My self-proclaimed-villainess fiancée Miss Bertia's role is...
At the graduation party, the tables will turn, and I'll be struck speechless!
Cecil Glo Alphasta
Or so I've heard.
"Or so I've heard. In her previous life, there was an 'otome game' that was set in this world."
In her previous life, there was an "otome game" that was set in this world.
Conforming to the game scenario and pairing me off with this heroine
is what she seems to think will bring me happiness.
As I sidestepped her plots,
I tried to win her over even as she tried to distance herself from me.
It made for quite a hectic school life.
And now, the day of the graduation party has arrived.
According to her, today, I will expose all of her past wrongdoings,
strike her speechless...
and bind myself to the heroine forever.
Now we will begin the Halm Academy graduation ceremony.
First, we are honored to have a few words from His Majesty the King.
Dear ladies and gentlemen, today, I congratulate you on your graduation.
Make the most of what you've learned and unleash your fullest potential.
I have high hopes for your futures.
And now, representing the graduates,
His Highness Crown Prince Cecil Glo Alphasta.
If you would, please.
Thank you for gathering here today for the sake of us, the graduates.
We were able to make it to this day safely thanks to His Majesty
and thanks to those who watched over and guided us: our teachers and families.
We will wholeheartedly devote ourselves to the good of the kingdom,
and as crown prince,
I will work diligently to ensure that I will be able to guide this country.
Long live Halm Academy!
Long live the Kingdom of Alphasta!
Long live Halm Academy!
Long live the Kingdom of Alphasta!
An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess
Chapter 8
Observation Log of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess and Being Struck Speechless.
Our son has become quite impressive, hasn't he?
Yes, he truly has.
But, it might have been better if he were a more straightforward child.
I never imagined my son's graduation day would find me in such a state of anxiety.
Well, I was surprised by Cecil's plotting, too,
but I know that he'll make sure everything works out in the end.
That may be so, but I'm worried for little Bertia, being tricked like this.
Please keep telling him, Your Majesty!
Despite how she may appear, our Bertia has a very sensitive side to her.
Oh! I'm beside myself with worry.
Calm yourself, Douglas.
You agreed to this, too, didn't you?
And more importantly, the young lady in question is...
that girl, correct?
Why isn't anyone escorting me?
I've had to make do with background characters.
Moving on, we will have the ceremony of passing on the student council duties.
Current student council president, Prince Cecil Glo Alphasta...
and the next student council president, Courtgain Deles Vladir...
Step forward.
Yes, sir!
I, Cecil Glo Alphasta,
with the authority of the current student council president,
appoint Courtgain Deles Vladir as the next student council president.
I humbly accept.
Prince Cecil, thank you for all of your hard work.
We will carry on the new student council and strive to serve.
Thank you.
Has it been dealt with?
Without issue.
Now, then.
I would like to make one more declaration to all of you here.
Whatever could you have misunderstood to make your eyes sparkle like that?
Miss Bertia Ibil Noches, will you step forward for me?
Lady Bertia?!
I-I'm quite all right!
Right. You were so focused on calming your emotions
that you ended up stepping on the hem of your dress, didn't you?
B-Bertia Ibil Noches has arrived.
If you're going to do this, do it decisively!
Give it to me all at once!
I'm sure she must be thinking something of that sort.
It's unusual for me, but I believe I'm nervous.
This is one of those critical junctures that happens in life.
Miss Bertia Ibil Noches, you have committed a grave crime.
Wh-What do you mean?
Tia, could you please refrain from nearly speaking over me?
I-I haven't committed any cri—
No, you have committed a terribly grave crime.
The crime of being born two years after me.
What?
Because of that, I'll have to wait a whole two years for you to graduate.
I'll have to live separated from you.
This is a grave crime indeed.
Which is why, to atone for this crime,
when you graduate, I would like for you to become my wife.
This is a symbol of that promise.
Huh?
What? Wh-What is this?
Wh-What?!
Now, hold out your hand. Don't be shy.
B-But being struck speechless... The speechlessness...
In a way, I think I've struck you quite speechless enough.
I have to be speechless...
Speechless... Tables turned...
I wonder if it would be wrong to count this as achieving Bertia's goal.
I must be struck speechless!
We have spent our school days together, and so,
to you who watched over us, I say this...
In two years, we will be married,
and we will strive to make this kingdom even better!
I object!
I thought you might.
How very foolish, Heronia Inderon, baron's daughter.
What is this objection of yours?
Your Highness, that woman, Lady Bertia, is deceiving you!
She discriminates against people based on social rank,
and she's horribly bullied many people, including me.
Just yesterday, she tried to push me down the stairs!
Yesterday? You did say "yesterday," didn't you?
Y-Yes.
As she is betrothed to the crown prince,
she has so many eyes on her during the day, she can't move in secret.
Yesterday, she was with me in the evening.
After dinner, she seemed unwell, so I saw her to her room in the dormitories.
And I asked the housemother to check on her from time to time, you see?
I've received a report saying that she was in her room resting the whole time.
Then, she must have asked someone to push me down the stairs!
So, the perpetrator was someone else?
This affects her honor, so I will investigate this most thoroughly.
Will you tell me who did it?
I'm not sure yet who...
You don't know?
Then why did you offer Miss Bertia's name?
While we're at it, I should probably ask about the rest of the bullying.
Do you have any evidence?
Th-There are people who have been victims just like me!
Everyone, step forward now!
There doesn't seem to be anyone.
That's not possible!
Everyone always tells me all about it!
Well, this was bound to happen.
If they verbally accuse the crown prince's fiancée in a place like this,
it will affect their own social standing.
There are a few ladies who uneasily averted their gazes,
but they likely thought of it as idle chatting and voiced discontent.
B-But why? You've told me what awful things you've experienced!
Miss?
You'll withdraw your objection, won't you?
N-No!
I'd intended to report this confidentially...
She just pulled that out from under her skirt, didn't she?
Just because you had nowhere to carry it, it doesn't pardon such improper behavior!
Your Highness, please take these.
I don't want to touch them.
I will take those.
Here they are.
I see.
Zeno.
Understood.
As expected, it was a report on an investigation into Marquis Noches.
I already knew that she had hired people to look into him.
Father...
Tia, you've wanted this for so long.
But losing something important to you...
though you may be resolved to it, must still be frightening.
And I...
I'm sorry, but I'm just a little bit happy.
Because your hand seems to be pleading with me...
and that confirms to me that you don't want this future.
As you've seen, Marquis Noches has committed crimes!
For the daughter of a criminal to be the future queen... It's unforgivable!
And so the marquis must be punished,
and Miss Bertia should not be my fiancée. Is that right?
You know, it's true that those documents showed quite a good investigation,
and I think they serve as splendid evidence of crimes committed.
However, it wasn't Marquis Noches.
Viscount Consabtier, Count Conmorno, Baron Sagile...
It's proof that the three of them have committed crimes.
Pardon us.
Exactly! I gave you proof of their crimes and of their connection to Marquis Noches!
Saying that the marquis is a criminal just because he's connected to them...
That seems a little forced, doesn't it?
I'm certain that Lord Courtgain will know!
After all, he was suffering because of it!
I know nothing of it.
Th-That can't be! You always tell me all sorts of things!
I do remember paying little attention as you spoke of your unfounded suspicions,
but I don't remember ever affirming them.
I am permitted to assist the marquis in his work
because both now and in the past, our relationship has been a favorable one.
P-Please don't lie.
The marquis has made you suffer for so many years...
She's the same as Tia.
She believes that our futures align with the scenario of this "otome game."
Which is why, when given vague answers from which no conclusions could be drawn.
she decided that it was affirmation.
Oh, yes. That's right.
The contents of your report. Both His Highness and I already knew all of that.
We'd advanced an undercover investigation, you see?
An undercover investigation?
Yes.
Conducted by Marquis Noches.
The marquis is one of ours, and he was helping uncover the criminals.
Wha—?!
What?
It can't be...
Now, then.
With this, it's clear that your objections were all misunderstandings,
but what shall I do now?
Speaking such disparaging and violent words against my fiancée and her father...
I'm sure it will be necessary for your houses to discuss this,
but first, why don't you go cool your head?
This way.
This isn't right.
Why don't you understand?
I'm the heroine, and yet...
Why won't you choose me?
I'm your Maiden of Destiny!
That woman won't be able to take my place.
After all, she's just a villainess!
I'm the only one who can turn you into a human!
You heartless crown prince!
I've acted as you wanted me to all this time, haven't I?
After the entrance ceremony, Pii-chan and I appeared right in front of you.
And I'm certain we completed all the other events, too!
So why won't you choose me?
And even today! I came here wearing a yellow dress.
I chose you for your sake!
Being treated like this in spite of all that is just too much!
How dare you speak to the crown prince that way!
You say such strange things.
I've never once said or thought that I wanted you to choose me.
What's your problem? You're just the Android Prince!
If I don't pick you, then you're just a clever doll and nothing more!
I'm your Maiden of Destiny.
If you kiss me, a mark will appear on my body as proof.
After all, I'm the heroine.
Your Highness, you must know better than anyone else.
If you don't have me, then from now on, you'll be as you always have been.
You'll spend tedious days in a world without color.
And then, when you can't stand the boredom...
you'll destroy yourself.
I don't understand the meaning of her words.
But, somehow...
What is this feeling of having something precious torn at without restraint?
Don't.
Don't listen.
You think that those words made me realize something, don't you?
You're such an idiot.
An idiot...
and so truly adorable.
What are you doing?
Take her away from here immediately!
Yes, sir!
No! Stop it!
I am a completely irreplaceable, special person!
Let go!
Let go of me!
Your Highness!
Is that a light spirit?
Its body is...
Pii-chan...
It disappeared.
Kuro, not yet!
Tia!
Oh, this is...
This might be just a little bit unfavorable.
S-Sir Cecil!
Where am I?
Perhaps the light spirit has put me in some sort of mindscape.
There are no abnormalities in my body.
Though it may not be my actual physical body.
...cil. Cecil.
What's wrong? You seem dazed.
Does meeting your fiancée for the first time make even you nervous?
Fiancée?
Oh, that's right.
Today, I'll be meeting my future fiancée, Miss Bertia, for the first time.
I'm terribly sorry, Your Majesty.
It's possible that I'm nervous without my realizing it.
Are you?
Bring Marquis Noches and Miss Bertia here.
Yes, sire.
Welcome, both of you.
You, in particular, Miss Bertia. This is the first time we've met, isn't it?
I-It's an honor to meet you.
I am the eldest daughter of the head of the House of Noches, Douglas Ibil Noches.
My name is Bertia Ibil Noches.
Well, then. All that's left is for the two of you to go and chat a little.
Cecil, go and escort Miss Bertia.
Of course.
Take my hand.
Yesterday's rain has left everything a little slippery.
R-Right.
Her reaction is different than before.
Before?
I seem very strange today.
This is the first time I've met Miss Bertia.
Miss Bertia, I'm very happy that you will be my fiancée.
Th-Thank you.
I'll do my best to become a woman worthy of Your Highness.
Unlike Miss Joanna, she is an entirely ordinary young lady.
Does the cake not suit your tastes?
Th-That's not it at all!
Being able to meet Your Highness like this makes my heart so full, I just...
Really?
I'd heard she likes cake, so I had them exercise their talents,
but I suppose there's no help for it.
Your Highness, what do you think?
Of what?
Father will make the decision.
All I need to do is abide by it.
If there are no problems with her becoming the future queen, that is enough.
Is it?
Whatever young lady might appear, I'm certain it won't make much difference.
What was that?
It doesn't match my memory of the first time I met Tia.
No, to be precise, Tia was the only thing that was entirely different.
The real Tia is...
Prince Cecil, I am a villainess!
But there is one thing that's for certain.
The young me that was there...
That was undeniably me.
Chapter 9 Observation Log of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess and a Doll.
"Observation Log of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess and a Doll."