I Was Reincarnated Into a Romantic Comedy World, so I Tried My Best to Make My Favorite Heroine Win, but for Some Reason, All the Flags Point To Me Instead! - Chapter 28 - Who Is the Maharaja?

Chapter 28 – Who Is the Maharaja?

What is “Arak and Milkam (Indian Beauty and the Beast)”?

One day, a proud and arrogant Maharaja hosted a party at his castle.

During the festivities, an old woman arrived and asked for shelter for the night. The Maharaja, too busy with the party, refused her request.

However, the old woman was actually a spirit sent by the gods to test whether the Maharaja had the heart of a true king.

Angered by his refusal, the spirit transformed the Maharaja into an elephant.

The spirit then handed the Maharaja a single lotus flower, telling him that until all the petals fall, he must find true love.

Otherwise, the spell would never be broken.

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“That’s the plot of the Indian version of Beauty and the Beast. What do you think?”

During the break. Takanashi showed me the draft scenario with a smile.

Indeed, if you just look at the plot, it really is Beauty and the Beast. But with an Indian twist.

“Yeah, it seems good! It looks like it can fit within the time limit, plus there are opportunities for singing and dancing.”

“Really? That’s good to hear.”

Yeah, it definitely has that curry flavor added to it, and if Takanashi plays the Maharaja and Momozono-san plays the Beauty, then it’ll follow the Momogaku story.

Takanashi and Momozono-san, I hope you’ll get closer this time!

“Anyway…”

Takanashi looked at me with a serious expression.

“Actually, I want Takeda-kun to play the role of the Maharaja.”

Huh?

My mind went blank for a moment, but I regained my composure and hurriedly denied it.

“No, no, that’s impossible. Why me?”

I really wanted Takanashi and Momozono-san to play lovers this time, so why did it have to turn out like this!

“Well, the Maharaja is a main character, right? I have to write the script too, so it’ll be tough for me.”

Having said that, Takanashi lowered his voice.

“I’m saying this to you because you’re my best friend, Takeda-kun. The truth is, I want to be a screenwriter when I grow up!”

“Eh?”

When I heard Takanashi say that, I was shocked.

It wasn’t because the original story didn’t have the setting for Takanashi wanting to be a screenwriter.

The setting and line that Takanashi wants to be a screenwriter are definitely there in the original story.

Rather, it’s a problem because it’s a super, super important line.

After all, in the original story, Takanashi was only supposed to talk about his dreams for the future in front of Momozono-san.

And that was supposed to symbolize the special relationship between the two of them!

Why would he say it in front of me?!

C-c-could it be——

——Could it be that I am the heroine Takanashi is trying to conquer?!!

…No, no, calm down, me.

I put my hand on my chest and took a deep breath.

There are two possible reasons.

It’s easier for him to talk to me, a guy, rather than to talk about these things to a girl.

Second, it could be because Momozono-san and Takanashi haven’t gotten closer yet.

But the same goes for Yuu-chan, and they’re still able to talk and get along in the same club, so they’ll likely grow closer over the next three years.

That’s right, I may have taken away the “first person” Takanashi told his dreams for the future, but Momozono-san can still be the “first girl” he shares his dreams with.

That’s right. Let’s get back on track!

“Takeda-kun?”

As I was thinking about this, Takanashi looked into my face with a worried look on his face.

“Oh, ahahaha. That’s right. Actually, there was a time when I wanted to become a novelist too, so it feels a bit personal for me.”

“Really? So you’re not aiming for that now?”

“No, I’ve discovered the joy of fan fiction over original works, so now I’m focused on doujin activities.”

“Oh, that’s surprising.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, but I’m glad you told me that secret. This has made our bond as best friends even stronger.”

Takanashi smiles happily.

Okay, that was a good cover-up. Now it’s time to get back on track.

“Yeah. Anyway, continuing from what we were saying earlier, I’m not the type to be the main character, I’m more suited to play a behind-the-scenes character. I’m terrible at singing and dancing too. So I can’t play the Maharaja.”

“No that’s not true!”

“Besides, it’s better for everyone to decide on the role together. There might be someone else who wants to play it. So let’s discuss it later during club activities.”

“Yeah, that might be true.”

Takanashi nodded, putting the script proposal into a clear file and standing up.

“Okay, I’ll go make copies of this in the library so I can hand them out during club activities.”

“Okay. See you later.”

Takanashi ran off to the library.

Great, great, this is OK.

Now all that’s left is for Mikan or someone like her to recommend the role of the Maharaja to Takanashi!

But maybe Yamada will say he wants to play the Maharaja.

That’s definitely possible. If that happens, it looks like I’ll need to do some behind-the-scenes maneuvering…

While I was muttering to myself in thought, suddenly someone called out from behind.

“Umm…”

It was Momozono-san who called out.

“Momozono-san, what’s the matter?”

“Actually, I wanted to talk about the casting.”

At that moment, it clicked in my head.

Ah, I get it. Momozono-san wants to play the Beauty role. That makes sense. Last time, she let Yuu-chan take it, but this time, she definitely wants to wear a dress and dance.

Don’t worry, Momozono-san! I’m on your side!

“Um… I was listening to what Takanashi-kun said earlier, and I thought it sounded interesting. So…”

At first Momozono-san looked down in embarrassment, but then she clasped her hands and shouted as if she had made up her mind.

“Um! I want to play the role of the Maharaja!”

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T/N: Huhh?!! N-no! Aren’t your breasts too big to play a male character?!!