The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom (悪役令嬢は隣国の王太子に溺愛される)

I made it a bit on the sweet side.

Thank you, Philine.

What is that light?

There hasn't been a report from the castle yet.

What will Prince Aqua do when he finds out it was the Holy Prayer?

Assuming things follow the game's story...

Prince Aqua is a route introduced in the sequel,

so that shouldn't matter.

But now that the game's practically over,

what if we're moving on to the sequel now?

Pardon me.

I'm told that the light we saw earlier

was the result of defective magical equipment.

And Lady Tiararose is asked to return home

until the castle's inspection of said equipment is complete.

I see. Understood.

So it was defective magical equipment.

I'm glad it was nothing serious.

Tiara, I'll see you home.

All right, thank you.

I'd really rather not go home.

I want to see for myself where the game goes next.

I just hope Prince Aqua doesn't take the heroine's hand...

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom

The Sweetest Kiss in the World

Enter.

I've just returned.

That took a long time. What happened?

Well...

I was surprised to learn that Lady Akari,

the girl by Prince Hartknights's side at the graduation party,

has learned to use the Holy Prayer.

It can't be... Lady Akari did?!

This has become rather problematic.

Lady Akari, of all people...

The Holy Prayer is a power desired by all nations.

The benefits it brings are so great

that any nation possessing it can enjoy total peace.

Yes, which is why those who can use it often marry royalty.

Every royal family wants to make it their own.

Indeed.

It's likely that Lapis Lazuli will make that girl marry Prince Hartknights

so that they won't ever lose her.

Probably so.

But we can at least use the power of Marinforest to intervene.

If we can obtain the Holy Prayer, our nation will prosper even more.

The girl who can use the Holy Prayer, eh?

I want her.

It's been ten days since then,

but I still know nothing about the Holy Prayer.

Since my father is the prime minister, I'm sure he knows...

but I can't ask him about something the royal family is keeping quiet.

"I actually know about the Holy Prayer!"

I can't tell him that, though.

I haven't seen Prince Aqua since that day either.

Does he not know about the Holy Prayer yet?

Or... if he does know about it...

Lady Tiararose.

Preparations to depart for Marinforest are complete.

You can go there whenever you're ready.

Of course, I will accompany you all the way.

Thank you, Philine.

But when will you be departing?

Isn't it nearly time for Prince Aquasteed to return home as well?

It is.

It's so frustrating that I can't do anything but await word from him.

Why isn't Prince Aqua here yet?

I thought once he saw the Holy Prayer's power,

he'd immediately say he wants me and head here to get me.

And then I go to Marinforest with Prince Aqua,

and then we get married!

Or that's what I expected, but it's been two weeks!

Darn it, Prince Aqua! Just get here already!

Philine, what do you think?

It looks absolutely delicious!

Oh, good!

Prince Aqua is coming to see me.

The details must have finally been decided... right?

It'll be fine.

Father didn't say anything,

so I'm sure he won't bring bad news.

I hope Prince Aqua will like these.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to come here very much of late.

The preparations have been taking up all my time.

Please, don't worry about that.

I wonder what's wrong with Prince Aqua...

The truth is, the engagement has been settled.

Lady Akari's, that is.

What?

Lady Akari and... whom?

It wouldn't surprise me if he's been working

to get his hands on the Holy Prayer.

So then... it's going to happen again?

No! Please, don't take Prince Aqua from me!

Anything but that!

Lady Akari and Prince Hartknights are now formally engaged.

He's the man who hurt you.

I imagine you feel conflicted about this, but...

It's not... with Prince Aqua...

Tiara?

I'm sorry. I was just so relieved.

I thought you were getting engaged to Lady Akari.

I was so scared.

Why would you think that?

I would never choose anyone but you.

I'm sorry I made you feel so uneasy.

Come now, don't cry.

I'm not...

Huh?

Prince Aqua...

Tiara, I missed you so.

As did I.

Thank goodness.

Thank goodness Prince Aqua didn't choose Lady Akari.

I'm taking you with me to Marinforest.

You'll stay by my side for the rest of our lives, won't you?

Of course, Prince Aqua.

Good evening, Lady Tiara.

Lady... Akari?

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom

Good evening, Lady Tiara.

Lady... Akari?

You know, I've given it a lot of thought.

Lady Tiara, you're a player of this game, aren't you?

The Ring of Lapis Lazuli

The game... So Lady Akari really is like me.

I mean, you're the only thing that differs from the game.

Everything else went according to the game's events,

but the ending didn't go right at all!

Um... I'm not sure I understand.

There's no need to play dumb!

Here I was planning to marry Prince Hartknights and be happy...

but then along came my favorite, Prince Aqua!

I couldn't believe it!

But Prince Aqua is the main route in the sequel,

so I thought I'd be content with Prince Hartknights, my second favorite...

but if I can marry Prince Aqua, I'd obviously rather have him!

You don't even know anything about the sequel, do you?

About the adorable heroine in Marinforest?

What?

I knew it!

I was trying to trick you into admitting it. I'm so glad it worked!

I reincarnated.

I remember playing the game, but that's all.

Hmm... So that means...

you died before even playing the sequel?!

That's unbelievable!

You poor thing! There's no otome game out there anywhere near as amazing!

Prince Hartknights is great,