After Lyria took the seat next to me, students began filling the grand auditorium one by one.
Some, like me, wore extravagant outfits, indicating their intention to attend the graduation party. Others chose modest dresses or formal uniforms, suitable enough for the occasion without being too flashy.@@novelbin@@
Around 10-20% of the attendees stuck with their Academy uniforms, most of them commoners.
âFor commoners, even one formal dress can be a financial burden.â
Many of them likely had no room in their budgets to prepare party attire, given that they would have to return to their hometowns or find work immediately after graduation.
If this were a female-oriented romance fantasy game, there would probably be a male character gifting a dress to a commoner heroine. Unfortunately, Luminor Academy was a male-oriented gameâand an adult one at that.
...That wasnât to say there were no romantic arcs between commoner girls and noble boys, though.
âHey, Cedric⦠Do I have to wear this? Itâs way too frilly and doesnât suit me at allâ¦â
âYou look stunning, Kael. I feel like showing everyone that youâre my girlfriend. So donât say it doesnât suit you.â
âW-What are you saying? Donât say stuff you donât meanâ¦â
Seeing them cling to each other was endearing, even without my involvement.