Interlude: The Princess’s Soliloquy
“……The Case Where My Online Game Husband Turned Out to Be My School Senpai”
I shut down my computer and muttered those words in my room—words that sounded like a light novel title.
But this is reality. Even Kanon couldn’t believe it at first, but considering the circumstances, there’s no mistake.
A destined encounter. My fantasy has become reality.
It’s weird to say this about myself, but Kanon has been pampered and doted on her whole life.
Raised in a wealthy family, spoiled by my parents, and adored by Onee-chan. Not that Kanon minds—I love my family too—but that doesn’t mean there weren’t problems.
That problem was human relationships.
Onee-chan was always by Kanon’s side. She excels at both academics and sports, and has an outstanding ability to lead people—my capable older sister who can do anything. So very kind and reliable, the best sister ever. And also, a sister who shows no interest in anyone but Kanon. A sister who is cruel to everyone except Kanon.
It’s always been that way. Onee-chan treats everyone except Kanon like ice, driving people away with cold gazes and words.
When Onee-chan was nearby, no one would approach.
Conversely, when Onee-chan wasn’t nearby, everyone would rush over all at once. Kanon was always troubled when suddenly a crowd of people would talk to her.
I don’t know if it’s because this continued for years, but Kanon became unable to chat well with anyone outside her family. I’d get strangely nervous and couldn’t get my words out properly. Before I knew it, people mistook me for the same type as Onee-chan, and no one would talk to me anymore.
But it was fine.
Because Kanon had a husband in the online game she’d been playing since middle school.
At first, it was just to kill time. I started playing because I saw an ad on a video site. Maybe even tongue-tied Kanon could become friends with someone, I thought as I tried it out.
What Kanon chose was a blonde, big-chested elf. Her name was Nonnon.
I admire and aspire to be like that someday, but unfortunately, my growth has mostly stopped. Onee-chan and Okaa-san both have small chests, so there’s no hope for the future. My family would absolutely never allow blonde hair either.
Nonnon has a husband. That’s a warrior named “Valhalla.”
We hit it off and became friends quickly, getting married for the skill benefits. At first, I didn’t think anything of it since it was just an in-game marriage.
But after getting married, I was gradually drawn to him. My husband is always reliable and chats with me cheerfully. Before I knew it, I started looking forward to flirting with my husband in-game.
Is this love?
I’d fantasized many times about what would happen if we actually met.
But the betrayal from my beloved darling came suddenly.
[I need to pursue a girl in real life. I want you to hear me out, Nonnon. And if possible, I’d like some advice.]
A sudden declaration of cheating.
On screen, the blonde elf Nonnon was attacking Darling. Even I was surprised at myself, but in the real world, Kanon was also banging on her desk.
When I heard the story, it seemed his little sister was the cause of this situation.
If I throw a tantrum here, he might think I’m a clingy woman and hate me. So Kanon thought about it. I’ll have him actually try this challenge, and then make him fail.
It’d be better if he gets rejected. Darling said he has no experience with women, so I’ll cleverly trick him into acting in a way that will definitely make her hate him. If I gently comfort him afterward, Darling will never cheat again.
[Girls are creatures who love surprises, so first impressions are everything. I’ll teach you the method, so Darling must do exactly as I say]
I don’t know anything about romance, but I said it like I was experienced.
[I see]
After confirming that Darling believed me, I typed. I thought for a bit, and the pickup line that would absolutely make someone hate you that I came up with was [Good morning, kitten].
[What’s that?]
[Magical words to win over a girl. If you greet that girl with this, it’ll go well]
[……Seriously?]
[Dead serious. Believe in Nonnon’s words]
It’s a lie. There’s no girl who’d be happy being told that.
There might be some in the world, but they’d be special cases. At least if someone said that to Kanon on first meeting, I’d be completely put off. I’d absolutely never want to get close to them.
But what if it succeeds?
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[After the impactful greeting leaves her confused, invite her to lunch. That’ll make her fall head over heels. Oh, here’s a key point though—if you manage to successfully invite her out, absolutely no being alone together. You must invite other people too. If it’s just the two of you, she’ll be on guard]
Let me take out some insurance.
I absolutely have to prevent them from being alone together and having a nice atmosphere. A cheater who hits on other girls when he has Kanon should be hated.
Impressed with my own brilliant advice, I went to sleep that day in a foul mood.
And then, the next morning.
An upperclassman boy entered the classroom. As the classroom buzzed with chatter, that senpai walked right up to Kanon.
A confession, maybe?
I’ve been confessed to many times since enrolling. After being chosen as a princess at the end of the first semester, the number increased even more. They don’t approach when Onee-chan is around, and they’re all cowards—it’s annoying.
I have no intention of accepting anyone’s confession.
The current Kanon has Darling. No matter who confesses, it doesn’t touch my heart. It’s a relief that he’s an upperclassman. If it were a classmate, it’d be awkward running into them repeatedly.
If I just ignore him without looking, he’ll go away eventually—
“Good morning, kitten”
“—!?”
I couldn’t help but turn around.
Standing there was an ordinary person. Average build and height, with no particularly distinctive features. His uniform wasn’t disheveled either, and he looked like a serious person. He didn’t look like the type to utter such a painfully cringy line.
Kanon remembered yesterday’s chat at that moment.
……Darling?
Darling’s appearance that I’d heard about before was plain, and he’d described himself as having no distinctive features. The senpai in front of me was exactly that. Though, he seemed like he’d shine if polished.
“Wait, Onii-chan?”
As Kanon was surprised, the owner of the voice pulled the senpai away.
A classmate girl, her name is Kanbara Ayane-san.
Even from Kanon’s perspective, she’s an adorable girl, even smaller than Kanon who’s told she’s small. Like a small animal—actually, I’d been wanting to chat with her for a while.
I brought up Darling’s information in my head again.
A second-year high school student with a younger sister attending the same school. After arguing with his sister, he ended up having to pursue a female underclassman.
Wait?
Isn’t the female underclassman he’s hitting on Kanon?
“Would you like to have lunch together?”
“……”
“Just the two of us might be problematic. So how about my sister Ayane here joins us too?”
No mistake. Even the way he’s inviting me is exactly as I taught him yesterday.
The greatest chance in Kanon’s life has arrived.
Tongue-tied Kanon was troubled about what to do, but I can’t let this chance slip away. For now, I gave a thumbs up.
“Welcome”
After that, the three of us ate together.
What was a fine play on my part was advising him to invite other people. Unlike tongue-tied Kanon, Kanbara Ayane-chan was amazing. Thanks to her skillful support, we had a fun time.
“That was a wonderful time”
Now then, that’s enough being moved.
I’m thrilled enough to jump for joy that Darling was so close by, but there are problems. Three of them, in fact.
The first problem is Nonnon’s character setting. I made Nonnon an experienced gal. Honestly, when I first met him, I didn’t think we’d get married, so I made a random setting. I really regret it now. The real me is completely different, and I don’t know if he’ll accept that.
Should I take a gamble and tell him?
No, it might shock him.
If I suddenly start talking about being husband and wife, he’ll think I’m weird. Right now, Darling is only interacting with Kanon because his little sister told him to.
The second problem is that Ayane-chan, Darling’s little sister, seems to be satisfied and apparently said he doesn’t need to pursue me anymore. But I really want him to pursue me.
The third problem is Onee-chan’s existence. If she finds out, she’ll definitely interfere.
“……I have to do something”
I must proceed swiftly yet carefully.
The morning after we ate together, Kanon headed straight to a certain seat upon arriving at school.
“Kanbara-san”
“What is it, Hikawa-san?”
“Th-thank you for yesterday. Um……I’d like to be friends”
“Eh?”
I’ll become friends with his sister and go play at their house.
Then I can naturally go to Darling’s house. Since they’re close siblings, opportunities to hang out with Darling should increase too. Once we’re close, I’ll tell him my true identity when the timing is right. This is the best method.
What’s wonderful about this method is that even if Onee-chan finds out, I can say my goal is Ayane-chan. It’s a strategy that Kanon thought up without even sparing time to sleep.
For the first time in my life, I asked someone to be my friend of my own accord.
I was scared of being rejected. But I can’t run away. She’s someone who will eventually become my little sister-in-law.
“Really!? Actually, I was thinking of asking you first!”
“……I’m happy”
It might just be lip service, but being told that made my feelings soar to a surprising degree.
We firmly shook hands.
“Can I call you by your first name from now on?”
“Yeah. I’ll do the same”
“Nice to meet you from now on, Kanon-chan”
“……Likewise, Ayane-chan”
To catch the general, first catch his horse.
Darling said himself that he’s not popular. There shouldn’t be much worry about other girls stealing him away. So I won’t rush—I’ll slowly capture him. I absolutely can’t let Onee-chan find out.
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