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Login ▼ Scroll Down Story Info Impressions Reviews Add to Bookmarks Please log in to use the bookmark feature. Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble Lady, Yet I'm the Only One Playing a Yuri Game Author: Taira Asomi Prev Table of Contents Next 623/1418 Chapter 621: "The Second Year Cultural Festival Begins" As November settled in a bit, today was the day of Fujihana Academy's Junior High cultural festival. From yesterday afternoon, we had started decorating the classroom in earnest, and it was open even after school hours. Nevertheless, the classes that hadn't finished their preparations were in a rush this morning, tying up last-minute details. "Good day to you." "Good morning, Sakuya-sama!" "Good day, Sakuya-chan." Our class didn't have much in the way of decorations within the classroom. We only needed to line up products on top of the desks for display. It would feel empty with no decorations at all, so to give the students who weren't suited for making products something to do, we did put up a few decorations, but compared to classes turning their rooms into cafes or stores, ours was quite simple. "Let's proceed with final preparations until it's time." "Yes!" While the decorations are finished, placing products out yesterday could lead to a theft incident, which would be disastrous. So, the final preparations had to be done this morning. Still, it's not a time-consuming task, so unlike other classes who arrived at school early, we could take it slow. I don't know about other schools, but the payment method for our class's store is straightforward. You buy a ticket at the counter set up in the hallway. There's no cash handling inside the classroom; you select what you want by looking at the items and exchange the ticket you bought outside. This centralizes all cash handling to one place. If the store clerks took money individually or if registers were set up in each classroom for payments, it could get congested, and problems like miscalculations often arose. Most of the students at Fujihana Academy come from wealthy backgrounds. They aren't likely to steal on purpose, but being too wealthy can lead to careless money management. Handling payments inside the classroom could cause congestion where products are displayed and result in product or pricing errors. There could also be a shortage of change, so it’s more stable to limit cash handling to one location with designated individuals. Since individual products have different prices, these need to be consistent to avoid errors. For example, all accessories made from silver clay are priced the same, as are knitted yarn items. Not all products can have the same price due to differing material costs. Silver clay, for instance, is more expensive in material costs alone compared to other items. It would be odd if beads, knitting, and everything else were the same price. Of course, labor and processing costs should be considered; it wouldn't make sense for a yarn scarf and sweater to cost the same or for a beaded ring, necklace, and hair accessory to be priced identically. But, this time, we haven't accounted for individual material and production costs. So, from the viewpoint of a good deal, buying items that use a lot of materials or are labor-intensive is advantageous. Nevertheless, it's better to buy the desired product rather than focus solely on bargains. Frankly, anything purchased is a bargain. You can request a beads purchase ticket at the hallway counter for a uniform price of one hundred yen and receive a yellow exchange ticket. Carry the ticket into the classroom, go to the bead merchandise corner, select your desired item, hand over the exchange ticket to the student acting as the shop clerk, and the transaction is complete. Knitted yarn items are priced at three hundred yen, with a blue exchange ticket. However, this method has a fatal flaw. You can't see the products first, making it difficult to decide which exchange ticket to buy. You have to enter the classroom to choose what you want to purchase, then return to the hallway to buy the appropriate exchange ticket. Although this is inconvenient, it's essential for centralized cash management. This applies to all classes, not just ours. Stalls run by external professionals hired by the academy can handle cash on the spot, but when students are involved in cash handling, it follows this method. A specific exception is cafes, where payment is made after consuming drinks or food because it's impossible to know in advance what and how much someone will order. "Are the products all set out?" "Seems like it." "Since putting everything out at once would lead to immediate sell-outs, there are specific times set for restocking." Listening to everyone's chatter as we glance at the product shelves, I can affirm products aren’t merely all set out at once. They are staggered to prevent everything from selling out in the morning. We’ve decided to separate stock releases into categories like what’s set out in the morning, replenished by ten o'clock, and during afternoon breaks. This step might seem unnecessary, as I mentioned, skepticism that everything would sell out in the morning if delivered all at once. However, faced with unanimous opposition from the class, we’ve agreed to this staggered release plan. "Do we really need to stagger the sales? Won’t some items end up not selling when brought out later?" "Absolutely not. Sakuya-chan's items need to be staggered; otherwise, they'll all be snatched up in the morning!" "Exactly! It'll cause a gigantic commotion!" "The time when Sakuya-sama's handmade products are released has been announced, which should spread out the traffic, although it’s bound to be crowded then..." Hmm...? Aren't they misjudging something? Despite producing a fair number of items, I’ve got a hunch that there’s a bigger risk they might not sell very well… "Well, we'll know once today is over." "Yes, yes! But look, Sakuya-sama! Behold this artistic arrangement!" "Rejected." "Inappropriate." "Redo." "Wh-what's wrong with it?!" Azami-chan received a barrage of disapprovals. Understandably so. Azami-chan’s unique arrangement of products was precarious. With random stacking, they looked close to toppling any minute. They weren’t heavy enough to cause serious injury, but considering the clientele, we couldn’t risk accidents. "Azami-chan, products should be arranged to be visible and easily accessible to customers. There’s no need for any eccentricity here. Let’s arrange the items so customers can see and reach for them effortlessly." "Okay..." Reluctantly, Azami-chan began rearranging her items. Although she has the inclination to do things a little differently, she listens when told and isn’t a bad kid at heart. It's just that she discovered her 'unique sense' during product-making... "Alright, everyone, are we prepared?" As we busied ourselves with these tasks, our homeroom teacher walked in. Even though there was still some time before general admission, we listened to the teacher's final remarks. It was time for the cultural festival to begin. — — — — — With the cultural festival underway, we decided to take a stroll, having left our classroom. Last year, when we hosted a café, it was so busy that we hardly had time to take a break, let alone roam the festival with everyone. But this year was different. This year's staffing needs were minimal. Last year, we required many hands, such as waitresses, dishwashers, and cooks. This year only required a few clerks to stand by the products and someone to handle cash and ticket exchanges. Of course, there weren’t just one-person jobs, but we didn’t need twenty or thirty people at the same time. We aimed to experience the festival together as much as possible. Therefore, we managed to group our shifts to work at the shop efficiently. Despite that, we couldn't all work simultaneously and had to form two groups to take turns as clerks. Apparently, letting us handle the shop alone was seen as risky, so the classmates wanted to ensure two teams were ready. We were also specifically requested to stay out of the shop first thing in the morning. Why couldn't we work the morning shift? As I pondered this, I noticed a large group of people passing by in a hurry. Though we had just exited the classroom, these groups seemed to be heading towards our classroom. "Where could these people be rushing off to so early? Is there a must-see attraction they need to get to on time?" "Ha...ha..." Everyone around me sighed as I posed this question. Huh? Wait a minute, am I the only one clueless here? "Sakuya-chan...they're heading to Class 2-3, you know...?" "The morning stock will definitely sell out quickly..." "No way...that can't be..." I began to respond, thinking they were joking, but the piercing gazes from everyone corrected my assumption. Seriously...not a joke? "Anyway, let's visit wherever we want while the other areas are still empty! Shall we?" "Seri-chan..." Perhaps feeling a bit sorry for me as I was receiving those looks, Seri-chan offered a lifeline. Seri-chan's always been a great friend! Always there for me when it comes down to it. "Where should we go, though? I'm not really feeling hungry yet..." "True..." Honestly, even after looking at the booklet that showcased everything the cultural festival had to offer, nothing stood out. While I'd like to visit some cafes since we ran one last year, I'd be fine just knowing the number of customers, menu items, and ambiance, without actually having tea or coffee. While there were plays and performances in the auditorium, gym, and small halls, nothing truly captivated me. I thought about just watching it if I was bored, but I didn't feel like spending all day immersed in those activities. Some classes were holding exhibitions and research presentations, but those would be over quickly. Those events often happened because there wasn't anything else to do, not because someone truly wanted to engage with them. I doubt there are any exhibitions taken seriously. Then there were the professional stalls outside, but what's the point of visiting those in the morning? Outdoor stalls are mostly for snacking, but having just had breakfast, I wasn't ready to eat again. "Could it be that... cultural festivals are... unexpectedly dull?" "......" Last year, being consumed by the café, I didn't realize it, but now with the freedom to explore, there was surprisingly little that caught my interest. This was a problem... I had thought I'd enjoy the festival with everyone this year, but there didn't seem to be much content to enjoy. Just starting, and already I felt a pang of boredom... "Sakuya-neechan! I came!" "Oh my! Akigiri-chan! And everyone else too!" Given the massive crowds heading towards the second floor, when I stepped out of the school, I caught sight of underclassmen and their guardians entering from the gate. Akigiri ran over with tiny steps and, in her excitement, launched herself at me with a playful thud. "Kujo-sama, good morning!" "Good morning, Sakuya-sama!" It's astonishing how tall all the fifth graders have grown. They were such small children the last time I saw them, now they're beginning to look like young ladies. Of course, I still see them as kids, but looking back, they’ve truly grown. "Thank you for inviting us, Sakuya-oneesama." "My, Rindou-chan. While I did send invitations, we aren't exactly the hosts, so there's no need for such formalities." Rindou elegantly clasped her skirt and curtsied, delivering her thanks as if greeting guests at a party. Though she donned the academy uniform, she pulled off her graceful manner effortlessly. "It's been a while, Kujo-sama." "Good day, Sakaki-kun. You've become quite the gentleman." "Ah, thank you very much." Sakaki, who was escorting Rindou, blushed when I complimented him. Though I hadn't visited the elementary section recently, he seemed to have matured quite a bit. Though still a child, and his voice hadn't changed yet, kids at this age grow so quickly if you haven't seen them for a while. "Sorry for barging in with everyone, Sakuya-chan." "Oh, not at all. It was I who handed out the invitations." Hidori-san, acting as a representative of the guardians, approached me. It seemed that other parents felt nervous about greeting Azami-chan or Satsuki-chan's group, which is why Hidori-san often ended up as their spokesperson. Although I’m pretending to be a refined young lady, I’m not someone others should worry about interacting with. However, approaching the genuine refined young ladies Azami-chan and Satsuki-chan can understandably make people nervous. "If you don't mind watching the children, we can explore separately. Contact us if anything comes up." "Okay. I apologize if it seems like I'm neglecting you after sending the invitations." This was a familiar occurrence. The parents often get tired if they stay with us constantly. So, when they entrust the kids to us, it becomes common practice for them to distance themselves through Hidori-san's suggestion. They probably wish to enjoy themselves at their own pace. After all, this isn’t a party, just a school event. Instead of pressuring them to the point of exhaustion, I’d like the guardians to enjoy their children's fare. They might not be particularly interested in the middle school festivities since they're actually parents of elementary school students…but it doesn’t mean we can skip the invite. "It's perfectly fine. After all, it's not like it's a formal party. See you later." "Everyone, please enjoy yourselves today." As we watched the parents of the younger students depart, I noticed an older sister in casual clothes walking gracefully from the high school section. Ever since she became a university student, her aura seems to have changed somehow... I absolutely adore elegant ladies like her! "Good day, Sakuya-chan." "Good day, Kaya-san." "Hehe." As Kaya-san came up to me, we exchanged greetings and both of us broke into smiles. Ah, moments like these are truly delightful... It feels like a scene from a situation I once admired in my previous life. "Ahem! Sakuya-chan! Now that everyone is here, let's go explore the cultural festival!" "Yes, Sakuya-sama! Let's hurry!" "Oh my, what's the rush, you two?" While I was laughing and exchanging pleasantries with Kaya-san, Satsuki-chan and Azami-chan each looped an arm around mine, eagerly trying to get me moving. "Let Sakuya-chan have her moment. Allow them to enjoy as they wish." "Ugh!" "Why are you acting so nonchalant..." Wasn't Satsuki-chan and Azami-chan giving Kaya-san sharp looks? I'd hoped we could all have a fun time together... Did something happen with Kaya-san? How can I ensure everyone enjoys the festival together?