I Reincarnated as the Villainess in a Yuri Game, and While Trying to Avoid the Ruin End, it's Somehow Turning into a Romantic Comedy with the Heroine - Chapter 11

“Um…”

In the empty classroom after school, a black-haired girl sat in front of me, crossing her legs and looking at me as if sizing me up.

“What?”

“I really don’t think me being the campaign manager makes any sense. I think you should reconsider.”

“Denied.”

“No chance to even approach the subject!”

I was immediately brushed off by Chifuyu Suzukaze, one of the heroines. Now, why was I being kept here? Well, she told me:

“Street speeches will begin as a venue for candidates to appeal to the students. You are to come up with my introduction speech for that.”

That was the task. In other words, this was a strategy meeting, and for Ms. Chifuyu, my appointment as campaign manager was already a done deal. But is that really okay?

“No, I don’t think ‘Yuzuki Yuzuriha’ as ‘Chifuyu Suzukaze’s’ campaign manager is good for branding. My bad reputation will stand out!”

Yuzuki Yuzuriha’s reputation in this academy is extremely poor. The proof is that only the protagonist and the heroines ever speak to me. Does she really think she can win with someone like me?

“It’s the opposite.”

“The opposite?”

Ton-ton, Ms. Chifuyu gently bounced her crossed leg up and down. Her long legs looked elegant even with that gesture; if I did it, it would just be nervous fidgeting. Heroines are amazing.

“If I can make people interpret it as ‘Chifuyu Suzukaze has tamed that wicked and inferior Yuzuki Yuzuriha,’ I can appeal that I possess the ability to solve the academy’s problems.”

“Hoh…”

Ah, crap. I was genuinely impressed. What’s the point of accepting it so readily?

“But what if that campaign speech is so low-level that it drags you down?” Don’t think I can give a campaign speech on such a big stage.

“I’m cooperating to ensure that quality, aren’t I?”

“Is that so…” Isn’t that just supervision?

“So, I’d be troubled if you don’t create something solid.”

“Then I think it would be better if Ms. Chifuyu just wrote it herself.”

“Words reveal a person’s heart. Borrowed words from others cannot move people’s hearts.”

“Is that how it is…” I had no such lofty philosophy, so I don’t know how accurate Ms. Chifuyu’s words are. For now, it seems I have no choice but to try and put my feelings for Ms. Chifuyu into writing.

A while later, the speech text was tentatively completed.

“Um… how about this?”

“Let me hear it.”

I cleared my throat once.

” ‘Her lustrous black hair, deeper than pitch-black lacquer; her sharp, focused gaze, a pair of enchanting eyes that mesmerize all who see them—the owner of these features is Chifuyu Suzukaze, the modern-day Yamato Nadeshiko. With her intellect and drive, the tradition and glory of Verite Girls’ Academy are virtually guaranteed for the next hundred years…’ “

“Stop for a moment.”

“Huh? I’m only halfway through.”

I expressed my honest support, just as I was told to. Was something wrong?

“That’s too grand… be more normal.”

Ms. Chifuyu complained, but I didn’t quite grasp what she meant.

“I’m holding back even with this, though?”

“It’s become an over-the-top advertisement!”

“No, no, this is an appropriate assessment.”

“Lies do not attract people.”

“But this is an objective fact.”

Ms. Chifuyu widened her eyes, which was rare for her, and showed a slightly perplexed expression. This was unusual for her, who is always cool and mostly expresses frustration when showing emotion.

“Yuzuki Yuzuriha… you think that?”

“Uh, yeah.” Besides, if I put my personal feelings into it, I could talk even more. Though I probably won’t get a chance to show it.

“I-Is that so…” Ms. Chifuyu averted her gaze and twirled her hair around her finger. What is that obvious gesture? Hehe, what a cute one.

“You’re blushing because you were praised, aren’t you?”

“H-Huh? What misconception could possibly lead to that interpretation!” Even as she said that, the slight tremor in her voice was proof that her emotions were being rattled, Ms. Chifuyu…

“But seriously, everyone must think so. You’re beautiful, and your grades are the second best after Luna’s. No one can deny that.”

“That’s right, I’m second to Luna Marie-Rose…” Ah… that’s what she reacts to.

“No, no, being second is amazing enough.”

“That still doesn’t change the fact that I am inferior.”

“If you start saying that, I think vastly more people are inferior to you, Ms. Chifuyu…”

“It means being lumped together with the rest of the masses, including me.”

I always thought Ms. Chifuyu’s ambition was wonderful, but its driving force was too negative.

“I don’t think that’s true. Ms. Chifuyu, you should realize your own charm more.”

“That’s why I’ll become vice president, and eventually surpass Luna Marie-Rose.”

“No, no, it’s not about positions, but more about your human charm…”

“That is the prattling of a fool who has given up on competing with others. You can only affirm yourself by doing that, can’t you?”

…Hieee~. She’s reverted to the cool Ms. Chifuyu.

“Hmph, especially someone like you, who has always denied others, can only keep running away from competition like that.”

Ooh, a sharp thorn flew my way. I’m not the type to fight others either, but there’s one thing I need to correct.

“I think I affirm you, Ms. Chifuyu.”

“That… is true.”

“What are you planning, saying something like that?” She stared at me suspiciously.

“I just spoke what I truly felt, as you told me to, Ms. Chifuyu. ‘Borrowed words from others cannot move people’s hearts,’ right? How was it?”

” …I suppose so. The expression is crude, but I could feel that there was no lie in your words.”

“You’re strict.”

“Of course. Even if only temporarily, you are my campaign manager partner.”

And with that, Ms. Chifuyu averted her gaze again. Well, this might be the best I can do for now. How much more time will she need to realize her own charm?