Sakuramoria

— And what's wrong with Toad... Blast it, I can never remember his name... What's wrong with the chubby one? They're about the same age and social class. They study at the same institution and even came to the same magic lesson! I wouldn't be surprised if they even share the same worldview.

The King was surprisingly insistent on turning the magic lesson into some kind of luxurious ritual. Although, was it really that surprising? In general, it fit the image he had already cultivated. On top of that, to say directly in front of Toad, even while he was distracted by the maid, that he was physically unattractive, quite naive, and rather pathetic seemed... cruel, somehow? Perhaps he would even like such words, combined with a disdainful look, coming from an attractive girl. After all, he likes Ladia, who considers him nothing more than an object. But such a turn would only make the situation even worse.
— "Autumn Leaves" is coming up, and there are more attractive candidates for the subject, — the girl replied truthfully, albeit vaguely, — and you can't command the heart.