Context: Spider Lily (the main/focal character) encountered Inazuma before in the entrance exam and due to extenuating reasons, it is a name he recognizes. He also encountered Mavis, Ishida, Uchu, and Fuyuuki before this scene as well.
More students filtered into the classroom and settled down when the bell tolled eight o’clock. A young woman walked through the sliding door, wearing the uniform of the university. She set the roll book upon the podium and smiled upon them. She was beautiful, but from her darker complexion, ash blond hair, and hazel eyes, it was clear she was not true Doryokan.
“Good morning, everyone,” she said plainly. “My name is Rajani Chaudhary. Please feel free to just call me Rajani.” That wasn’t a name found anywhere in the empire. The confusion of Spider Lily and the rest of his classmates must have been written all over their faces because Rajani smiled and explained, “I’m from the peninsula of Echo and I will be your homeroom teacher for this year. I am also a fourth-year student currently attending the university; this is my part-time job. My goal is to provide all of you with comfort and advice to assist you on your academic journeys. Before we begin the introduction to the school year, I’d like to take attendance. Capulet—”
“I’M HERE!” A boy with dark red hair and frantic blue eyes burning with dark circles slammed the door open. He looked around at the basically full classroom and then at Rajani’s stern expression. At that very moment, all the color drained from his face and Spider Lily knew he just surrendered himself to the cruel hands of death.
“Take your seat,” Rajani said calmly, though her demeanor was anything but.
“Y-Yes ma’am,” the boy gulped and slinked away.
“Now then. Capulet, Akari. Are you here?”
“P-Present.”
“Wonderful!” Rajani nodded. “Chiaki, Clarte?”
“Present.”
“Drubetskoy, Alexei?”
“Present,” came the meek reply of the boy who was tardy.
“Hinata, Conway?”
“Present!”
“Hononen Fuyuuki.”
“…Oh, present!”
“Please pay attention. Inazuma, Skyler?”
“Present.”
Wait, Inazuma? As in that Inazuma? Who was… Oh, seaweed-for-hair? He was an Inazuma? What a coincidence…
“Ishida, Akal?”
“Present!”
“Juryoku, Uchu?”
“Present!”
“Monroe, Mavis?”
“Praise be to Seijitsu almighty, whose grace and divinity has allowed me to arrive safely at this wonderful institution of learn𑁋”
“I only need a one-word response. Keep that in mind for next time. Sakamoto, Leona?”
“Present!”
“Spider Lily?”
“Present.”
“Suzukaze, Angel-Marie?”
“Present.”
“Perfect; everyone’s here, though not on time.” There was a quiver at the end of Rajani’s smile. Out of the corner of his eye, Spider Lily saw Alexei slide down his chair, as if trying to become one with it. “Let’s review your schedule. Within your desks, you will find slips of parchment explaining your daily activities. You start and end with me. I’ll take attendance and review any announcements the school might have. Most of your time will be spent with your other teachers. But don’t hesitate to ever come to me for support; that’s exactly what I’m here for! I’ve been in your very shoes before; once upon a time, I was also a first-year student at UFM. If you have any questions regarding your classes, please just come talk to me! I’ll be delighted to help. Now, right after homeroom, you’ll have natural philosophy with Professor Ferula Iori. Ah, look at the time. You all ought to change into your outdoor uniforms and go meet her in the dungeons. Do take care not to be late. Oh, and a bit of advice.” Rajani’s smile turned sly. “Try your best not to die.”
What in Seijitsu’s name was that supposed to mean!?