Even Though the Gender Ratio Has Changed, My Attempts at Flirting With Women Are Unsuccessful

Chapter 10: I’ve Been Reincarnated as a Villain, but There Are Things I’m Curious About

“Ark-sama, a delivery for you.”

“Oh, could it be…!”

“Yes, it’s exactly what you think it is.”

“Awesome!”

I quickly opened the package Sheffy brought and held up the contents.

“This is the academy’s uniform!”

The uniform was navy blue with gold lines and an emblem shaped like a crown on the blazer, paired with a soft white shirt. The bottom was checkered slacks.

It was stylish yet elegant. Even in another world, a uniform gets you excited.

Yes, the uniform arrived. I passed the entrance exam with flying colors.

“Ark-sama, my uniform was in there too.”

Like mine, it had a blazer and shirt, but hers came with a cute, frilly checkered skirt.

“Wow, Sheffy’s uniform is cute too! From now on, we’ll be wearing matching uniforms!”

“Yes.”

At my words, Sheffy’s cheeks turned slightly red, but she looked happy as she hugged the uniform to her breasts.

Sheffy passed the exam too. Of course, Tiana did as well.

I’m thrilled that the three of us will share academy life together!

“Might as well try on the uniform. Gotta check if it fits.”

“Yes, let’s.”

Sheffy and I changed into our uniforms in separate rooms.

“Wow, I look pretty good!”

I stood in front of a full-length mirror, checking myself out. The training I did over the years wasn’t for nothing. A good physique makes you look cooler.

I didn’t just train my body—I worked on my magic and communication skills too.

To survive in this world. To break the doom flags.

And… to get close to cute girls. This world has a gender ratio of 1:9, after all!

“With how I am now, girls won’t be scared when I talk to them!”

But I can’t let my guard down.

I need to build trust little by little first. Then, eventually, I want to be surrounded by cute girls, adored and pampered!

I want to be praised and spoiled!

I’m full of those kinds of desires.

As I indulged in these fantasies, there was a knock at the door.

“Ark-sama, excuse me.”

Sheffy appeared, wearing her uniform.

She wasn’t in her usual maid outfit… The freshness of it took my breath away.

The uniform suited her, but I couldn’t help comparing it to the past.

In my mind, I saw the old Sheffy—wrapped in a single dirty cloth, a frail girl with a sad look. That was gone.

Now, standing before me was a beautiful young woman who had grown splendidly.

It’s kind of moving.

“Sheffy, the uniform looks great on you! You’ve really grown up…”

If Mom saw this, she’d probably say the same thing. She might even cry. We’ll have to show the other maids later.

“Sheffy, you’ve grown into a lovely, kind girl.”

“…”

Sheffy shook her head slightly at my words.

“I’m not the good girl you think I am.”

“Huh? Really?”

Back at the orphanage, Sheffy was quiet, a bit scared but polite, with a talent for healing and a humble attitude.

Even as my personal maid, she worked diligently and became someone I could talk to casually.

But when she talks with Tiana, her vibe changes a little.

Still, I think Sheffy’s a good girl, but it seems she feels differently about herself.

Is she putting herself down? She seemed to dodge the topic.

“Well, let me say this. I’ll accept you no matter what kind of Sheffy you are.”

“!!”

I gave a small smile, and Sheffy’s eyes widened in surprise.

Was that so unexpected? That’s been my intention from the start.

“It’s obvious, right? I decided to accept you the day we met.”

“But this girl isn’t yours anymore! I won’t let you have her! I won’t let her suffer again!”

I swore at that moment. I’d never let Sheffy suffer again.

And… I have no intention of making a move on her.

Sheffy’s been through tough times. I haven’t heard the full story, but it must have been unimaginable.

I can’t let her get more involved in my villainous circumstances.

All I want for Sheffy is one thing.

I want her to be happy.

So, my personal maid is off-limits for my romantic pursuits!

“Being told that by Ark-sama, I…”

“Hm?”

“…Ahem, it’s nothing.”

Sheffy started to say something but stopped. I tilted my head but didn’t press further.

Still, there’s something bothering me.

It’s about the exam.

Tiana told me the exam had three parts: written, practical, and an interview.

But…

“Candidate number 99, Ark Nott-sama? You’ll only take the interview, so please proceed to this room.”

On the exam day, that’s what the staff told me during registration.

I was confused but refused. I told them, “I want to take the full exam.”

The staff were clearly puzzled, and eventually, a higher-up from the academy came to discuss it.

In the end, I got to take the full exam.

It’s weird to say they “let” me take it.

And so, I earned my passing grade.

Thanks to Tiana training me in magic and Sheffy helping with my studies.

I guess they were trying to give me special treatment because I’m from a duke’s family.

But if other candidates found out, they’d definitely resent me. In the worst case, they might even attack me.

More than that, I’ll be sharing academy life with people who passed by their own efforts.

I want to enroll properly and get along with them. It’s a matter of pride.

It’s great I cleared one doom flag!

“I’m excited for the academy, Sheffy!”

“…Yes, Ark-sama.”

Hm? There was a weird pause in Sheffy’s reply, but it’s probably fine.

Anyway, this feels like the real story’s about to start. Let’s get pumped!!

◇ Brief Character Introduction ◇

Ark Nott (after reincarnation)

He has black hair and black eyes, the only son of the Nott family, one of the four great noble families. He genuinely believes he’s been reincarnated as a villain but doesn’t realize he’s in a “reverse chastity world” where men are rare and targeted in a different way. He thinks the 1:9 gender ratio is “unusual, but not that different from my old world!” He’s already in deep trouble.