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

# Chapter 565: "Officer, It's This Person" As June came along, temperatures began to rise, hinting that the dreaded rainy season was drawing near. The air felt sticky and humid, and while the official announcement hadn't yet been made, it wouldn't be surprising if someone claimed that the rainy season had effectively started. There might be specific meteorological conditions required for the rainy season's declaration, but to the common person, a succession of rainy days at this time of year felt like the real thing. Under my skirt, the fabric of my cool-touch leggings began to feel suffocating. I was almost tempted to lift my skirt like Azami used to and fan myself. Of course, even though I had leggings underneath, doing such a thing at our age would be scandalous. None of the girls in our group would go that far. ...Or would they? Now that I think about it, Hoozuki and Shion might be the type to pull such a stunt. I don't actually know if they'd do it, but based on their personalities, it wouldn't be too surprising if they did. Hoozuki might have running gear under his skirt, making him indifferent about anyone seeing. As for Shion, she'd likely justify it with "It's too hot!" though I'd like to think she can differentiate between necessities like using the bathroom or handling menstruation, and fanning oneself with a skirt due to heat. Anyway, despite the rising temperatures and the humid discomfort of the season, I'm skipping school today! Not that skipping school and the rainy season are related, of course. Today, I'm opting out of school to pursue a certain goal. Ultimately, I'll end up at Touka Academy, but not to attend any classes there. "Grandma, I'm heading out!" "Take care." By staking out the area during the morning rush, I confirmed the timing I had researched: Koutokui Akigiri emerged precisely on cue. Touka Academy primarily relies on car transportation. While dorm students walk from the dormitory, most internal students are driven to school. External students and general attendees often walk, which in the game "Flowers That Bloom in Love" leads internal students to mock them. No matter how close the distance, a house that doesn't provide car transport is considered low-class. Though that's just a game setting, in reality, it's not as extreme. Some internal students probably walk, and I've never heard of anyone being bullied simply for walking. Nevertheless, those driven in fancy cars are likely more respected. Students who walk or ride in unimpressive vehicles without family members or maids accompanying them are sometimes looked down upon. To prevent Akigiri from being bullied or dismissed, his grandfather, Tomoyasu, drives him to school before heading to work. In the past, this care wasn't as thorough, but through recent social interactions, they've mastered these subtleties. The Koutokui family had abandoned upper-class social conventions and practices during Kozuki's era, which resulted in Akigiri being unfamiliar with those norms when he first enrolled. Both he and the family had forgotten how to behave as members of the elite. Still, over the years of attending the academy, Akigiri has somewhat acquired the necessary manners, and the Koutokui family has regained their knowledge of how to conduct themselves. Having no family member or maid accompanying him and being driven directly by the grandfather is a downside, but it's better than walking. Tomoyasu, the company's chairman, drives a reasonably good car. While it's unconventional for a chairman to drive himself, perhaps the company isn't one that provides chauffeurs even for commuting. The kind act of sending Akigiri in the family’s most luxurious car is a kindness from Higi Kiri-san and Tomoyasu to show their status and care for their grandson. After all, as chairman, he likely has the leisure to leave for work later, since executives may not have pressing tasks first thing in the morning. Then again, I don't know much about the Koutokui family's company. With that, I proceed to tail Akigiri, driven by Tomoyasu. The car enters the rotary of Touka Academy's elementary department without incident. Since I'm not visiting as a student today, I can't follow them directly into the rotary. I've donned a uniform for camouflage but remain outside the elementary entrance and step out of my car. "Is that...?" "What? Lord Kujou?" "Why is Lord Kujou disembarking from a car here...?" My disguise was foolproof until stepping out from the roadside car. Peeking from the school gate wall, I spot Tomoyasu's car exiting. He seems to glance over with a knowing grin - I'll have to manage him. "Momiji... Please contact Tomoyasu Koutokui and ask him not to mention today's events." "Understood." I call Momiji quickly to ensure Tomoyasu's discretion. Though my tailing was perfect, how did he find out? At any rate, Tomoyasu seemed to notice, yet Akigiri seemed unaware. After my call, I peek through the gate to see Akigiri exchanging friendly greetings with other students as he enters the school. I confirm all is well before proceeding myself. "All right, mission start." Silently stepping into the elementary school grounds, today's mission is to protect and escort Akigiri and his peers. I heard at Master's shop that recently more strange customers have been popping up. There's a chance Akigiri and friends might be targets. Hence, I'm skipping school today to watch over Akigiri discreetly. "Oh! Lord Kujou! Good day!" "What!?" I was sneaking far behind Akigiri when elementary students began greeting me. Damn it... I had been careful to keep my distance from Akigiri, but from an elementary student's perspective, a middle schooler strolling their halls is noticeable. It seems I need to rethink my tailing strategy. "Greetings, everyone. Hohoho! Well then, work hard on your studies today!" "Yes, ma'am!" After exchanging pleasantries with the earnest elementary students, I retreated from their building. Focused on not being seen by Akigiri, I found myself surreptitiously sneaking around the elementary halls in my middle school uniform, which could easily draw suspicion from other students. However, blending in by wearing an elementary uniform at this point was out of the question—I was simply too tall and would stand out among the younger students. The adage "hide a tree in the forest" wasn't applicable here; my presence would be glaringly obvious amidst the elementary crowd. In a bustling city street, I might have gone unnoticed, but not here... This was problematic. "Well... this is my only option..." Blending in openly with the students was no longer feasible. Therefore, I'd have to keep completely out of sight while observing—spying—from a distance. There was no other choice! Though I thought I was familiar enough with the elementary school to blend in, since that wasn't working, I had to resort to peeking discreetly. Circling around to the back of the building, I quickly scaled the wall and climbed up to a vantage point from where I could peer into Akigiri's classroom through the window. "Good morning!" "Morning, Akigiri-chan!" "Good day, Akigiri-chan." Peeking from outside, I saw Akigiri cheerfully exchanging greetings with classmates. No signs of bullying or excessive adulation seemed evident among them. I was worried those strange customers from the café might be spying or have planted cameras or recording devices, but there was no sign of that. I'd previously scoured Akigiri's vicinity for unusual signals and hidden devices, but nothing pointed toward any such activity. It was likely safe to assume no close-range surveillance was occurring. Even if long-range spying was a possibility, I had systems in place for constant surveillance. Any incidents would be promptly reported by the Kujou family's shadow operatives. "Hey, isn’t Koutokui cute?" "Eh? Really? She doesn't even have manners down, and even if she's from a notable family, she might as well be a general student." "I prefer Shio Koji more..." "Ha! No way!" "I think Higuchi Utsuki-chan is adorable, though." "That's just an act, right? You actually believe that character?" Grr! The boys were gossiping about Akigiri and the others, tossing about who’s cute or who’s just putting on a show. Akigiri and her friends are all adorable! Fifth-grade boys don't appreciate their worth. They'll regret it when they mature and think, "If only I had realized back then…!" And tainting my cute angels with their impure gazes is unforgivable! "Whoa… Did anyone else just feel that chill?" "I did too…" "We might be disturbing something malevolent. Let’s drop this topic." "Yeah…" "Did you see yesterday’s game?" "Yeah, I did!" Their crude talk came to an abrupt stop as the boys visibly paled and shifted the subject. Good… I couldn't tolerate my adorable angels being sullied by such naïve brats. For a moment longer, I stayed glued to the wall outside, keeping a vigilant eye on the classroom activities. Eventually, the day's lessons concluded without a hitch. Intruders rarely dared breach the academy's perimeter, and the improved security after the media incident left fewer chances for unwanted appearances within its walls. While the threat of telephoto lenses remained, physical intrusions were unlikely. As I saw Akigiri heading home, I tailed her again. The one picking her up wasn't always Tomoyasu. While Tomoyasu's car was the usual, in his absence due to work, Yasuyuki might come, or even Kozuki might fill in. Today, however, Tomoyasu seemed free, picking Akigiri up just as he had in the morning. I got into my waiting car and discreetly trailed behind his vehicle. "Momiji, did you manage to silence Mr. Tomoyasu?" "Yes, I ensured it won't be mentioned to the family." I confirmed with Momiji while we discreetly followed Tomoyasu's car. She seemed to have handled it well. The car parked at Tomoyasu's house. While Akigiri awaited Kozuki's arrival to pick her up from there, she spent time at a nearby café with the shop owner. Exiting my vehicle a bit farther up, I secretly approached the café window for a look inside. What I saw was…! "Welcome back, Akigiri-chan. You're as lovely as always." "I'm home." A man, clearly fitting a certain stereotype and appearing ready to chuckle creepily, addressed Akigiri inside the café. This is serious! Officer, it's this person! So, it’s him. He must be the suspicious individual frequenting the place recently. Right! If I deal with him, everything should resolve. In that case, I’ll surge in and… "I'm so sorry, Miss Higiri. My son can be a bit much..." "Oh, it's no trouble. He seems to focus well where people are present, so please continue to encourage him." …Hmm? Is he a lolicon with his mother present in a café? What is this scenario? From their conversation, it seems like the woman speaking with the shopmaster is this suspicious guy’s mother… ….I see. After observing for a while, I figured it out. Apparently, the "seemingly suspect" young man was actually a local student who had failed the previous year's entrance exams and was now studying. He occasionally came to this café to study, accompanied by his mother, during quieter hours. I recall hearing that studying with someone observing, rather than alone in one's room, can be beneficial. Whether it truly works or not, I don’t know, but such opinions exist. Studying in excessively noisy environments could be challenging, yet maintaining focused solitude and sustained effort is equally tough. Humans tend to be inherently lazy, and no matter how disciplined one aims to be, clandestine effort without supervision is difficult. Thus, this young man chose a new study method this year: studying at home in front of his parents or sometimes at locales like this café with his mom during quiet periods. If it's merely Higiri-san’s way of engaging with neighbors, it’s not for me to criticize, and this student seemed ordinary despite his appearance. Assuming he was suspicious just based on looks was unfair. Apparently, he has a good reputation in the neighborhood, is earnest, and is agreeable. Moreover, he didn’t seem to view Akigiri in any inappropriate way. In fact, his furtive glances were directed at Higiri-san, suggesting an interest in mature women. For a young man, it’s only natural to notice the well-endowed Higiri-san, which poses no real issue. I took the day off from the academy to watch over Akigiri and her friends, but for now, there seems to be no sign of any suspicious individuals. While I can’t afford to become complacent or completely relax, I’m relieved that there doesn’t appear to be any immediate threat. --- [Previous](#) | [Next](#) [Table of Contents](#) [Bookmark](#) [Write a Review](#) To use the bookmark feature, please log in. Support with a Like Currently Unavailable Encourage the author by adding points! To leave a review, please log in. Please log in to write your thoughts. +Notice+ Unless stated otherwise, all stories are fictional and bear no connection to real people or organizations. Unless stated otherwise, the copyrights for all works belong to the author (with some exceptions). Unauthorized copying beyond quoting by others is prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement. This work is link-free. Feel free to link or share it. 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