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Lene, let's go.

Of course. But Rae is still...

What in the world is that silly maid doing?

Pick up the pace, Rae Taylor!

Showing my love for my fave, the game's villainess, has been tough on me...

but I'm enjoying my life as a maid in another world!

Check.

Commoner... You...

Not bad.

She actually drove Prince Rod into a corner.

Rae, you're...

pretty good.

Oh, not really.

Don't bother acting humble.

No one but Yu has ever given me this much trouble before.

Do you resign?

Hey! Don't be so disrespectful toward Prince Rod!

You're definitely good.

But...

Checkmate.

You win.

You saw that coming and started playing to counter it since halfway through, didn't you?

What, you actually noticed?

Still, I never realized you had such skill.

For real. Do commoners play chess, too?

No, this was my first time actually playing.

What?

Excuse me? You were that good on your first time playing it?

I knew the rules. We just never had a chess set at home.

What does that mean?

In the otome game Revolution,

there's an AI chess game that you can play against the characters...

and I played it like crazy!

You're as full of mysteries as ever.

Just like with our exams the other day.

Well, I'll take my leave now, Prince Rod.

Let's be on our way, Miss Claire.

Y-Yes.

Sure. Let's play again sometime.

And next time, no holding back.

Oh... He knows I was going easy on him.

Darn it. I just can't get Prince Rod's affection level to come down.

Commoner!

Prince Yu, would you like some tea?

Thank you.

So that's your move, eh? Well, then...

Queen to F4.

That'll turn the whole game around for you, Claire.

Thank you, Prince Yu,

but please don't speak to me during a game.

I would have figured that out on my own.

Sorry about that.

It's just that Rae's being so mean to you.

Huh?

Gulp!

You didn't notice?

Rae is deliberately putting you on the offensive to get you where she wants you.

Right?

Have you really been using such cowardly tricks?!

Well, no matter how many times we play, you're always on the attack, so I just...

Easy, now. How about a little change of pace?

Dede, you'll be our dealer.

Certainly.

Sorry to make you come here for this, Misha.

It's all right.

That's right, Prince Yu!

We're all busy people, you know!

Rae, don't be rude!

I'm terribly sorry, Prince Yu.

I'll give her a talking-to later.

Oh, I don't mind.

You're welcome to be a little more informal with me, too.

We're all equal at the academy.

Miss Claire, what do you think of that?

Prince Yu and Misha, I mean.

You think there might be something between them?

Right?

They were quite close before Misha's family fell on hard times,

Oh! Prince Yu!

and Misha still secretly admires him.

You can swap out cards up to two times.

There are no chips. Whoever has the strongest hand wins.

Hmm... This isn't bad.

Just one away from a straight.

I'll swap one card.

Two for me.

That's Misha for you. She's mastered the poker face.

Say, Rae.

Rae, did you really hold back in a game against Prince Rod?

No, no. Prince Rod was giving me too much credit.

You're such an interesting girl, Rae.

But don't hold back in this game, okay?

I'll stick with these cards.

Okay, let's start the second round.

What'll it be, Rae?

Prince Yu didn't swap out a single card.

He must have a pretty good hand.

Which means a straight won't be enough.

I'll swap them all.

I'm really going for broke here,

but I have to win...

and see Miss Claire's frustrated face!

Okay, time to show our hands.

Rae?

All trash cards. For the pigs.

Luck wasn't on your side, huh?

And you, Misha?

From the look on your face, I'd guess you have a pretty good hand.

It's a full house!

Four of a kind.

Th-That's incredible, Prince Yu.

Huh?

I'm pretty sure I had an ace of hearts in my original hand...

I get it. The dealer is Prince Yu's attendant.

Which means this game was rigged.

You sly prince!

You really are interesting.

I haven't done a thing.

Anyway, we should get going now.

If this keeps up, Misha's gonna end up on the dark side!

That sound...

Miss Claire!

What's all the fuss about?

Come this way for a second!

Huh? Rae?

Shh.

There! Look at that!

Prince Thane!

Oh, what a lovely tune!

This is an event of Prince Thane's from the game.

It's nothing worth subjecting others to.

Thane

Prince Thane has an exceptional talent for playing the harp.

This is merely a pastime. It has nothing to do with being a good king.

Thane then put down the harp.

The protagonist praises him for it, but...

It truly touched my heart!

What a wonderful harp performance!

Oh, man!

Miss Claire just did exactly the wrong thing!

You've been listening, haven't you?

The way to raise his affection level the most in this event

Oh, no. I was trying to stay out of the way, but Thane noticed me.

is to keep listening until he finishes before approaching him!

Thane

Why didn't you say anything?

Talking to him while he's still playing has the opposite effect!

Affection Level for Claire

You're stopping already?

It's nothing worth subjecting others to.

This is merely a pastime.

It has nothing to do with being a good king.

Then would you like to play a game that will test your suitability to be king?

Wait a minute! What are you...

Rae Taylor.

What is this game that tests one's suitability to be king?

The king game!

The king game?

We all draw lots with numbers on them.

The one who draws the number 1 is the king.

...gets to give orders to the others!

Go on, draw your lots.

Will this really tell us if someone would make a good king?

Yes! Now, here we go! Ready, and...

Who's the king?

Wait! What was that?

It's part of the game.

You have to say it when the results of the draw are revealed.

All of us?

Yes, all of us!

No matter what?

No matter what!

Okay, all together, everyone!

Who's the king?

Yes, you're the king, Prince Thane.

Give your order.

All right, then...

Numbers two and three must hold hands.

I'm number two!

And I'm number three.

Well, then...

Your hand is so smooth, Miss Claire.

I didn't order you to go that far!

Enough! Next round! We're moving on now!

I-It's me.

Oh, it's you, Lene?

Hmm, let's see...

Um, okay... Number four must pat number three on the head.

Number four... is me.

I-I'm number three...

I don't think one should touch a lady's hair without permission.

I-I don't mind at all, Prince Thane.

Then... please excuse me.

Okay, on to the third round!

Who's the king?

Oh! It's me!

Let's see... All right, then...

I just know she's going to give some ridiculous order.

Cheating?

Yeah. When you or I become the king,

we'll communicate our numbers by blinking.

That will tell us Miss Claire's and Prince Thane's numbers, too.

And then I can give an order that brings them together!

Doesn't Rae love Miss Claire?

Okay, I've decided!

So...

Numbers two and four must kiss!

The king's orders are absolute.

I get it.

Prince Thane?!

Rae Taylor...

This game has nothing to do with being a good king, does it?

Were you mocking me?

Well spotted, Prince Thane.

What?

You're right. This game has nothing to do with being a good king.

The true objective of this game

was to see whether or not you would realize that.

You were testing me?

I do ask your forgiveness for that.

But you refused to comply with an unreasonable order

and successfully identified my true intentions.

You truly have what it takes to be a king.

I'm leaving.

There won't be a second time, Rae Taylor.

Rae...

C-Commoner! You...

Miss Claire, how did it feel to have Prince Thane pat you on the head?

So, Rae...

Are you what they call "gay"?

Miss Misha, I don't think such topics should be discussed so openly...

That's going to make a mess, no matter how you approach it...

I don't mind talking about it.

You want to know?

As your best friend, I am curious.

Hmm... Well, I guess...

I probably am, yeah.

I've never been in love with a guy before.

I sense that I'm in danger! That's what!

Miss Claire, but to react that way just because she's gay

might be said to show a bit too much prejudice.

Huh?

For example, you are straight, correct?

Of course I am.

And you love Prince Thane, right?

Rae, don't butt in just to tease her.

Ahem. Miss Claire, how would you feel if a man told you, "Don't molest me"?

Wha... I'm not such a lecherous woman!

No one just lusts after anyone, anytime.

Well... That's true...

N-Now, now! Gender doesn't matter when it comes to love!

Gender does play a role.

I'm happy just to be able to admire Miss Claire every day!

And it's because you're always like this that I keep my guard up around you!

Well, it's not like my feelings are ever reciprocated, anyway.

Besides...

What is it, Rae?

Nothing. Never mind.

I'm not the only one who's had painful romantic experiences.

Does that mean you've given up on Miss Claire?

How am I supposed to feel while listening to this conversation?

but then you cheated in that game to bring her and Prince Thane together.

Hey! I think I just heard a statement I can't overlook!

I didn't say anything.

Well, yeah... I guess you could say I've given up on her, maybe.

But it's more like I never expected her to accept my feelings in the first place.

Miss Claire has someone she loves, and I want to support her in that.

Besides, I'm happy just being around her.

And above all...

It's not as if getting together with Miss Claire is my end goal.

I just want to make her happy.

So...

But still...

I'm afraid I can't.

Just kidding!

So yeah, Miss Claire, just treat me the way you always have!

R-Right...

I'm fairly happy with our relationship as it is!

Beef bowls! Extra-large servings!

I'd like one, too.

Beef bowls acquired!

Didn't you want one, Miss Claire?

No, thank you.

Everything's definitely as it was before.

Yeah...

Just like always, it feels just a little bit...

painful.

I've almost never had anyone I loved return my feelings.

As long as I don't say anything, I can stay close to them,

but the moment I fall in love, they're farther away than anyone.

Hey, that commoner...

Yeah, she's the one the rumors say has been wooing Miss Claire, even though she's a girl.

Maybe my behavior has been encouraging their prejudice.

And I'm sure the princes only like her

because she's so unusual that she piques their interest.

Who would ever actually like someone as shameful as her?

But...

Making jokes and laughing things off is the only way I can get by.

I wasn't paying attention, and my hand slipped.

You aren't hurt, are you?

Y-You did that on pur—

You aren't, are you?

No...

Commoner!

Y-Yes?

Why are you still dawdling?

If you're finished eating, let's go!

I never thought Miss Claire would stand up for Rae.

I wouldn't call that standing up for her.

Huh?

I think Miss Claire couldn't excuse the fact

that she had unintentionally done something wrong,

and it left her feeling ill at ease.

And then two girls saying mean things just happened by.

What better target for her on which to take out her anger, right?

Miss Claire is just a child, really.

Miss Claire!

What is it? Do you have a problem?

Of course I do!

But I still love you!

Now to practice my magic for next week!

Oh, so even a dual caster needs to prepare, then?

Even with protag specs, I still can't spare any effort!

Love, effort, victory! So on that note, give me your love!

I don't know what you're talking about!