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

ログイン 作品情報 感想 レビュー ブックマークに追加 表示調整 ブックマーク機能を使うにはログインしてください。 悪役令嬢にTS転生したけど俺だけ百合ゲーをする 作者： 平朝臣 前へ 次へ 555/1418 第五百五十四話「咲耶派閥結成」 In the end, it turned out that An found out by yesterday that I had proposed a deal to the Konoe family. Well, I did think it would eventually get out once Kaya knew, but I didn't expect it to happen this quickly. Still, at least the matter with An is settled for now, so it's all good, I suppose. "Good day." "Kyaa! It's Lord Kujo!" "Good day, Lord Kujo!" "Good morning, Lord Kujo!" Hmm... no matter what, I just can't get used to these reactions. There have been times in the past when this sort of response cropped up because of one thing or another. It usually simmered down over time and returned to normal expressions. But I wonder if this time the reactions will really return to normal. Gradually, it feels like the reactions—or rather, the clamor—is growing louder and refusing to die down. It's not just the internal students but even the external ones reacting this way. Maybe it's because we're all growing up and the clamor naturally grows larger as we do. "Good day." "Good day, Sakuya-chan." "Good morning, Miss Sakuya!" "Oh my, it looks like everyone is here today?" Stepping into the classroom, it seemed that my group of friends had already arrived. It's quite common for them to gather early after some event might have occurred, but as far as I recall, nothing happened yesterday. So what on earth brings them here so early today? "That's because you were trying to do something like that with An yesterday, Miss Sakuya!" "Exactly. It's an emergency meeting for dealing with Sakuya-chan." "Huh?" Although everyone was nodding in agreement, I was completely baffled. All I could gather was that nearly kissing An after school yesterday was the cause. Still, I have no idea why that should cause such a fuss. "We have to say it clearly because it's becoming a real concern." "Honestly, Sakuya-chan, you're too defenseless!" "At this rate, someone could easily take advantage of you!" "Um... sorry?" I wasn't sure why I should apologize, but the atmosphere made it seem necessary, so I went ahead and apologized. They said I was defenseless and could be taken advantage of, but I'm probably one of the most cautious individuals. I never skip wearing my spats even in the sweltering heat, and I'm perpetually on guard against men trying to approach me. It's rare for anyone to even get close enough to touch me. Of course, as a young lady, I can't completely avoid interacting with men to some degree. It's unavoidable if, for instance, I'm escorted by a man at a party and take his hand, or if I'm dancing and in close proximity. But aside from those occasions, I don't allow men to casually touch my shoulders. If any man seems even remotely suspicious, I deal with them swiftly and harshly. There shouldn't be many as strict as me. I really want to question which part of me they consider defenseless and vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Well... even if I'm being scolded, I can't really say such things aloud, so I just sulk quietly. "See! Sakuya-chan, you don’t understand at all!" "Right? Even I get it, but it doesn’t seem to reach Sakuya-chan..." "What!?" Hearing such words even from Yuzuriha-chan is a considerable shock. One would expect her to be the one most lost in thought, yet even she seems to say that, leaving anyone shocked. "That's part of Sakuya-chan's charm too, but..." "But at this level of defenselessness and naïveté, it's concerning." "If she gets too guarded, our lucky moments with Sakuya might decrease." "Even so, leaving her this defenseless is worrisome." Again, they start whispering among themselves, excluding me. Although it's better than being scolded outright, it still feels unsettling to be left out and whispered about. "In any case, Sakuya-chan, don't be alone too often! Understand?" "Yes..." In the end, that's what they said, and for today, someone would always accompany me. I couldn't even casually go to the restroom alone. Well, girls often go to the restroom in groups anyway, so it's rare for me to go alone, but still... No matter how close we are, being monitored all day with friends feels like anything but a relaxing day. ～～～～～～～ An came along after our study group ended after school. I hadn't specifically called her. She knew I had a study group in the classroom before heading to the salon, so she must have had some reason to come by. "Good day, Miss An." "Hello there, Sakuya-tan!" Yes, yes. It seems like she hasn’t had any trouble with Ido since then, as An’s usual way of speaking is back. Bright, lively, and down-to-earth An is just the way she should be. "Is something the matter, Miss An?" "There was some fuss because of me, but isn't there something you need from me, Sakuya-tan?" She said it with a cheerful smile. Initially, I had planned to ask her to investigate Sakamoto Sudachi. Thanks to that, I happened to intervene with the situation with Ido and prevented it, which worked out well. However, considering that Ido might not be completely out of the picture, I hesitated to ask An to look into Sudachi, but for her to come all the way here... "You’re such a kind person, Sakuya-tan, worrying about me concerning the Shindo family, right? But I'm fine now! Leave it to me!" "I... see... Well then..." I understand that being overly protective isn’t good either. If she says she’s okay, maybe I should ask her. If it's too much, An will probably say so. "Actually, I wanted you to look into Sakamoto Sudachi from first-year, class four." "Oh, I see... That's what this is about, huh." An nodded understandingly. Could it be she already knows something? If so, maybe I should just ask her about Sakamoto Sudachi here and now. "Do you know anything about her?" "Well... not really." Everyone nearly collapsed in a comedic manner. I wanted to make a witty remark but held back; it's not ladylike. "Seriously, you don’t know?" "Azami-chan..." Azami-chan ended up saying exactly what I was thinking. Well, not just me; it was probably what everyone else was thinking too. In a way, I guess I should just accept that Azami-chan spoke for all of us. "I do know some basic information, though. Like that she's from the Sakamoto family, which is a minor house under the Ichijo faction and a local noble. But beyond surface-level data, I haven't gathered the kind of information you're probably looking for, Sakuya-tan." "I see..." That's understandable, really. Even An wouldn't be able to keep track and cover every single household. While she might investigate someone she's curious about or who draws her attention, researching every student in the school would take an infinite amount of time and isn't something she could do alone. "For surface-level data or basic information gathering, I could probably do it relatively quickly, but most of what I can find would already be available through your own households. To delve into deeper matters or gather more detailed information, I can't promise immediate results. However, I will look into it." "Thank you. Please don't overextend yourself. For now, your safety is more important than the information." If this were a truly pressing situation, there might be a need to take some risks, but we're not at that point when it comes to Sakamoto Sudachi. I actually think leaving it as it is shouldn't cause any immediate trouble. If An tried too hard and aroused suspicion from the other side, or if she ended up in a compromising situation, that wouldn't do. I made sure to make that clear to An. "I'll be fine! I don't intend to take any crazy risks!" In movies or dramas, saying things like that often lead to someone messing up or getting caught by the enemy. I reminded her to be cautious, before changing the topic. "Since everyone is gathered, there's something I’d like to mention." "Oh? You have something to say, Sakuya-chan?" "What might that be?" The group exchanged puzzled glances, turning to each other, probably wondering what I had to say. It wasn't a grand announcement, but since so many friends were present, I wanted to discuss something I've been considering lately. I'll admit to planning to discuss it when Kaya-san wasn't around. Not out of an intention to exclude her, but because she's got a knack for letting things slip, as was evident recently. I'd prefer to keep her in the dark for a bit longer to avoid complications if things were leaked before anything was decided. "It's not something grand, but... What I learned from the situation with An is how vertical the factional and clan-based structures are in our noble society. Though necessary, such systems inherited through time can be quite restrictive." "......" I paused, studying each of their faces in turn. Some seemed confused, but all listened seriously, motivating me to press on. "However, if those structures prevent us from intervening with wrongdoers, as was the case with the Shindo family despite clear misconduct, then such a society cannot be considered healthy." "That's..." "Well..." Everyone exchanged looks, feeling the weight of the issue. It’s clear they understood. Even if Konoe faction members committed wrongdoing, the Kujo faction couldn't speak up solely because of factional boundaries, which left the evil unjudged. This time, things went smoothly since Mrs. Konoe agreed to my proposal. But if she'd insisted on prioritizing factional honor over justice, dealing with the Shindo family might have been impossible. "Leaders protecting their own faction is understandable. Nevertheless, it's absurd to shield wrongdoers for the sake of prestige and to turn conflict with whistle-blowers into full-blown wars." "......" "Hence, I propose creating a system that transcends factional and clan boundaries, one where wrongs are called out, and actions that should be stopped are indeed ceased." "Ooooh!" "What you're suggesting is..." "A declaration that Sakuya-sama will unify all factions and clans under her banner, isn't it!" Huh? "Um...?" "Finally, Sakuya-chan has made her resolve!" "Now, we can seriously proceed towards forming the Sakuya faction and clan!" Umm? Is the conversation going in an odd direction? All I wanted was... how should I put it... for example, like not needing to propose deals to Mrs. Konoe and creating a kind of communication network where, even if someone like the Shindo family commits wrongdoing, the Konoe family would address it due to supervisory responsibilities... "We’ll rally the vast number of factions under Sakuya-sama’s leadership!" "All of noble society will be organized under Sakuya-sama’s command!" "At present, dealing with the headless Ichijo family is a challenge..." "First, unite the remaining five northern and four clans..." "Or perhaps initially, integrate smaller factions to build strength..." "Meanwhile, the Konoe and Takatsukasa might become wary and join forces! We should preemptively take down the Konoe faction..." "But even Sakuya-chan couldn’t likely topple the Konoe family immediately. We should work on integrating weaker, more manageable factions..." Umm... everyone? What are you even talking about? I feel left out here. "If Sakuya-chan steps up as a leader, everyone would surely follow!" "Right! Raising Sakuya-tan up and promoting her seems really effective!" "Yet, it’s unwise to attract attention before any real achievements. Better to build strength before Sakuya-sama’s intentions are too exposed..." This is hopeless... Everyone's heated debates left me no entry point. We continued arguing back and forth until time ran out for the salon, and the day came to an end. 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