Even Though the Gender Ratio Has Changed, My Attempts at Flirting With Women Are Unsuccessful - Chapter 5: The Villain’s Childhood Friend Seems Against Me Going to the Academy

Chapter 5: The Villain’s Childhood Friend Seems Against Me Going to the Academy

Three years had passed since then.

I turned 13.

I kept up with strength training and being kind to others.

Maybe because of puberty, I grew taller, and my body became fairly muscular.

And another thing…

My magic training…

“Ark. I’m here,” Tiana said.

“Hey, Tiana. Good job at the academy,” I replied.

“Mm.”

Tiana came into my room after returning from the academy.

It was normal, so she didn’t need Mom’s permission or a maid to guide her.

Even though I learned noble manners, since we were childhood friends, we acted casual when alone.

Tiana was also 13 and had moved on to the middle school section.

Her soft white hair reached her shoulders, and her narrow, light pink eyes stood out.

Her skin was fair, and her slim figure with long, slender legs in black tights was charming.

Grown-up Tiana was a beautiful girl who suited the term “cool beauty.”

Since that day, she had been teaching me how to use magic.

We trained at my house about three times a week.

At first, Tiana was bad at talking, but over time, she started speaking more.

She was a great teacher, and thanks to her, my magic training was going well.

“Let’s have snack time before training,” I said.

“Mm.”

The table had snacks and tea prepared by the maids.

I started this because Tiana might want to relax after the academy, but… this time helped us get closer faster.

Tiana sat across from me as usual.

We talked about what she did today, having casual conversations, when…

“Ark, are you really going to the magic academy?” Tiana suddenly asked.

Yeah, I planned to attend the academy when I turned 15.

If I could remember the original story’s plot, I could act accordingly and stay safe, but… I still couldn’t recall it.

Becoming an adventurer was an option, but…

My ultimate goal was to have fun with girls.

Especially… I wanted an academy harem!

An academy harem was every guy’s dream, right?

I wanted to be adored by cute girls!!

“Ark?” Tiana said.

Oh, whoops.

I almost let my inner thoughts slip.

This plan couldn’t be known, even to my childhood friend Tiana.

If she found out, things would probably go badly.

I was a villain, so I had to plan carefully…

But even without the girl-chasing, I wanted to go to the academy.

I needed to learn more to avoid my doom flags!

“I’m going to the academy. Is that bad?” I asked.

“Yes, it’s bad,” she said.

“Yeah, I thought so… wait, it’s bad!?” I exclaimed.

Wasn’t she supposed to say, “It’s not bad, but…” or something!?

“Is it because I can’t handle entry-level magic yet?” I asked.

“No, you’re talented,” she said.

Her tone was flat, but Tiana wasn’t the type to flatter.

So she really meant it.

“Thanks! Then why is it bad for me to go to the academy?” I asked.

“Well, that’s…” she started.

“That’s?” I pressed.

“…Because you’re a guy,” she said.

“Huh? Because I’m a guy?” I repeated.

Was being a guy such a problem?

In this world, the gender ratio was 1:9, but guys still existed.

Oh, maybe she was worried that at the academy, guys, being rare, would feel out of place?

Tiana had been at the academy since elementary, so she knew about class dynamics.

“Tiana, thanks for worrying about me,” I said.

“Mm, I’m worried about you,” she said.

“Got it,” I replied.

Tiana was such a kind girl.

“But I’m the type who’s fine with that, so it’s okay!” I said.

“…”

I answered cheerfully, but Tiana stared at me with a cool expression that seemed a bit annoyed.

She wasn’t convinced…?

Then…

“Plus, I plan to go to the same academy as you. It’ll be fun with you there,” I said.

“!!”

Her eyebrow twitched up.

Just a bit more…

“Is it bad to go to the academy with you?” I asked.

“It’s not bad…” she said.

“Good, then,” I replied.

If she said she didn’t like it, I’d have been hurt, but…

This meant my bond with Tiana was getting better!

“…It’s that clueless side of you that worries me…” she muttered.

“Huh?” I said.

“Nothing,” she replied.

She shook her head slightly and continued.

“If you join my academy, there are conditions,” she said.

“Oh, really?” I replied.

Well, that made sense.

Her academy was known as a prestigious one in this country.

“One is passing an exam,” she said.

That exam was probably the hardest part.

“The other is… guys need to have a servant,” she said.

“A servant, huh?” I said.

So, like a personal maid!

That made sense.

Even as a villain, I wanted a personal maid.

A personal maid was a must for a reincarnated villain.

After all, they were the ones who’d side with the villain!

Alright, I decided.

I’d go find a personal maid.

Where?

Outside, of course!!