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 2

—Verite Girls’ Academy

A world separated from the secular world, tucked away past the forest on a hill.

It is where the daughters of noble families gather to acquire the refinement to become ladies.

Today, too, the girls in this place of learning are envisioning their respective dreams.

“…That was the setting, wasn’t it?”

I took a deep breath before the all-white school building, which I was finally about to step into. Now that it was right in front of me, I was overwhelmed by its pure and pristine atmosphere.

Still feeling unsettled, I lightly tidied my appearance. The uniform is a black sailor suit with a white scarf. It’s simple, without excessive ornamentation, but that’s as it should be. Because when a grand flower like “Yuri” is blooming, no excessive decoration is needed. It must be so. Disclaimer: This is a personal opinion.

“It’s a shame I’ve become Yuzuki Yuzuriha, but to be able to re-experience the world of Fleur-lis… this is too amazing…”

With resolve, I stepped into the Maiden’s Garden.

Yuzuki Yuzuriha is a first-year student, and the season is summer. This is the time when students have started to get used to the new school year and relationships are forming. Whether it’s the memory of playing the game in my past life or Yuzuki Yuzuriha’s own memory, I know the location of the classroom.

I stopped in front of the door.

“The heroine is inside, isn’t she?”

I could feel my heart rate increasing. Both anticipation and tension were making my pulse quicken. I steeled my resolve, opened the door, and stepped inside.

“…!?”

There are only girls in the classroom. That’s a matter of course; this is a girls’ academy, a maiden’s garden. Every student has a pure and refined demeanor. My eyes met with one of my classmates.

I immediately opened my mouth.

“Good day (Gokigen’yō).”

Hehe, my greeting is perfect. In a young ladies’ school, the greeting is “Gokigen’yō.” When you think of a yuri girls’ academy, that’s the established standard. I have absolutely no idea why. It was one of my personal top 10 phrases I’d always wanted to say, so a long-cherished dream has come true. I’m happy.

“Eh, ah, yes…?”

My perfect greeting seems to have caught my classmate off guard. Perhaps she’s intimidated by the dignified air emanating from me.

“Is something the matter?”

In times like this, a young lady would gracefully inquire. Gently inviting the bewildered girl. Yes, this is the correct yuri image.

“No, well, I was just surprised that you, Yuzuriha-san, initiated the greeting…”

“Hm?”

What was that?

“Is it that unusual?”

“Yes, and… you were always stubbornly replying with ‘Ohayō’ (Good morning) in the mornings.”

“…Something like that might have happened, or not.”

“You even said, ‘Saying Gokigen’yō for a greeting only happens here in Japan; it’s seriously weird. Just speak normally.'”

“O-ohoho!!”

Yeah, that’s right.

In the end, I’m Yuzuki Yuzuriha, the villainess.

It’s my role to disrupt the flow.

The character is already established as being disruptive even in daily life.

This kind of half-baked young lady persona won’t work, as my true personality has already permeated deeply.

Being seen as a pathetic person who suddenly decided to change her character at this timing would be fatal. It would definitely have a bad effect on my future school life.

Therefore, I’ve decided to stop using unfamiliar formal language.

My admired young lady persona was laid to rest in a few seconds.

How sad.

“…Here it is.”

Yuzuki Yuzuriha’s seat is at the very back, next to the window on the right. And the window seat… the one to my left is empty. Why is such a prime location vacant? The answer came right away during the morning homeroom.

“Alright, everyone, I’d like to introduce a transfer student who will be joining us for academy life starting today.”

A sudden transfer student—this is definitely a development that signals the story is about to move.

“Now, please introduce yourself.”

“Y-Yes!”

Next to the teacher was a girl who was so stiff her shoulders were tense. A small girl with a black bob cut and big, round eyes, shrinking her already small body as she nervously cowered.

“M-My name is Akari Kohinata. It is a pleasure to meet you.”

And with that, she bowed slightly.

—Akari Kohinata

She is the protagonist in this Fleur-lis world. It seems I regained my memories of my past life on the very day the main story of the game begins.

“Alright, Kohinata-san… Oh, the seat by the window in the very back is empty, so please sit there.”

“Y-Yes!”

That’s right. The back window seat was empty because it was Akari-chan’s seat. Akari-chan, hurrying with her small steps, reached the seat and sat down.

Then I started to ponder. What should I do about the upcoming development?

“U-Um, I’m Akari Kohinata… It’s nice to meet you.”

Then Akari-chan herself spoke to me. For an introverted person like her to speak to a stranger on her own, she must have mustered considerable courage. It shows she has a strong desire to change herself during her time at this academy.

However, Yuzuki Yuzuriha would typically dismiss her courage immediately.

‘Huh? Who are you?’

‘…Um, I’m, K-Kohinata…’

‘I don’t know anyone by that name.’

‘Th-Therefore, I wanted to introduce myself…’

‘Didn’t your parents fail in business? But you were only able to enter this academy because of your acquaintance with the principal, weren’t you?’

‘H-How do you know that…’

‘Oh dear, it’s deplorable that a commoner has entered Verite Girls’ Academy. Please don’t speak to me, as I don’t want to catch your commoner germs.’

‘…Sob’

And just like that, the courage Akari-chan mustered would be shattered by Yuzuki Yuzuriha’s heartless words. For Akari-chan, who already feels like she doesn’t belong here, having her heart broken by those words is inevitable.

“U-Um…?”

Akari-chan looked confused beside me. Yuzuki Yuzuriha has only one path remaining: ruin, where she is ultimately expelled from the school in every ending. I definitely want to avoid that. So, what can I do?

“…”

“Uh, excuse me…?”

I remained silent. I fundamentally have no intention of getting involved with the protagonist or the heroines. I decided to eliminate contact from the start and cheer for the protagonist and heroine’s love story from a safe distance.

“U-Um!”

“…”

“M-My name is Akari Kohinata!”

“…”

“H-Hellooo?”

“…”

“Oh, is my voice too quiet? Can you not hear me?”

No, I’m ignoring you…! Notice me…!

“I’m Akari Kohinata! May I ask your name?”

“…”

“Maybe you did reply? Am I the only one who didn’t hear it?”

“…!?”

For some reason, Akari-chan leaned over and brought her ear closer to me. The distance is much too close. Why are you the one coming closer to me…!?

“I’m Akari Kohinata, what is your name?”

“…”

“Oh, did you say something?”

I didn’t say anything…! That was a total auditory hallucination! I forgot how air-headed this protagonist was…! Her natural air-headedness works well with the heroines, but with Yuzuki Yuzuriha, they clash, and Yuzuki Yuzuriha’s direct insults would hurt Akari-chan. But I didn’t realize that if you leave her alone, she’s a character who would develop her own strong inner world like this…! When you’re on the receiving end, it’s intense!

“G-Good morning! I’m Akari Kohinata!”

“…”

I-Is this girl a broken robot…? Huh? Is she going to keep doing this until I reply? Is this game structured so that it won’t proceed unless I interact with the protagonist? Does that mean I’m only left with the path to ruin?

“The greeting… in this academy is ‘Gokigen’yō’…”

For now, I’ll just tell her that much. You should correct yourself before you make a huge blunder, or you’ll end up like me just now.

“Ah, thank you so much!”

“No, it’s fine…”

Akari-chan is shaking her head vigorously while thanking me. She’s too pure. Standing in this position, I understand for the first time that Akari-chan’s natural cluelessness is the reason why Yuzuki Yuzuriha’s insults cut so deeply.

“So, what is your name?”

…Well, I guess I have no choice but to answer. I’ll answer and end this conversation.

“Yuzuki Yuzuriha.”

“…Yuzu-Yuzu?”

The sense of distance is too broken. Someone help me.