“Ah–! It’s Duke!” l exclaims, pointing a finger off at sothing a distance away.
…..It’s true. He really is over there. However he’s not alone. There’s a group of others standing around him. I can practically see the sparkles and roses blooming behind the lot of them. They must be the other student council mbers. Though seeing them standing all together like this, rather than the student council, I’d say they look more like KPOP idols.
And standing right in the middle of their shining group is Duke-Sama, with Liz-san right beside him….. All the other usual mbers are lined up on opposite sides of them as well, of course.
Not quite to the point of screaming, all the female students in the area can barely hold back their shrill, excited whispers. If one of the mbers of a KPOP band told his fans to quiet down at a concert, I suppose this is what it might sound like. An indistinct roar of bubbling enthusiasm….. Duke-Sama has showed them so fairly dark and prickly parts of his personality, yet they all still love him this much. I guess that just shows how important having a handso face really is.
Looking at them all now, they sohow feel so faraway. Like they exist on a different plain from the rest of us re mortals. They’re so cool and good-looking though, it’s no wonder they’re popular….. As their self-designated antagonist, I feel like I can sowhat understand the reason that everyone in this academy hates so much.
“Duke! Look! Ali-Ali’s beco so cute!” l shouts over at their group.
In that mont, Duke-Sama looks over here and our eyes et….. His are huge and wide open as they stare at . Just what has him so shocked?
l’s been singing my praises all this ti, but perhaps Duke-Sama actually prefers long hair to short?
With quick steps, Duke-Sama walks purposefully toward ….. Sohow, I’m a bit scared. Why’s he heading over here with that sour look on his face?
…..Should I run away? But, I’ve never heard of a villainess who would just turn tail and run.
Duke-Sama stops right in front of , and then he just stands there and stares at …..
Why does he seem to be in such a bad mood?
But even with an expression like that, he’s still unbelievably handso.
I can do nothing but stand there and stare right back at him. A mont passes, two, and then he suddenly covers his eyes with one of his hands.
….Is it so bad that he can’t even bear the sight of ? Am I really that unsuited to short hair?
“This is aggravating. You’re just way too cute,” Duke-Sama murmurs.
……Eh–!? So that’s what all that frowning ant? What a uncomfortably confusing reaction.
“I wanted to be the first to see.”
“What?”
I can’t help it. In my shock, the question just slips out. He just sounds so…. so….. childish. I had expected Duke-Sama to be more mature than this….. Was it a mistake after all? To demand that he tell whatever he’s thinking? Though, I must admit, seeing this side to him is quite endearing.
“Ooh~ Ali-Chan, you cut your hair? It’s cute~”
That ans next to nothing coming from your flirtatious self, Curtis-Sama….
“What are you insinuating? It’s Alicia-Sama. Of course she’s cute.”
“Ali’s a beauty, so everything looks good on her.”
Carol and Henry-Oniisama add, with Henry-Oniisama ambling over to to pat my head.
Liz-san and the rest of her faction say nothing, they just stand there in stunned silence….. I’ve wondered about this before, but does Liz-san hate ? Since she likes Duke-Sama, but Duke-Sama has feelings for …..
Sohow this whole situation feels rather complicated, and I don’t think I like it. Could it be that I actually have feelings for Duke-Sama…..? I an, if I had to decide whether I like or hate him, of course I’d say I like him. After all, I respect him a great deal…. But is it weird that I sotis find his actions so unbearably cute?
“It makes you look more grown-up. The short hair,” Gilles whispers from beside .
Wow. It’s not a bad feeling at all, having everyone praise like this just for getting a little haircut.
“Duke. Don’t be silly! Tons~ of people in the cafeteria must have already seen her so…. if you wanted to be first, you were wayyyy late!” l says, giggling maniacally….. Her personality really is so bad. And even Carol, who was silently observing their exchange, can’t seem to help but smirk in smug amusent. Now that I see them side-by-side, her and l’s expressions actually feel remarkably similar. I guess blood really is thicker than water.
…..In this sort of situation, how am I supposed to react? How is a villainess, who is easily able to ensnare n with her charms, ant to act? I really have no idea….
Though, if I want increase Liz-san’s hostility towards ….. I suppose it would be best if I focus my attentions on Duke-Sama?
“Duke-Sama, may I ask you to crouch down a little for ?”
Looking curious, yet amused, Duke-Sama does as I ask.
“I may have forfeited so of my hair, but I haven’t forfeited any of my feelings for you,” I murmur so that only Duke-Sama can hear, my lips a scant hair’s breadth away from his ear. Even without pulling away from him, I can tell that Duke-Sama stiffens at my words.
The feelings that I spoke of are mostly feelings of respect of course….. though there might be so traces of love mixed in too. Recently, I’ve been getting the feeling that I don’t really know myself. Even my own feelings are starting to seem an enigma to .
However, through my actions, Liz-san’s gaze on should have beco much sharper than it was before. As a villainess, if it’s to obtain my goals, I’m not above using others for my own benefit.
“I…. must be out of my mind,” Duke-Sama whispers, his hand covering his mouth. He’s no longer crouching anymore. Instead he’s standing with his back ramrod straight and looking everywhere but at .
“Would you look at that?” l whistles. “What a sight. Duke, where’s that languid confidence of yours gone? You look like a school girl who’s been told sothing naughty~” l says, clearly enjoying herself and Duke-Sama’s expense.
…..It’s the first ti I’ve ever seen Duke-Sama act like this. If anything, usually it’s him toying around with , but this ti it’s the exact opposite. The power of short hair is….. surprisingly effective.
I glance over at Liz-san, curious how she’s taking all this.
……Oh my, that’s quite the dirty look she’s giving . Should the heroine be allowed to make that sort of expression? Though, I did act in such a fashion with the hopes of seeing that exact look on her face.
“Oh, so bad~ Ali-chan, you’re quite wicked~”
“Don’t say that. She’ll just take it as a complint.”
Gilles says imdiately in reply to Curtis-Sama’s comnt.
Oh? It seems that knowledge of my wickedness is finally starting to spread. What a fantastic developnt. If things keep going along this trend, then my na will for sure be engraved in history as a fine villainess!
Thinking this, the beginnings of a silly grin starts to form on my face.
Author’s Note: I’m very sorry for the delay in releases. And thank you so much for continuing to read and enjoy this story! All your comnts have made so happy!
T/N: For once, I’m not the one apologizing for the delay in releases lol. Enjoy the regular updates while they last~ XD My goal is through the end of September! However after that, I’ll be working a lot more again, at least for the first week and a half, so I won’t be able to keep this up 😥
As for the chapter itself….. I’m sorry to all the Duke haters…. ^^’ But don’t you worry. The two days from now won’t be a repeat of this, I promise. Duke won’t even be in it lol.
But…. as for the rest of us that don’t mind him too much….. did you see? Did you see? Alicia has him wrapped around her little finger hahahahaha. Short hair power XD It was adorable //>.
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