Not a Villainess but a Maid

#034 It’s not a slumber party. It’s a training camp. (3)

Coral slightly shook his gaze and wiggled his hand, then asked Ruby in a low voice.

“…Ruby, have you ever had feelings for someone of the same s*x?”

“…”

After her question, a long silence followed.

I had forgotten about it, but this was the world of Lily Miyeonsi’s game.

It wouldn’t be strange for all heroines to basically recognize the same woman as their romantic partner.

However, this only applies to heroines that can be conquered in the game.

In the original work, Ruby Sarkar was not only not a heroine, but her likability rating itself did not exist.

I can assure you that the young lady is 100% far from that tendency.

I am very slightly interested in Lily’s novels, but that’s because I only consume them as content.

Just like I played the original game carelessly, just to kill time.

When I was also paying attention to Ruby’s answer with bated breath, she finally opened her mouth.

“…I will be punished.”

Without hesitation, Ruby picked up the cookie I made and stuffed it into her mouth.

‘Uh… ?’

I couldn’t help but be confused by that appearance.

Or you could have just said no, but that’s where the penalty was chosen.

‘That means, young lady…’ ‘

As Ruby watched in confusion as she picked up her cookie and ate it, she caught Coral’s expression looking at her.

Coral was looking at her Ruby with great interest, and her face was blushing strangely.

At that moment, a thought passed through my head like lightning.

‘No way, Coral is interested in the young lady…’ ?’

The question just now was a kind of signal sent by Coral to Ruby.

For some reason, when the three of us were discussing a book, Coral couldn’t keep our eyes still and fidgeted with her hands.

I guess the reason why I asked her this question on purpose was to try to get Ruby’s feelings towards her.

As I was distracted by the shocking facts I had guessed in my head, Coral spoke to me.

“Now it’s your turn again. Amber.”

“Ah… Yes!”

If Coral really harbored romantic feelings for the young lady, then that was a serious matter to me.

It was very important to understand Ruby’s interpersonal relationships from the perspective of her maid.

So, to clarify her facts, I asked Coral the same question.

“…Then what about coral?”

“…Huh?”

“Have you ever thought of a girl like you as your romantic partner?”

Coral’s face suddenly turned red at my question.

“…!”

She couldn’t keep her hands still and fidgeted wildly.

“I, um… therefore… “

Coral, unable to look into my eyes, answered in a hushed voice.

“…There is.”

Oh my god.

I automatically put both her hands over my mouth.

All indicators were pointing to only one thing.

Their reactions are as blatant as anyone can see.

And now, Ruby’s strangely hot gaze is directed towards Coral.

At first glance, it seems like she is glaring at her, but what does this mean?

‘Two people, could they possibly see each other…? !’

Lily Miyeonsi’s instinct as a gamer was telling.

Coral and the young lady were in unrequited love for each other.

Why didn’t I know until now?

‘That’s right. So that’s it… ‘

I looked at them in turns and smiled kindly.

Then, Ruby tilted her head and said

“Why are you smiling like that, Amber?”

“It’s nothing. Miss. Lol.”

It was a bit surprising that Ruby liked women, but she had no intention of getting in the way of the two of them anyway.

A nobleman and a commoner meet at an academy, and by chance they share the same hobby, and love blossoms.

They both feel love for each other, but they are sad that they cannot reach each other due to the gap in status and the barrier of being of the same s*x.

However, if the day comes when one side breaks that barrier… Then…

Coral, who was watching me closely while I was immersed in such a delusion, whispered softly to Ruby.

“I think Amber’s condition is a little strange right now, Ruby… “

“…Yes. I think so too.”

After finishing whispering with Coral, Ruby looked at me and said.

“Amber, let’s finish the game and go to sleep.”

“Are you going to finish it already? “I can do more.”

“If you don’t sleep in too late, you’ll be tired tomorrow. “Let’s sort it out together.”

I wanted to actively confirm the feelings of the two people, but just being confident for now was a huge profit.

We cleaned up all the cookie crumbs and cups that the three of us ate, and turned off all the lights in the library except one.

As I stood looking at the wide blanket nestled on the floor of the library, I spoke up.

“Now that I think about it, I haven’t decided on a place to sleep yet.”

“Seat… ?”

I felt Coral and Ruby glancing at each other for some reason.

I see. After all, you must be conscious of it.

It was a golden opportunity to lie down with someone I liked right next to me, but it was clear that no one was too embarrassed to say anything.

In times like this, I should take action first.

“I’ll sleep in the last seat on the left. Is that okay?”

Then, the two people looked at me with puzzled expressions.

“Uh…Huh?”

“…”

Naturally, when I prepared a place for the two of them, they were both happy and embarrassed.

I glanced at Ruby’s expression with a smile, but she euphemistically shook her head and said,

“That’s not possible. “Amber goes to the middle.”

“Yes?”

I’m trying to help you. I was trying to provide a long-awaited opportunity…

Coral, who was standing next to her, also spoke to me.

“I think it would be better for Amber to sleep in the middle.”

Really, they are purely shy.

Do you think we still want to get to know each other slowly?

Although it was unfortunate, I answered with a deep sigh.

“…I understand. “I’ll take the middle one.”

We lay down with a long blanket large enough to cover all three of us.

Is it because it was late at night, or because the blanket was too cozy?

As soon as I lay down in bed, I felt myself falling into a deep sleep.

After some time, the sound of pillows being brushed against each other was heard from both sides.

A soft sound of breathing can be heard.

Both of them seemed to have fallen asleep while facing me.

‘Fools. We wanted to sleep facing each other… ‘

Other than that, there is no need for both of you to look inside.

‘We should support them both.’

I closed my eyes with a pounding heart, hoping that one day they would be honest with each other.

***

At the back of the academy building, noble women in black uniforms were crouching with serious expressions around something.

“Meow-“

Clara, the leader of the girls, pointed to a pure white fat cat and said.

“Of course. “I’m sure this is Ruby’s cat.”

“Why am I here…? ?”

In response to their questions, Clara glanced at the cat and smiled wickedly.

“It doesn’t matter how this cat got here. What is certain is that this is an opportunity for us.”

This cat was a great means of conversation that would bring them opportunities.

“I will use this animal as a hostage to keep that lowly commoner away from Ruby. “Let’s just wait and see.”

Clara planned to hide their identity behind anonymity and make an awkward request to Amber under the pretext of returning the pet.

‘What good is a request? Kneeling naked in front of the entire school… ? He made her shave all her hair and made her bald… ? It’s exciting just thinking about it… !’

No matter what, if she could destroy Amber’s social status within the academy, Clara’s plan would have been successful.

Amber, who can no longer show up in the academy, will naturally give up her studies and return to her hometown, and when that happens, she will be able to take the empty spot from Ruby.

While Clara smiled and held up her fan, the voices of girls cackling next to her could be heard.

“aaah… ! How are you so cute? “Look at how fluffy it is.”

The owner of her cute voice was a noble girl named Momo, and due to her timid personality, she was always swayed by Clara.

“Hey, Momo!”

Momo was surprised when her name was called and she responded.

“Yes, yes…” !? “Clara!”

“Have you forgotten what purpose we are trying to kidnap this cat for? “Try to be more serious!”

“I’m sorry. Clara… ! It’s so cute, stop… “

“True. What’s so cute about a lump of fur like that? “

“Meow-“

When Milk the cat cried and pressed her face against Clara’s leg, her angry expression melted like snow.

‘…Joe, it might be a little cute… ?’

Clara, who had been briefly charmed by her milk, regained her senses by tapping both her cheeks.

‘What am I thinking…? ! ‘I need to come to my senses too!’

In order for her to succeed in her operation with the members of the Young Mot Trust, Clara herself had to hold on to her spirit until the end.

“Momo! “Stop touching the cat!”

“Wow, yes… !”

It seemed like there was still a long way to go before their operation was successful.

—-(Interlude)