I’ll Live as a Villain Obsessed Over by a Magical Girl

“HEN~HOUSE! That’s what it is!”

Hen house. I’m not sure what that means, but it was clearly something derogatory.

“Hen house… you say?”

Seo Jin-ah slowly stood up after hearing those words. Seeing this, Noah fell into inner contemplation.

‘Should I stop them?’

In truth, fighting here would be problematic. First impressions last a long time. How far can a team go if it starts off on the wrong foot?

Seo Jin-ah approached with an expressionless face.

“Tsk!”
“…!”
“You shouldn’t use such bad words already!”

She began scolding the girl with a stern expression. She looked like a teacher disciplining a child.
In fact, it wouldn’t be strange even if that were the case.

Magical Girl Black Heart. She was a young girl who had just become a middle school student.
She smiled at Noah and Taehwa who were standing blankly.

“I have many younger siblings. I’m used to dealing with disobedient kids.”
“Ah…”
“Well, none of them openly call me a hen house or whatever.”

Her smiling face while saying this seemed like seeing a reliable wall. The kind that would protect you from the hardships of the world.

After briefly contemplating this, Noah was about to speak but held back. There was no need to create unnecessary trouble.

“Apologize to them too. What kind of thing is that to say to people you’re meeting for the first time?”
“…Tch. A hen house and a nag!”
“Hey! Again!”
“Hmph.”

Magical Girl Black Heart, and.
The girl who had just become a middle school student, Yu Yul, snorted and returned to her seat.

Then she glared fiercely at Manager Yu.

“Why haven’t you started yet? It’s obvious everyone’s here.”
“…”
“My grandfather said, time is money. Don’t waste my golden time!”
“…Haah… understood. Then let’s begin.”

Thanks to Manager Yu proceeding with the presentation as if accustomed to this, the situation was glossed over.

While listening to the obvious project explanation, Noah, who had been tense until then, looked around.

Taehwa, who was already close to her, and the easygoing unnie Jin-ah. Plus that arrogant kid Yu Yul.
Just looking at it from a balance perspective, it could be considered quite excellent.

Isn’t this common in games? Warrior, archer, healer, mage.

Iris would be the warrior, Stella the archer. Natalia would take on the healer role, and Black Heart would be the mage.

Theoretically correct, but.

“Excuse me.”

Honor student Lee Taehwa raised her hand high.

“I understand the 4-person coordination system. But will that be easy to achieve?”

This was also something Noah wanted to point out.
Coordination typically requires a long time of practice. Especially if it’s during chaotic combat.

Perhaps the association wasn’t unaware of this fact, as Manager Yu opened his mouth.

“Yes. That’s why we’d like you all to take time to get to know each other first.”

In other words.

“You want us to become friends first, right?”

Those were Seo Jin-ah’s words.
To that, Manager Yu nodded.

“Yes. We’ll issue a card in the association’s name. Next weekend, you all just need to spend time together and verify that.”

He also emphasized that such meetings should happen frequently.

“For today, that’s all. We’ve prepared a meal, so please enjoy a relaxing time-”
“Excuse me!”

This time, Noah raised her hand.
While unwrapping a large lunchbox bundle, Noah said.

“I’ve brought something with me, can we eat this together?”

Clatter. As she opened the lunchbox container, a fragrant smell spread. At the same time, a beautifully decorated excellent lunchbox.

There’s no need to mention how hard Shin Hyun worked to make this.

Fortunately, the response was explosive.

“Wow! Did Noah make this?”
“The mister made it for me. He said to share it.”
“Mister? Which mister? Is he Noah’s boyfriend?”
“It’s not like that!”

Unlike the three who were talking while looking at the lunchbox, Yu Yul seemed to have no interest in such things.

She just sat alone with a sullen expression.

“Hmph, that mister person must be a real pig. Expecting us to eat all this? Does he think that’s possible?”
“…”
“No… Noah, hold it in.”
“Phew… alright. It would look bad to get angry at a middle schooler.”

Watching Noah’s reaction, Taehwa deliberately spoke in a lively voice.

“How many layers is this… can I open the bottom layer?”
“Yes. Of course. After all, it was given to us to share.”

Clatter.
When the next compartment was opened, what was revealed was.

“It’s fried chicken!”

Fried chicken with a glossy red sauce. It occupied an entire layer, showing its magnificence.
Everyone’s mouths watered at the sweet scent that spread.

And that.

“…”
“Do you want some fried chicken?”
“H… hmph! Who would like such a commoner’s food! Fried and slathered in sauce! Eating this would clog your arteries immediately!”
“But it would be delicious.”

Seo Jin-ah, who had devoured a piece of fried chicken with wooden chopsticks, exclaimed in admiration.

“It’s delicious!”
“Right? The mister is good at cooking.”
“Ah, I wish I had a boyfriend who could cook this well too. Ah! You said he’s not your boyfriend yet, so there’s still a chance-”
“…Huh?”

Seeing Noah’s eyes turn cold in an instant, Seo Jin-ah corrected herself.

“But… haha, I prefer older men anyway.”
Seo Jin-ah sweating profusely. From behind, an arrogant voice saying something like “Older than a hen house? That makes it even more of a hen house…” was heard, but they decided to ignore it.

To a flustered Seo Jin-ah, Lee Taehwa quietly whispered.
“Unnie… don’t say things like that. You might really get killed. Do you know how strong she is…”
“I got it, I’ll be careful.”
“What are you whispering about? Come and eat quickly. Taehwa, you too!”
“Coming~”
“Yes.”

Watching them start their meal, Noah felt a sense of pride.
She wanted to boast, “Our mister is so good at cooking!”

But she didn’t, thinking it might make her seem childish.

Suppressing such feelings, Noah was about to start eating as well. If only she didn’t feel the gaze on her.

“…Want some?”
“Ugh…”
“You seem to like it, just eat.”
“H… hmph, considering your sincerity, I’ll just take one piece of that dirty thing-”
“If it’s dirty, don’t eat it.”

Yu Yul flinched at the sharp words.

“Noah, she’s just a kid, a kid!”
“…Taehwa, you… Haah. Fine, take it and eat.”

Zzzt. Thud.

As chopsticks were thrown towards her, Yu Yul hesitated but split the chopsticks.

Yu Yul carefully ate the fried chicken.

Munch munch. Yu Yul begins eating the fried chicken.

“Hmph, it’s nothing special. It’s not tasty.”

Even while saying that, her mouth moves non-stop. Actually, she looked almost like a hamster. The way she puffed up her cheeks as she ate.

It wasn’t hard to notice that those words weren’t her true feelings. But Noah still felt uncomfortable.

‘If you’re going to complain, don’t eat it.’

It’s precious food that the mister worked hard to make. It’s a waste to give it to someone who just complains.

But she’s a kid, so I’ll endure it. That thought was shattered when.

“Well, it’s nothing special.”
“…”
“I don’t see why everyone’s so excited about this ordinary food.”
“…”
“If this is all that second-rate person can make-”
“Ha, I can’t stand this anymore.”

Noah broke her chopsticks and stood up.
There was a flash of light, and in place of where Noah was standing, Iris stood instead.

With a stance that looked ready to fight, Seo Jin-ah’s eyes widened.

“W-wait!? Noah!”
“Leave it be.”
“Taehwa! She’s your friend! You should be the first to step in!”
“Because she’s my friend, I know. No matter how much you’re an unnie, you can’t stop this. Of course, I can’t stop it either.”
“Will it really be okay?”
“Yes. Noah hates it most when someone insults her people.”

Iris roughly grabs Yu Yul by the collar.

“Hey. Rude brat.”
“W-what?”
“Follow me.”

Fire sparked in her eyes.

“Repeat three times that you’re dead today.”
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“So.”
“Yes.”
“You beat her up?”
“Yes.”
“…Did you win?”

Noah silently formed a V with her fingers.

Seeing this, a scolding voice came from the side.

“That’s not what’s important here.”
“Excuse me, but who are you…”
“Ah, hello, Na Noah’s guardian. I’m Manager Yu from the Reception Department.”
“Ah… I’m Shin Hyun, Noah’s guardian.”

I received his business card and put it in my pocket.
Next to me was Noah with a satisfied expression.

“That’s a monster…”

Yu Yul, covered in bandages and band-aids, was trembling in the corner.

The place I arrived at after receiving the call was the association’s office. Apparently, Noah couldn’t stand it anymore and beat up Yu Yul.

Looking at the CCTV footage from the training room.

“…Whoa.”

She’s beating her like a dog.

In the footage, Iris’s attacks continued one-sidedly.
Iris, who broke through Black Heart’s black magic, grabbed her small body and.

-Bang!!

Slammed her into the floor.
That was the end.
Black Heart’s gothic lolita outfit trembled, her transformation undone, and she returned to the whimpering girl, Yu Yul.

‘I’m… I’m sorry… I won’t mess with unnie again…’
‘You can mess with me. But.’

Graaaasp.
Iris’s clenched fist hit right next to Yu Yul’s head and created a shockwave.

‘Never insult the mister again. Got it?’

With that voice.
I turned my head to look at Noah. Feeling my gaze, she quickly averted her eyes.
“I couldn’t stand her insulting the mister… hehe…”
“…”
“I…”
“…”
“I didn’t punch her in the face.”

Well, that’s just great.

“…Sigh. As long as you’re not hurt, it’s fine.”

How can I scold her when she did it for me?
I’ll just modify my plan a little.

“…Ah, and you… are you Miss Yu Yul?”
“Y-yes.”

Noah interjected.

“Yo.”
“Y-yes?”

You’ve trained her thoroughly.
Suppressing the laughter trying to burst out from inside, I spoke as politely as possible.

“I apologize for today’s incident.”
“…”
“I’m really sorry, I’ll make sure this doesn’t happen again, so would you please forgive us?”
“Mister! Why are you bowing your-”
“Shh, Noah.”

I bowed my head.
After staring at me for a long time, Yu Yul snorted, “Hmph.”
“Fine. I’ll forgive you. But if this happens again, then it’s really the end-”
“…The end?”
“End… tch, anyway, just know that! I’m leaving!”

As Yu Yul disappeared as if running away, Noah gave me an apologetic expression.

“I’m sorry…”
“Why?”
“Because of me… the mister said it this morning. That today is a day to endure.”
“And?”
“I couldn’t endure… because she insulted the mister… I’m sorry…”

It seems Noah felt uncomfortable seeing me bow my head.

I stroked the head of the kid who looked like she might cry at any moment.

“It’s okay, Noah. These things happen.”
“…”
“The mister is really fine, so don’t cry, and let’s go finish lunch. Are you hungry?”

Nod.

“Good, let’s go. Taehwa! And…”
“I’m Seo Jin-ah.”
“Let’s go, Ms. Jin-ah.”
“Thank you. Is… Noah okay?”
“She’s fine. Don’t worry too much.”
“That’s a relief then…”

We continued our lunch with the remaining lunchbox. During this time, Noah maintained a gloomy expression.

“Noah, are you still feeling sorry?”
“Yes…”
“…Ah, geez!”

I gently pulled Noah’s head to touch my shoulder.

“Eh… huh!?”

Noah was surprised.
I squished her cheeks a bit.

“It’s okay.”
“…Really?”
“Of course. It’s fine, so Noah should eat with a smile. Okay?”
“…Yes. Because it would be a waste of what the mister worked hard to make. Once again, I’ll enjoy the meal.”

Noah eating deliciously again. Seeing her eat so well made me feel content.

That’s right. This is how Noah should be.

I’m really fine.
Even if I have to bow my head once.

‘Anyway.’

I’ll make her pay double later.
From ancient times, the rod has been the cure for disobedient children.