Reincarnation of Villainess Noble Lady (Ch. 143-299)

REIKA-SAMA -265

The Star Festival party run by the Kaburagi's had a lot of young guests as madam Kaburagi had stated. The venue was full of dazzling dresses and colorful kimonos, and some impressive bamboo decorated the center, fitting for the star festival. Guests were enjoying themselves, writing their wishes on cards.

It's been a while since I attended such a splendid event, as I had been busy studying for a while, only going from home to school, other than visits to the cram school. Other than my parents, Onni-sama was attending, so I had him escort me.

"Oh! Kisshouin-sama, welcome!"

Upon getting past the reception, we were welcomed by madam Kaburagi with open arms. She wore a brilliant glossy black dress inlayed with what appeared to be fine silver stones.

"Thank you for the invitation tonight." My parents and Onii-sama greeted her and mother praised her dress.

"Tonight, I am the milky way linking Vega and Altair," she laughed with a mischievous look, "so if Takateru-san and Reika-san have someone they wish to connect with, let me know."

She went on the praise me and my mother's dresses, but I had also worn a dress using the magpie, said to have brought Vega and Altair together by spreading its wings, as a motif. A fine design matching white and pale blue organdy dress along with a black stole as the wings. I messed up, matching the organizer in concept and color. But my dress is mostly white, so it's okay, right? I take off the black stole quietly while madam Kaburagi speaks with my parents. Ok, successfully getting rid of the evidence.

After chatting some more, madam Kaburagi said, "please enjoy yourselves tonight," and left to greet other guests.

In the large venue, the old and the young began to separate themselves, so Onii-sama and I headed that way. I recognized Pivoine members and acquaintances, so we entered that circle.

"Reika-sama, gokigen yoh."

"Gokigen yoh."

The girls greeting us are blushing, looking at Onii-sama. Fufufu. He's handsome and has a great future ahead of him, and he has many admirers among the women, so I'm proud of being next to him.

After a while, he found a few work-related acquaintances, and apologetically asked, "Sorry, Reika. Can I step away for a bit? Or will you come with me?"

Hmm… I might just get in the way if I went. "I'll stay here talking with my friends."

"Okay. Call me if you need me."

"Yes."

As I watch Onii-sama depart, I look for other guests. Oh, it's Yurie-sama and Aira-smaa. They're chatting with other former Pivoine members. They're gorgeous as always. Can I talk to them later?

"Good evening, Reika-sama."

It was those sophomore Pivoine members that greeted me. After receiving an absolute order from the Emperor, thanks to the enormous amount of problem sets handed to him, dark circles had formed under his eyes. He seems too tired to mess with external students.

"Gokigen yoh."

They felt kinship with me being in the same situation, and began calling me Reika-sama. The only subject we'd talk about would be studying and exams. We gathered closely hush hush.

"So how are things going?"

"…I might barely make it. I'm not sure that we can finish today's material since we're attending this party tonight..."

"Same here…"
"Yeah, I might have to pull an all nighter…"

"I understand. I asked Kaburagi-sama to reduce my work, just for tonight."