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

REIKA-SAMA -144

Because Kaburagi and Wakaba-chan arrived that morning together, as if friends, Zuiran was in a commotion by the opening ceremony. Many students rushed to them to find out, but they both would only state, "We just happened to meet at the school gates." No, no, even if they met by coincident, that Kaburagi would never walk into school speaking to a girl.

Also, Wakaba-chan had stated that they only talked about academics, like the test from before the break. Listeners were satisfied, as they were known to have vied for the top of the rankings. Kaburagi did call speak to her when the rankings were announced, too.

But.... Everyone seems to think that the Emperor wouldn't be interested in Wakaba-chan in anything other than academics, but I know this is the world of KimiDol, so it's suspicious. Also, at the summer party, Kaburagi announced that he was finally over his first love, Yurie-sama.

We spoke a lot at the summer party, but Kaburagi really seems to have given up on Yurie-sama. That dance seemed to be the last waltz. Even so, it felt heartrending. I've never thought of somebody for over 10 years, so I don't understand how difficult that could be. It can't be helped that it took 8 months to get over 14 years of feelings. I also felt sorry for the guilt felt by Yurie-sama during that time.

But 14 years is a really long time. That makes Kaburagi 2 or 3. So a 2 year old understands love... Enjou answered my doubts by explaining that was when he first met Yurie, and he didn't actually realize it until around kindergarden. The kindergarden Kaburagi would supposedly follow her calling, "Yurie-, Yurie-". Yurie-sama also found having someone miss her like this adorable, and would play with him often. Though there was a gap between the cute, though impertinent 'little brother' in kindergarden and the elementary school girl he loved, to Kaburagi, it must have been the happiest time...

Well, the two I saw at the summer party seemed happy, so all's well that ends well, I guess.

The student council elections start with the second school term. This year's nominee for president is obviously, Fellow Stalking Horse, a current council member. He's experienced, has good grades, and was expected to win. He's fairly popular among the girls, too.

In the end, without strong competition, he was easily chosen as the next president. Wakaba-chan was chosen as vice president, not through an election, but through nomination by Fellow Stalking Horse.

Oh? Wakaba-chan's on the student council! She has excellent grades, so she's an obvious choice, but... I see.

This didn't happen in the original work. She already had too many enemies in the manga, so it would have been impossible for her. She's dislike by some, but since she barely has a connection to the Emperor in this world, so she was able to join the student council. Considering her ability that belies her appearance, she's sure to do well there. Good luck, Wakaba-chan!

Uh... but, the Pivoine doesn't change Presidents until the end of the year, so Youko-sama will still be around. Will you be okay, Wakaba-chan...?

With the seniors stepping down, a changing of the guard is occurring all over the place. I carefree thinking that it had nothing to do with me, until I was hit by a bombshell.

"Reika-sama, will you please take over as the Handicrafts Club president?"

"What!? Me, the president!?" To be asked by the president out of the blue... No, that can't be. But it's me. I only became an official member this year. I'm not even very skilled among those here.'
"That's a bit... I love handicrafts, but I'm not especially knowledgeable, and only recently joined. For me to become president, is that not too much? Besides, I doubt that others would be so accepting..." There are many skilled members, and for somebody like me to become president? I don't think they'd be satisfied.

"That's all right. We decided after speaking with everyone. We all wanted Reika-sama to be the next president."

"Eh? Really?"

"Yes. Reika-sama loves the handicraft club, do you not? Everyone knows how hard you worked this summer coming to the club to work on the wedding dress." I did come to the club as much as I was able. I couldn't help with the embroidery, so I wasn't very useful, though. I only made the flower decorations, and cleaned up the loose scraps and string. "Rather than skill or knowledge, I believe that how one feels about the club is more important. There can't be many who love the handicrafts club as much as you."

"Reika-sama, well help you as much as we can, so will you be the president?" Asai-san, another junior, added from the side. Before I realized, other members had gathered around me and said that they would like me to accept. Me... the handicraft club president...

"Is it really all right for it to be me....?"

"Of course!" they nodded with a smile. After spending last year as an (unofficial) member, becoming an official member this year... I, the president of the handicrafts club...! Talk about climbing the corporate ladder!

"I'll work hard, everyone!" Everyone exclaimed and clapped at my announcement. Starting today, I'm the Handicrafts Club president, Kisshouin Reika!

But the new president Reika is still having problems with the needle felt doll for the school festival. What should I do?

I received mail from Bea-tan saying, "I want to see Bea-tan's doll soon. Make me real cute! Bea-tan's looking forward to it! Ah-tan, too!" that's crushing me. I can't tell the dog lover that one of prototype Bea-tan's eyes fell off, and looks like a horror movie.

Iinchou and Iwamuro-kun, Honda-san and Nonose-san, all became closer during the supplementary classes over summer vacation. I see then together, sometimes. Apparently, Iwamuro-kun likes Nonose-san. He may enjoy cross-dressing, but he did like girls...

I also see Fellow Stalking Horse and Wakaba-chan together often, probably as fellow student council members. Also, Kaburagi casually speaking to Wakaba-chan.

While relaxing with tea in the Salon with the Pivoine president, Youko-sama, she noted, "It seems that the student council this term is troublesome." I quickly left the Salon and fled to the Handicrafts Club and let out a sigh. Being the president is so busy.