I Became the Narrow-Eyed Character in the Little Prince Game

The Galimar Banquet.

A celebration held to commemorate the successful first semester of new students and to wish them well in their academic life ahead.

Since its inception, it had become a traditional event, hosted without fail each year.

Students and faculty alike were welcome to attend—any member of the academy, regardless of their role, was invited.

Perhaps because of its lack of restrictions, the banquet was particularly popular among students.

For most, such early exposure to social events became unforgettable experiences.

This was especially true for the commoner students.

Banquets were traditionally the exclusive domain of the nobility, with those of lower status rarely even able to witness them.

However, this banquet broke from that norm, granting even commoners the opportunity to participate as an official academy event.

Perhaps it was the academy's culture of valuing individual talent over family reputation.

This approach reflected the academy’s philosophy of minimizing class-based discrimination and evaluating students purely on merit.

An uncompromising meritocracy.

This was the vision of Gaston Galimar, the academy's founder and current headmaster.

Thanks to his ideals, students were given the chance to broaden their horizons.

"So there’s going to be a banquet again this year."
"It’s my first time attending something like this... I’m so excited!"
"It’s that time of year already, huh."

Commoner students were granted a glimpse into a world they had never known.

Noble students enjoyed an extension of their social spheres.

Faculty members, weary from their duties, could shed their burdens for a while, bond with students, and enjoy a brief respite.

It was a time for all members of the academy to escape the pressures of daily life.

The slightly buzzing anticipation in the air was only natural.

"Who are you going to choose as your partner?"
"Hmm... Probably my fiancé, of course."
"Kyaa~! You two are so romantic!"
"Well, it is the Galimar Banquet! Of course, I want to spend it with someone special."
"You two will look perfect together!"

Naturally, the banquet’s popularity was also influenced by external factors.

Young minds loved to ascribe special meanings to things, especially when it came to fresh tales of love.

Such layers of meaning, as they accumulated over time, eventually took root as myths or traditions.

The Galimar Banquet, with its rich history, was no exception.

Its most famous myth was:

"The Fruit of Love."

If a maiden and a virgin danced together, their love would come to fruition.

An ideal subject for dreamy-eyed students to ponder.

To adults, it was nothing more than a silly superstition, but to the students, it was imbued with charm and significance.

Whether taken seriously or as a joke, it had firmly rooted itself in student culture.

With a week left until the banquet, the academy was already filled with boys and girls searching for partners.

Even the original protagonists of this world were no exception to this youthful excitement.