I Favor the Villainess Chapter 8

「Revolution」 is a love simulation game.
Accordingly, there's romance element.

As I said earlier, I'm not interested in the male capture targets.
I'm fine as long as I can admire Claire-sama.
That is to say, I've thought of dealing with capture targets based on that.
The route with the most contact with Claire-sama―― that is the Second Prince, Sein-sama's route.
As for me, I'd like to enter Sein-sama's route by all means, but it's become a little troublesome now.

"Hey, Rei. You listening?"

A mellow baritone resounded.

"… Sorry, I wasn't listening"
"Haha, what an interesting fellow. Fine, I forgive you"

The First Prince Rod-sama roared with laughter.
Noble ladies in the surroundings are looking at us with envy.
Even if they're nobles, it seems they lack courage to freely talk to the First Prince.

Ever since the test, I caught Rod-sama's eye.
The cause is the test results.
One of the flags to capture Rod-sama is to achieve excellent results on the test.
With this, Rod-sama becomes interested in the heroine, and from then on frequently makes passes on her.

I said it in a present tense, and as I've said earlier, I'm troubled.
I looked behind me to see Sein-sama watching us from the rearmost seat with an uninterested gaze.

(Although it was to win against Claire-sama, it's become a little troublesome…)

If the test results are too good, Sein-sama's favorability decreases.
Because Sein-sama is a lump of complexes, he's weak with people with higher ability than him.
He really is troublesome to love.

"Rod-sama, would it not be better for you not to speak to a person with such a low social status casually? Your royal blood will become dirty?"
"Ah, Claire-sama!"

Her extremely familiar yapping voice brightened my mood.
Unlike the ladies who are watching from the distance, Claire-sama addresses Rod-sama confidently.
Considering Claire-sama's family status that's natural, nevertheless I think it's really like Claire-sama.

"Although her status may be a commoner, she has the ability. Besides, her responses are interesting"
"It's Rod-niisan's bad habit. Rei, it's fine if you don't associate with him, you know?"

Yuu-sama came.
Because I didn't raise any particular flags with him during the test, his reactions haven't changed much.

"It's fine. Thanks to Rod-sama keeping me company, Claire-sama spoke to us!"
"I also think it would be better if Rei had a little more respect for the royalty"

Misha, who was studying next to us, spoke in an exasperated voice.
Fundamentally, Misha is always at the heroine's side, giving her various advice.
Conversely, because they're always together, in Yuu-sama's route the situation descends to mayhem.

"I have respect for the royalty, but my intense love for Claire-sama is more important, right?"
"What do you say about this, Claire?"
"What the commoner thinks is of no concern to me. However, I do believe she is getting carried away slightly"
"Is that so! Please throw abuse at me as a punishment!"
"Why are you so happy!?"

Looking at the usual Claire-sama and me,

"Haha! After all, you are interesting!"

Rod-sama cheerfully laughed.
Hmm… What should I do.

"Rod-sama"
"What?"
"I'm only interested in Claire-sama"
"Seems like it"
"That's why, if you could leave me alone"

And, I suggested I wish he would keep a distance from me.

"Hey Rei!"

Misha raised her voice in panic.
I guess she found it too disrespectful.

"Rod-sama, I'm sorry. Rei still doesn't understand how to treat royalty"
"No, you must not overlook it. Is not understanding certain things inexcusable? Just because she performed a little well on the test she gets carried away"

Misha quickly covered for me, and Claire-sama snapped at me.
Yup, as expected of Claire-sama to be so proper.

"Well, Claire may have a point somewhat, but…"
"Is it not so? Please punish her severely"
"But, this is the academy. Right now, I am a student before being royalty"
"Glossing over like――"
"Most of all"

Interrupting Claire-sama, Rod-sama said.

"This I forgives her. It's what the future king says. Any complaints?"

Rod-sama, who asserted that, without a doubt has a personality befitting the king.

"…! … I understand"

Claire-sama backed down frustrated.
Of course, being the First Prince Rod-sama is the foremost candidate to succeed the throne, but still being a prince it's not necessarily the case he will become a king, yet pointing that out would be too much for a noble like Claire-sama.
Even though she can start a conversation with him normally, she can't express her dissatisfaction.

"Claire-sama"
"… Hmph. What is it? You should be glad being Rod-sama's favorite"
"No"
"?"
"Claire-sama just tried to follow her morals. I respect Claire-sama"

Claire-sama's face looked like a pigeon struck with peashooter.
Was she thrown into turmoil by not considering someone would back up her opponent,

"Hm, hmph! Do not become conceited! I will never recognize you!"
"Yes! I'll do my best to be recognized!"
"I said I will not recognize you!"
"And I'm saying I will do my best to be recognized!"

Claire-sama and I had such a noisy quarrel.

"Really, you are on good terms.
"Yes!"
"They are not good!"

Today as well, Claire-sama is cute.

Chapter end