An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess (自称悪役令嬢な婚約者の観察記録。)

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Even just looking at all of them is fun!

I've heard that this was made by Lady Bertia.

It's just what you'd expect from her, isn't it?

I've heard that she actually had her attendants make that.

Lady Heronia?

The truth is, she often bullies me.

Lady Bertia bullies you? But why?

It's most certainly...

because she's jealous of my loveliness and popularity!

An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess

Chapter 5

An Observation Log of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess and First Feelings.

It was around this time that Heronia, the baron's daughter,

began behaving more appallingly toward Bertia.

She made false accusations and spread malicious rumors.

Bertia expects the villainess and heroine to be at odds. However...

Come in.

Pardon the interruption.

Your Highness, I've brought the plan from the middle school student council.

Thank you.

This spring, I'll be advancing to high school.

The middle school student council is currently being led by Courtgain.

And, I was wondering...

Your Highness, I'd like to consult with you about something.

May I permit Lady Bertia to call me "dear brother Cour"?

No, you may not.

No, of course not.

I sensed that it would be distinctly unamusing,

so I immediately denied permission, but...

Was it Bertia who brought it up?

Yes. Lately, it's been almost every day.

Please let me call you my dear brother Cour!

Is what she says.

At first, I would reject the proposal immediately. However...

She becomes so very obviously saddened that it pains me to do it.

Please pardon my impudence!

I do feel badly for Lady Bertia, but I will continue to reject her proposal.

Yes, please do.

I wonder why...

We're speaking about Bertia, and yet... it isn't fun at all.

Oh, you're here.

It's nice to see you all again. I'll take my leave here.

Huh? You're going back already?

I have work to do.

Charles, it's unusual for you to wear something like that.

What? Oh, it's not just me. Vald and Nelt have them, too.

Miss Bertia gave them to us.

Wait. Your Highness hasn't received one?

RUMMMMMBLE

Have I bumbled into a triggering topic?

Your Highness, could it be that you're angry?

Angry? Me?

I see.

I'm not often shaken by emotion, so I hadn't noticed.

These emotions are "discontent" and "displeasure."

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That reminds me,

Courtgain mentioned that you've been begging him

to let you call him your dear brother Cour.

That's right.

Unlike in the game, I'm not his adopted younger sister.

I'm just a distant relative.

That's why I'm trying to secure a position as his dear younger sister

so that I can block his interactions with the heroine!

And yet, you actively try to force myself and her together.

And in my previous life, I didn't have any siblings,

so I've always had a bit of a longing for one.

If you crave an older brother so desperately

you may call me your dear brother Cecil.

Why not?

Because Prince Cecil is Prince Cecil.

And you're... my fiancé.

You aren't my older brother.

Then, you may call me Cil instead.

Why would I do that?

I can't agree to you calling Courtgain your brother.

So, I'm offering this instead.

Go on. Try saying it.

Calling you Prince Cecil is more than enough for me, so...

Yes?

What I mean is...

Sir Cil!

Well done.

And, Bertia...

you have something you haven't given me yet, don't you?

S-Something I haven't given you?

Whatever could you mean?

When I was the only one who hadn't received anything, it made me quite sad.

It isn't like that! I just thought that Your Highness didn't need it!

And I got a little overconfident, so the design is...

I do need it.

So you wouldn't mind if I accepted it, would you?

What?

Your Highness, wait!

Please give it back!

The stones match our hair and eye colors.

And a red chain...

the red thread of destiny linking it all together.

She thinks of the most adorable things.

I heard that you'd imbued everyone's earrings with dark defense powers...

in order to block Heronia's spirit's charm magic.

Bertia Handing Out the Earrings

Yes, but...

there's no need to protect Your Highness from the heroine's powers,

so I thought that it would be all right not to give you yours.

Are you all right with my becoming a mere puppet?

N-No, that would be bad!

Then, in order to remain in control of my mind, I will have this earring protect me,

so that I may pursue the woman of my own volition.

Oh, of course!

It's only that the design is a little...

I think it's wonderful. Try it on and let me see.

What? I don't mind at all, but...

Then let me see your ear.

Of course!

Zeno, you understand what to do, don't you?

K-Kuro?!

It's all right.

I had Zeno use some magic. She's reacting to that, that's all.

Magic?

Magic to make certain that your precious earring never falls out!

What?

W-Wait just a moment!

If the two of us wear paired earrings, we'll never be able to

escape any accusations of being a thoroughly besotted couple!

A couple bound by destiny. It's amusing. So I think it's quite good, actually.

It's not good at all!

If the heroine misunderstands, she'll go down a different route!

It's all right. She's quite strong-willed.

Y-Your Highness!

You mean Cil, don't you?

Tia.

Y-You choose this timing to use a pet name?!

The impact is devastating.

No, that's not the problem here!

Ah, yes. The afternoon classes are about to begin.

My dear Tia, let's meet again tomorrow at breakfast.

Y—Sir Cil! I have something to discuss!

Please remove this earring! Sir Cil!

As I thought, hearing things from Bertia herself

is many times more amusing than hearing them from someone else.

Prince Cecil.

I've brought a letter from His Majesty The King.

What is it?

An order from my father.

He says I must study abroad in a neighboring country for four months.

Neighboring Country

Next, let's head to a brewery.

Neighboring Country's Duke

Alcohol is one of our country's specialties, after all.

Yes.

Speaking of which, I've heard that since the price of alcohol has risen,

there are voices of dissatisfaction about it in your country.

It pains us to do it,

but the prices up until now have been an irregularity, you understand.

Distribute at a low price,

then once it's taken root among the people, raise the prices.

Those who have become accustomed to the taste

will buy it even if it's a little pricier.

Wh-Whatever do you mean?

Nothing at all! I just realized what good business you're likely to do.

Oh, but our people will be just fine.

We've been investing a lot of effort into brewing alcohol.

What?

We've started to be able to brew some very nice product,

so the next time Your Grace visits us, I'll show you around.

Y-Yes, I'd love that. Now, it's right this way.

I am currently in a neighboring country.

This country has begun to give off a rather dubious air in its dealings,

so it's likely that I've been sent here to keep things in check.

Which is why I've been doing my own sort of intelligence gathering

and advancing negotiations in a manner that's advantageous for us,

but even so, I've grown bored of it all.

Right now, the things I look forward to the most...

are letters from Bertia...

and the reports I receive about her from my messengers.