The Villainess Wants to Indulge in 'Moe' to Her Heart's Content! - Episode 2.7

Seeking advice—was never an option.

(After all… who would ever believe me?)

That this world is the setting of an otome game.

That the protagonist of this world is Marina Grayford, and that her romance with the princes of various nations and their closest aides has already been predetermined as part of the scenario.

That I, too, was once a resident of another world—someone who, as a player, controlled Marina Grayford and indulged in her romances.

It was an utterly unbelievable tale. If I were to speak of it carelessly, people would surely question my sanity.

(I truly appreciate their concern, but… this isn’t something that can be resolved just by talking about it. If anything, it would only make things more complicated…)

If I could, I would confide in someone. I no longer know what to do.

And more than anything… being alone is terrifying.

But—I cannot.

Letizia looked up at Selva and once again smiled gently.

“I’m truly fine, Your Highness Selva Arthur.”

Since she could not confide in him, burdening him with unnecessary worry would only be inconsiderate.

She must not trouble such esteemed individuals with her personal concerns.

(I must keep smiling…)

No matter what happens, I must wear the face of someone who is completely unbothered.

Letizia deepened her smile, making a deliberate effort to appear cheerful.

“When the time comes, I will be sure to seek your advice.”

“………”

Rashid clenched his teeth tightly.

Selva, too, cast his gaze downward, sorrow flickering in his eyes.

“I see… If that is what you say, then so be it.”

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“…Now that I think about it, there’s no way he could accept another woman’s invitation right in front of his fiancée.”

Indeed, if someone wished to approach Licht, the presence of his fiancée, Letizia, constantly by his side was undeniably inconvenient. To put it bluntly, she was in the way.

“It’s because you’re always there that things aren’t going well!”—Marina’s words weren’t wrong.

Morning, noon, and even after school—being by Licht’s side had long been a habit of hers, even before she regained her memories. She had simply failed to notice.