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 14

“Now, would you care to explain what that was all about…?”

It was after school. I had been taken back to the empty classroom by Ms. Chifuyu. Incidentally, I was currently sitting on the floor in seiza. My feet were cold.

“I am terribly, terribly sorry…”

I bowed my head. I had completely lost my temper during the street speech. And the result of my outburst was a ridiculous scene:

“The vice-president candidate and her campaign manager angrily scolding upperclassmen.”

That unprecedented street speech must be causing a commotion throughout the academy right now. Because it’s a small community, news of an anomaly spreads in an instant. It was perfectly natural for Ms. Chifuyu to be angry at me for creating such a disadvantaged situation.

“Why did you do such a thing?”

“Well, because it was extremely unpleasant…”

No matter how I tried to explain myself, it was too late. Ms. Chifuyu’s anger would likely not subside. I didn’t expect forgiveness. At the very least, my confession of guilt would be truthful. I was prepared to accept any condemnation.

“Unpleasant how?”

“Because there were people saying unbelievable things about Ms. Chifuyu, like she was ‘demeaning the tradition and prestige of Verite Academy’.”

However, the one who caused them to think that was me, Yuzuki Yuzuriha. If I had handled things better and let Akari Kohinata take the campaign manager role as in the original story, this wouldn’t have happened. In other words, I, the one who caused that phenomenon, had no right to raise my voice in the first place. Yet, I got emotional, so all I can do is reflect…

“I see, I understand your side of the story well.”

Now… what kind of punishment would Ms. Chifuyu inflict on me? I was scared, but I wouldn’t run away. This was my crime.

“Lift your head.”

Ah… I’m sure it will be a slap the moment I look up. I bet that’s what it is. It’s going to hurt… but I have no choice but to accept it.

“Yes!” I lifted my head with desperate resolve, closing my eyes and mouth, waiting for the moment. Guilt is pain!

“…Hmm.”

Wait, I thought a slap would immediately land on my cheek, but nothing happened. Is this… a tease? Th-This is scary…

“What exactly are you doing?”

“Uh, this body is ready to accept its condemnation…”

“Stop saying incomprehensible things and open your eyes.”

“…Yes?”

Oh? I opened my eyes. There was Ms. Chifuyu’s face, completely devoid of anger, radiating calm instead. What was going on?

“You’re not mad?”

“Mad? About what?”

“Well, because I completely ruined your street speech…”

“…Haa.” Ms. Chifuyu sighed. This time, surely, the spear of her words would pierce me.

“I am angry.”

“I knew it…”

“But not at you.”

“Huh?”

That was unexpected.

“I’m angry at myself. I knew you were a risk factor, and I thought I could skillfully control that element. But it didn’t turn out that way, and that is due to my own immaturity.” Ms. Chifuyu’s expression was shadowed with disappointment. For her to openly show disappointment like this, it must be serious.

“No, no, Ms. Chifuyu, you shouldn’t be depressed…” That would trouble me too. If she doesn’t get angry or scold me, how can I atone?

“Rather, I’m impressed by your courage to talk back in that situation. You’re probably the only person who could ignore the academy’s discipline and say what you wanted.”

“That’s a subtle line between a compliment and an insult…”

“Perhaps… But I was happy about your feelings.”

“Eh, is that s-so…?” I had fully expected her to be furious at me for ruining her plans.

“Yes, because at that moment, you were the only one who stood up for me.”

“Ms. Chifuyu…”

I noticed Ms. Chifuyu’s expression had softened, as if she was relieved of some pressure. Time had passed, and she might have gathered her thoughts a little. The situation was definitely not what anyone wanted, but with Ms. Chifuyu like this, perhaps a reversal was still possible…

—GARA

The sound of the door opening suddenly cut in.

“…Yuzuki, what is the meaning of this?”

I instinctively looked towards the door and saw the silver-haired girl, Luna Marie-Rose. Our eyes met instantly.

“Uh, meaning of what…?” However, Luna’s gaze was unusually sharp. The atmosphere was far from calm.

“Why are you being made to sit in seiza…?” I see. Luna was concerned that I was mysteriously sitting in seiza in the classroom.

“Ah, well, this is a sign of reflection, I guess…” I should explain it to her properly.

“Suzukaze, why are you making Yuzuki do this?” Wait, she wasn’t listening to me at all. Luna walked into the classroom and questioned Ms. Chifuyu in an accusatory tone.

“This was Yuzuriha’s own choice…” Yes, I was the one who decided to sit in seiza as a gesture of apology. Ms. Chifuyu certainly didn’t force me to do it.

“Even if that is the case, Suzukaze was the one who involved her in the first place. Yuzuki has no need to apologize.” Then, Luna placed her arms under my armpits and pulled me up with a gently. She was so slender, yet she lifted me effortlessly… like a prince? No, wait. Why am I getting flustered?

“Let’s go, Yuzuki.”

“Huh? Go? Where?”

“Somewhere without Suzukaze. You should quit being the campaign manager.”

O-Oh my…? Luna’s eyes were sharper than usual, and her voice and tone were harsh. It felt like she was being completely serious.

“Luna Marie-Rose, what do you think you’re doing? Yuzuriha and I were discussing the upcoming student council election…”

” ‘What do you think you’re doing?’ is my line. Because of that campaign manager role, Yuzuki is being subjected to insults.”

Ah, um, is Luna defending me…?

“Luna, that’s not right. That was more like reaping what I sowed, or rather, it was because of my bad behavior usually…”

“No. If you hadn’t gone along with Suzukaze’s speech, Yuzuki wouldn’t have had to suffer this.”

Well, you could say that, but… things aren’t that simple…

“Don’t speak selfishly. Yuzuriha and I are in a cooperative relationship, so you have no right to interfere.”

Luna glared at Ms. Chifuyu’s rebuttal.

“A person who can’t even protect one of her collaborators… should be vice-president?”

“…Th-That’s…” That was a painful counterattack for the current Ms. Chifuyu.

“So I won’t hand Yuzuki over. Luna is taking her.”

“Eh, wait, Luna!?”

And with that, I was forcibly carried out into the hallway in Luna’s arms.

“W-What’s going on…?” Wait, is there a route where I abandon the campaign manager role? No, more importantly, I’ve never seen Luna and Ms. Chifuyu have such a serious argument before… My mind was just spinning in confusion over this unpredictable turn of events.