Endo and Kobayashi’s Live Commentary on the Villainess

The Marquis daughter, Liselotte Riefenstahl, is tormenting a poor common girl out in the courtyard, please help her!

When asked to intervene, what would be the correct response to an impossibly absurd accusation like that?

Should I be angry at the insult to my fiance? My fiance might be easy to misunderstand, but Ill have you know that she really is a good girl once you get to know her. Or did you just see her serious face and assume she was being a bully?

I understand, thank you for telling me, I decided to tell that to the slightly dimwitted looking girl in front of me with my usual smile.

As soon as I arrived in the courtyard, I began looking for my easily misunderstood fiance.

Finne, you are living in the staff lodgings presently, are you not?

Liselottes question is so roundabout that not even I know what her true meaning is anymooooore!

It seems that there is something she wishes to ask, but is it an issue of nobility or something unique to Liselotte? Shes asking so many questions that seem unrelated to each other that it really does feel like an interrogation now.

Found her.

Liselotte and Finne were sitting side by side on a bench. It seemed like Liselotte was reciting a list of questions to Finne.

As I had gathered from the voices of the Gods as well as the fact that Finnes head was cocked at a strange angle, it seemed like the questions she was asking were a bit too ambiguous.

Umm, yes. They let me stay in the staff dormitory

For the most part, all of the students at the academy were sons and daughters of the nobility.

And being nobility, they typically owned an estate in the capital even if their land was elsewhere.

Therefore, all the students at this academy travelled to class from their familys residence in the capital. All except one.

That one person was Finne.

So, what exactly were Liselottes intentions after finding that out?

About that staff dormitory They serve food in such a place, yes?

Oh, she was about to say something else but stopped herself, didnt she? That seems to be a common pattern today.

As the great Coebayashay had mentioned, Liselotte seemed to be troubled about saying what she actually wanted to say.

Yes! Its delicious, too! Maybe because of the budget or because were all women there, I dont think theres enough meat But its not a problem since I can just get it myself!

That doesnt seem to be what Liselotte wanted to hear!

Finne-chan stays in the dormitory for female members of staff. I see, since shes such a crazed warrior and still a growing girl, she might feel like shes not being fed enough?

Finne answered her cheerfully, but Liselotte seemed confused as she started to fidget bashfully. It seems like Endows sage knowledge was completely correct.

Liselotte, is something wrong?

I suddenly realized that I might be the source of some unwanted rumours if anyone saw me silently watching the two of them. As I called out to them, both Liselotte and Finne jumped in surprise but smiled in relief when they realized it was me.

Ahh, Your Highness, I

Liselotte seemed to want to ask me something as well, but even though her voice trailed off as she tried to stammer it out, she still looked happy.

Were you talking about the staff dormitories? Ah, now that I think about it, what are your plans for the summer break, Miss Finne? As I recall, the school cafeteria wont be staffed for a period of time, will it?

The fast-approaching summer holidays for the academy were only a week away. Although there would still be working staff over the month-long break, all of them were taking a one week break off during the holidays as well.

!

Of course, I had only mentioned it casually, but I didnt miss the smile that suddenly illuminated Liselottes face.

I see, this whole time, Liselotte was concerned about how Finne was going to be spending her summer vacation!

In the game, Finne would always go with a capture target, but I dont know how an unmarried man and woman actually spending time together alone like that would be viewed with the etiquette of this world.

I found myself frowning at Coebayashays words. Of course, there would be deep implications if an unmarried man and woman took a long trip alone in such a way.

Ah, summer vacation? If mama Ah, sorry. If I can find out where my mother is staying, Ill spend it with her; otherwise, Ill just have to stay in the dormitory by myself.

If I recalled correctly, Finnes only family was her mother.

Isnt it quite serious for her to be unaware of her own mothers whereabouts?

Stepping forward without thinking, I called out to ask Finne.

Miss Finne, what did you mean by that?

Ah its Well, my mother angered some of the high ranking nobles in the capital, so theyre after her life. Because of that, shes sort of on the run?

I had asked her seriously, but Finne responded with something outrageous as if it wasnt a big deal.

Thanks to that, I almost got killed as well, so for my sake, she doesnt tell me where she is anymore. Honestly, mother, just what did you do in the first place?

Finne giggled as she said that, but I didnt think it was a laughing matter at all.

Well, since I can use magic, maybe my father was a nobleman or something like that? Apparently, my father died around the time of my birth, so uh, basically they think mama killed him? Was it an act of passion after being blinded by love? Is that why his family wants her dead? Or something like that, but I didnt really ask

What a dangerous story! Hold on a minute Isnt the setting for this game a little too serious considering its title? Theres so much death in it.

Well, Magikoi actually ended up selling really well, you know? Although I feel like theres a sense of malice in trying to traumatizeyoung womenotome playerslike that?

I kept silent as I listened to the venerable Endow and Coebayashay talk.

Ah, about Finnemama, Finne-chans guess is a little off. The truth is actually more peaceful.

Thank goodness. I breathed a sigh of relief as Coebayashay said that.

Is it not dangerous to be in the dorms alone by yourself? No matter how strong you may be, Finne, you are still a young girl.

As Liselotte said that with a determined expression, I found myself agreeing with her.

The story of Finnes mother had caught me off guard a little bit, so I had almost forgotten, but it wasnt just an issue with meals. Shes still only a fifteen-year-old girl, so someone should look after her.

Theres no shortage of guest rooms at the royal palace so it wouldnt be hard to have her taken care of there No, if I did that, I would feel very sorry if bad rumours were spread about Finne.

Why does Liselotte have such a stubborn look on her face?

It seems like shes concerned about Finne-chans living conditions but is finding it hard to just come out with it. Well, what else can you expect from a tsundere?

As I was trying to figure out exactly what was wrong, I heard their voices again.

Ah, I see now.

If thats the case, Liselotte, why not take care of Miss Finne at your familys house?

When I suggested that, I saw the corners of Liselottes mouth being to tremble upwards.

W-well, I suppose so?! I was on planning returning to our lands, but since I already have three sisters at the main house, I do not think there would be a great burden if there were one more!? House Riefenstahl is a family of proud warriors as well, so I do not think there shall be any problems if there are any complications that arise concerning your mother! Whats more, you should take this opportunity to learn many things from me, such as proper manners and etiquette!! I do not believe a house more suitable than ours exists? Ah, well, if its His Highness suggesting so Then I suppose I do not mind having you stay.

Thats so damned cute.

Liselottes machine gun-like ranting cant hide her joy! No matter how haughtily she might try to act, theres no way you can hide that smile on your face, Liselotte!!

To even notice that she was getting too excited and managing to tone herself down at the end, what a high-grade performance, I give that tsundere routine a perfect 100 score.

Both of them were right.

My fiance is so cute that its painful. I quietly looked up at the sky.

No, I couldnt possibly, I would be causing you far too much trouble

Finne shook her head bashfully as she said that.

Hmph, are you saying that our household cannot take care of a single guest? Or, perhaps, are you making light of the Marquisal House of Riefenstahl? Or are you accusing my house of being some shabby and run down thing that cannot even take care of a single girl for a month?

Liselotte stared at Finne with half narrowed eyes as she said that, but, well, considering that she was doing it with a nearly identical expression as she had when giving Finne those presents of a wand and several sets school uniforms as well, I think its fair to say that Liselotte is acting Soon dRey, as the Gods put it.

As for the people who were wondering just why her fiance was getting no such presents, there are more than a few.

Anyways, I understand why Finne seems to be hesitant about accepting such a sudden offer. Especially since she was offering to have her as a guest not just for the week that there was no staff at the school, but for the entire month of the holidays.

The key to figuring out the peaceful truth about Finnemama is located at the Riefenstahl house, so Rize-tan absolutely has to win here.

Such was the decree of Coebayashay.

Its not just about Liselotte spending the summer holidays with her friend Finne, but theres in fact a deeper meaning to all this. Something has to be done.

Miss Finne, the Riefenstahl territory is famed for breeding horses. There is also a growing horse based cuisine developing there.

I will be in your care over the summer, Lady Liselotte.

As I added on a little joke, Finne suddenly discarded all of her hesitations.

As Finne bowed her head down low towards her, Liselotte looked amazed, but there was no mistaking the joyful smile on her face.