After school came.
 
When I headed to the empty classroom, Shiranui was already waiting. There didn’t seem to be anyone else. I was scared since the objective was unclear, but it seemed unlikely I’d be surrounded by a group and have something done to me, so I was relieved.
 
“Sorry, did I keep you waiting?”
 
“It’s fine. I just arrived myself.”
 
I smiled wryly at the response that was like a date meetup, and sat in an open spot.… Read more

[Umm, free talk is difficult, so I’m looking for topics.]
 
When Feni said that, comments started trickling in.
 
Many of the comments were about an incident that happened during summer break.
 
[When I ask for topics, it turns into this, huh. Um, you see……actually, that matter still hasn’t been resolved. Feni herself is really troubled, and I want to make up soon. But right now I don’t know what to do.]
 
The incident was that Feni was confessed to by a girl who was her best friend.… Read more

I don’t like imagining Tsuchiya embracing a handsome guy, but that completes the mission. After that, I just need to spread the word about them dating. Then Tsuchiya will fall from the princess throne. If Ayane doesn’t screw up, she’ll obtain the princess throne and everything will be settled nicely.
 
The backup plan I had prepared of hooking her up with a handsome guy is possible. In this case, since it’s the princess Tsuchiya who’s fallen for him, I just need to negotiate with the handsome guy.… Read more

Should I call out to her?
 
I considered it for just a moment, then shook my head.
 
Let’s not. We haven’t spoken in years. I don’t know what to say or how to talk to her now. As Ayane said, the current me and her are like comparing the moon to a turtle. Even if I called out to her, she’d probably ignore me. Being ignored would still be merciful, but if she pushed me away, my mood would hit rock bottom.… Read more

Chapter 2: The Earth Goddess and the Fire Princess-Prince

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“Now then, let me hear your report.”
 
Ayane spoke while lying on the bed, stuffing her face with snacks.
 
It’s currently Sunday night. The location is my room.
 
I, the room’s owner, am sitting seiza in front of the bed. Or rather, it’d be more accurate to say I’ve been made to sit seiza.
 
The reason for this situation is simple to explain.… Read more

Interlude — A Fairy’s Soliloquy

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“Ahh… that feels good.”
 
The words slipped from my mouth as I soaked in the bath, sinking into the warmth.
 
Today was exhausting. Honestly, it was the most tired I’d felt since becoming a high school student. And it was all because of him — Kanbara Yūma-kun.
 
Talking about the past made me remember things I’d rather forget.
 
Back in elementary school, I was a plain, gloomy girl. I loved anime and manga, wasn’t good at talking, and had zero social skills.… Read more

“Did you get revenge on your first love?”
 
When I asked, Kazama nodded with a carefree smile.
 
“When my parent remarried in middle school, we moved back to my hometown. He didn’t recognize who I was. Well, my surname and appearance had changed, so it couldn’t be helped. And then, we happened to be seated next to each other again, so I used my trained techniques to make him fall for me. That idiot fell for me in just a few days.… Read more

“Ah, Kanbara-kun, you pervert.”
 
“Sorry!”
 
It’s because you pressed against me.
 
That’s what I said in my heart, but all the real me could do was apologize while flustered. Pathetic, even to myself.
 
While holding her chest with her hand, Kazama looked at me with half-lidded eyes.
 
“That was on purpose, wasn’t it?”
 
“No, it was an accident!”
 
“Really?”
 
“Really!”
 
I forgot we were in the middle of class and raised my voice.… Read more

“So, what did you need?”
 
A girl asked. The voice sounded familiar.
 
“This summer break, I devoted myself entirely to self-improvement. I just can’t give up on you, Kazama. So I want to convey my feelings once more. Please go out with me.”
 
Normally I wouldn’t be interested in confessions, but I also recognized the voice of the boy confessing.
 
I quietly showed my face while suppressing my presence. Standing there were Kazama Yukina and a male classmate.… Read more

 
Himegasaki Academy General Election Fourth Place – Kazama Yukina.
 
The nickname given to her is “Wind Fairy.”
 
Some people might want to complain that it makes no sense for a princess to be called a fairy, but since all the other princesses’ nicknames are equally nonsensical, it’s best to just let it slide. The “wind” before “fairy” comes from her surname, Kazama.
 
All current princesses have words representing attributes in their surnames, which are used in their nicknames.… Read more