Tsukune stared aghast as his teacher, Shizuka, started today’s class orientation.

“Does anyone have an idea why the spirit academy was built?”

Seeing no response from the class, Shizuka confidently continues.

“Before I start to bore you with a lecture, what’s the difference between humans and monsters?”

A large student answers with a loud voice.

“POWER!”

Tsukune almost jumps from his seat when he realizes that this “human” is disproportionately large. It was as if a large monster tried to imitate the human form, failing to understand the human shape.

Shizuka nods.

“Correct! Individually, humans are no match for us monsters. Even the weakest of us have some form of advantage against humans. So, why are we all in human forms then?”

Drawing a crude collection of skyscrapers on the blackboard, Shizuka continues her orientation.

“Because of this, humanity had to band together to protect themselves against the more powerful individual demon, monster, or spirit. At first, it wasn’t much of an issue but over time, humanity was able to advance their technology to the point that monsters no longer rule the world.”

Shizuka draws a circle and writes the word “Earth” in the center.

“Because humanity has advanced so much, Earth is now under their control. In order for us monsters to continue to survive, we have no choice but to find a way to peacefully coexist with humanity.”

Turning to the class with a smile, Shizuka excitedly mentions the real purpose of the academy.

"At this academy, you will be studying 'How to coexist with humans!'"

While Shizuka continued her orientation, Tsukune’s jaw continued to be unhinged as he started to panic.

Monsters!!!! What's she saying?!?!

Tsukune continued to look around, trying to find other panicking students.

What’s this teacher saying??!?!!

But no one was panicking and Tsukune realized that everyone here was either a monster or had better control over their emotions compared to him. He prayed it was the latter but knew it was the former.

Shizuka continued.

“So for that reason! As a school rule, you must spend your time in the academy in human form! I repeat everyone must stay in their human forms. In addition, as part of the student curriculum, none of you are allowed to show your fellow students your true form.”

Shizuka reinforces what she just said.

“Does everyone understand? It's a matter of being able to disguise yourself well as a human! This is the ultimate foundation of our coexistence with humanity. Also, Saizou, your human disguise needs more work."

The large “human” grunts.

Shizuka observes everyone in the class, nodding in approval when she notices that the majority of her students have passable human disguises.

While the class contemplated Shizuka’s words, the large burly barely human-looking student, Saizou, raised his voice.

“Hey, teacher! Wouldn't be better for us just to eat any humans that see our monster form? And in the case of women... well, their men can’t stop us, so why should we?”

Tsukune freezes at that. It was such an outlandish statement that he couldn’t believe what his ears had just heard.

What? What is this?

Then he recalls the words of the bus driver.

Spirit Academy is a very horrifying school!!

Tsukune broke out in a cold sweat as he realized that if his classmates were indeed monsters, he was clearly a part of their diet.

Unaware of the plight of her sole human student, Shizuka responds without any fear. It seems that the idea of eating humans wasn’t a completely terrifying concept for her.

“Incidentally, here at Spirit Academy, all the teachers and students are some type of demon, monster, or spirit. And since this academy is hidden from the human world, all humans that come here will most likely be killed for our safety!”

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The students clamor in agreement.

I’LL BE KILLED IF THEY FIGURE OUT I’M A HUMAN!!

Tsukune tried to figure out how he got enrolled in this academy in the first place.

How?!?! How did I end up being enrolled in this kind of school, especially since I’m human?

He then recalls his parent’s worried voices.

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“Tsukune! Look at this flier!”

Tsukune turned to his parents, just having finished eating dinner. He takes the flier from his father’s hands and starts to read it.

"Wha-what's this?"

Tsukune’s father has been troubled for the past few days. After all, no good parent would want their child to be a high school dropout.

“It’s Spirit Private Academy! After reading the flier, it sounds like you can enroll in this school! Even though you failed to literally get into all the other high schools, you can still enroll in this one!"

Hearing those words words, Tsukune’s mother excitedly hugs and jumps up and down with her husband.

"Really?! Our 15-year-old son doesn't have to be a dropout anymore??"

Equally excited, Tsukune’s father jumps up and down as well.

“Yes! That’s just what I said!!”

While Tsukune’s parents were celebrating, Tsukune was immensely skeptical.

“Wait a minute here! Where did you find this sketchy flier??!”

Proud of finding a solution to their problem, Tsukune’s father quickly explains where he got the flier.

"From a priest that I got a creepy feeling from."

Tsukune felt a mix of anger and annoyance.

“No way! I don't want to go to such a suspicious school!"

Tsukune's father heartily laughs.

"Hahaha, I think that sometimes God works in mysterious ways."

Tsukune’s mother hammers the final nail in the coffin.

“At least, it’s better than being a dropout, right??”

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Tsukune starts to pray when he recalls how he was enrolled here.

Father, why the hell did you enroll me in this horrible school? I've got to escape from this place right away!

“Excuse me!”

A bright and beautiful voice accompanied the sound of the door being opened.

“Sorry, I’m late!”

Shizuka turns to the late incomer and she raises an eyebrow in surprise.

“Oh, that’s fine. Just take a seat.” She says. “Well, what a cute one,” she mutters.

Moka enters the classroom with a bright smile and a slightly flushed face.

“Ok!”

She smiles at everyone, causing the classroom to glow brighter.

Tsukune was snapped out of his desperate pleading while every other student was shocked by Moka’s sudden appearance.

"Who is she?!"

"S... such flowing hair! And cute eyes!"

"Whoa, she's gorgeous!"

“Even if it’s just her human disguise, there isn’t anyone who can transform to such a beautiful goddess.”

At first, there were only comments and compliments but the class quickly devolves into screaming applause.

"HOT!! SHE'S SO TOO HOT!!"

“I’M SO GLAD I’M IN THE SAME CLASS AS YOU!”

“HEY! PLEASE SIT WITH ME!!”

Despite the commotion, Moka calmly walked to the center aisle of the class, looking for an empty seat or a familiar face. With looks like hers, Moka was used to such attention.

Tsukune wasn’t noisy but he couldn’t help but also admire Moka. After hearing the teacher’s words and everyone confirming what she said, he knew that she hadn’t tricked him.

Then Moka’s gaze turns toward him. Tsukune couldn’t help but call out her name.

“... Mo… Moka…”

Moka’s eyes were confused but recognition quickly registers.

“Huh?! Tsukune…?”

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A smile forms on Moka’s face and she leaps toward Tsukune. Tsukune reflexively stands up from his chair to catch Moka.

"It's Tsukune! We're in the same class!!"

Moka affectionately hugs Tsukune. The majority of the class angrily shouts, surprised by Moka’s actions.

"AAHHHHHHH NOOOO!"

"What's with this guy?!?! What relation does he have with that girl?!?!"

“Nooo! Our goddess! Our goddess!”

“Huhuhuhu”

While Tsukune was paralyzed by Moka’s hug and the class was in uproar, Saizou watched with amusement from the safety of his seat. He continued to ogle Moka’s body. It didn’t matter if she was hugging another man. Saizou didn’t even register Tsukune in his mind.

“Hmmmm…” Saizou licks his lips, imagining the things he could do to a girl like Moka.

Eventually, Shizaku had to separate Tsukune and Moka, who took the seat beside Tsukune.

Shizaku then continued the orientation but Tsukune was unable to focus because of Moka’s attention and his classmate’s glares.

When the class ends, Tsukune is about to escape but Moka seems to be faster than he expected and she grabs his arm.

“Tsukune! This place is so cool! We should explore it together.”

The word “together” was the final nail in the coffin. Tsukune’s fragile mind shatters and Moka easily drags him away.

Wha... What is this!?

Everything seems to be a blur as Moka drags Tsukune to explore the school.

Is this a dream? It has to be... Monsters... beautiful girls. Today has been just like being inside a dream.

It didn’t help that Moka was clinging onto Tsukune’s arm. He couldn’t help but feel her large breasts on his arm.

If I can be this happy, please let this dream continue. Even the monsters aren't a big deal!

Despite their closeness, Moka was completely enamored with the school, pointing at various rooms.

“Hey hey, isn’t this a cool hallway?” Moka says while smiling at Tsukune.

“Uh… yeah, I guess so,” Tsukune said, still focused on the feeling of joy and happiness attached to his arm.

Eventually, Moka runs forward a bit, connecting only with him via their hands.

“Let’s see what’s over there!” Moka’s excitable energy seems overwhelming but in reality, Tsukune is overwhelmed by another energy.

“Wow! Hey, did you see that girl?”

“Huh? What do yo-”

“Look! That girl, no no, not that girl. That girl!!”

“Whoa! So, beautiful!!”

“I’ve never seen such a hottie!”

“I-I wanna date her!”

“As if you have a chance!”

“Hey, who the hell is that guy next to her?”

“If you ask me, he should leave on his own or I’ll make him leave.”

“Let’s just kill him now!”

Tsukune felt a chill in his spine as he had to face the blatant bloodthirst of the academy’s students.

So much hostility!

While Tsukune did his best to stay standing, Moka was oblivious to his plight.

But before he could relax, he heard a familiar voice, one that he found capable of saying terrifying things.

“Hmmmm… such a pretty one.”

Tsukune sees the clearly fake human, Saizou, standing a few feet away from them.

“Your name’s Moka Akashiya, right?!”

Moka’s attention turns to the loudmouthed man in front of the two of them.

Saizou seems to be thrilled when Moka unwaveringly looks at him straight ahead. But that unwavering aura quickly disappears, replaced by the naive and shy Moka.

Before she could reply, the unruly Saizou spoke first.

“I am your classmate, Saizou Komiya, the beast of the north!”