The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess's Favorite

Meanwhile, the Princess looked at me while I was lost in thoughts.

 

“What are you doing not drinking your tea.”

 

She said in a sullen voice while pushing forward the teacup.

 

“Ah, yes.”

 

I hastily took a sip of tea.

 

‘It’s good.’

 

During tea time, I always drank the tea Seraphina and Gregory used to drink.

 

How long has it been since I had a tea that suited my taste?

 

The Princess, who was closely examining my expression, suddenly asked me.

 

“How does it taste?”

 

“……it’s delicious.”

 

“That’s good enough then.”

 

The Princess responded calmly and pushed a plate filled with madeleines before me.

 

“That black tea, it’s delicious together with this madeleine.”

 

I didn’t hesitate this time and put the madeleine straight into my mouth.

 

A happy smile spread across my face at the gently spreading sweetness.

 

“It is delicious!”

 

Without realizing it, I burst out in admiration.

 

A slight smile appeared on the Princess’s lips……

 

Wait, did she just smile?

 

Surprised, I looked at the Princess with my eyes wide open.

 

However, the Princess had already returned to her expressionless face.

 

Hmm, maybe I saw it wrong?

 

That moment.

 

I suddenly had a thought.

 

Although she’s a bit prickly, her personality isn’t so bad that you’d be afraid of her like she’s the villainess of the century.

 

Is she really the person who harassed Seraphina and ended up in a convent?

 

I thought back at the contents of the original once again.

 

Princess Claudius was so jealous of Seraphina monopolizing her brother’s love that she harmed her.

 

She is eventually imprisoned in a convent by her own brother.

 

‘But.’

 

First of all, until now, the Princess has never harmed Seraphina.

 

Which means…

 

The Princess, like me, is said to have been the ‘evil woman of the original’, so she may have acted like that……

 

‘No, what on earth is that freaking original?”

 

Just because there needs to be an obstacle to love before the male and female protagonists connect.

 

Is it really right for Princess Claudius to be labeled as a villain?

 

‘That’s not right!’

 

I made a face to myself.

 

No matter how much this world revolves around Seraphina, shouldn’t things be done in moderation?!

 

Just because Seraphina is the female protagonist of this world, it’s just so disgusting that she can easily control people.

 

Just to lay a flowery path for her.

 

I become a foot-mat, and the Princess becomes a villainess?

 

‘That’s completely absurd!’

 

I gritted my teeth inwardly.

 

At that moment, the Princess glanced at me from the corner of her eye.

 

I suddenly came to my senses and hastily adjusted my expression.

 

Phew, that’s a relief.

 

I almost slipped my rage in front of the Princess.

 

“By the way, Lady Annecy. You said you knew a way to restore my reputation, right?”

 

Although the tone itself was sour.

 

There was a faint anticipation mixed in that could not be hidden.

 

“What is that method?”

 

Somehow, the Princess’s eyes look strangely bright.

 

Am I mistaken?

 

“That…….”

 

I swallowed dry saliva.

 

Wow, I’m so nervous that I could die.

 

What if the Princess laughs at me and tells me not to talk nonsense?

 

But my mouth was already moving on its own.

 

“You are to become my friend.”

 

As I gave that answer, I closed my eyes tightly without realizing it.

 

This is because my brain went into full gear and automatically thought of all kinds of negative reactions.

 

‘Ha, Lady Annecy and I are becoming friends? You really have big dreams.’

……she snorts, saying that.

 

Or,

 

‘Did you dare ask me alone to talk nonsense like that?’

……while she bursts out in anger!

 

However, even after waiting for a long time, the rage that I had expected did not arrive.

 

The Princess just remained silent.

 

And…

 

“A friend?”

 

Instead, a calm question came back.

 

‘……aren’t you angry?’

 

I gently lifted my eyelids.

 

At the same time, I made eye contact with the Princess.

 

‘Goodness gracious!’

 

I reflexively flinched and stiffened my shoulders.

 

With such an expressionless face, she really looks like an Ice Queen who can freeze people with just her eyes!

 

“What is that reaction? Am I going to eat Lady Annecy or something?”

 

The Princess rebuked me in a sour tone.

 

I hastily shook my head.

 

“N-no. It’s not like that……”

 

“Enough. More than that, I’d like to hear why it’s a solution to my reputation.”

 

Umm.

 

I glanced at the Princess’s expression and cautiously opened my mouth.

 

“First of all, the rumors currently circulating in social circles about the Princess are……”

 

“What about the rumors?”

 

The Princess said while being filled with nervousness.

 

‘Huh?’

 

I blinked.

 

I thought you were so arrogant that you didn’t pay any attention to rumors about yourself.

 

I guess you were unexpectedly paying attention?

 

“Is it okay if I tell you honestly?”

 

If I tell her the rumors directly, she might feel offended.

 

Fortunately, the Princess nodded her head easily.

 

“Of course.”

 

Hmm, then.

 

I continued speaking cautiously.

 

“Ignoring everyone else and not even interacting with them…… Is how much arrogant you are.”

 

“No, that’s-!”

 

At that moment, the Princess looked very aggrieved and raised her voice.

 

Of course, she was thinking about her own reputation.

 

“……it’s fine. It’s nothing.”

 

She immediately shut her mouth, but those were her words.

 

What is this, wasn’t that unexpectedly cute?

 

It’s a much more human character than what you see in novels, isn’t it?

 

“This is just my opinion, but if you make friends with me and show others that we get along harmoniously…… wouldn’t your reputation naturally recover?”

 

I continued speaking with a serious face.

 

“Furthermore, if you show me, a low-ranking noble, getting along with you flawlessly, other people will feel more comfortable with you, Princess.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“It’s about softening your Highness’s appearance so that others can easily approach you.”

 

While explaining this, I took a quick look at the Princess’s expression.

 

The Princess still had a haughty look on her face, but I could see that she was about to be swayed by my words.

 

‘Good.’

 

I quietly threw the bait.

 

“Also it’s a bit weird to say this, but the Princess hates Seraphina, right?”

 

“Of course!”

 

That moment.

 

The Princess, who was very excited, raised her voice and cried out.

 

“Lady Lopez, you’re so unlucky, aren’t you?”

 

Really, you are truly correct in every detail!

 

I almost jumped up from my seat and applauded the Princess.

 

“Using people cleverly must be done in moderation!”

 

The Princess continued her words with a huff.

 

“She always pretends to be nice or weak, but she also forces others to do the things she, herself, doesn’t want to do, right?”

 

Wow, I never thought you would have such an accurate understanding of Seraphina!

 

I agreed vehemently.

 

“That’s right! I agree with you!”

 

“Right? Doesn’t Lady Annecy think so too?!”

 

The Princess, who was very excited, soon asked me back with a somber expression.

 

“Then why have you been so friendly with Lady Lopez until now?” 

 

I was speechless for a moment.

 

This world is actually a book I read, and I was originally a character who served as Seraphina’s lady-in-waiting, I can’t explain it like that, right?

 

Meanwhile, while I was unable to answer, the Princess narrowed her eyes and continued her words.

 

“Honestly, I honestly thought Lady Annecy’s eyes were on the soles of her feet.”

 

Ouch, Princess.

 

My bones are breaking!

 

The Princess’s harsh words really drove me crazy……

 

“An-anyway!”

 

I quickly changed the subject.

 

“From the Princess’s perspective, it wouldn’t be that bad to be friends with me.”

 

“Why is that?”

 

“Well, I’m Seraphina’s best friend, right?”

 

I shrugged my shoulders proudly.

 

“From now on, I plan to distance myself from Seraphina, but then people will wonder why my relationship with Seraphina has worsened.”

 

I secretly lowered my voice and asked the Princess a question in return.

 

“……Won’t that make people wonder why I dumped Seraphina and went to the Princess?”