551 - I Was Genderswapped and Reincarnated as a Villainess, but I’m Making this My Personal Yuri Game

↓ Log In Work Information Impressions Reviews Add to Bookmark Display Adjustment You need to log in to use the bookmark feature. Reincarnated as a Villainess in a Yuri Game Despite Being a Guy - Author: Hirai Asomi Previous Next 552/1418 Chapter 551: “Winning Alone” Upon receiving contact from the shadows of the Kujou family and Konoe's Mother, I promptly headed to the Konoe residence. It seems the others haven't arrived yet. They're truly taking their time, or should I say...? "Welcome, Sakuya. We've been expecting you." "Good day, Lady Konoe." Arriving at the Konoe residence, I conducted a brief meeting with Konoe's Mother before concealing myself in the room adjacent to the drawing room. However, it wasn't as if I was hiding in secret. This room was a connecting room, allowing me to listen to the conversation in the adjoining drawing room and wait for the perfect moment to intervene. The reason I received a call from the shadows of the Kujou family and Konoe's Mother was because "Shindo’s family is visiting the Konoe family.” Although I wasn't sure of their exact arrival time, very soon, the Shindo family would be at this mansion, and they were scheduled to speak with Konoe’s Mother in the neighboring drawing room. Our plan was simple: have Konoe's Mother casually listen to the Shindo family’s conversation and wait for the right moment for me to step into the drawing room from this adjacent room. To be frank, it's not even really a strategy. Given that we don't know how the Shindo family will structure their discussion, it's impossible to prepare counterarguments or develop a strategy in advance. I need to hear what the Shindo family says and find a break in the conversation to make my entrance, join the discussion, and crush their scheme. In the end, it's all about improvisation, so prior meetings are pointless. It's all about coordinating with Konoe's Mother on the fly. Fortunately, since our objectives align, it’s easy to collaborate: protect the Imadaiji family and not let the Shindo family have their way, which we've preliminarily agreed upon. "So please wait here for a while." "Understood." As I sat waiting in the connecting room where Konoe's Mother had led me, I realized... this is quite something. This room isn’t just the room adjacent to the connecting drawing room. From here, the large two-way mirror makes it possible to see everything happening in the drawing room. Moreover, there are devices in this room displaying footage from cameras, meaning the drawing room is fully recorded, both visually and audibly. The fact that I was led to this room, different from the ones I’m usually shown to, implies that this is a room where the drawing room can be monitored by the Konoe family—recorded and taped. It's the first time I've seen this room or the drawing room, but seeing this makes me wonder if the rooms I've been led to in the past are likewise under surveillance—chilling. Well... most large houses, not just the Konoe family, probably have rooms like this. The Kujou family, too, has such rooms. I can't criticize others, and frankly, I suspected as much, so I'm not too surprised. What surprised me more was how readily Konoe’s Mother led me into this 'drawroom-monitoring room.' I expected there to be such a room, and I thought it would be helpful to see the exchange between Konoe’s Mother and the Shindo family from there, making this task easier... But I didn’t expect to be so easily shown into this secret room... "Sakuya, another has come, so please make sure you take the reins properly." "... Huh?" After Konoe’s Mother had left, she soon returned. I was wondering what was going on, and there she was... "Sakuya, your big sister is here too!" "Kaya!?" Konoe’s Mother had brought Kaya with her. Why is she here? I could have sworn that I asked Kaya to ensure An's safety. For her to be here... did something happen? "Kaya contacted me as well. She threatened me, saying I absolutely had to call her for the showdown with Shindo’s family. So unwillingly, I called her. So please, stay here with Sakuya. Although this room is soundproofed, loud noises or disturbances might convey a hint to the adjacent room, so be careful." "Uh... well..." With those words, Konoe's Mother ushered in Kaya and quickly left. I suppose we should be preparing, considering the Shindo family could be arriving any time now, but still, to leave Kaya here with just that explanation is something else. "Now, Sakuya! Let's crush those fools, Shindo Iigiri and the Shindo family, together!" "Kaya... I thought I had asked you to ensure An's safety..." "Don’t worry! An is hidden away with the Shojimachi Sanjou family! This way, those fools won’t be able to lay a finger on her!" Ah... well... yes, that makes sense, right? The Shojimachi Sanjou family holds the highest rank after the Konoemon faction. No one in the Konoemon faction would dare oppose Kaya. An is certainly safe this way. But still... "Kaya... I wanted you to protect An secretly, so she wouldn’t notice. That’s why I asked you." If it was just about ensuring An’s physical safety, one could hide her anywhere, as Kaya has done. Even if not with the Shojimachi Sanjou family, the Kujou family could keep her safe. But that would raise alarms for both An and the Shindo family. That's why I wanted Kaya to protect her quietly and without drawing attention. "Don’t worry! An thinks she’s been called for work! So she probably believes she’s been holed up just for that. Having her cooped up in the Shojimachi Sanjou mansion for work is a regular thing!" "Uh..." It was somewhat reassuring to know Kaya had given it proper thought. But the following statement was just awful. I knew An sometimes vanished without a trace, but to think Kaya was confining her at the Shojimachi Sanjou estate... What exactly is she having her do? "Incidentally... what is the work An is doing?" "Oh? Well, let's see… things like editing photos and images, writing articles, drafting newspapers or newsletters, sometimes negotiations, exchanging or gathering information." Hmm? I sort of understand and sort of don't? Is she giving An experience relevant to journalism or media work, which An aspires for? If An isn't seeking my help and her relationship with Kaya is thriving this way, perhaps it’s fine? "Let’s leave the idle chatter here. It seems they’ve arrived." "—Understood." Urged by Kaya, I turned my gaze toward the two-way mirror looking into the adjoining drawing room just as members, presumably from the Shindo family, entered following Lady Konoe. "Thank you for sparing the time for us today." "Let's skip the formalities. You know I don’t like them. Just get to the point." The voices emanating from the speakers carried a hint of mechanical coldness, yet each word was crystal clear. These must be exceptionally high-quality microphones and speakers. Even though they were speaking softly, the hidden microphones picked up every word distinctly. "Well then... let me get straight to the point. As you can see, my son, Iigiri, was injured by Imadaiji family's daughter. We've come to directly negotiate with the Imadaiji family and seek permission from Lady Konoe." With these words, a greasy and slightly overweight man shamelessly drew attention to Iigiri sitting nearby. Iigiri's cheek was covered with gauze, the kind someone uses after getting injured. I'm guessing they intend to claim that An was the cause of it. "When my son approached the back of the school building after class on Thursday to speak with the daughter of the Imadaiji family, she suddenly snapped and struck him... resulting in a severe injury taking a month to heal! Can such a thing be allowed? Of course not! It is utterly unacceptable for the lower-ranked Imadaiji family to harm the heir of the noble Shindo family!" Standing up and gesturing animatedly, the Shindo family's representative continued his passionate tirade to Lady Konoe. "Therefore, the Shindo family intends to demand an appropriate response from the Imadaiji family! That’s why we've come to request that the Konoe family remain neutral in this conflict." "Certainly, if a child from a lower-ranked family hits a child from a higher-ranked family without any reason, then it is a problem." Konoe's Mother brought a hand to her mouth before speaking. I assume she wanted to look as though she was deliberating, but she was probably stifling laughter... "But do you have evidence that the Imadaiji child struck your boy and caused that injury?" "Hah! This is outrageous! When a higher-ranked family declares something, it becomes the truth, even if it’s false! That's how noble society functions, doesn’t it? Since the superior Shindo family claims their son was attacked, it becomes the truth!" "Hmm... I see..." Konoe's Mother's eyes narrowed, emitting a chilling gleam. Any further delay could lead to her taking drastic action against them... "Shall we, Kaya?" "Yes, let's crush these miscreants!" Whoa... It wasn't just Konoe’s Mother—Kaya was livid too. She had been so quiet, I thought maybe it was alright, but I was gravely mistaken. She's trembling with rage. As for the Shindo family... things look bleak for them... "I've heard enough!" I half-expected her next words to be "The Shindo family will perish!" but even Kaya held back from doing so. "What!? What!?" Shocked by our sudden intrusion, the Shindo family head was momentarily frozen. But that wasn't all. Iigiri, who had been acting injured, widened his eyes as he looked at me. Realizing that my presence would expose all their lies must have struck him. "Are you the head of the Shindo family? I am Kujou Sakuya." "The Kujou family... indeed... indeed, of course, I know. But what brings you here? We are in the midst of an important conversation. Can this wait for another time...?" Hmm? I don’t recall ever meeting such a man. Perhaps we crossed paths at a Konoe family party? While I don't remember, it wouldn’t be strange if he remembers. Though, judging by his reaction, it doesn't seem he does... "No. My story is relevant to this current issue. Earlier, you claimed that Iigiri was attacked by Imadaiji An after school on Thursday behind the school building. I was present during this supposed incident, and I testify that Imadaiji did no such thing. Could it be the Shindo family's fabrication?" "Gah!" "..." The man's expression twisted while Iigiri looked down, casting about for words before quickly lifting his head to speak. "Th-that's nonsense! It's true we encountered Kujou-sama there! But it's also true I was attacked by Imadaiji An! They say Imadaiji An belongs to Kujou-sama’s faction. You must be lying to defend your own faction member!" "You fool!" His father's expression is one of a seasoned noble who realized the error they'd just made. It's too late regardless... "Oh? Iigiri Shindo... are you implying that I, Kujou Sakuya, am lying?" "What else could it be? Do you have any evidence? You might show a video from that time, but I was struck afterward! Such things aren't proof..." "You previously stated, did you not? When a superior says black is white, it becomes so. Perhaps you imagine this applies between the Imadaiji and Shindo families. But do you really believe it holds true between the Kujou and Shindo families as well?" "!? !?" Hiding my mouth behind a fan, I inflected my voice with a touch of intimidation, causing the Shindo father and son to turn pale and tremble. There's no need to be so frightened. Compared to the others, I’m not that menacing... "Now, now, Sakuya. Even the Kujou family shouldn’t destroy a Konoe faction family without proof." "Oh! Yes, indeed! Not even the Kujou family can intervene in a Konoe faction issue..." I took out a tablet and played a video on a large screen. It showed the moment Iigiri attempted to strike An... "They always stop the video here! But I was hit afterward! This can’t be considered evidence..." "It's a convenient world we live in now. With tools like this, anyone can record audio and video anytime. Whenever incidents or accidents occur, recordings can be promptly made. In the past, you could deny things without evidence, but now such excuses fall short." "Gah!" "I-I shall take my leave!" "--! Sakuya-sama! Sakuya-sama~~! I was scared... I was so scared!" "You’re safe now, An." I showed them the video of Iigiri walking away. The tablet displayed everything. While the video I had shown Iigiri was one I captured on my smartphone, this tablet's display was from another viewpoint. "What... how... this video is..." "Did I ever say there was only one camera recording? Even before revealing myself to you, I had already set up another camera in recording mode before confronting you." "—! Ah..." Iigiri collapsed to the floor, devoid of strength. "Now, the Shindo family's false claims have all been overturned. And you called me, Kujou Sakuya, a liar, did you not...?" "Eek! Please, please forgive us..." When I glared sharply, the Shindo father and son fell into a prostrate bow before me. But such an act would hardly earn forgiveness. Even if I were to let it go, there are two people present far scarier than I. There’s no way they would show any mercy. "This is unforgivable! In the name of the Shojimachi Sanjou family, the chief of the Konoémon faction, I swear to eradicate every drop of Shindo blood! We shall completely eradicate all connected to them, relatives and acquaintances alike!" "Eeek!" In the face of Kaya's wrath, the father seemed to have finally wet himself. Who needs such a scene of an old man’s disgrace...? "Now, now, Kaya. Isn’t that going too far? See, I will find a settlement here." "L-Lady Konoe! Please save us! This must all be a misunderstanding..." "I see... Well then... I shall strip the current Shindo family of their name. No one shall bear the Fujihara North House Rihito lineage Shindo name. All will be banished. After the banishment of Shindo Norihisa and his son Iigiri, the family line will continue with Norihisa's brother, Shindo Norinori's family." "T-that can't! W-wait! Lady Konoe! Are you saying you will abandon a house of your faction!?" The head of the Shindo family, sentenced to banishment, tried to cling to Konoe's Mother. But she looked down on him with cold eyes and pushed him away. "You lied and even called the daughter of the Kujou family a liar when she pointed that out. Do you understand the magnitude of loss this represents to the Konoe family and the Konoémon faction? Do you? Is there anything you can offer the Konoe family that comes close to what Kuzuoama Sakuya as an enemy would cost? Depending on that, I may reconsider. So, tell me, what profits could you bring that outweigh making an enemy of the Kujou family?" "......" Shindo Norihisa and his son Iigiri fell wordlessly, crumbling on the spot. Their eyes appeared vacant, and they were faintly smiling. Perhaps their minds had broken. This confrontation ended quickly because their ploy was pathetically inept. Kaya was still angry, but for Konoe's Mother, this was an ideal outcome. In the end, it resulted in yet another victory for Konoe's Mother—a complete sweep. Someday, I may have to confront her directly. Yet once more, I find myself simply being toyed with in the palm of her hand, leaving all the spoils for her to take. When will the day come that I can possibly win against Konoe's Mother...? --- Previous Next Table of Contents Bookmark Write Impressions Add to Bookmark You need to log in to use the bookmark feature. Support by Liking Support with Points You need to log in to evaluate. Log in to write impressions. +Note+ All works listed without specific mention are purely fictional and bear no relation to actual people, organizations, etc. Except where noted, copyrights for all published works belong to the author. Unauthorized reproduction beyond quoting for others' work is prohibited and will be treated as a copyright infringement. This work is link-free. Feel free to link (introduce) it. This work is mobile compatible. 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