Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess!

“Would you like some coffee?”

“Thank you~”

Today’s ‘bullying’ task had already been completed, so Yvonne could spend the rest of the time without worry, her mood considerably lightened.

The protagonist Elsa, cupping the mug Yvonne handed her with both hands and sipping, looked like some small animal, making one want to feed her.

If she had a tail, it would probably be wagging back and forth right now.

“…It’s delicious!”

Elsa exclaimed.

“Evie, what’s this special fragrance?”

“It’s cinnamon powder. I added some cinnamon powder.”

“Cinnamon powder…”

Elsa carefully observed the surface of the coffee, where a light layer of brown powder floated, giving the common coffee an alluringly unique aroma.

Precious spices… and sugar, all seasonings only nobles could obtain.

What she provided for Elsa were flavors she had never tasted before.

Watching Yvonne elegantly drink her coffee, Elsa once again recognized the difference in their social status, and silently made a resolution.

“—Alright~ I’ll work hard too!”

She stood up energetically, then started to roll up the clothes she was wearing, preparing to take them off.

“W-wait?? What are you doing—”

Yvonne had never seen such a scene, and hurriedly covered her face with her hands, blushing.

What kind of girl in the world would undress in front of others?! —Does this girl have any common sense at all?!

However, Elsa herself seemed unconcerned about being seen naked. As she undressed, she explained:

“I have a part-time job later, so I need to change into my work clothes… Evie, you don’t need to be so formal, you know?”

“You’re the one who should be more formal!!”

“Does looking directly make you uncomfortable… Would it be better if you peeked instead?”

“Don’t make others sound like perverts! Besides, why would I need to peek?!”

“I see…”

Elsa, now in her underwear, nodded thoughtfully. It seemed she did have some common sense after all, and Yvonne finally breathed a sigh of relief. They were both girls, so what was the need to look at each other?

“After all, if Evie wants to see, I can let you look all you want anytime.”

“—I told you I don’t want to look!!” Is this girl trying to shock people to death with her words?!

“Heave-ho~” Elsa put on her maid outfit, adjusted the frilly hem of her skirt, and finally tied a white headband on her head.

It really suited her.

“I can’t keep freeloading here. Once I get my part-time job wages, I’ll split the rent and living expenses!”

“…Part-time job?”

“It’s on Fish Tail Street in this city~ There’s a restaurant, I went for an interview to find a job when I came here. The owner is very nice and hired me after hearing I was a transfer student at this school~”

Ah… There it is, the textbook example of a convenient store owner.

The protagonist’s halo always comes with max luck. Even if she encounters financial difficulties, she can always overcome them easily.

Actually, there are many things I don’t need to worry about at all.

However… The memory of that CG image of the protagonist in a maid outfit falling into the arms of a faceless man still bothered her a little.

After all, this city is just a corner on the game map. There might be hidden content from other routes that she hadn’t played.

She needed to confirm which conquest target’s event was about to be triggered—

Sipping the bitter coffee, Yvonne fell into brief contemplation.

Although it was a border region, this Emerald Port was also a vibrant new port city. Every morning, countless ships of all sizes would sound their horns as they passed through, with abundant goods circulating, making it very lively and full of opportunities. It was much better than the Northern Frontier where her parents were.

Because she knew the exile ending in advance, Yvonne had persuaded her parents to purchase property in the place of exile under the old butler’s name and sent a batch of willing loyal servants with their families in advance to take care of her parents’ daily life.

Now, apart from not being able to return to the capital, losing her noble status, and having ninety-nine percent of the family property confiscated, her parents should be living a leisurely life similar to retirement over there.

His Majesty the King, out of consideration for years of loyalty between ruler and subject, didn’t do anything too heartless. However, this was also because there wasn’t enough decisive evidence to convict Duke Smolet of treason, so it was only exile, not a death sentence.

Regarding this point, Yvonne had used her status as a royal fiancée to plead with the second prince, one of the male protagonists, to obtain a relatively reasonable punishment for her father.

This was the most Yvonne could do as a villain. As for herself—although her engagement was annulled due to the charges as per the original game setting, it was actually a good thing for her.

As long as she wasn’t in the status of a fiancée, she wouldn’t deviate from the worst ending track because the prince wanted to protect the protagonist from bullying.

It seemed that the King of Oz didn’t want to delve too deeply into this matter either, so as long as she was careful from now on, she might be able to maintain the status quo and live peacefully.

But now, the appearance of the protagonist had overturned all her previous preparations.

“Well, I’m off then~”

After breakfast together, she put on her well-worn leather boots, stomped her heels, and walked out of Yvonne’s home with a light step.

Before leaving, as if remembering something, she turned back and said:

“Oh right~ I have a staff meal in the evening~ so Evie doesn’t need to prepare food for me, okay?”

“…Why do you think I would make dinner at home waiting for you to come back?”

Yvonne was a bit annoyed, although she had indeed planned to do so… But how thick-skinned could this person be?!

“Hehe~ Then I’ll be going now.”

The sound of the door closing rang out, and footsteps gradually faded away. Yvonne took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and began clearing the dishes on the table.

Now that she had left, it was time for Yvonne to prepare as well.

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Wearing a hat with spotted feathers, its black lace veil long enough to cover her eyes, Yvonne changed into a well-fitted formal dress.

Walking down the street with a parasol, many passersby turned to look at this golden-haired young lady exuding an aura of nobility.

After all, it had been a long time since she last went out dressed as a noble lady.

54 Fish Tail Street…

Having inquired about the location in advance, this should be the right place.

“Welcome—”

A mature-looking maid in uniform greeted her with a professional smile, a smile that made Yvonne feel at ease, reminding her of the head maid from her old home.

“Are you alone, miss?”

She could hear a slight confusion in the maid’s voice. Usually, when young ladies went out, they would surely be accompanied by one or two attendants, but there was no such person by this young lady’s side.

“Table for one, please give me a window seat.”

“…C-certainly, this way please.”

The maid was quite intimidated by her fierce gaze and didn’t dare to ask more questions.

Actually, it was just because this villain young lady was tired from walking in high-heeled boots and wanted to sit down quickly.

She had deliberately chosen a busier time to enter the store so as not to stand out too much.

Yellow lamps hung from the ceiling, somewhat dazzling, and some paintings were hung on the wooden walls, probably the owner’s hobby. Clean checkered tablecloths covered all the tables, making the place look neat and tidy, which was a point in its favor.

Such interior decor might seem luxurious to commoners, but to the former duke’s daughter, it was just average at best.

It looks like just an ordinary restaurant… But even so, I can’t let my guard down.

It was now lunchtime, the busiest hour for customers.

The prices were more affordable than she had imagined. Feeling a bit hungry, Yvonne ordered fish soup and lobster, both dishes that could be eaten slowly over a long time. Staying here for two hours shouldn’t be a problem.

“………”

But, come to think of it… why was she following Elsa?

As long as Elsa didn’t take the prince’s route, it basically had nothing to do with her.

Finding a ‘Wing of the Heart’ would be harmless for Elsa.

On the contrary, if no such person appeared, she would have to continue living this difficult life.

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That’s right, so this time she was here to help.

As long as it wasn’t the second prince’s route that would lead to her bad ending, she would do her utmost to help. Once the protagonist fell in love, she could escape the villainous life of constantly having to bully her.

A familiar voice came from not far away.

“Customer~ I recommend this one! It’s blue fish just caught today, it tastes great!”

“Haha, then I’ll have that. You’re quite energetic, young lady. Here, this is a tip from uncle.”

“~Thank you!”

…Target spotted.

She adjusted her hat brim to hide her face and carefully observed the other party with her peripheral vision.

Whether it was that energetic smile, her clean and neat figure, or the way her skirt fluttered when she turned, everything about her attracted Yvonne’s gaze.

She was a bit different from the Elsa Yvonne knew.

So this is what she’s like when working?

Being from an orphanage, after she became able to earn money, she would send money back every so often to help support the nuns and younger children still there, improving their lives. This was why she always lived so frugally.

Yvonne occasionally thought that Elsa was a kind-hearted, good girl, just unfortunately a bit slow in the head.

A woman’s scream interrupted her thoughts.

“—Bobo! Be good, come back!!”

At a table not far from her own, a little boy who looked only three or four years old jumped down from his seat. His mother tried to grab him but couldn’t reach him, and could only watch helplessly as he ran into the aisle.

Children of this age, having learned to walk and jump, have an extraordinary amount of energy and are little troublemakers, no exception even in this other world.

Pat-pat-pat went his soft-soled shoes as the little boy ran happily, seeming to hope someone would chase him.

…Not good!

Yvonne suddenly realized something was wrong.

The little boy’s small body was completely hidden by the tablecloth-covered dining tables.

Around the corner, a maid carrying steaming hot fish soup was walking in the opposite direction.

If this continued, that child would collide with Elsa carrying the plate.

“…Excuse me, customer?!”

Without thinking too much, she hurriedly stood up.

How could a child suddenly appear like this?!

“Ah—”

Tripping over the little boy who bumped into her, Elsa let out a panicked cry. She tried to steady the tray in her hands, but failed.

Should she use magic? No, there’s no time—it’s already out of control—

If this continues, the just-out-of-the-pot boiling soup would spill onto other customers.

Rather than letting others get hurt, it’s better if—

“…Eh?”

Suddenly, things developed beyond her expectations.

The feather-decorated formal hat fell off, making a soft sound.

From behind, a pair of hands steadily caught her as she nearly fell from the sudden evasion.

The wind magic released in advance supported the scalding hot soup in the plate and the falling child.

Sharp, keen… yet full of gentleness,

This was her magic.

“E…vie?”

Her heart rate suddenly accelerated.

This is why she had hopelessly fallen in love with this person.

“…Are you trying to scare me to death?”

Forced to reveal her identity, she had no choice but to say such words.

—The part-time job restaurant, wearing a maid outfit, the protagonist falling into her arms with a blushing, flustered face.

Yvonne didn’t know it, but she had perfectly completed the event CG collection.