Endo and Kobayashi’s Live Commentary on the Villainess

I like Liselotte Onee-sama. I love her. Though maybe it would be an exaggeration to say that Imin lovewith her, I think.

But, I still love and respect her anyway.

When I first met her, if Im going to be honest, I was a little frightened of her.

Onee-sama is the ideal noblewoman, who never left a gap in her armour. As a commoner, that perfect blend of elegance, lineage, appearance and merit was actually a bit scary to come up against.

Also, those beautiful purple eyes that I have never seen anyone other than Onee-sama and Marquis Riefenstahl with, that mysterious shade of violet always looked so beautiful, so serious and so fierce. I was convinced I would always be afraid of them.

But one day, I noticed her gaze when she was watching over Prince Siegward, like a playful kitten watching a ball of yarn.

And after seeing that, as I thought back on everything I found scary whenever she confronted me, I realized she wasnt just tsun, there was a dere side to her as well.

Onee-sama was a truly good person, but the problem was that when she was nervous or embarrassed, her language suddenly got stubborn and harsh to try and hide that. Though, that was part of her cuteness.

She generously gave me a wand, uniforms, lecture notebooks, hair accessories, dresses and even helped me study.

When she found out I was related to her, she immediately accepted me into her family. She even made me her younger sister.

But for me, who felt like I had just been given the cutest Onee-sama in the world, I wanted to do something to return the favour as well.

Hey, Finne? Could I ask something of you? There was something I was hoping you could do for me

So, the moment Onee-sama asked me, my mouth moved before even thinking.

Yes! Anything you want, Onee-sama!

As I forcefully answered her, Onee-sama smiled happily. It was a refined and elegant smile, but there was something sexy about it too. How lovely.

Thank you. But, it isnt anything too difficult. However, it will require you to stay quiet and behave yourself for a while.

Instead of telling me what the reason was, she simply stood up and walked me over to the rooms big walk-in closet.

As I stood next to her, I looked up slightly confused, but she gently stroked my head.

Youre a good girl, right? Listen, Finne. No matter what happens from now on, you cant make a sound, okay? Just be quiet and listen, can you do it?

As she talked to me, I nodded repeatedly, intoxicated by her hand that ran through my hair.

Ill be a good girl. I wont talk. I wont run rampant. Ill behave myself. Definitely!

I didnt know whether or not that determination was reflected well in my eyes or not.

But, as she looked at me, she nodded firmly as she closed the doors.

So, thats how I got into this shameful situation.

Onee-sama had ensnared both myself and Bard-senpai.

Whilst Onee-sama had coaxed Bard-senpai into confessing that he loved me, I struggled with all my might to stay quiet like Onee-sama had told me too in the closet.

Please believe me, Miss Finne. I truly do love you, with all my heart. When you arent by my side, theres no colour in the world. When you arent standing next to me, the world loses its lustre. When I cant see your smile, this world doesnt feel worth living in. Thats what I feel in my heart. I love you. But these words, are they even enough to express whats raging inside of me?

And now, Bard-senpai was attacking me directly.

Please stop.

Wait, wait, just wait a minute

As I barely managed to squeak a voice out, Bard-senpai finally fell silent.

Suddenly being pulled out of the closet like that, should I apologize for eavesdropping? Or should I pretend I didnt hear anything? Even though I was still confused and didnt even know what to say, Bard-senpai had suddenly opened up with a barrage of passionate feelings like that.

That he didnt care about inheriting the House, that he truly only loved me, he told me that directly.

You Arent you usually the stoic kind of character!?

I was so frustrated I wanted to blurt that out. As I faced his onslaught of feelings, I felt like I was in a battle.

Should I kill him? If I didnt, would I die from embarrassment first?

Bard-senpai, do you just not have any idea of the meaning of shame? How can you just say things like that so easily?

When I finally let that spill out, Bard-senpai just looked slightly confused as he asked me back.

Because if weve already come this far, whats the point of being ashamed anymore? Of course, Im nervous, but how should I put it, its like the excitement of being in a difficult battle? In a desperate situation, wouldnt you agree that the best thing to do is to throw away your defenses and focus on the attack?

Ah, right, this guy was a battle junkie.

Whilst Im also the type that burns brightest in a pinch, I didnt exactly think of applying something like that outside of a battle, and especially not in a situation like this. But, well, maybe it could work in theory?

This truly is such a desperate situation for me, Miss Finne, because I really do love you. Im begging you, please let me stand by your side.

So, as Bard-senpai kept my other hand in his, I clutched at my forehead with my other.

Even if you say that

Even if you beg like that

I Im still a little confused. I dont dislike you at all, Bard-senpai. Actually, um, right I like you, I think.

Although my voice trailed off towards the end, as I somehow managed to get it out, Bard-senpais face suddenly lit up. Uh oh. Theres so much hope in those eyes.

But! Something like marriage or engagement, right now its absolutely impossible!

When I told him that in a panic, Bard-senpai nodded calmly. Wait, he understands?

I Ive always lived as a commoner until now. To us, marriage is something you go through with a person youve loved for years Ha But even if there are some people who dont go through with it, their relationship still reaches a point where they feel safe living together with each other first, then maybe after that, um, they think about

As I spoke uneasily, Bard-senpai slowly nodded on every syllable.

That would make sense. I wouldnt ask you to throw away your own common sense, either. Even if I was ordered to marry someone else for the sake of the house other than Miss Finne, Id flee into the mountains. But, if you truly dont hate me, then I would like to propose marrying using your idea.

That was how he replied.

No, but, theres no way anyone would normally accept a proposal in a crazy situation like this? Besides, if I accept, Marquis Riefenstahl would be so over the moon that I dont think Id ever be able to break up with him without breaking his heart as well? But, its not like I really hate the idea of having a relationship though!

As I fretted on the spot, Bard-senpai just silently looked straight at me.

Ahh, I get it, its all up to my decision, then?

I hate this. Its too hard.

Ahh, jeez, someone, anyone, help me!

Help me, somebody Help me, Gods!!

Ahh if only they could hear us

Were just outfielders if Sieg isnt here, huh? Seriously, if only they could hear us. These two are way too serious

Suddenly, I could hear the Voices]of a man and a woman.

Eh? What? Who? Where?

Above us?

I guess the protection I gave Baru is working well, if we can see his actions like this

I heard the mans voice again. Yeah, hes definitely above me. But, when I looked up, all I could see was the ceiling.

Itd be nice if they could get along even without us

Right? Well, even if worst comes to worst, Finne can go rely on Aru at the church for help, or go down the commoner route and maybe become adventurers with Baru, right? Even if they dont become Marquis and Marquise, they can still get married, itd just be a little more normal

Hey, stop, just wait a minute.

Not being able to silently listen to the voices of those two anymore, I raised my voice.

Oh?

Whats this?

The voices from above suddenly stopped.

Bard-senpai looked at me like I was crazy.

He wasnt looking up at all.

Um, those two voices from a while ago, dont tell me Im the only one who heard them?

I asked Bard-senpai just in case, but he still just stared at me strangely.

Two voices?

You know, the man and the woman Huh? Wait, wasnt this what Prince Siegward was talking about? The Voice of God thing?

As I talked, I suddenly realized the possibility and couldnt stop myself saying it.

OHHH, ITS FINALLY HAPPENED, FINNE HAS AWOKEEEEEEN!?

Has she really awoken!? Finne-chan, if you can hear us, give us a signal! Just give us a wink!

Wink.

What the? Cute.

It seemed like that wink, that I was trying to signal the supposed Gods with, actually had an effect on Bard-senpai as well.

I heard something strange from Bard-senpais mouth again.

She can really hear us! Im Endo, the Play-By-Play Commentator!

Im Kobayashi, the Colour Commentator! You dont need to reply to us, just listen to our voices!

Why did you do something so cute? If you do something like that, youre only going to make me love you more Why? I feel like I should hunt down a dragon?

The greatThe Play-By-Play Endo]and Colour Commentator Kobayashi]! No doubt about it, these were the two Gods the Crown Prince was talking about!

Even though I was convinced by that, the first thing I had to do was stop Bard-senpai, who was slowly spinning out of control. Why was this guy so restless?

No, please stop. Theres no point in doing something so dangerous.

After soothing him down a little, Bard-senpai, who had shot up to his feet before, knelt back down to look at me again.

Thats right, dont worry about us! Do your best to talk to Baldur, Finne!

It doesnt seem as if Baldur truly cares at all about the succession. How about confirming that with him first?

Its true that Bard-senpai had said something like that a couple of times. Receiving support from the voices of the Gods, I spoke.

Bard-senpai What if I If I told you that I was afraid of becoming the Marquise, what would you do?

Then, we can escape from this country together. Fortunately, both you and I are skilled warriors. We can live wherever we want.

The part that I was most uneasy about was paved over so simply.

There was something so honest in Bard-senpais words that I wanted to cry.

Bard-senpai, is that really fine?

Even if he thought it was okay and I was happy with it, I couldnt let Bard-senpai overdo it.

As I asked him that fearfully, once again he answered so simply.

When I believed that you were still a commoner, I was prepared to abandon the name of Riefenstahl for your sake. I would never want to put you through any hardships, Miss Finne, but if the House you succeed isnt comfortable for you, then its worthless. So long as Miss Finne can smile, then I am happy.

Dont you think its unfair, being able to say something like that with a straight face?

Its only because Im so desperate.

Desperate? Really?

From how calmly he was telling me all this, I wanted to tell him it definitely didnt sound like it. But, somehow, those words let me relax a little bit.

Is that so? Then thats fine.

As I got pulled into this absurd atmosphere, I said that with a sigh.

Oh, damn it, I dont think he got it.

Bard-senpai still looked confused.

For the time being, lets put all the marriage talk aside and just get along for now, okay? About being together with me, I accept.

As I felt a weight fall off my shoulders as I laughed, for some reason only after all that did the knight in front of me blush.