I Don’t Want to be a Villainess – Chapter 206

Translator: Elisia

Editor/Proofreader: Wojo

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No, maybe that action was actually done because they read the atmosphere perfectly.

Seeing So-hee flash a V-sign, I began to wonder if they already had such feelings for each other even before confessing to me.

Now that I think about it, it’s also a cliché in harem stories for the heroines to know they like the same person.

And usually, even the most straightforward heroine, who always says what she thinks, often struggles with how to confess to the protagonist…

But it seems that doesn’t apply to these guys.

Or maybe the times have changed?

Is it because I’ve only read Japanese romcom harem manga and light novels, and I’m not used to a scenario written by a Korean author for a game?

No, this wasn’t the time to be thinking about things like that.

Considering the three who had completely frozen like statues, I realized just how dangerous my current situation was.

‘…’

No, wait.

Now that I think about it, even Sara seems frozen.

So, it’s four people now.

And the first person to move among the frozen ones was Son A-reum.

“You-you-you-you-you-you—”

Of course, it’s not like she started moving properly.

“What are you guys doing right now!?”

Son A-reum, who had been acting like a video stuck in a buffering loop for a while, shouted like that.

“What do you mean, what are we doing?”

Before I could answer, So-hee spoke up first.

Oh, this isn’t good.

But it was already too late for me to say anything.

“What, is it because this is an impure relationship?”

“Of course it is, isn’t it?”

“Was there something impure about what I just did?”

So-hee asked, tilting her head upward as if showing off.

“What, what?”

Son A-reum seemed like she wanted to explain something, but she was too stunned to properly form words.

“Look, we’re already in our mid-teens. Even in the movies we’re allowed to watch, everything is shown except explicit nudity. Even kissing scenes are intense.”

…And they also show people killing, scamming, torturing, or hitting each other, don’t they?

Of course, that’s not what So-hee meant.

What she wanted to argue was, “We’re just doing what everyone else does.”

The problem is, well…

“Just because it’s in a movie doesn’t mean you should copy everything!”

“Then, are you saying you won’t do it?”

“Huh…?”

“When you find someone you like later, will you live without holding hands because you’re still in high school?”

“Ah…”

“Hm? If someone you like tries to hug you, will you say, ‘We’re still too young…!’ Is that what you’ll do? Will you scream if they pin you against the wall? No, right?”

“…”

And Son A-reum couldn’t argue back to So-hee’s words.

She was probably planning to go along with it.

“No, no, that’s not what I meant…”

“So stingy, it’s just lips touching.”

“…!”

Son A-reum seemed frustrated, but So-hee didn’t care at all.

“…Hey, Sara.”

And then, Yoo Ha-neul, who had been silently watching the situation, finally opened her mouth.

She was smiling, for sure.

There wasn’t a hint of anger in her voice, and her hands weren’t trembling, nor had her face turned red.

…Then why did I feel such intense heat coming from her?

Maybe it was the light shining from her face.

“So… you’re saying you kissed So-hee today too?”

“…”

I had a lot to say.

Yes, I did. But it wasn’t something I intended. So-hee jumped on me. She pressed down on me with her weight, holding my arms. Didn’t it happen just a while ago with Soo-ah too? I thought it was just a gift-giving situation, but Soo-ah suddenly kissed me on the cheek, and I was so shocked that when I turned my head, I ended up kissing her. Sure, I admit I had a chance to avoid it, but how would that have looked? I already kissed Ha-neul and So-hee; it would be unfair to leave Soo-ah out. And Ha-neul isn’t innocent either. She came at me so suddenly too. Honestly, both Soo-ah and Ha-neul’s kisses were pretty ambush-like, weren’t they? So, if you think about it, maybe I’m the victim here? Even though I look like a pretty girl in Sara’s body, inside, I’m still a guy, so I feel guilty about being their first kiss, but am I not just forgetting the circumstances?

‘That was one long excuse.’

After observing that giant bundle of thoughts flash through my head, Sara coldly assessed it.

Sara was definitely conscious inside, but for some reason, the back of my head stung.

It felt like Sara was standing in this room, glaring at me with another body.

No, but still.

Honestly, it wasn’t like I kissed them first!

“…”

But I probably shouldn’t be saying things like that to the girls who gave me their first kisses, should I?

“So-hee too?”

Even Soo-ah, who had been listening, reacted like that.

I had a lot to say.

I really did.

But there was nothing I could actually say.

“Everyone here…?”

Son A-reum mumbled, her mouth agape.

No, what I mean is…

…

Ah, forget it. I’ll just stay quiet.

*

After a long, long silence, Ha-neul finally seemed to have calmed down.

No, she calmed down, but not completely.

Her shoulders were still trembling, so she was probably still a little angry.

“…Okay, I get it. I know. I was the one who kissed you, so it’s not your fault.”

Thanks, I appreciate that.

“And I’m sure the others were the same.”

Soo-ah shifted her gaze.

Even So-hee, who had started this whole situation, seemed a little embarrassed and avoided eye contact.

Son A-reum had been staring at me intently with her face flushed red since earlier.

She looked like someone watching a live romance movie.

Should I offer her some popcorn?

Of course, I couldn’t make jokes like that in this situation, so I just kept my mouth shut and nodded.

“And… well, yeah. We’re not even dating. We only confessed, and the kisses were one-sided, so it’s not a big deal.”

That’s a trap.

Though I’ve never had a girlfriend before, alarms went off in my head, screaming not to agree with that, to just stay silent.

I know.

Reason spoke.

That’s why I’ve been quiet since earlier.

‘Oh, look at you, acting all intellectual.’

But there was someone who could read my mind completely.

“So, in this situation, it’s a tie, right? Isn’t it?”

A tie?

Was this a competition?

Over me?

When I furrowed my brows slightly and tilted my head, Ha-neul seemed to realize that I wasn’t feeling all that great either and hurriedly added,

“No, no! I mean, you have so many people who like you, but you haven’t officially dated anyone yet, so everyone still has a chance, right?”

Yeah, now that I think about it, there was no reason for me to be the only one on the receiving end.

Maybe I should be a bit shameless here?

Just as I was thinking that,

“Well then, I think it’s only fair if everyone kisses the same number of times.”

I heard the craziest thing from the person I thought was the most normal.

“What?”

And the shameless line I was about to say flew far away, along with my sanity.

“Yeah, Soo-ah, you shouldn’t just say things like that. Sara’s opinion matters too.”

Despite being angry earlier, Ha-neul’s judgment seemed pretty rational.

She must have sensed that I was getting a bit annoyed.

“I see…”

Soo-ah mumbled after hearing Ha-neul’s words.

Phew, thank goodness.

I think we managed to avoid the worst outcome.

No matter what, becoming a kissing machine was out of the question.

These three really need to learn to value their bodies more.

And while we’re at it, they should value my body too—no, Sara’s body.

…

Yeah.

And while we’re at it, my mind too.

“Right, of course, my opinion is important for my own kiss—”

“…Did you hate it?”

“Huh—what?”

Just as I was about to say something shameless again, Soo-ah cut me off.

Soo-ah, who had been lowering her head, slowly raised her face.

Her eyes were brimming with tears.

If someone nudged her, they’d spill over at any moment.

“…So, you didn’t like it, Sara.”

“Uh, no, wait!”

I hurriedly spoke.

No, don’t say it like that!

What does that make me?

I thought about it seriously.

If a girl kissed me, and she said she hated it, how would I feel?

Especially if it was her first kiss.

“…”

…Yeah, I guess she might cry.