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

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Chapter 13: Should I Ignore What My Villainous Mom Says? (Maybe Not)

A large building that looked like the gymnasium came into view.

We were almost there—just a little more. I started feeling a little nervous when suddenly…

“Rei-kun.”

“Hm?”

Mom came to an abrupt stop, and I instinctively followed suit.

At the same time, the maids and bodyguards smoothly stepped away from us, lining up perfectly along the edge of the pathway.

Wow, that was impressive.

They moved so perfectly in sync—like a well-rehearsed drill team.

But, uh… now we’re standing out even more.

“Rei-kun, there’s something I need to tell you.”

Mom looked at me with a serious expression.

Huh? What could this be about?

Saying something so formal right before the entrance ceremony… it must be important, right?

Oh, could it be about how I’ve changed?

Something like, “Rei-kun, you used to be selfish, inappropriate, and cold, but now you’re so kind!”

Or maybe, “Stay as kind and cool as you are now, Rei-kun!”

Hmm, if it’s something like that, it’d make me pretty happy too.

As I let my imagination run wild, Mom finally spoke.

“Lately, Rei-kun hasn’t been cold to Mama, you don’t use harsh words, and you even look me in the eye when we talk… And on top of that, you’ve started calling me ‘Mama’ again… Mama is so, so happy.”

“Mom…”

Every word she said was filled with emotion, and I could tell she genuinely meant it.

Which just goes to show… the original Reito must have been really awful to her, despite the fact that she raised him all on her own.

Seriously… what a terrible guy!

A total villain!

I mean, try putting yourself in my shoes—being reincarnated as that guy!

“But you know, Rei-kun? Because I’m your Mama… there’s something I need to tell you.”

Huh? Something she needs to tell me?

What could it be—

“At school… you mustn’t be too kind to the girls, okay?”

“…”

My mind went completely blank.

What? But why?

“Because, because… Lately, you’ve been way too careless! If you start being kind, it’s only going to make things worse!”

Ignoring my confusion, Mom pressed on with a serious look on her face.

“You suddenly started scrubbing floors, and you were in that suggestive position with your butt sticking up! You’ve been working out in the same training room as the maids, with your sweaty skin glistening for everyone to see! And lately, they say you’ve even been smiling at them when you make eye contact! Mama has been getting reports—and… v-videos from Kyoko-chan, you know!”

Reports and feedback aside… what do you mean by videos?

And I’m pretty sure you were the one who asked for them, right?

I mean, your voice got a little higher, and your cheeks flushed when you mentioned it.

Plus, the fact that it’s videos and not just photos? Yeah, there’s no way Kyoko sent those without being asked.

Kyoko probably couldn’t refuse a direct request from her employer—my mom.

She must have filmed them reluctantly…

If she had to put up with something like that behind the scenes, it’s no wonder that simple floor scrubbing hasn’t improved her opinion of me.

“And now you’re planning to show off that completely careless side of yours not just at the mansion, but at school too?! Mama’s worried! You’re practically seducing all the girls!”

“Seducing? I wasn’t planning anything like that, though.”

I’ve been scrubbing floors and working out to train my body and prepare myself for any doom flags that might come my way.

It’s something that every protagonist who gets reincarnated as a villain does.

Sure, I had hoped that it might boost my favorability a little in the process…

But in the end, it didn’t really work out.

And now she’s saying I’m seducing women? That was never my intention—besides, it’s not even possible.

Stuff like that is reserved for the protagonist or some handsome guy in the original story.

A villain like me has nothing to do with it.

“Even if you don’t mean to, Rei-kun, that’s exactly what’s happening!”

“…Mom? Don’t you think you’re being a bit overprotective?”

With the maids and the bodyguards tagging along, even I couldn’t help but voice my thoughts.

But even after hearing my words, Mom’s serious expression didn’t waver.

“Rei-kun, you might not realize it, but… the only reason your carelessness hasn’t been a problem so far is because Kyoko-chan, an exceptional maid, has always been by your side. And even then, it was barely under control.”

Wait… barely under control? To the point where she’s practically grinding her teeth in frustration?

“But Kyoko-chan won’t be at the academy with you, you know?”

“…Well, that’s true.”

I nodded.

Mom had a point.

Both the original Reito and I have relied on Kyoko a lot.

But Kyoko wouldn’t be at the academy.

There wouldn’t be anyone to depend on.

From now on, I’d have to handle everything on my own.

I really needed to step up and take things seriously as I entered the main story—school life!

“That’s why you can’t go around being kind to girls so easily, okay?”

But… I still didn’t get it.

Is there really a rule that says I shouldn’t be kind?

And coming from my own mom?

If that’s the case—

“Girls, you see, when they’re treated kindly, they instantly—”

“Wait. So, does that mean I shouldn’t be kind to you or the maids either? Are you okay with that?”

Mom’s words trailed off, and I asked calmly.

After all, Mom and the maids were also women, weren’t they?

“Eh…? Rei-kun?”

“If I follow your logic, then you and the maids should also be off-limits when it comes to kindness, right?”

“““!!”””

Mom and all the maids froze, their eyes wide in shock.

“…N-No! Mama is special because she’s your Mama! So please, keep being kind to me just like now!!”

Mom’s voice had a desperate tone to it.

And… were those tears forming at the corner of her eyes?

Beside her, the maids were nodding so hard it looked like their heads might fall off, clearly agreeing with her.

See? I knew it.

You have to be kind.

Kindness is one of the most important qualities a person can have!

I mean, it makes sense if a girlfriend or fiancée says, “Be kind only to me!” but…

“Mom, I think if you want others to be kind to you, you should start by being kind to them first.”

“Uhh… I know that, but… Rei-kun, you’re such a precious boy…”

“Mom?”

“Uuu… If you look at me like that, Mama just… T-Then! At the very least, just be a little careful and only a tiny bit kind to the girls at school, okay?”

Mom didn’t seem completely satisfied, but for now, she relented.

Honestly, maybe it’s because she’s a villainous mom, and it’s just in her character settings to say things that lead her villainous son toward doom flags.

So, does that mean I don’t really need to take her advice about not being kind to girls too seriously?

“Still, thanks for worrying about me, Mom.”

“O-Oh… ehehe, Rei-kun just thanked me~.”

Mom’s face softened with a happy smile.

Seeing her like this made me feel happy too.

Yep, kindness is important after all!

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The entrance ceremony began.

A beautiful woman, introduced as the principal, stood on stage, took the microphone, and started speaking.

And from her speech… I finally figured out why the female-to-male ratio was so skewed.

“Our Sotei Academy transitioned to a coeducational system starting last year.”

Ah, I see…

So that’s why I barely saw any male students while walking around earlier!

“Last year, we had zero male students… but this year, we are thrilled to welcome eight male students to our academy.”

—Eight.

“…Only eight?”

I muttered under my breath.

Well, considering the school only recently became co-ed, I guess not many people know about it yet.

In light novels and manga, schools turning co-ed is a pretty common setting.

Usually, the stories talk about how the acceptance rate skyrockets when a school goes co-ed, but…

In reality, enrolling in such a school takes a lot of guts.

I mean, it’s obvious that the number of male students would be low, and it’s also clear they’d feel out of place.

On top of that, their friends would probably tease them, saying stuff like, “Dude, you’re totally going there just for the girls!”

So yeah… no wonder there are so few guys here.

Yeah! That must be it!

Whatever the reason, as someone who came from an all-boys school, the idea of being surrounded by cute girls in a co-ed school had always been a dream of mine.

While I was busy thinking about that… the principal’s speech had already ended.

Oops. I only listened to the beginning. Oh well, it should be fine.

Next, the announcer introduced the “New Student Representative’s Speech.”

And that’s when it hit me.

In any school-based rom-com story—not just villain reincarnation ones—the girl who gives the entrance ceremony speech is almost always the main heroine.

In other words!

The person who steps onto the stage right now is basically a critical character (heroine) whose involvement—or lack thereof—could determine my entire fate.

But for now… I should just observe.

Talking to or being approached by her right from day one of school is way too much of a flag.

Even villain-reincarnated protagonists stay calm during the entrance ceremony.

I should stick to that style too.

Alright, let’s see what kind of girl this main heroine is—

“—New Student Representative, Miss Nako Nijou.”

“Yes!”

A girl with ash-blonde hair stood up with a clear, confident voice.

Nako Nijou… wait a second.

I know that name.

And sure enough, the beautiful girl I knew was now walking up to the stage.

Uh-oh…