The Villainess Wants to Indulge in 'Moe' to Her Heart's Content! - Episode 2.8

As soon as the bell signaled the end of the morning classes, Letizia swiftly rose from her seat and exited the classroom.

It was an unspoken rule that the esteemed individuals of noble lineage would gather in their exclusive salon during lunch.

Young ladies who held an official status as fiancées—such as Letizia and Lea—were naturally expected to follow this custom, as they were granted the privilege of wearing the same pure white uniforms as those of the noble class.

However, it was never explicitly stated that they were obligated to do so.

(Let’s create a little opportunity…)

She decided to intentionally reduce the time she spent by Licht’s side—to make it easier for Marina Grayford to act.

(If the scenario is progressing as expected, I should be able to gauge it from the rumors circulating among the other students…)

It was painful to spend less time admiring her beloved, but ensuring that this otome game’s world functioned correctly came first. Only then could she avoid her downfall as the villainess. That was the priority.

(Once I clear that hurdle, I can admire him as much as I want. I just have to endure for now—so that I can spend my future years in peaceful bliss, doting on my beloved to my heart’s content!)

If it meant securing a life filled with pure moe bliss, then eating lunch alone was a trivial price to pay.

(Please… let this set things into motion!)

With that silent wish, Letizia stepped into the café terrace.

Instantly, the room erupted into hushed murmurs.

“Impossible… Lady Letizia?”

“Why would Lady Letizia be here?”

“She always takes her lunch in the salon…”

Letizia blinked in surprise, her gaze sweeping across the stunned students who gawked at her in disbelief.

(H-Huh…? Wasn’t this the café terrace for nobles?)

The students inside wore standard academy jackets. There wasn’t a single young lady in a beige dress or a gentleman in a beige frock coat.

Clearly—this was the wrong place.

(Oh no… Since I always eat in the salon, I never really paid attention…)

This was most likely a café terrace used by non-noble students.

The academy had numerous spaces designed to foster interaction between students regardless of social status. At the same time, there were also designated areas where social ranks were respected, not as a means of discrimination, but to provide noble students with spaces where they could relax, free from the constraints of etiquette, decorum, and rigid formalities.

Even among the chosen elite, intruding upon such spaces without justification was unacceptable.

Letizia let her gaze sweep the room once more before clasping her hands together with an apologetic smile.

“My sincerest apologies for the disturbance, everyone. It seems I made a mistake. I’m actually searching for a friend—would anyone be so kind as to tell me where the café terrace for nobles is located?”