-Sharing Notes-

“Classes are so rough. I really feel for Alexandra. I could never keep up.”

“What are you saying? You are Alexandra,” I told her.

“But I was never the type to study! I can’t be a genius like Alexandra was in the game!” Alex complained.

I was currently in Alex’s room. After our first day of classes, Alex had invited me to her dorm room. Lady Rium had gone to an afternoon tea party that one of the noble ladies were hosting in the dorm’s backyard. Since I wasn’t invited, I can’t attend with Lady Rium.

“So how was the encounter with Prince Clovis?” I asked. They should have met during her Dance class.

“It was great. I was partnered up with him like in the game,” Alex answered. “I heard you paired up with Claudia. Will you be alright? She’s the evilest compared to all the other rivals.”

I smirked, “Don’t worry, I have a plan to deal with her.”

Alex shivered as her face paled. “Reiré, you’re scaring me.”

“Enough about that. Since you know the otome game version, I’m assuming you’re going to follow that?”

Alex nodded, “Yes. Even though we know different versions, I think the story is still the same, the only difference will be the ending.”

“That is true, but you’re going for the first prince, so ultimately the ending will still be the same for the novel too.”

“Since you have been reincarnated into this world too. You can also go for the capture targets. I can help you raise their flags,” Alex offered.

“Thanks, but no thanks. You can have the male leads, I’m going for someone else.”

“Oh?” Looks like Alex got interested in who I’m going for. “Who are you going for?”

“I’m going for Claudia Arcement.”

“EH!!!! The rival!?!?!?!?”

“Yep.”

“Could it be…” Alex hugged herself. “You swing that way?”

I rolled my eyes. “I am bisexual, so in a way, yes.”

“Wow…”

“Is it that surprising?”

“No, I have friends who were gay in my previous life, but this world is set in a medieval-style where homosexual relationships are looked down upon. Will you be alright?

“I don’t expect my feelings to be returned, but as long as I can be good friends with her, it should suffice.” And as long as I get my fun, then I don’t care.

“Reiré…” Alex started to tear up. “My poor girl, I’ll be rooting for you.”

“Thanks… I guess…”

“Since you’re going for a target that isn’t even meant to be captured, I don’t know how you’re gonna raise her flags.”

“If there are no flags for her, then I will create them. Since Lady Claudia encounters you most in the story, I might as well just stick to you.”

“Please do,” Alex begged. “While I know Alexandra is supposed to be bullied by her, there’s only so much I can take. There are many times where I want to punch her in the face, but I had to refrain myself for the story’s sake.”

“You really are different from the Alexandra in the novel.”

“That’s because I wasn't Alexandra in my last life! I was a tomboy who often picked fights! I’d fight to protect my OTP from all those other ruthless shippers who are wrong!”

“Oh… So you’re that kind of otaku…”

“Don’t give me that disappointing look!” Alex cried.

“Ah, sorry. I did it subconsciously.”

“In any case, why Claudia of all people? I would think Rium is a better catch.”

“Lady Rium is my childhood friend. She is more of an older sister than anything,” I explained.

“Ah, yes. Rium is known as one of the Onee-sans like Sophia in the catalog of the game.”

Sophia, didn’t think I would hear that name on the first day. Since she’s a junior like Lord Raphael, I don’t really have any classes with her. Sophia Glede, daughter of Duke Florence Glede, is a top marriage candidate for Prince Leonhardt and Prince Clovis. She’s pretty scary in her own way, yes, even scarier than Lady Claudia who was known as the worst out of all the other love rivals. I best not meet Lady Sophia at all. If I do, I’ll definitely crack under her gaze.

“Reiré, are you listening?”

“Huh? Ah, sorry, what? I wasn’t listening.”

“I asked what’s so great about a villainess like Claudia?”

“Oh, it’s because she’s such a tsundere,” I simply answered.

“Ah, so you’re that kind of otaku…”

“Don’t you dare give me that disappointed expression that I used on you.”

“Hehehe,” Alex giggled. “Welp, since we both have a clear goal in mind, let’s work together. Our paths will definitely cross since we’re going for the targets in the same route.”

“I agree with you on that. Since we are both commoners in this academy, it makes sense to stick together.”

“My thoughts exactly. And as fellow otherworlders and otakus, we can talk about our hobbies and other stuff that others have no idea of.”

It was like music to my ears. “Yes! I have been dying to talk about anime and manga to a fellow fan!” I held her hands and cried, “I’m so glad I found out your secret!”

“Same here! I’m so glad you picked up my notebook and found out I’m not normal!”

“What am I seeing here?”

“Eh?” We both turned to the door to see a girl with short brown hair and sharp grey eyes in our school uniform.

“Ah, Grace.”

If I remember correctly, Grace was Alexandra’s roommate in the novel. They didn’t get along at first, but they slowly became best friends. Yes, in the novel, she helped give love advice to the protagonist.

“Reiré, let me introduce her.” Alex moved over to stand beside the brunette. “This is my roommate. Her name is Grace Riefenstahl.”

“My name is Reiré Norman. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” I’m pretty sure Grace’s family has the Viscount rank. I need to bow, one of a maid, not the courtesy bow I did for Lady Claudia. Now why did I do a courtesy bow instead of a servant one for Lady Claudia who had a higher status than Lady Grace? Well, it’s because I’ve known Lady Claudia for a much longer time than Lady Grace. Lady Grace doesn’t show up as much as Lady Claudia does in the novel. And besides, I wanted to leave a much better impression on Lady Claudia than Lady Grace.

“I see this commoner is well mannered compared to this dimwit.”

“Grace! How can you be so mean? Come on, we’re roomies, let’s get along!” Alex clung to Lady Grace’s arm as she tried to act cute.

Alexandra would never act like that in the novel. I could only assume Alex’s behavior is because she already knows about Lady Grace’s role in the plot.

“Please get off of me. That is not how a student of Roseward Academy should act,” Lady Grace coldly stated.

“Oh, not honest are you. Don’t worry. We’ll be best friends in no time!”

Ah, so Alex does know. So it’s the same as the game. We should probably exchange notes in case there is a difference in the story for the novel and game. It’s a good thing I also wrote down all that I remembered of Fight for Love and Acceptance last night.

“Eh! You’re kicking me out!”

Alex’s whiny voice broke me out of my thoughts.

“Yes, I’ll be having some nobles coming here, so please play somewhere else,” stated Lady Grace.

Alex pouted, “But this is my room too…”

Lady Grace sighed, “You’re just gonna get bullied if you stay here anyways.”

“Huh? Could it be that you’re worried about me!?” Alex smiled when she saw how Lady Grace’s face turned red.

Lady Grace will soon be the victim of Alex’s teasing. Really, Alex and I have so many things in common. It seems like we both like to tease. “How about I take Alex to my room, Lady Grace? Lady Rium is at a tea party at the moment, so my room is empty.”

Lady Grace looked relieved. “If you please.”

“Let’s go to my room. There are actually some more things I want to discuss with you.”

Alex sighed. “Fine. But mark my words, Grace, you will be my best friend!”

Lady Grace groaned, “Why can’t you act proper like Reiré here?”

“Because I have not learned my manners like Reiré has,” Alex proudly claimed.

I’m not sure if that’s a good thing to be proud of. “Come on, you big doof.” I took Alex’s notebook and then grabbed her by her arm and dragged her out the doors.