I was Reincarnated as the Villainess's Older Brother, but it seems My Sister is Obsessed With Me. And for Some Reason, the Male Love Interests are also Doting On Me.(BL) - Chapter 23

“Good day to you, Allen-sama.”

“Congratulations on your enrollment, Fiona. Time is short—let’s eat quickly.”

Fiona and I were ushered into a room adjacent to the student council chamber, reserved exclusively for the student council president. The space was adorned with lavish decorations, expensive-looking paintings, and fine furnishings. It felt like we had stepped into an entirely different world.

As we began our meal, Allen turned to Fiona and started a conversation.

“Fiona, how do you find the academy so far?”

“It’s very spacious—I fear I may get lost at any moment.”

“Haha, I see. Speaking of which, there was a female student who got lost this morning. She had quite rare pink hair. You might have seen her.”

Pink hair… Alice!?

So, Allen already completed his encounter event with her?

“Most likely, she’s in the same class as I am. If I recall correctly, her name is Alice Welton.”

“Allen-denka… I mean, Allen-sama, did you speak with that student?”

“No, she seemed to be searching for a friend and got lost, so I simply gave her directions to the gymnasium.”

Allen grinned mischievously as he continued.

“What’s the matter, Clive? Are you curious?”

“You are Fiona’s fiancé, Allen-sama. If you make my dear sister cry, I won’t let it slide.”

I smiled coldly as I issued my warning, cloaking myself in a chill aura. Allen, not one to back down, responded with a smile of his own, exuding a dark, ominous pressure.

“Oh? You think I would make Fiona cry? I could say the same to you.”

“…What do you mean by that?”

“Exactly what I said.”

“Brother-in-law, Allen-sama, please stop.”

Fiona, perhaps sensing the conversation was about to spiral out of control, stepped in to stop us.

“My apologies. Clive’s reactions are just too amusing—I couldn’t help teasing him a little.”

Allen offered what barely counted as an apology.

“Please don’t worry. I have no objections even if Allen-sama takes concubines. There is no need for you to be so concerned, Brother-in-law.”

“Fiona…”

Fiona declared, boldly and without hesitation, that she was fine with Allen having mistresses.

Is that really alright, Fiona? You said that so boldly—even though Allen is right here in front of you.

And didn’t Fiona agree to the engagement because she liked Allen? She sounds like she has no interest in him whatsoever…

“You’re a tolerant fiancée. But rest assured, despite appearances, I’m a one-woman man. I have no intention of taking anyone but Fiona.”

“Allen-sama, there’s no need to restrain yourself. For the sake of an heir, you may take as many concubines as you wish.”

“Fiona, don’t say such heartbreaking things.”

What on earth is this conversation?

At first glance, it seems like they don’t get along—but then again, they do seem close.

Wait… could it be that Fiona is just a tsundere, unable to express her true feelings honestly?

Maybe, as her brother-in-law, instead of warning Allen, I should play Cupid and help deepen their bond.

I don’t like Allen, but if Fiona cares for him, then as her brother-in-law, I should support her.

“Allen-sama, my sister may sometimes speak harshly, but it’s always with the other person’s best interests at heart. She may say things that contradict her true feelings, so I ask that you be patient with her.”

“….”

Allen looked slightly surprised, while Fiona wore a complicated expression.

What is this awkward atmosphere…?

Maybe I’m not cut out to be Cupid after all. When siblings get involved in romance, nothing good ever comes of it.

“You really like to meddle, don’t you…”

“Well, Clive is Fiona’s brother. Let’s leave it at that.”

As I was about to apologize, Allen laughed it off and spoke.

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The Arclight Count’s Estate.

After the day at the academy ended without incident, Fiona and I returned to the estate, where Louis and my familiar, Finn, came out to greet us.

“Finn! I’ve missed you!”

I hugged Finn and buried myself in his fluffy fur. As always, he playfully nudged me with his horns. He seemed happy too.

“Well done today, Clive-sama. Would you like to take a bath first?”

“Yeah, I think I will. Fiona, you must be tired too. Take it easy until dinner.”

We each returned to our rooms, and I decided to take a bath.

“Clive-sama, the bath is ready. Please, go ahead.”

“Magic really is convenient.”

Louis heated the bath using fire magic—it took no time at all. There was no need for firewood or kindling; plain water was instantly heated with magic.

“Haah… But seriously, why does this house have a bath in every room instead of just one for the whole family?”

I muttered to myself as I sank into the tub, and Louis responded.

“Is there a problem with that?”

A huge one. If every room has its own bath, it means everyone dries their hair separately in their own quarters.

Someone as ridiculously cute as Fiona… Her appearance fresh out of the bath, with her hair still damp, must be breathtaking. Beautiful people become thirty times more beautiful after a bath—that’s just a fact.

I was lucky enough to be reincarnated into another world and gain an unbelievably adorable little sister-in-law, and yet I’ll never get to witness that moment? It’s just too cruel…

“Haha, you’re lost in your own world again, aren’t you?”

Louis gave me a wry smile, but I paid it no mind.

Setting aside my foolish daydreams, it really is comforting to be home. At the academy, I always feel on edge. Alice’s actions are one thing, but Allen and Cristel are acting strangely too.

Allen keeps making provocative comments toward me, but he doesn’t actually seem like a bad guy.

Cristel, on the other hand, though outwardly refined and gentlemanly, gives off the impression of someone who manipulates those around him to submit to his will.

Could this be part of some factional struggle? Honestly, whether Allen or Cristel becomes the next king doesn’t matter to me or my family.

If anything, Stefan, being the son of a duke, seems like someone who would offer more long-term advantages. It might be better to side with him—but so far, he doesn’t seem to have much involvement with either camp.

Well, I’ll wait and watch for now. Alice is bound to encounter more events soon. I’ll just stick close to Allen and do everything I can to interfere with their budding romance.