Today, on this wonderful day, I think about how I am able to meet all of you...
I think of being able to spend time with you here, in this place of learning...
and as one who serves as student council president, it makes me happy.
Welcome to Halm Academy.
Congratulations on your enrollment.
Today, my fiancée has, at long last, enrolled at Halm Academy.
An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess
Chapter 3
An Observation Log of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess and Entering School.
Student Council Room
Well, I suppose I should've expected as much from Prince Cecil's flower.
She drew the eye more than anyone else there.
Charles Laonel
Did she?
Shawn Turquoin Alphasta
Yes, she was so pretty!
She's going to be my older sister-in-law, so I want to be friends with her.
Nelt Krum
People like her, with that brisk, decisive energy to them...
make me a little uncomfortable.
She's a magnificent woman.
Those beautiful legs and that slender waist...
Truly splendid!
Vald Nohkins
What's this? I thought you were only interested in combat,
but the points you focused on are very standard for a boy.
Well, of course! That supple muscle!
For a noble's daughter, she seems to have trained quite a lot!
Hey, now. No matter how lovely her proportions may be,
a paragon of noble ladies like Miss Bertia wouldn't have trained very hard, right?
I'm sorry, Charles.
The truth is, Vald's right.
Still, "a paragon of noble ladies," is she?
His reaction when he learns of her true nature... I'm looking forward to it.
Come to think of it, Courtgain,
you were originally a part of the Noches family, weren't you?
Haven't you ever met Miss Bertia before?
My family was the lowest of the whole house.
Courtgain Deles Mardan, now known as Courtgain Deles Vladir
Miss Bertia is from the main family,
so she isn't someone I would have much chance of meeting.
Now, you're interfering with my work. Please don't speak to me.
You're so cold, Courtgain.
He's as diligent as ever.
Though, he does seem a little too rigid to me sometimes.
Your Highness, it's time.
Right.
I'm sorry, but I'll be excusing myself here.
Oh! Could it be that you're off to see Miss Bertia?
That's right.
My adorable fiancée has enrolled here, so it's only natural, isn't it?
Seriously?
Aside from when Your Highness is acting amiable,
you always look like you're not interested in other people! And now that prince is...
That's not true at all. I am interested in people who seem entertaining.
Yeah?
It's the first time I've seen you act without being so calculated.
I know! Why don't we all go?
If we're going to pay our respects
to someone so important to our dear master, Prince Cecil,
then the sooner the better, right?
In short, he wants to meet Bertia.
I want to go with you too, Brother!
That reminds me. Lately, people have been calling Shawn's smile an angel's smile.
And they call mine a fallen angel's smile.
I wonder why.
Well, then. Let's all go together.
Wait!
Wait, you silly! Pii-chan!
Please fly a little more slowly!
Honestly. Now, you mustn't fly too far away.
Courtgain. A moment.
Of course.
Take her and...
Hello there, Bertia.
Y-Y-Y-Your Highness?!
There are quite distinguished individuals here...
but the one who draws the eye the most is you, Kuro.
In accordance with Bertia enrolling at the academy,
I'm sure you meant to take on a form appropriate to staying at her side, but...
Well, I suppose the fact that no one else can see her ears and tail helps.
Your Highness, weren't you supposed to come later?
And for the other capture targ—
members of the student council to be here too, is just...
What a strange thing to say.
This is the time we arranged to meet, isn't it?
No, but...
It's been quite some time, hasn't it, Prince Cecil?
Would it be permissible for me to say something?
Miss Joanna. It has been a while, hasn't it?
Go right ahead.
Joanna Curtswarren
She is Joanna Curtswarren, daughter of a duke.
She and I are second cousins.
Miss Bertia thought that Your Highness might be so busy that you wouldn't come.
She was very worried about it.
She seemed restless, looking around, then growing quite downcast.
She was so very adorable in such a state.
W-Wait, Lady Joanna! What are you saying?
Oh, but it's the truth, isn't it?
That isn't... not true, but...
What is it, I wonder? I sense something similar to myself in her.
More importantly, Your Highness!
I've made a lot of friends!
Or rather, minions!
She used "minion" instead of "friend" to make it sound bad, didn't she?
I'm sure she wanted to give it a flower-of-evil spin, but...
Bertia, you shouldn't refer to your precious friends that way.
Oh, but it isn't like that! This is...
I'm sorry.
Prince Cecil, please don't let it trouble you.
We're all members of the Society for Adoring Lady Bertia.
Society for Adoring Lady Bertia
Silica Lunea
In a sense, we are her minions.
Cynthia Sornellis
Anne Cogareth
A society for adoring Bertia?
It's an unofficial society. Something like a fan club.
Our operational ideology is to watch over Lady Bertia as she flourishes and grows.
Lady Bertia is extremely popular with all genders, after all.
What? What do you mean?
Oh. I see that she herself wasn't aware of that.
Watching Lady Bertia is so healing, isn't it?
In high society, there are so many people hiding secret machinations, after all.
Lady Bertia's kindness shows through, so when I'm beside her, I feel at ease.
And I simply can't leave her on her own.
I must watch over the girl so that she grows up just as honest as she is now!
That last bit sounds as if you see yourself as my mother!
Oh, honestly! Please stop joking around and teasing me like this!
Your Highness.
Wouldn't this be a good time to present your congratulatory gift?
Yes, you're right.
Bertia, come with me for a moment.
Bertia, congratulations on your enrollment.
R-Roses?
This means that you've completed the meet cute event, haven't you?
Though, this color is a little different than it was in the game.
Wait, now that I think about it... Aren't blue roses a legendary class item?
And why a potted plant?
You like this color, don't you?
I only made them to give them to you as a present,
so, in all the world, there is only this one pot of these roses.
What? I couldn't possibly accept something so precious!
I prepared them just for you. You don't like them?
Th-That isn't it at all!
There's a depth to it, just like...
the beautiful color of Your Highness's eyes.
That isn't what I meant!
It's a pretty blue! That's why I like it!
Yes, of course.
I-It's the truth!
Miss Bertia is... a little different than she appears.
Yes, yes.
The scenario has changed here and there, so I was worried about what might happen.
But it seems that you've successfully completed the meet cute event,
so, for now, I feel relieved.
You mentioned it earlier, too. What is this "meet cute" event?
Wh-What?
On your way to the tea party,
you came across a pretty girl frolicking with a white bird, didn't you?
Oh.
She was laughing in an oddly high voice and talking to a white bird.
She seemed suspicious, so I told Courtgain to report her to a teacher.
Suspicious?!
She kept glancing at people in an impolite manner, so I found her quite irritating.
Irritating?!
Y-Your Highness, this is a dire matter!
That person is the heroine in the game.
She is Your Highness's Maiden of Destiny!
As soon as Your Highness sees her,
you take a red rose from the bouquet meant for me and give it to her.
That's the meet cute event.
And that's in the original scenario?
What I gave you was a potted plant, so pulling out a single flower is impossible.
Did you feel anything from her?
Did seeing her frolic with a bird, so unlike other ladies, spark your interest?
A young lady who appeared wearing a live fox wrapped around her neck
had a far greater impact on me, I suppose.
The meet cute event is in shambles.
I was hoping to make you happy, but it seems I've troubled you instead.
Not at all!
It has all already happened, after all...
so I can allow myself to feel just a little bit happy right now, can't I?
Student Council Room
Hello there. Thank you for coming.
Miss Joanna.
To receive an invitation from Your Highness and decline...
No one at this academy would do such a thing. Naturally.
Please, have a seat.
Thank you.
Seeing you at Bertia's tea party was quite unexpected.
Was it?
Since the moment I first met Lady Bertia, I've been completely charmed by her.
Bertia drove off nobles who were hitting on Joanna.
And Lady Bertia wrote...
Royal Capital
In season now!
A Complete Collection of the Best Spots
Churches
Snacks
Leisurely
Walks
In Season Now! A Complete Collection of the Best Spots in the Royal Capital,
which was what caused some of our members to join our society.
Ah, yes. That mysterious talent she showed in The Best Things About Being a Villain!
The truth is that I've asked you here today
because I wanted to ask you some questions.
About the Society for Adoring Lady Bertia?
It may be unofficial, but it seems to have become quite a large group.
At present, are there any people within it who pose a high risk?
Oh, dear. Your Highness has already investigated that, haven't you?
To pry into a maiden's secrets is incredibly boorish.
Yes, she seems far more like a villainess than Bertia does.
I see.
Then, shall I tell Shawn that you've been investigating him?
Yes, indeed. The truth is that Miss Joanna adores my younger brother, Shawn.
Oh, fine then!
This is why I hate black-hearted schemers!
I could say the same of you.
I can't believe that you and that pure, adorable Prince Shawn are blood relatives!
And on top of that, your fiancée is Lady Bertia, and she even loves you!
Are you jealous?
Jealous? I'm not jealous at...
So, you are jealous.
Your Highness, you must keep your teasing within reason, or else...
Yes, you're right.
Now, you will tell me about the dangerous elements you're aware of, won't you?
Oh, very well.
There are no issues with any of the society's members.
I've train—instructed them quite thoroughly.
However, there are some who envy Lady Bertia's popularity.
So this is a blacklist.
Heronia Inderon, baron's daughter
Heronia Inderon, baron's daughter...
Her?
In broad terms, they are estimable ladies who either admire you, Your Highness...
Ah, yes. That was quite pointed.
or whose fiancés harbor affection for Lady Bertia.
The gentlemen redirect their displeasure with you toward Lady Bertia.
I see. It appears that there's likely to be some fun to come.
How is this fun? Lady Bertia is in a dire predicament!
I don't think of it as a predicament.
Bertia has all of you beside her.
You in particular, Miss Joanna.
Your thought patterns resemble my own,
so I feel able to relax and leave it to you.
Well, I suppose I have no choice! She is my friend, after all.
I will show you just how well I can protect her.
Now, if you will excuse me.
Heronia, baron's daughter...
In order to protect herself from the Light of Healing,
I've had Bertia study regarding Kuro's powers.
Kuro's affinity is Dark, which excels at defense.
I'm certain she'll offer skilled protection from the light spirit,
but as long as the existence of spirits must be hidden from the general populace,
she won't be able to use those powers openly against a human opponent.
Now, what move do I make?
Come, let's go, Zeno. It's time to meet Bertia.
You'll be going to see the roses in the courtyard, won't you?
That's right.
It's rare that she invites me out for anything other than seeking my help.
And her eyes shone especially brightly, so I'm quite excited.
By the prospect of what chaos she may cause?
You know me so well.
In the spot where we agreed to meet, I see not my fiancée...
but the heroine taking a nap.
That's what you're trying to set up?
Bertia?
Bertia is Hiding
I was able to spot her as soon as I arrived, though.
Cough!
Cough, cough!
A bizarre triangle has been created.
Cough! Cough! Hack! Cough!
Perhaps I'll read a book.
I-It's a hairy caterpillar!
Someone, please get it off!
What an unexpected way to make her appearance.
It's all right now.
I've driven off the bad bug that dared to frighten you.
Your Highness! Thank you so much!
You're quite welcome.
Now, are you finished playing hide and seek?
Wh-Whatever do you mean?
Cough! Hack, hack.
Perhaps I got the wrong idea.
Achoo!
Well, shall we begin our stroll?
Cough! Cough, hack. Cough!
No, um, well...
Oh, I just can't seem to wake up!
I wonder if perhaps a prince might appear to wake me!
Your Highness, shouldn't you go and wake the heroine?
It's rare for you to invite me on a date. I've been greatly looking forward to it!
I'm sleeping! Sleeping so soundly!
Sleep, sleep, sleep!
After we've seen the roses, why don't we take some tea together?
Hey!
I've obtained some delicious imported sweets.
Sleep, sleep!
Imported sweets!
They have dried fruits in them. The sweet and sour are exquisite!
A collaboration of sweet and sour!
Shall we go?
You're just the villainess!
I feel like there's someone behind me shouting,
but it doesn't really matter.
A Different Day
Oh my! Silly me! I have forgotten something!
But I have something to do after this! So I cannot go retrieve it!
Oh, I know! Prince Cecil! Can I ask you to get it for me?
Her acting is entirely too wooden.
Of course. Which classroom?
My! Prince Cecil!
I never imagined I'd see you here.
The teacher told me to lock the classroom door and I completely forgot!
I see.
Oh, whatever shall we do, Your Highness? We've been locked in!
You seem quite happy, considering.
Oh, that's right.
Thank you for the lovely rose you gave me the other day, Your Highness.
A rose? I never gave you any such thing.
It made me so happy that I have it on my windowsill!
With the sky as a backdrop, the red is even more beautiful!
It's even the wrong color.
She's trying to force something that never happened into existence.
I assume so, at least.
That bird must be the light spirit.
This little one is Pii-chan.
He doesn't really take to most people, but it seems you're special, Your Highness.
Just like me, he must really love Your High—
Wait! What?!
What am I supposed to do here alone?!
I've ruined my gloves.
Professor!
A female student seems to have gotten locked in one of the classrooms.
What?
In this way, a year passed since Bertia began her little tricks.
Your Highness, what happened with the heroine after that?
Oh, the girl with the bird.
Well, I mean, she and I haven't even introduced ourselves to each other.
Within Halm Academy, most of the rules of high society still apply.
The most extreme of these rules is that...
aside from administrative necessity,
those of lower status must never speak to those of higher status.
Unless you are introduced, acting as if you don't know each other is polite.
According to this rule, Miss Heronia and I are still strangers to each other.
Though she doesn't seem like she means to abide by proper manners.
B-But why? And after I've guided you to so many event spots, too!
What's this? Guided?
Then that means that everything that's happened was on purpose.
Bertia.
I have thoughts about this. That's why I'm maintaining this distance from her.
Won't you please watch over me?
Your Highness...
You have some profound plan, don't you?
After all, Your Highness would never let your beloved princess get away, would you?
Of course not!
And to make sure my adorable princess doesn't slip away...
I work my hardest every day!
Yes. All to make sure that my adorable princess doesn't get away. You see?
I seem to have had the wrong idea about things!
That's all right.
I wonder why it is...
Lately, as I watch Bertia fight so hard to put me together with Miss Heronia,
part of me enjoys it, but part of me feels unamused.
And it isn't simply that I find interacting with Miss Heronia tedious...
This tightness in my chest is more than that.
I don't understand.
What could this emotion possibly be?
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Here is the report from your messenger on the Society for Adoring Lady Bertia.
Right. Thank you.
There seem to be several other fan clubs.
Shall I have the others investigated as well?
The others?
The "I Want Prince Cecil to Condescend to Me Club,"
or the "I Love Prince Cecil's Darkness Club." There are many of them.
Yes, well, I don't think we need to investigate those in any depth.
Understood.
Chapter 4 An Observation Log of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess and Love's Cupid.
"An Observation Log of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess and Love's Cupid."