I'm a villainous in a Otome Game?!

Chapter 58

Martina sat in the bustling dining hall of Eastwead Magic Academy, absently poking at her food with her fork. Her mind was elsewhere, replaying the moment with Shikari over and over again.

Despite her best efforts to focus on her meal, she couldn't shake the memory of Shikari's confession and the tender kiss that had followed.

Lost in her thoughts, she barely noticed when Asuka slipped into the seat across from her, a nervous smile playing on her lips.

Asuka had always been the shyest of their group, her emotions often bubbling just beneath the surface. Martina looked up, startled out of her reverie by Asuka's presence.

"Oh, hey Asuka," Martina said, trying to muster a smile. "What's up?"

Asuka fidgeted with her napkin, her cheeks tinged with a soft pink blush. "Um, I... I wanted to talk to you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Martina's brow furrowed in concern. Asuka seemed even more nervous than usual, and Martina couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for not paying attention to her friend's feelings. She set her fork down, giving Asuka her full attention.

"Of course, what's on your mind?" Martina asked gently, reaching out to place a reassuring hand on Asuka's trembling fingers.

Asuka's blush deepened, but she met Martina's gaze with determination. "I... I wanted to tell you something," she said, her voice barely audible above the din of the dining hall.

Martina leaned in closer, her heart pounding with a mix of curiosity and concern. "You can tell me anything, Asuka. I'm here for you."

Asuka took a deep breath, steeling herself for what she was about to say. "I... I've always admired you, Martina. You're so strong and confident, and you always know what to do. I... I think I might have feelings for you."

Martina's eyes widened in surprise, her heart skipping a beat. She hadn't expected this confession from Asuka, but as she looked into her friend's eyes, she saw the depth of her emotions. Her mind flashed back to the moment with Shikari, and she felt a pang of guilt for not realizing Asuka's feelings sooner.

"Asuka, I..." Martina began, but she struggled to find the right words. She had never been good at dealing with her own emotions, let alone someone else's.

Asuka's eyes welled up with tears, her voice trembling. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said anything. I know you probably don't feel the same way. I just... I needed to get it off my chest."

Martina's heart ached at the sight of Asuka's distress. She reached out and gently wiped away a tear from her friend's cheek. "No, Asuka, don't apologize. I'm just... surprised, that's all."

Asuka sniffled, her shoulders shaking with suppressed sobs. "I-I understand if you don't feel the same way. I'll... I'll leave you alone now."

Before Martina could respond, Asuka pushed herself up from the table and fled the dining hall, leaving Martina sitting there in stunned silence. She felt a mixture of emotions swirling inside her—guilt, confusion, and a strange warmth that she couldn't quite identify.

Asuka's confession weighed heavily on her mind as she wandered the halls of the academy, lost in thought.

She couldn't shake the feeling that she had somehow let her friend down, that she had been too caught up in her own feelings to notice Asuka's.

Lost in her thoughts, Martina didn't realize where she was going until she found herself standing outside the door to Asuka's dorm room.

She hesitated for a moment, unsure if she should intrude on her friend's space, but then she remembered the look of hurt on Asuka's face and knew she had to try to make things right.

Taking a deep breath, Martina knocked softly on the door. There was a moment of tense silence before Asuka's voice called out from inside.

"Who is it?" she asked, her voice muffled by the door.

"It's me, Martina," Martina replied, her voice gentle. "Can we talk?"

There was another pause before the door creaked open, revealing Asuka standing there, her eyes red from crying. She looked up at Matrina with a mixture of surprise and sadness.

"What do you want, Martina?" Asuka asked, her voice small.

Martina took a step closer, reaching out to gently take Asuka's hand in hers. "I'm sorry, Asuka. I should have been more aware of your feelings. I was so caught up in my own confusion that I didn't even realize..."

Asuka's lip trembled, tears welling up in her eyes once again. "It's okay, Martina. You don't have to pretend to care about me just because I confessed to you."

Martina felt a pang of guilt at Asuka's words. She squeezed her hand gently, her heart aching for her friend's pain.

"I'm not pretending, Asuka. I do care about you. You're one of my closest friends, and I hate to see you hurting like this."

Asuka sniffled, a small glimmer of hope flickering in her eyes. "You mean that?"

Martina nodded, her own eyes filling with tears. "Yes, I do. And... I think maybe I might have feelings for you too, Asuka. I just... I need some time to sort things out in my head."

Asuka's face lit up with a radiant smile, her tears forgotten in an instant. "Really? You mean it?"

Martina smiled back, feeling a weight lifting off her shoulders. "Yes, really. But can we take things slow? I don't want to rush into anything without really thinking it through."

Asuka nodded eagerly, her smile widening. "Of course, Martina. I'll wait for you, no matter how long it takes."

Martina leaned in, her heart pounding in her chest. "Thank you, Asuka. For being brave enough to tell me how you feel."

And before she could overthink it, she closed the distance between them, pressing her lips softly against Asuka's. The kiss was tender and tentative, filled with unspoken emotions and the promise of something more.

As they pulled apart, both girls were breathless, their cheeks flushed with excitement. Martina looked into Asuka's eyes, feeling a warmth spreading through her chest.

"I think we're going to be okay, Asuka," Matrina whispered, her voice filled with hope.

Asuka smiled back, her eyes shining with happiness. "Yeah, I think we are."
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This foo is so gay i start kicking my legs. Also that was bold of Matrina, kissing other girls already 😭