Character Scenario/The Primaria Doesn't Give Up 1

Palermo	"I challenge you to a duel, Signorina Napoli."
Napoli	"......?"
One day at lunch. Napoli, who still can't remember how to order in the cafeteria, and was eating the pizza I helped order for her - was thrown a glove.
Napoli	"......? Eh eh? What's this sì?"
Palermo	"Like I said. I challenge you to a duel, Signorina Napoli."
The one who dutifully repeats the same words is Palermo, a newcomer to the Special Steel Squad. I thought that she was a serious committee chairman type of girl, so I couldn't hide my shock at her sudden rampant behaviour.
Napoli	"Eh eh, Napoli is a dummy, so doesn't really know what's going! What do you mean duel, sì?"
Palermo	"A duel is a duel. You and I will decide who is more suitable to be Maestra Termini's apprentice."
Napoli	"By 'Maestra Termini' do you mean Saggia sì? It's true that Napoli is too good to call herself a disciple of the wise Saggia though--"
Palermo	"Yes. I've been observing you for a while now, and I don't know what the Great Maestra Termini appreciated in you that she made you her disciple."
Napoli	"T-That's something that Napoli doesn't understand either?"
Palermo	"Yes, that's right. But I don't think Maestra Termini would make mistakes. I'm sure you have brilliant talents that I can't even begin to imagine."
Palermo	"I'll make sure of that by fighting. Come, let's see what you can do."
Napoli	"Eeeeh~...? Why-Why would you suddenly say something like that?"
Conductor	--Palermo. Sorry to interrupt you sideways, but as the 'Conductor' here, private duels between squads members are unacceptable conduct.
Palermo	"Ugh.... I see. Breaking the rules is not what I want to do either."
Palermo	"But. I don't want to kill each other either. I don't mind doing sports or competing for test scores."
Palermo	"Whatever the game is, I will win. At the same time, I'd like to measure where Maestra Termini stands on you - Signorina Napoli."
Napoli	"Tha-that's so one-sided~?"
Messina	"Wait wait, what's going on? Please don't stir up any trouble, Primaria?"
Termini	"I sensed something fun in the air...♪"
Palermo and Messina, and their respective guardians Napoli and Termini come up to them, probably because of the noise. Palermo sighed as she refits the gloves tightly that she just threw.
Palermo	"Don't interrupt me, Signorina Messina. This is important to me."
Messina	"Primaria, you always go off with a serious face saying 'it's important' or 'it's non-negotiable'. It's really hard to follow you, every single time."
Palermo	"I didn't ask you though."
Messina	"Yes, but I'm the one who brought you to the SSS, Primaria. If you cause problems, it's my responsibility too."
Termini	"If you don't mind, why did you call her 'Primaria'?"
Messina	"Ah, she's the head physician of the hospital I'm dispatched to."
Termini	"Hmm? She doesn't look like a doctor though...?"
Palermo	"Yes. I'm not a doctor, I'm an alchemist. I have also heard rumours of the Great Sage Termini, who has attained the ultimate goal of immortality, and is the most respected person on the surface."
Palermo	"I want to learn your knowledge and skills and grow stronger. To take back my homeland, the Ancient Kingdom of Sicìlia, which was usurped by barbarians."
Palermo	"For that purpose, you are in the way - Signorina Napoli."
Napoli	"Eh eh? Why would you do that sì? Why do we have to duel? Why don't we just study together at the same desk and get on with it sì?"
Messina	"Sorry~. Once Primaria has made up her mind, it's impossible to make her budge. I know it's a hassle, but if you can, try to talk to each other♪"
Napoli	"Eeeeh~...?"
Termini	"Ahaha. It looks as interesting as I thought it would be♪ Please stop~, don't fight for me~?"
Messina	"No, not the time to be funny, Maestra Termini...?"
Palermo	"No one can stop me now - I will never, ever give up in any way."
Palermo says this with her chest out and rechallenges her again.
Continued in Episode 2.