Chapter 34

Since being called the Emperor, Tatsuki's popularity has risen even further.

His active performance in the horseback riding competition has significantly increased the number of male students who have become his followers, especially among the underclassmen.

The boys who served as the Emperor's horse in the competition are apparently boasting about it, taking advantage of the confusion.

It's a strange thing to boast about, but if they're happy, that's fine.

The name "Emperor" has spread not only among the elementary school students but also to the middle school students. I received an email from Aira-sama saying, "I heard that Yaza is being called the Emperor."

After a student who was carried away called Tatsuki "Emperor" and received a cold stare, an unspoken rule was established that the "Emperor" nickname is unofficial and should not be used in front of him.

I think Tatsuki made a wise decision. If he had proudly said, "I'm the Emperor!" and been carried away, it would have become a black history that he would regret remembering in the future.

I sent an email to Aira-sama saying, "He doesn't seem to approve of being called the Emperor, so please be careful."

However, I didn't know that the nickname "Emperor" came from Napoleon.

It should be incompatible with me, the queen of the fraudulent Rococo.

In "You are my dolce," he was called the Emperor from the beginning, and I never really thought about why he was called that. I just assumed it was because he ruled the school like a king.

But it turns out it was a well-established nickname from his elementary school days.

Moreover, the origin of the nickname is the horseback riding competition at the sports festival... It sounds a bit silly when you have to explain it as an adult, huh? Hehe.

By the way, the nickname "vertical roll" for me is completely unofficial. It's more of an insult than a nickname.

Despite my inner thoughts, the children around me are obsessed with the nickname "Emperor."

"It's a fitting nickname for Tatsuki-sama."

"His performance in the horseback riding competition was truly heroic for our class."

"The Emperor was really cool back then."

"Sigh, the Emperor is amazing."

The wind coming in from the window is cool, and I love autumn because it's the most comfortable season.

After eating delicious school lunch and feeling full, I get a bit sleepy.

"Don't you think so, Reika-sama?"

"Huh?"

What? I wasn't really listening.

"Don't you think the Emperor is cool, Reika-sama?"

"Ah, yes, I do."

The long and the short of it is, I'm being swept along.

"Yes, that's right."

Everyone in the room nodded in agreement.

Girls just love to agree with each other.

"I think the Emperor would suit Reika-sama."

Huh?

"True. Though it's frustrating, I can accept it if it's Reika-sama."

"I wouldn't forgive it if an ordinary girl got together with the Emperor, but Reika-sama has a family background and education that suits the Emperor."

"But I don't want Tatsuki-sama to belong to anyone yet."

"I'll support you if it's Reika-sama."

"Right. Reika-sama, go for it!"

...Hold on a minute. Why did it suddenly turn into this?

First of all, Tatsuki has Yurie-sama. It's a one-sided love, but...

"Ladies, aren't you misunderstanding something?"

"What do you mean?"

"I'm not thinking of anything as grand as dating Tatsuki-sama. I just admire him. I'm not at all..."

Stop it, that misunderstanding! My life is on the line here!

"But you do like the Emperor, don't you?"

"I admire him, I admire him. It's different from liking him."

The girls tilted their heads.

"Then, Enjo-sama? You were on the organizing committee together at the sports festival, right?"

"Well, Reika-sama is on Enjo-sama's side. Oh, you're my rival. But he's so kind and wonderful. When I bumped into him before, he smiled and asked if I was okay!"

"Maybe you bumped into him on purpose?"

"No, I didn't!"

I hate to ruin the fun, but that's also a misunderstanding!

"I don't have any special feelings for Enjo-sama either. Of course, I admire him like everyone else."

"Oh, really?"

"Yes, that's true."

I need to correct this misunderstanding.

"Then, who does Reika-sama like?"

"Um... No one in particular."

"Reika-sama, you don't have a crush on anyone?"

"Um, no."

"Nobody?"

"No one."

"Never?"

"Never."

Yeah, I haven't even had my first love yet.

Everyone's faces looked at me as if I were a pitiful child.

"Reika-sama is still a child..."

Boom!

Called a child by a child! I took a subtle hit...

Because no prince has captured my heart, there's nothing I can do!

My ideal is someone who is kind, forgives my whims with a smile, and has a gentle and beautiful smile.

The Emperor from "You are my dolce" is the type that makes me go "Kyaa, the Emperor is so amazing!" when reading manga, but in real life, it's just too troublesome.

Going to a girl's house uninvited? No way. It would be a big inconvenience with family and neighbors watching.

Being confessed to in a busy street? No way, no way.

In manga, a good face can forgive anything, but not in real life, at least not for me.

In that sense, a sensible and kind person is the best.

Is there someone like that out there for me?

Hey?

My ideal person is studying for exams at home.

What should I do? Could I really be a "bro-con"...

Reika, who hasn't had her first love, was called to the staff room after school.

"Kichijouin, can you be on the organizing committee for the study presentation?"

"I decline."

Who would take on the organizing committee for the study presentation, which is more challenging than the sports festival?

The master of part-time jobs has retired.

No amount of flattery or persuasion will change my mind.

I won't be moved by an uncle's fake tears.

From my experience with the sports festival, I learned the courage to say no.