𖣔 My Sister the Heroine, and I the Villainess 𖣔

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My Sister the Heroine, and I the Villainess- 04 – ExpNull

[ED: Hiyo everyone, I’m Monk, a fellow translator. I’ll be working with KzSine’s as the editor for this series. It’s my first time editing other people’s work so please let me know of any visible mistakes or if you have any suggestions on how to improve my work]

[TL: Wow it actually looks like English this time around! Thank you so much Monk for all your hard work. Makes me doubt my work orz. For now I’m planning on a new chapter every 3 weeks but again that depends on my hp after classes ; ;. Again open for suggestions~ Enjoy!]

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A form of propriety known as a “curtsy” exists.

[ED: The kana is read as “kaa-teh-she” but it’s clearly referring to curtsy]

Pull one leg inwards and back, now gently bend the other leg’s knee, and lightly raise the hem of your skirt. As a finale, one must bend their waist and deeply lower their head.

A truly formal greeting. However, this etiquette is only performed by women. Therefore, a high standard of grace and refinement must be met.

Currently, this “curtsy” is being beaten into me.

「Please note, a curtsy is both the beginning and an end within a formal setting. As such, the importance of understanding such etiquette is of the highest priority」

Mariywa’s classes were never lenient to begin with, but her incredibly high tension today left me stifled.

As for the reason for her unusual passion, it was quite simple: The Royal Palace is holding a ball in the near future.

It was clearly Mariywa’s scheme to display the eminence of her tutoring abilities through my performance.

「Ojou-sama, when ladies of your age display an elegant curtsy and maintain an eloquent introduction, in the eyes of others, none would believe you to be other than a true daughter of the aristocracy」

A tutor’s status in society was directly correlated with their student’s grace. If my performance at the ball were to be splendid then rumors of an exceptional tutor, namely Mariywa, would arise and spread.

Well, regardless of Mariywa’s goals, I care for not. For I, Christina Noir, am a genius after all!

[ED: I’ve seen and defeated so many of you so-called genius sect disc.. wait, sorry, wrong genre]

To be recognized, to be valued, and to be the pinnacle of worship, such is my fate in high society. Mariywa’s prestige will surely grow as a result of my endeavors. I, as your student, shall allow you to bask in my brilliance when that day comes!

「Now then, Ojou-sama. Curtsy and introduce yourself as I have taught you」

At Mariywa’s urging, I curtsied and introduced myself in the most ladylike of manners.

「It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Miss Toinette. I am Noir Household’s first daughter, Christina Noir. Speaking on behalf of my household, we wish for an enduring and felicitous relationship」

A curtsy along with a self-introduction. Expressed in a humble tone, I spoke, not as the 7-year old Christina, but as one befitting the Noir Household’s name.

As I finished speaking, I did not forget to gracefully smile as I raised my head to meet Mariywa’s eyes.

「Very good」