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66 - Her Decision

"What's stopping you now?" 

The question sounded like an explosion to Freschia's ear.

"Because I'm scared?

If I go back… 

It's like I'm marching towards my death."

A bitter laugh came out from her lips.

"Should I share with you some facts about this world? This is the world of the otome game.

And all of the capture targets are insane. They are crazy.

I know it better than anyone else."

Shiki frown.

She doesn't understand her at all.

"Should I…

step down on their level of craziness?"

Freschia smiled while her eyes held a mischievous glint.

Shiki looked at her with droopy eyes.

"You can be. ~hic~ No doubt about ~hic~ that.

But for me, you are fine just the way you are."

A chuckle came out from Shiki's lips before… 

*BAAAM!"

Her head plummeted on the table.

Freschia was left along, pondering over her thoughts.

Her lips slowly curl up in a smile.

Just being me huh?

If it's just me acting as my natural self… 

I'll be enjoying the plot of the game while watching on the sidelines as the romance of the characters slowly unfolds.

Yet… 

Dying for the second time around… 

I don't want it.

But I don't want to leave my role in this world as a villainess either. 

It is my purpose in this world why I got reincarnated. 

And tormenting the heroine to see her true colors, whether she's pretending or not, seems fun to do. 

The idea of playing villainess makes me excited. 

"Eeh… If it's heads, I'll go home and ignore my death flags."

Freschia toss a coin in the air.

🌺🌺🌺

"SHIKI!!!" 

The black-haired girl abruptly stood up.

"IS THERE A FIRE?" 

Hannah approached her with long strides and grasped her wrist.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY TO HER THAT MAKES HER LEAVE?" 

"W-what?" 

Shiki asked, disoriented.

"FRESCHIA, MY LITTLE PUMPKIN WAS GONE, DAMMIT!"

Shiki's eyes slowly dilated.

Silver and Maurin are watching the two, their crestfallen expression is clearly visible on their faces.