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

Login ▼Scroll Down Work Information Comments Reviews Add to Bookmark Adjust Display To use the bookmark feature, please log in. I Reincarnated as a Villainess in a Yuri Game, Though I'm the Only One Playing It Author: Hira Asomi Previous Table of Contents Next 575/1418 Chapter 573: "Parenting" Normally, we wouldn’t indulge much in street food from stalls and would opt for a proper lunch instead. However, this year, Akikiri went on a spree, buying food from various stalls and passing all the leftovers to us—a reckless act that left everyone full even before noon. “Let’s skip lunch this year…” “Yeah…” “Ugh…” Renka-chan held her mouth. Is she okay? Is it going to come out? I consider myself someone who eats quite a bit for a girl my age. It’s probably because I exercise to some extent regularly. Even for me, I couldn’t eat another bite; my stomach was full. Why did Akikiri go all out in buying food from the stalls like that…? “But why did Akikiri-chan…?” “Well, Sakuya-nee-chan, Akikiri-chan said she wanted us to try something different from our usual cafeteria meals this year by enjoying food from the festival stalls.” “......” At Usuki's words, we exchanged glances. It seemed like such an extreme action to me, but apparently, Akikiri was trying in her way to ensure we had fun. As young ladies, we usually don’t buy street food, or if we do, it’s in a place where we can sit and eat properly. We can hardly say we're enjoying the festival and the stalls otherwise. Having spent years by our side, Akikiri likely noticed that this was constraining for us and decided to take on the messy role herself to give us a different experience. “Akikiri, doing her thing as usual…” “Well now… Isn’t it kind of adorable?” Azami-chan, with an exasperated tone, was met with a smile from Satsuki-chan. I could understand Azami-chan’s sentiment as well as Satsuki-chan’s. Alongside feeling exasperated by Akikiri, there was a kind of endearing warmth about her actions. Akikiri grew up almost like a regular person, despite coming from the Underground House. Since joining Tohka Academy, she learned to behave more like a noble, but her upbringing as an ordinary rich kid remains. To Akikiri, it must have seemed that we were leading a restrictive life, unable to even enjoy street food at a festival and constantly concerned with manners. Perhaps that might indeed be the case. She chose to break this mold for us, buying an excess of food to share, allowing us to let our hair down naturally. “Well, I suppose we won’t need more food for a while!” “That’s for sure…” “Hahaha!” At Yuzuriha-chan’s remark, Renka-chan nodded in heartfelt agreement, sparking laughter among us all. Just then… “I got takosen next!” “Akikiri-chan! Seriously, enough already! We’re all stuffed!” Akikiri returned with her hands full of even more food. It felt like our stomachs might burst and spill their contents. Even the underclassmen, who hadn’t eaten much, joined in to finish it up somehow. But, really, please spare us any further—we’re at our limit! ~~~~~~~ While other students and parents were eating, we couldn’t muster the appetite. Although some had already finished their meals, we spent our time lounging around, quite sluggishly after all the food. “Oh… Speaking of which, Rindou-chan…” “Yes? What is it, Sakuya-oneesama?” Recalling something from the morning, I decided to ask Rindou since it came to mind. Rindou, tilting her head cutely with a smile…but there was some sauce on the corner of her mouth. I gently wiped it off with a handkerchief, causing her face to turn beet red. “Oh! Is…is there sauce on me? How embarrassing…” Adorable… Rindou, who is usually so spirited, turns even more adorable with her face flushed and shy. Is this what they call the charm of contrast? Well, regardless, removing the sauce wasn’t my primary concern, so I moved on. “That’s not the main issue—yes, about this year. As there is a small hall, events should be able to take place there. But why isn't it being used? Are you preparing something special for the finale?” “Uh…um…” “...?” Rindou seemed at a loss for words. Perhaps there’s a secret performance in the making that’s best kept under wraps until the right moment? Ordinarily, you’d expect them to make use of a purpose-built hall rather than conduct events in a gym. It offers better acoustics and is designed for visual and auditory experiences. In typical schools, events and performances are often held in gyms not because gyms are ideal but due to a lack of better facilities. Roofs, basic audio equipment, and space to accommodate large audiences—gyms offer the minimum necessary conditions. Tohka Academy has separate auditoriums and gyms, and now with the addition of a small hall this year, it would make sense for events to be planned for it. “Well, um… you know, with…” Hmm? Something seems off with her explanation... Could it be…? “The small hall was completed at the start of this school year…” “………” Rindou’s hesitant explanation seemed to say it all. It was clear to me, too. In essence, Rindou… “Simply forgot about the small hall, didn’t she?” “………” “Uh, well… yes…” Azami-chan bluntly pointed out the truth. No doubt that’s it, but saying it so directly... "We decided not to attempt anything overly ambitious or complicated, following Sakuya-onee-sama's precedent..." "Considering Sakuya-chan served on the organizing committee during a time when they didn’t have the small hall, it must’ve slipped her mind..." “Yes…” Satsuki-chan, why did you have to deliver the finishing blow?! “Rindou-chan, don’t be so down! It’s true that during the planning stages of this year’s Tanabata Festival, the small hall wasn’t completed yet, right? It must have been challenging to incorporate something into the plans without knowing the size and features of the venue!” “But you had the blueprints and plans, right? From that, you could have outlined a basic plan, and it’s been months since it was finished!” “You could have done something if you wanted to. Saying the building wasn’t ready isn’t a valid excuse…” Why were Yuzuriha-chan and even Tsubaki-chan being so strict with Rindou? Rindou looked utterly dejected. There was no need to push her so hard. “You see, Rindou. They aren’t saying these things out of animosity towards you. They are taking on the unpleasant role of pointing out things that peers your age may not be able to, so you can become a great leader. Understand that.” “Yes… I understand that…” Wow! I wasn’t expecting a follow-up from Kaya-san. So that’s what was going on. Everyone was pointing things out to help Rindou become a capable leader. I couldn’t understand why everyone was suddenly being critical of Rindou, but now it makes sense. There are probably few who can advise Kuga Rindou of the Seventh House, even among peers or slightly older students. A disastrous example of someone who misunderstood and acted out is the foolish Konoe Ibuki. Or as one might call him, the emperor with no clothes. Everyone was being strict with Rindou to prevent her from ending up the same way. Children shouldn’t just be coddled. It’s something I’ve been reminded of recently. Nowadays, everything is labeled as corporal punishment or harassment, and even a bit of guidance or punishment makes adults and teachers seem like the bad guys. But looking at what’s become of those pampered individuals now grown up, the results are obvious. People raised claiming their rights, freedom, harassment, and corporal punishment grow up—or only in age—to become mentally immature parents, resulting in a slew of monster parents or complainers. Rights are guaranteed because obligations are met, and freedom doesn’t equal selfishness. Abiding by laws and rules ensures rights are protected; claiming your rights while breaking laws yourself just doesn’t work. If someone is punished without reason, it might be unfair corporal punishment, but it’s only natural for lawbreakers to be punished. Branding it as corporal punishment or harassment only leads to the growth of whiny complainers and “monster” individuals. Everyone is being firm with Rindou to prevent her from becoming like that… With a heavy heart, they are properly advising her. I think it’s commendable. “Kujo-san.” “……” “Hey. Kujo-san.” “………!” “Hey! Kujo Sakuya! Are you listening?!” “Yes, yes… I can hear you perfectly well without shouting, Oshikoji-sama…” Just when I was appreciating everyone positively, for some reason, Masaki appeared in the elementary section. Admittedly, quite a few middle and high school students have come to the elementary Tanabata Festival, but it’s not like we are the only ones absenting from our classes. Plenty from middle and high schools and even university students have come here. So, it’s not surprising Masaki is here, but… “You were supposed to be off today, weren’t you? Why are you here?” “That’s exactly what I wanted to ask you. Oshikoji-sama doesn’t have any direct relation to the elementary section, so what brings you here?” Many upperclassmen might be here, but they’re absenting on their own accord without a legitimate reason. The ones with siblings in elementary or those nostalgic about their time at Tanabata Festivals might visit, but Masaki, an external student with no siblings in elementary, has no apparent reason. “I’ve come to volunteer during the lunch break for the election.” “Oh…” Come to think of it, I was the one who advised him to promote himself through volunteer activities. I never imagined he’d volunteer even at the elementary Tanabata Festival… Initially, the current elementary students have no impact on Masaki’s election, making promoting himself here meaningless… “I can guess what Kujo-san is thinking. You believe it's pointless to promote oneself among current elementary students since they can’t vote, yes?” “Yes, well…” Acknowledging the truth, I nodded. There’s no point in denying what’s obvious. If something’s true, I’ll acknowledge it. “But consider this: some students have siblings in middle school, and reputations can spread even at a distance. Not to mention, some middle school students are here today. So, activities here can have effects and meaning.” “I see…” Masaki is quite astute. His test scores are fairly high, but there are fools like Ibuki who only handle test prep. Compared to him, Masaki has a realistic perspective. Indeed, Masaki has a point. He may have the potential to avoid becoming a “lost prince” like Ibuki and instead turn into a calculated one. “So, why are you here, Kujo-san? As I recall, you only have an older brother and no younger siblings, correct?” …How does he know about my family structure? Creepy… Well, for high-ranking nobles, it’s natural to remember faces, names, and basic family structures. Masaki isn’t special in that regard. There are people whose names and family I know even though I’ve never met them. “Even without siblings, I have friends among the younger students, right? Plus, many who have graduated from elementary might feel nostalgic.” “Hm… Is that how it is?” “Well…” And so it is, or so I thought, when another notion crossed my mind. For internal students, there’s indeed an attachment to the elementary Tanabata Festival they graduated from. But what about the external students? I think for most external students, the elementary festival holds no significance. They likely think it doesn’t concern them. So, they might not even think to visit. Although Masaki has bravely stepped into the elementary section, I wonder if the majority of external students, surrounded by only internal students in an area they’ve never set foot in, wouldn’t even think to come here. If... in the future, we aim to resolve the divide between internal and external students and encourage them to join hands, perhaps inviting external students to events like this could be a good idea. It's not just about inviting them to the Tanabata Festival. It's about breaking the mindset of 'internal students stick with internal students' and 'external students stick with external students' and allowing various experiences across the board. By doing so, the kind of conflict between internal and external students depicted in the game "Koi ni Saku Hana" might be avoided. Thanks to Masaki, an unexpected insight might have been gained... I might need to come up with some student council election strategies and advise him in the future. Previous Table of Contents Next Add to Bookmark To use the bookmark feature, please log in. Support with a Like Closed for entries Support the author by giving points! To rate, please log in. * To write a comment, please log in. Go to Top of Page Send via X (formerly Twitter) or LINE Send via Twitter LINE + Note + Unless specifically stated otherwise, all works posted are fictional and bear no relation to real persons or organizations. 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