『Yui!! I'm sorry... but it's okay now!! Because I'm here!!』
On the television screen, a young man and woman are embracing.
"Whew~ I got completely absorbed."
"Me too."
Just as Ratz said, we were totally absorbed.
Currently, we are watching a DVD that my husband owns. At first, I mistakenly thought there were tiny people living inside the box, but apparently, this is a device that records images—much like a Call—so they can be viewed at any time.
He said it was technology rather than magic, which doesn't quite click for me, but my husband wouldn't lie to me. It is exactly as he says.
As for the content, it was a love story set in a school, much like the one we are currently managing with him.
So, this is what the schools my husband talked about look like... You devote yourself to your studies, aiming for a profession you'll love in the future. And in the midst of those studies, you make friends, play, get scolded, and... fall in love. It was truly wonderful.
"Sigh... a school, huh? I spent my time in a monastery doing nothing but studying," Rurua mused.
"Heh, so that's what it was like for you. I was never much for studying, but a sports club sounds nice," Riel added.
"Agreed. I'm interested in the 'Kendo Club'. It's a club activity using swords, right?" Tori said.
"...The school cafeteria sounds interesting." Kaya whispered.
Rurua, Riel, and the others were all getting excited talking about school.
"What did you think, Sheila-chan?"
"I think it's amazing."
"Derieu-neesama!"
"Oh? What is it, Filia?"
Sheila and Derieu were also deep in conversation with Aslin and Filia.
"I feel like I would end up in something called the Student Council," Eris remarked.
"True. I suppose I'd be your assistant, Eris?" Milly suggested.
"...Then maybe me too?"
The same went for Milly and Labyris.
Hmm, I've just had a great idea.
"Hey, while we're at it... my husband says he plans to make television common here someday, and what to broadcast will surely be on the agenda. Why don't we try writing a few stories ourselves?"
"Hmm, that sounds fun," Ratz replied.
"Doesn't it? But it'll be a hassle to read if everyone's is different, so... how about stories set in a school like the one we just saw?"
"I'm in desu!!"
Filia raised her hand energetically in agreement
No one else seemed to have any objections. My husband always says everything is worth a challenge.
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※ From here on, each person writes their own story. They will be summarized quite loosely.
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Author: Seraria
I had a fateful encounter when I arrived at this academy. Normally, I am lauded as a princess, kept at a distance, and treated as carefully as a fragile piece of glass. I had already resigned myself to my position as a ruler. But on my first day at that academy...
"From today on, you'll be attending here, then."
"Yes, as per my father's wishes."
"So there was at least some parental concern. But..."
I looked around. Perhaps they had heard of my true identity, for everyone was merely watching me from a distance. No one tried to actively engage with me.
It was then that I met him.
"What? You're in the way standing there. Could you move?"
A single sentence, as if my identity didn't matter at all.
To an onlooker, it would have seemed like a rude exchange. But that was my meeting with Yuki.
From then on, my days were painted in vibrant colors.
...For more details, see the main story. (Note: There is no such main story.)
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"How is it?"
"I see, a love story between a princess and a commoner. It's a classic~!"
"Yes, yes, I think it's great."
"Fuffuffu. Then how about this one?"
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Author: Ratz
"Oh no, I can't believe I overslept!"
I rush out of the house in a panic. Even though today is my first day after transferring, I actually managed to oversleep.
"But if I run, I might just make it..."
I'm in the timeframe where I can just barely make it. Faster, I need to go faster.
Because I was thinking about that, my attention was scattered.
"I'll just turn this corner and—"
I was going at full speed, never imagining someone would be on the other side. When you're that distracted, the result is obvious.
THUD!
We collided.
"Ouch!?"
"Whoa!?"
I lost my balance, unable to even brace for the fall. But I didn't hit the ground.
"Are you okay?"
That was because he had caught me in his arms.
"T-Thank you."
That was my meeting with a boy named Yuki. After that, I managed to make it to school on time, and it turned out we were even in the same class. From there, all sorts of things start to happen.
...For more details, see the main story. (Note: Still doesn't exist.)
* * *
"What do you think?"
"It's good! Such a stimulating encounter."
"It certainly leaves an impression."
We chatted excitedly about the stories we had written, going back and forth with "this part was good" and "what about that." It was a very pleasant time. Now, I wonder what kind of evaluation my husband—who isn't here right now—will give us?
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Comment: Yuki
Hm? Story-wise, I guess it's fine?
As for whether I'd actually do that?
No way.
Absolutely not.
Why would I go out of my way to speak to a princess?
I'd just keep living as an ordinary commoner, taking it easy and idling away my life.
Ratts's story too, as a story, it's fine.
But I wouldn't bump into someone at a corner.
And I certainly wouldn't be going to school right on the edge of being late.
If I were ever about to be late, I'd just be late.
...Huh?
What the hell?
Why do Seraria and Ratts both seem kind of pissed?
Wait, I gave my opinion properly.
What's wrong with that!?
No, I said it right.
As a story, it's interesting.
If it were real life, I'd just ignore it...
Ah, is that the problem?
Why!?
* * *
The rest of the school delusions will be saved for another occasion.
