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

Title: Chapter 618: The Promise of a Gift Last week was quite an ordeal with Ibuki and others causing trouble, not to mention dealing with the Konoe matriarch. But this week, everything is progressing smoothly. The preparations for the cultural festival are steadily advancing. "Kujo-sama, what should we do in situations like this?" "Ah, for this... let me show you." "Sakuya-sama, could you take a look at this as well?" "Let's see..." "Kujo-sama, please help us!" "All right, all right. I'm coming." The products are being completed smoothly, and everyone is gradually improving. Comparing the current creations to those from the early days, the quality has improved remarkably, and the time to completion has significantly reduced. However, as skills advance and tasks become more routine, certain drawbacks begin to emerge. For instance, there's a tendency to become careless with familiar tasks. People might cut corners by following incorrect procedures, or they might attempt to do things beyond their current skills, resulting in unnecessary strain. These are the kinds of mistakes that ultimately contribute to skill improvement, but it’s important to stay mindful. After all, we’re crafting items to sell at the cultural festival, so it's critical to ensure quality. When creating items for one’s practice, taking shortcuts or experimenting with new techniques is acceptable, but when it's for others, the work must be impeccable. "Sakuya-sama, how's this? I think I've done quite well!" "Oh my, how adorable, Azami-chan!" Azami-chan brought over a wall decoration she had crafted from artificial flowers. Initially, she had only been pasting paper or fabric onto plastic cases, but now she was able to create simple decorations and accessories. Although the flowers weren’t genuinely intertwined or crafted together, she had adhered them to a base in a way that made them appear intricately woven, resembling a flower crown. Upon close examination, one could tell, yet for a handmade wall decoration, her work was impressive. Azami-chan has certainly improved her accessory making skills. "Hehehe! Thank you! ...And, what are you making, Sakuya-sama? It’s so cute!" "I'm currently working on some amigurumi." Azami-chan started to chirp excitedly, declaring everything I’m making as “cute!” Until now, I had been knitting scarves, gloves, and small pouches, but had grown weary of them. Hence, I switched to amigurumi using a crochet hook rather than knitting needles. While crafting intricate items is time-consuming, I had already accumulated quite a few simpler pieces. With a sufficient amount done, the last thing I wanted was to make them poorly out of boredom. "Oh, how adorable! Can I have this?" "Azami-chan... these are being made with the academy's budget for the cultural festival. Obtaining them through unofficial means would be embezzlement." The items we create are crafted from materials purchased with our class budget. They can’t be acquired through any other means besides purchasing them at the festival. Even small scraps or used materials and tools shouldn't be taken or disposed of arbitrarily. Though we aren't a strictly regulated company, and using scraps for another purpose or taking extra materials or tools might not be questioned, that doesn’t make it right. It’s crucial to acknowledge what’s improper, even if it seems overly detailed. "I see... Oh! How about you reserve one for me?" "Hmm... Perhaps that's not a good idea either." During sales or special offers, there's often a limit on the number of items per customer. Employees, thinking it a perk, may reserve items beforehand, avoiding offering them to customers. There are stories of people being at the head of the line before a store opens, being the first to rush to the register only to be told, "We’re sold out." Whether that’s because employees reserved them all or because the sale was a sham from the start, it’s hard to say. Regardless, employees reserving items as if it’s their right to do so is a big misunderstanding. Even if the business allows it, such revelations can lead customers to resent the store, making them less likely to continue patronizing it. This isn’t merely about legality or rules—it’s about respecting consumers' feelings. Acting in ways that clash with customer sentiments naturally leads to dissatisfaction and a loss of clientele. Although we're not planning on running a store long-term, thinking it’s okay to generate ill will now would be a mistake. Such disregard, compounded over time, can lead to something like the condemnation of Sakuya-sama. Hence, keeping one’s conduct in check daily and proceeding without arrogance is prudent. "Even if it’s our own class, and you think there's room for personal favors or lenience, consider how you'd feel if another class acted the same way." "Okay..." Thinking it's “our class” is one thing, but if it transforms into “privilege of the upper Doujou family” or “arrogant abuse of rank and power,” it becomes exceedingly problematic. "While I can't use class-budgeted materials and tools to make something for Azami-chan, I can purchase materials myself and create something special just for you." "Really?! Yay!" Azami-chan's voice was so loud... and a lady of her standing should refrain from jumping up in excitement. Her skirt fluttered, and all eyes were on her. It must be because the skirt flipped slightly as she jumped, drawing those attentions. Men eyeing my Azami-chan with such gazes should be punished! No mercy! "Ehh... Only Azami-chan gets one? That’s unfair!" "Sakuya-chan... Certainly, you will make something for all of us, not just Azami, right?" "Er, yes... Of course, I’ll prepare something for everyone..." The others approached me with that intimidating smile. Naturally, I intended to make something for each member of the group. If it were a special occasion, like a birthday, I might give to just the birthday person. But in this situation, giving only to Azami-chan could cause issues. I planned to make enough for everyone from the start, but being prompted made it seem like I was persuaded to agree. "Just as expected from Sakuya-chan!" "Hehe, how wonderful it is to receive a handmade item from Sakuya-chan." "Huh... does everyone really want an amigurumi?" Honestly, I have no idea what to make for so many people. I can't rely solely on my sense of style. Being a guy inside, I'm not entirely sure what would delight the girls or match their tastes. "So... what should we do?" "Perhaps it would be best if everyone has matching items?" "Oh, that's a great idea! Having matching items would be wonderful!" Everyone started chatting in a hushed manner. Our group, being the leaders of various crafting teams, seemed to cause a bit of a stir. Although some consultation is inevitable, I hope they return to help soon. "Sakuya-chan, can you turn the amigurumi into keychains?" "Oh? Yes, if we buy keyrings and attach them, it can be done." While durability might be a concern, simply attaching a keyring isn't too difficult. It may require some thought on how to securely fix it so it doesn’t break easily. "Then, please make amigurumi keychains for everyone!" "Please!" "Hehe! Of course, I accept your request." Everyone bowed their heads to me, expressing their plea. Instead of saying there was no need to bow, it seemed better to graciously accept their request. While it adds the task of crafting eight additional amigurumi keychains on top of festival preparations, it’s not too much work. I’ll find some leisure time at home and work on them later. --- Preparations for the cultural festival are progressing smoothly, and having matching keychains with everyone makes me quite happy. In my previous life, I never really cared for these kinds of school events. I wasn't the type to participate eagerly, and even when they occurred, I never thought of them as fun or memorable. However, in this life, I've been blessed with wonderful memories. It's only now that I realize the importance of these events. Working together with classmates and participating in sports and cultural festivals create great memories. In my past life, my apathy stemmed from my lack of sincere involvement and having no close friends. When you genuinely engage and spend time with dear friends, the memories become truly precious. "Hehehe~" "Sakuya-sama! You're in a delightful mood today!" "Can you tell?" "Yes!" Azami-chan, Satsuki, and I head to the salon as usual. Lately, my spirits have been elevated thanks to cultural festival activities. Sharing the joy of festival preparations with those I love makes every day at the academy worthwhile. "Good day." "Hey Sakuya! You're here!" "Ugh..." The moment I opened the salon door, my mood sank to its lowest. The delightful feeling I had earlier vanished in an instant, replaced by an overwhelming sense of dread. Just seeing their faces is enough to ruin my day. "Sakuya! Let's compete at the cultural festival! The one with the highest sales wins! The loser must do whatever the winner says! If I win, you must formally get engaged and marry me!" "Ugh..." A deep sigh escapes me. This idiot has ruined my once joyous mood entirely. "I refuse." "Alright! Everyone here heard that, right? The contest will—what? What did you just say?" Ibuki, assuming I would accept the challenge without question, looked around to the salon members for confirmation, only to freeze. It seemed he finally understood my refusal. "I said I refuse." "Why?! I didn’t expect you to decline! Does this mean you forfeit and will do as I say?" What on earth is he talking about? There’s no reason for me to accept such a contest. Why did he ever think I would? "Why should I engage in such a contest?" "It's absurd to refuse! Not accepting the challenge means it's your loss! You'll do as I say!" Suggesting that rejecting the challenge constitutes losing is an overwhelming misuse of power. Why must I comply with such a condition simply because he claims superiority? Especially when the stakes are lifelong commitments, wagering them on a frivolous contest is beyond absurd. "Wha-?!" Ibuki looked utterly shocked, as if everything had been going as he planned. Did he truly believe this would go his way? I have nothing to gain from the challenge, nor should something so crucial be determined among ourselves in such a ridiculous fashion. "Are you afraid of losing to me? Is that why you're running? I said I'd also grant any request of yours!" "If I win, will you withdraw the fiancé candidacy declaration and promise never to interfere with my life again?" "That’s an unreasonable request! It doesn’t match the terms at all!" No... the one being unreasonable is you. "Konoe-sama, you've mentioned something affecting my entire life. I believe my conditions are exceedingly lenient in comparison." "Withdrawing the fiancé candidacy or promising never to associate with Sakuya again are outrageous terms I can't agree to!" He's like a giant child, expecting everything to go his way. When it doesn't, he throws a fit, shouting and acting hysterical. "Then if I win, can you marry one of the Takatsukasa family's relatives?" "I can't agree to that!" *Sigh* "Konoe-sama, you demand that I marry you, but rejecting my request of your marriage to someone else makes your conditions blatantly unfair, doesn't it?" "It's impossible! I can’t agree to such conditions!" Despite claiming he’d accept anything, he refuses to listen. Or is it just his way of saying “I’ll listen but not necessarily adhere”? Either way, discussing further with him only dampens my mood. Best to end this promptly. "I cannot engage in such a contest. Azami-chan, Satsuki, let's go. Konoe-sama, farewell." "W-Wait!" Ignoring Ibuki's futile attempts to hold me back, I returned to my usual seat and began sipping tea. ### Navigation - Previous - Table of Contents - Next **Bookmark** - Please log in to use the bookmark feature. **Support by Liking** - Currently, support via likes is unavailable. - Use points to support the author! - Please log in to rate. - *Note: To leave comments, please log in.* **Return to Top** - Send via X (formerly Twitter) · LINE - Send via Twitter - Send via LINE **Disclaimer** - Unless otherwise noted, all works are fiction and bear no relation to actual people or organizations. - Unless otherwise noted, all works hold copyrights by the author (with some exceptions). - Unauthorized reproduction beyond quoting by anyone other than the author is prohibited, and will be considered a breach of copyright law. **Link Policy** - This work is free to link. Please feel free to link (promote) it. - This work is optimized for PCs. 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