Ye,yes.” (Souta)

◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆

Wait a bit! Where is my seat !? I still haven’t sit though !? At least let me put my bag firstttt!

Of course, there’s no one there to hear Souta’s rattles.

TL : o-o damn blue background...

Chapter 2

Okay, everyone. This is chapter 2. I don't know if i can post it weekly or by scheduled time as my school project has piled up, but I will try my best to post at least 1 chap per two weeks.

Enjoy

Many freshmen walked through in the cherry blossoms tunnel. They wore their brand new school uniform. There were the ones who shook the flower’s petal off their shoulders, and somehow there were many people in front of the bulletin board.

“Uwaa-  So Minase-san is in Class 2…. What’s the fun if I go to the school then!?” (Student A)

 “Yesssss! I am in the same class with Minase-san! Mom! Thanks for giving birth to me!!”(Student B)

“Hanagasaki-san is in the class 1 ! it’s the best!”(Student C)

“Damn! This year’s jackpots are class 1 and class 2 huh...”(Student D)

 “So- someone! Please sell the authority to make me into Minase-san’s classmate!! I will also pay the fee!!” (Student E)

 “I, I will also pay the fee to someone who makes me become Hanagasaki san’s classmate!”(Student F)

“Me also!”(Student G)

“Wait! I’m first!”(Student E)

“What is that? Are they doing a fight?” (Souta)
　

While seeing scenery where a lot of boys grasping each other chests, Souta went neared the bulletin board
　

He gradually being able to see the thing that was posted.

“What. It’s just a class placement.” (Souta)
　

Those words spilled down without thinking.

Since the boy students were getting excited to that extent, I put up some weird expectations.

When in middle school period, everyone certainly hyped up about it, but why they exaggeratingly  make this ruckus?

“I can even see Minase-san in the middle of lesson, I don’t mind dying!”(Student AA)

“Then, concede the position of Minase-sans classmate to me !!! Dieeee !!!”(Student AB)

 “One year from now, I will enjoy coming to school ～ Played by Hanagasaki-san- !” ( Student AC)

“Aa? Then, want to play with me !? It’s okay, it doesn’t hurt ! Let me beat you in one shotttt!” (Student AB)
　

Those are the shouting voice that I heard from the boy students around me.

…So Minase-san and Hanagasaki-san is the source of this turmoil, isn’t it?
　

While thinking that, Souta searched for his name.

Oo ! It’s there, it’s there. Kido Souta… I’m in Year 1 Class 2.
　

Slipping out from the crowd in front of the bulletin board, I go up to the stairs and head towards the 4^th floor where the position of Year 1 Class 2 is written on the board.

“I become one class with Minase-san. Good, isn’t it?” (Girl 1)

“Ee-! I envy you. I also want to be one class with Minase-san ～” (Girl 2)

“ I received a lesson from Minase-san, I also get a handmade pastry ～” (Girl 1)

“Unfai～r! You also will give Minase-san’s handmade pastry to me, won’t you!?” (Girl 2)

“Yes,yes” (Girl 1)

“It’s a must, okay !?” (Girl 2)

From behind Souta, Those girls’voices could be heard.

Minase-san again huh. What kind of person is she?

　

As I ascended the stairs while engrossed in hearing “Minase-san” from a while ago, a short scream-like voice“A-!”could be heard from my front.

I raised my head in response, and there was someone’s back reflected on my eyes. As her back approached me in a blink of eye, I wondered if this student was falling down, but it’s needless to think, so I made a decision. I instantly grabbed hold of the handrail strongly with my left hand, and took a hug posture as my right leg mounted the first level of stairs.

“Kyaaa-!”

As the falling girl’s screaming voice was heard, I stand ready for an impact.

After ‘don’ sound on my chest, the impact is transmitted to my body.

Grabbing the girl student’s shoulder with my right hand, I talk to her after I hold her so that she doesn’t fall.

“Are you okay? Do you injured yourself anywhere?” (Souta)

 “………...Ee-?” (Girl)                               

After short silence, She frighteningly opened her eyes, while look of fear in her eyes pierced me at close range.
　

Ee? Even you say something, you told me “Ee”? What is it? Without saying, I explain the situation.

“You fall from the top of the stairs and I come to help, you know? Perhaps you have hurt yourself somewhere? Don’t move too much, I will bring you to infirma-”(Souta)

 “E? Even I haven’t been told, I know. On top of that! Rather than worrying about me, are you okay? You don’t hit something?  Is there a hurt somewhere? Are your memories safe? Do you know who you are? Am I not heavy? (Girl)

The eyes that should have been colored by fear, before I knew it, it has turned into eyes with a strong intention. Cutting Souta’s word in panic, she rapidly throwing him a bunch of questions.
　

Don’t answer questions with another questions!.... Well, if I say only this, it should be alright.

“I am alright. Since I don’t hit anything, there’s no hurt. As you say just now, i don’t lose my memories so I know myself. And you are not heavy, rather you are light. See, like this. …. A, if your condition get worse, please go to the infirmary, okay? – Then” (Souta)

If it’s real, I should take her to the infirmary but she seems fine. Also, why my surroundings stare at me…. Hmm, I feel a killing intent is directed towards me – mainly from the boys. From the day someone enroll, for him to stand out in bad way, this will only happen because there is a minus factor.
　

Souta, who thought something like that, lightly pushed the girl whom he hold with his right hand. He stood up and ascended to the upstairs without looking back.


“A, wait!? I am alright… Kido Souta-kun. Thanks for worrying about me! I will certainly give you my thanks!” (Girl)

The girl student look towards his back and waved her hands to Souta who ascended to upstairs. As responding to her movements, her soft tip of hair curled gracefully and her mature colored pink brown long hair fluffily danced somewhat embarrassed.


◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆

A-re? Do I tell her my name? No, I didn’t tell her, did I? Un, but I feel like I have seen her somewhere… I don’t understand. Even so, that girl is cute～. She also emitted a good smell, but I was too impatient.

And, while thinking like that, Souta arrived in front of the Year 1 Class 2.

Nn? The classroom is pretty quiet… Well, it happens because today is opening ceremony, doesn’t it?

When he came to that conclusion, he became afraid to open that sliding door.

First impression is important after all. My look should be focused but as long as I was calm, there will be no problem.

…But it was greatly out of his prediction.

Because mostly of students don’t realize that Souta had entered the class.

Souta also realizes it after he takes a step into the classroom. There is one student with overwhelming presence.

That student, even was looked from afar, it could be understood at a glance. Her skin is like white porcelain with very detailed 

textures, and her black long straight hair which extended to her waist was glossy like a silk. Her head is small, while having style like a model with slender arms and legs, the assertiveness of her feminine parts were intensely shown, and from the top of the camel colored blazer, her twin hills were swinging each time.

The moment he unconsciously directed his gaze to that student, their eyes met.

Tranquil eyes like a cat’s eyes, which hold intense eyesight that overwhelmed the viewer. As the crying mole under her left eye synergies with her pupil, her gaze seemed to be more intense. Under her long dark eyelashes and her high nose, her thin lustrous lips are glowing as they are wet. Like an adult, that student emitted a cool atmosphere and coupled with a dignified expression, so rather than describing her as a beautiful girl, the word ‘beautiful woman’ is most likely.

TL’s note : For this, 「泣きボクロ」, the only thing I can find is crying mole.
 

Souta stood there dumbfounded enough to forget even to blink.

I have never seen such a beauty person.

Well, there are many beauties like the number of stars in magazine or television, but since I feel that our world is different, I have no real feeling about them.

“Okay, everyone get back to your seats.” (Sensei)

Hearing that voice, I return to my sense.

I don’t know how many seconds or minutes I have stood there dumbfounded, but before I knew it, the teacher has stood there.

……By the way, where is my seat? Everyone sits like it’s natural…

Near the door, The teacher, who noticed that Souta was still standing up, asked him

“So you are Kido Souta? I am this class homeroom Taniguchi.” (Taniguchi)

“Yes. Ano, then Taniguchi-sensei. Where will I sit?” (Souta)

“I see, wait a bit… E-tto, because Souta is the only student from outside this school, so you can say you’re like a transfer student, please introduce yourself.”

 “Ee?”

Souta once again stood there dumbfounded.
　

Ee? Ha? Only me? No way !?

The whole classroom was quiet before there were many students who asked question to Souta.

“Transfer student! Are you serious !?”(Student 1)

“I never think I would see something like a transfer student!” (Student 2)

“That why I haven’t seen his face” (Student 3)

“Where do you go at middle school?” (Student4)

“Souta-kun, do you have a girlfriend～?” (Student 5)

“If he’s a student from outside this school, then is Souta-kun smart?” (Student 6)

“Great! What type of girl do you like?” (Student 7)

Damn! This is certainly outside my expectation!

While he maintained his forced smile, he was frozen to the spot.

Heyyy, Homeroom teacher!

In here, he was like saying, “Okay, okay everyone. Souta is confused, isn’t it Hahahaha!” Do your job properly!

I look at Taniguchi-sensei with pleading eyes with hope in my heart.

Then, Taniguchi-sensei just reminds me with saying “You can do your introduction now”. Ha- There’s no choice. Then, I’ll do that--.

The moment that Souta had decided to do that, in that midst of barrage of question dominated the class, a sound like a rolling bell vibrated through the class.
　
What entered his eyes was the beautiful student before was standing up.

“Everyone, I pretty much know the feeling want to ask questions, but since Souta-kun is troubled, can you put them aside for now?” (Minase)

That moment, The class was covered in silence like the ruckus before was just a lie.

“Umu. As Minase says. Ask the questions after Souta-kun’s introduction.” (Taniguchi)

To the silence that the student who called Minase had made, Taniguchi just followed it up with those words.

Aa. So that’s Minase….huh. If she’s a beauty on that level, then I’m convinced. Her figure, voice and even personality is good.

While muttering those things in his heart, Souta put up a forced smile on his face and started to introduce himself.