A Guy Who Thinks He’s a Villain in a World Where Gender Ratios Are Broken

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Chapter 04: Villain Reincarnation Means a School Arc, Right? (Wrong)

“I won’t treat you cruelly anymore. So… I hope you’ll continue to be my maid.”

When I said that, Kyoko’s eyes widened in surprise.

But she quickly regained her composure and seemed to be deep in thought.

After a few seconds of silence… she gave a small nod.

For a moment, I thought, Yes, I did it! But then I replayed the interaction in my head and realized something.

Kyoko didn’t make eye contact with me, nor did she say anything to confirm her agreement out loud.

All she did was nod slightly.

It could mean she agreed with what I said, or it could just be a polite response because she felt obligated to acknowledge it.

Either way, the lack of a clear answer makes it pretty obvious—my suspicion that she dislikes me is probably spot on.

Yep, this is going to be tough.

If she really doesn’t like me, I’ll need to tread carefully from now on.

Even so—

“Thanks for reacting, Kyoko.”

When I said this with a smile, she flinched, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Whoa, am I that intimidating? No need to be so on edge…

Still, the fact that she reacted at all, even if she doesn’t like me, shows how kind Kyoko is.

And I should thank her for that.

Besides, the fact that she nodded, even just a little, means there’s still a chance to turn things around.

Alright, the real battle starts now!

I clenched my fist, determined not to be a burden to Kyoko but instead to improve her opinion of me.

With that thought firmly in my mind, I steeled myself for the challenge ahead.

“…Then, may I ask you something as well?”

Kyoko spoke, her tone serious and her expression calm yet firm.

Her sudden shift made me instinctively straighten my back.

I braced myself, ready to listen.

“S-Sure! Go ahead!”

“Very well…”

After clearing her throat with a small cough, Kyoko began.

“Even if you change your attitude now…”

Her opening words froze me in place.

Wait, isn’t this the classic setup for, ‘It’s too late to change now’ kind of scenario?

No, no, no, this can’t be happening! Am I already locked into a doom flag?!

While I panicked internally, Kyoko continued, unfazed.

“—your enrollment in a co-ed school cannot be changed.”

“Co-ed school?”

Her sudden mention of something so random made me blink in confusion.

Maintaining her cool demeanor, Kyoko elaborated.

“Young Master, as the future head of the Hazumi family, it’s important that you develop a certain level of communication skills and common sense once you turn fifteen. That is why, starting this spring, you will no longer be studying with private tutors at the mansion. Instead, you will attend high school—a co-ed school, to be specific, where female students are also present.”

A co-ed school… with girls?

Wait, isn’t that amazing?!

Studying alongside girls sounds like a dream come true!

In my previous life, I went to an all-boys high school. Not by choice, though—my parents decided for me and enrolled me without asking.

“I get it, Kyoko. I’ve decided to change, and I’m sticking to it!”

I couldn’t help the excitement in my voice, but it should be fine!

That said, high school is also the ultimate battleground for someone reincarnated as a villain.

Yes, high school—especially a school setting—is the main stage of many stories. It’s where countless doom flags lie in wait.

It’s also where the story’s original protagonist and main heroine will be!

Depending on how I interact with them, my fate could swing between heaven and hell.

But there’s still about two months before school starts.

For now, my top priority is raising Kyoko’s favorability.