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

### Chapter 585: "Smell Me!" It was some time after the party at the Konoe family's residence when Shion had a sudden realization. "That's it! I must visit Lady Sakuya!" There was absolutely no pressing reason for her to visit, just a whimsical urge that struck Shion. However, she had her own set of thoughts, her own reasoning. Even if others couldn't comprehend her logic, she had her reasons, her conviction, and her principles to act upon. Shion understood that openly associating with Sakuya might cause unwanted attention. Thus, in the presence of others, she kept her distance from Sakuya. Their meetings and conversations took place discreetly, behind the scenes. This motivated Shion to secretly assemble a shadowy Sakuya supporters' group. If it was about openly recruiting for Sakuya's fan club, rallying cries would easily attract a swarm of fair-weather fans. But Shion's aim wasn't for such fleeting alliances. That part, she left to others. The group she was orchestrating would support Sakuya covertly, without recognition or fanfare. For that very reason, no public recruitment was made. The slow gathering of members was not due to a lack of Shion's popularity, nor a lack of sincere admirers of Sakuya. Consequently, during the Konoe family gathering, Shion maintained minimal interaction with Sakuya, sticking to just the essentials. She accepted this as her role but still longed for interaction with Sakuya. She wanted to speak with her. Thus, she decided to visit. Shion's motivation was straightforward. "I’m heading out now! Prepare the car!" "Right away," The staff of the Hagiwara family, accustomed to Shion's impulsive decisions, weren't surprised. They were always prepared for such sudden declarations, ready to respond promptly. --- "Oh... come to think of it, I was supposed to schedule an appointment..." On her way to the Kujo residence, Shion suddenly remembered. Previously, she'd been reminded to contact them in advance before visiting. Proud of her ability to learn from past oversights, she smiled and took out her smartphone. 'Lady Sakuya, how have you been?' 'Lady Sakuya, I hope you haven't caught a summer cold!' 'It’s quite hot today! Please be cautious with air conditioning, as it can easily affect your health!' ‘I’d like to spend some time together over the summer break, would that be alright?’ Before diving into her request, she showcased her elegance and thoughtfulness, befitting of a noble lady. Surely, Sakuya would be touched, even moved to tears by these messages, Shion thought with satisfaction as the car abruptly came to a halt. "What’s the matter?" In a noticeably annoyed tone, Shion lowered the partition between the driver's seat and hers. "My apologies, Lady Shion. The Kujo gatekeeper asked if you had scheduled an appointment." "Oh..." Normally, she’d be irritated, but since she had been previously lectured about appointments by Sakuya, her anger subsided. Instead, she started typing on her smartphone. 'I’m right outside the Kujo residence. I’ll be visiting shortly!' She sent the message to Sakuya. That effectively established her appointment; nothing was amiss. "I have an appointment with Lady Sakuya! Please verify it!" "Yes, of course." Having said that to the Kujo gatekeeper, Shion leaned back into her seat with a sigh of relief. --- A car arrived at an unexpected hour with no prior appointment scheduled. The Kujo gatekeepers double-checked, thinking perhaps they had overlooked something. However, the schedule had no such mention. "This is the Kujo residence. May I inquire whom the vehicle belongs to?" "My apologies. Lady Shion from the Hagiwara family wishes to speak with Lady Sakuya," the driver began to explain, but no record of a visitor named Shion from the Hagiwara family was found in their schedule. "What’s the matter?" "My apologies, Lady Shion. The Kujo family asked if you had scheduled an appointment." "Oh..." A slight drop in the partition revealed the irritated voice of a young girl from the backseat—a voice the gatekeepers recognized as belonging to Hagiwara Shion, a known but troublesome visitor. "I have an appointment with Lady Sakuya! Please confirm it!" "Yes, yes, of course." With the declaration from young Shion that she did indeed have an appointment, the gatekeepers couldn't simply send her away. They scrambled to contact the main residence. "Front gate speaking. Lady Shion from the Hagiwara family is here, claiming to have an appointment with Lady Sakuya. However, we have no such notification in our records, and seek your guidance." 'There’s no such appointment in our records either. Please wait a moment while we confirm with Lady Sakuya.' "Understood…" Assured that the oversight wasn't theirs, the gatekeepers felt some relief. Regardless, any issues that arose would ultimately fall upon their shoulders, so they hoped for a smooth resolution and patiently awaited instructions from the mansion. 'It seems Lady Shion made contact just before her visit. Lady Sakuya has instructed us to let her in.’ "Understood." With confirmation, the gatekeepers allowed the Hagiwara car to pass. As they did, the rear window lowered, and Lady Shion offered a smug smile before the window closed. "Pfft!" "Heh!" The moment the car passed, the gatekeepers couldn’t stifle their laughter any longer. "Phew! Lady Shion from the Hagiwara family... quite the charming character." "I used to think of her as a bothersome pop-in, but she's got a sense of humor!" "Ahahaha!" Some people are merely unpleasant by nature. But those, who despite being somewhat selfish and eccentric, are loved by others, also exist. Shion might come across as difficult at times, yet those with a bit of grace found her antics entertaining and endearing. ### Chapter 585 (Continued) Previously, Shion was perceived as nothing more than an insufferable young lady. However, today, she left a lasting impression, being perceived by the gatekeepers as charming and endearing. --- Ignoring the guidance offered by the Kujo family upon arriving at the mansion, Shion boldly entered on her own. Normally, one would await Sakuya's arrival, but such everyday decorum did not apply to Shion. She started wandering through the mansion, unconcerned by the flustered staff. "Good morning, Lady Sakuya!" "...Good day, Shion." As she strolled through the wide corridors, Shion spotted Sakuya approaching from the opposite direction. With a simple greeting, Sakuya returned her smile, a look that alone filled Shion's heart with warmth. "Come now! Let's head to Lady Sakuya's room!" "W-wait!" After exchanging greetings, Shion immediately steered towards Sakuya's room. Today's visit was not merely about socializing; she had a mission— to relish the experience of laying on Sakuya’s bed. Upon reaching the room, Shion wasted no time diving into the bed. Despite the similar plushness and vastness to her own bed, there was a crucial distinction: the bed was imbued with Sakuya's scent. "It’s normal for middle school girls to lounge together, right? Naturally, you understand, Lady Sakuya?" When Shion asked, Sakuya readily agreed. Lounging with Sakuya in her bed—what a sweet indulgence, Shion thought, as she eagerly awaited Sakuya's arrival. To calm her thumping heart, she took a deep breath and—ended up inhaling a significant amount of Sakuya’s intoxicating scent, rendering her unconscious. --- "Where am I...?" Shion thought groggily, recognizing the unfamiliar yet somehow familiar reception room of the Kujo residence. "Shion...? Are you alright? You fainted midway." "Lady Sakuya...?" Her memories of the day slowly returned. She remembered reaching her goal of being in Sakuya’s bed...but her memory stopped short thereafter. It seemed she lost consciousness. The mass fainting incident at the end of the first semester, rumored to have been caused by those near Sakuya collapsing one after another, flashed in her mind. As someone who spent time near Sakuya, Shion had dismissed these rumors as baseless. But now, her own experience confirmed otherwise: it was undoubtedly caused by Sakuya. "Shion, you should head home and rest." "Yes..." Sakuya’s words seemed to come from a distance. Normally, Shion would have protested, unwilling to leave, especially when Sakuya stood afar. However, her mind still foggy, Shion acquiesced this time. More pressing was her state—she was drenched. Requesting towels or a change of clothes was beyond embarrassing, even for her. Having achieved part of her purpose, she decided to let it be for now and headed home quietly. --- After Shion departed, Sakuya appeared visibly downcast. Confident her effect caused Shion's fainting, she appeared to be chastising herself. It was then Momiji, trying to console her, approached Sakuya. "Don’t come any closer, Momiji!" "What?!" Momiji was devastated by the rejection; being told by Lady Sakuya to stay away was more shocking than the end of the world. "Is it because I smell? Was it my unbearable scent that caused Shion to faint? I get it! The mass fainting incident, too, was because they couldn't stand my scent!" "...Huh?" Momiji struggled to grasp Sakuya's lament. Yes, Sakuya was responsible for the incident, but not due to a foul odor. It was her potent pheromones, so overwhelmingly enticing that just a whiff would forever leave one yearning its sweetness—far more dangerous than any narcotic. "Sakuya, you've said this before, and surely you understand that it’s not the case. Why are you misunderstanding again?" "It has to be true! Only students on the paths I've walked have collapsed at the academy! Shion, who entered my bed, also fainted! All these circumstances point towards it!" "I see..." Given such a sequence, one might draw similar conclusions under certain conditions. Yet, an objective examination would yield a more accurate picture. "No, that's all wrong. Lady Sakuya's scent is delightful. However, you also emit pheromones that captivate people. Those unaccustomed to this pheromone can lose consciousness when inhaling too much at once. Even I, accustomed to it due to serving close by, could suffer if I were to inhale copious amounts from your bedding." The mere reminder left Momiji feeling warm. Handling Sakuya's bedding, replacing sheets—all risky tasks requiring utmost care, lest one fall into perpetual ecstasy. Yuzu had once gotten trapped beneath removed sheets, repeatedly convulsing, only to be rescued by Momiji. Without her, Yuzu might have literally ascended to the heavens. "That can't be... There's no way that’s true!" Momiji refrained from saying, "Isn’t it?" Sakuya’s anger was understandable—she knew no others affected in such a manner. It was too bizarre a notion to accept without evidence. But the truth remained undeniable. "Understood... Would you believe it if I could present proof of these pheromones?" "W-what? Y-yes, I suppose..." Confident, Momiji’s assertion caused Sakuya to waver. If demonstrable proof could be provided, perhaps Sakuya could lend some credence to Momiji’s claims. Realizing the phenomenon would offer some reassurance. The task now lay upon Momiji to prove it. But could she? It was a gamble Momiji had taken. Proving Sakuya's scent and pheromones wasn't an easy task, but relying solely on Momiji fainting wouldn't dispel Sakuya's fears of being repulsive. Therefore, Sakuya needed to experience the pheromones personally. Momiji wasn't confident she could prove it, but she had to attempt it. "Well then, Lady Sakuya... excuse me." "W-wait...!" In the reception room, after Shion had left, Momiji gently pushed Sakuya down onto the sofa. They moved here since continuously inhaling pheromones in Sakuya's room might not wake Shion. Now, the two remained in the peace of the reception room after seeing Shion off. "Now, Lady Sakuya! Feel my pheromones!" Pressing down on Sakuya, Momiji raised her arm, pressing her own armpit against Sakuya's face. Unprepared for this unexpected move, Sakuya was left entirely bewildered. And yet... "Ahh... this...this is... Momiji's pheromones..." Pinned under Momiji, her face pressed against the armpit, Sakuya's face flushed a deep red. It was indisputable; it was effective. Although Momiji hadn’t been sure she could exude such pheromones, the results were undeniable. Sakuya was clearly under its influence, her expression soft and dreamy. "Do you feel it, Lady Sakuya? This... this is pheromones! Smell more! Take it all in!" "Ahh... Momiji..." Gently pressing her own armpit against Sakuya’s nose, they both began to be enveloped in a cloud of warmth, nearing euphoric climax. Just as something was about to peak... "Sakuya, I heard Shion from the Hagiwara family fainted. Is everything alright...?" "Ah...!" "Ah..." Just as they were about to reach the height of bliss, the door to the reception room swung open. In stepped Yoriko, Sakuya's mother, only to be met with the sight of her daughter pressed against the sofa by their maid, Momiji, whose bared armpit covered Sakuya's nose. "Sigh... I'll be relieving Momiji of her duties with Sakuya..." "No, this isn’t what it looks like! Lady Yoriko, wait, please!" Yoriko sighed, placing a hand over her face, and began to leave the room. Panicked, Momiji chased after her, trying to explain. Meanwhile, Sakuya, with a look of bliss still plastered on her face, lay on the sofa, unattended, until Yuzu eventually came searching for her.