After Starting a Thread as a Reincarnated in an Unknown Otome Game, I Got Caught in a Battlefield of Beauties - Chapter 02: The Summoning and the Confession

Chapter 02: The Summoning and the Confession

“—Confessing to the Duke’s Daughter… No, no, no, that’s crazy, am I trying to kill myself!?” 

As I walked towards the student council president’s office after the entrance ceremony, I found myself questioning my own plan out loud.

Confessing to the vice president, who is also a duke’s daughter. Just looking at those words, it’s clear that this is an insane idea.

Moreover, I’m the son of a viscount family deep in debt.

Well, since I’m doomed either way, I have no choice but to go through with it.

“Ah, maybe I should record a video to make the forum members believe me.”

For some reason, I started filming with my smartphone, a reincarnation perk that apparently only I can see.

Why did I even choose such a useless reincarnation bonus… If I had magical talents or the strongest body, I wouldn’t have to suffer like this.

The reason is simple… I couldn’t resist the temptation of entertainment.

My smartphone has apps like Amazon Prime, Netflix, YouTube, and a manga app.

So, I’m not short on entertainment… but yeah, that’s why my life seems screwed.

“And why can I post threads but can’t find anything about the otome game?”

I have Google… but when I searched about this world, not a single result came up.

It feels like some god manipulated it on purpose.

Such unnecessary meddling…

“Sigh… Time to brace myself…”

With a heavy sigh, I moved my lead-heavy feet towards the student council president’s office.

“—Alto Bersac. You know why you’ve been called here, right?”

“Uh, um…”

I thought I was ready when I entered the student council president’s office, but standing before the blond-haired, blue-eyed, incredibly handsome guy, I stumbled over my words. 

Sorry, us introverts tend to stutter when talking to extroverts by default. 

Moreover, this gorgeous student council president is a prince of this country, named Albert Ignis, and he comes from a lineage that has inherited the power of the fire spirit king. 

He is the extrovert among extroverts.

Flanking him are equally distinguished individuals, including the sons and daughters of dukes—people way out of league for a minor noble like me.

And here I am, planning to confess to Leticia Freezing, a silver-haired, blue-eyed duke’s daughter. I must be the biggest fool of the century.

Would none of this have happened if I hadn’t cheated?

Ah, I really should have chosen to be loved by spirits as my reincarnation perk instead of this useless smartphone.

As I was lost in thought, Albert glared at me sharply, prompting a response.

“Hey, answer quickly.”

“Y-yes! You’re talking about the entrance exam, right?”

“That’s right. There are allegations that you cheated during the sacred entrance exams.”

So someone snitched, huh? I’d love to find them and give them a piece of my mind. I needed to vent my frustration on whoever tattled, just to stay sane.

“So… is it true?”

“…”

Not only was I under pressure from Albert, but also from Leticia and the blue-haired, bespectacled duke’s son, Senondor Aerial. It was overkill, and I almost wanted to cry as I thought about what to do next.

…I have to say it now, right?

I’ve had my smartphone in my breast pocket the whole time, so it must have recorded everything… this should prove I said it.

If things go south, I’ll just have to rely on the forum members.

I clenched my fist, gathered all the courage I could muster, and blurted out:

“I—I made a bomb using explosive grass and used it during the magic exam just to see Lady Freezing! I am truly sorry!!”

With my head bowed, a mix of shame, despair, and a sense of accomplishment swirled within me. 

Alright, with this crazy momentum, I’ll carry on to my confession…!!

“I once had the honor of meeting Lady Freezing… At that time, I fell in love at first sight with her beauty and the grace of her actions, which speak to her relentless efforts! Everything I did was to meet her and confess my feelings. I am ready to accept any punishment for this matter!!”

I said this all in one breath without averting my eyes from Leticia, then took a deep breath and exhaled roughly.

I did it… I’ve fulfilled the promise with the forum members…

Ah, what am I going to do now…

The atmosphere is dead… everyone is frozen…

In the chilling silence of the student council room, I internally shed tears, lamenting.

My life is pretty much over, but now, I can look them squarely in the face.

Albert was frozen with his eyes wide open, and Senondor just adjusted his glasses and stood still. And Leticia, the super beautiful girl with a cool demeanor who I had just confessed to, was—strangely enough—slightly smiling.

Wait, what…?

Could there actually be a chance…?

“Alto Bersac. I’ve fully understood what you said. Come to my mansion after school. I’ll tell you your punishment there. Is that okay with you, Prince Albert?”

That’s impossible, right?

Facing Leticia, who seemed to calmly deliver a veiled death sentence with her icy gaze, I found myself oddly accepting of the situation. 

Albert seemed to have no objections to her words, clearing his throat and nodding in agreement.

“Yes, that’s fine. Since he seems to be here for you, I’ll let you decide his fate.”

“Thank you, Your Highness. So, be there at 12:30 PM sharp. Be on time.”

“Yes…”

In front of Leticia’s icy stare, I slowly bowed my head. I had no right to refuse.

Life over, all hope lost, straight to hell.

Thanks for the match.

After being kicked out of the student council room, I stopped the recording… and opened the forum thread, my heart dominated by despair.

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