Surviving as a Villain at the Academy

13 – Dancing with Fairies. (5)

“…… Ha.”

John, Diana, and Ruslan looked at Aris, who put his face in his hands and sighed. She looked like that right after she saw Prah returning home with Asti.

That expression overflowing with regret.

It was also a passage that showed how much Aris cherished the existence of Prah, and when such a being disappeared, it was also possible to see how the strong spirit of Aris, who had not even blinked at most things, became softer.

The reason they gathered like this now was to relieve Aris, who was so heartbroken.

Starting with what happened this morning, they could see how much of a shock the noise around Aris had had on her mind.

Originally, Aris would not have reacted to the whispers around her, but unfortunately, she could not help but react hypersensitively to each and every one of those sounds.

“Don’t worry too much, Aris. “It’s just the talk of people who don’t really know everything.”

“That’s right. Basically, all people are like that. Once a rumor goes around, they don’t even think about finding out if the rumor is true or not, and they just like to talk about someone. Something like that…… “I think it’s very mean.”

Diana also supported Ruslan’s words. As the two spoke, Yohan, who was sitting next to them, just remained awkwardly silent. Diana hit John’s side with her elbow. She was slapped.

‘Say something!’

‘In this situation, will anything I say help? If you don’t have anything to say, the answer is to remain silent. ‘They say staying still always gets you halfway.’

‘John, your friend is in trouble and you’re going to keep doing that?’

‘Can’t I express my gratitude and hope that even if I say something useless, I won’t end up in a situation where Aris will feel more uncomfortable?’

‘Ha.’

“…… Is that something like that?”

“It’s not your fault. No, the guy who tries to rape you just because you gave him some leeway in the first place is crazy. Do not forget. “Prah cleverly framed you as a perpetrator, but you are actually a victim.”

“But something still bothers me.”

“Shake it off. He told you that too. Let’s not pretend to know anything from now on. You can do the same. Whether you know it or not, there will be a lot of regret on that side too, right? “What Prach did today is an obvious ploy to get your attention by pretending not to be interested in you.”

As usual with Diana, she only said things that Aris liked to hear. But she knew everyone in this room. These words are just a momentary respite.

The relationship between the two is so complex that no one can delve into it carelessly.

Even Ruslan, who had a mutually favorable relationship with Aris, felt that way. And this fact caused Ruslan considerable discomfort.

She is clearly trying to rape the woman she likes, and not only has she devastated her heart, she is now planning to carry out a base trick.

It was an act that could never be overlooked.

“Aris.”

“…… Huh. Ruslan.”

“There is no need to leave a complicated mind as complicated. “Just throw it away.”

“Throw it? No. “I can’t do it.”

To Aris, who was shaking her head in tears, Ruslan put his hand on her shoulder and said,

“No. Just as something you thought was really important becomes unimportant once you realize that it isn’t, the same goes for emotions. I keep repeating it in my mind. “Prah is no longer important to me.”

Aris answered according to Ruslan’s words.

“If it were easy, I wouldn’t be doing this.”

“The wounds that Frach left on you will continue to gnaw at you. I know that the memories you made with him are very precious memories that made you who you are today…… Remember, Aris. That we are by your side now. “There is no need to embrace a past that is stained with hurt.”

After hearing Ruslan’s words, Aris nodded her head.

“You are right, Ruslan. Thank you.”

“It won’t be easy, but I hope you can overcome it. “Because we will never betray you.”

“…… Really?”

“Okay then. If I betray you, won’t Deus strike me with lightning? “Is there any way that a priest could betray his friend?”

“For that matter, how many times have you stabbed me in the back without my knowledge, John? “I hope you show behavior worthy of that name.”

Diana sharply shot John. In fact, John had a history of saying things like that to Diana and creating many embarrassing situations for her.

“Uh huh. “What does it mean to be a good friend?”

“They say they like friends only when they really need it. “If you do something like that one more time, I will send lightning to your face instead of Deus.”

“Look, can I take a look?”

“Puhup.”

Aris burst into laughter at their comic talk.

“Anyway, Aris.”

“Yes, Diana.”

“Ruslan is right. The more negative thoughts a person has, the deeper they sink him into sleep. “Let’s shake it off and get out of that dark place.”

“You are right.”

Aris smiled sweetly at them. Her friends, including Ruslan, smiled as if they felt a little relieved.

But…… Contrary to her smiling face, there was still an unresolved question in her mind. Will their words really be the answer?

Her confusion consumed her. It was as if she was being dragged into a deep sleep, and her lingering affection for the presence of Prah took hold of her and would not let her go. Even though her real name was Prah, she let go of her.

But she hated sitting down like this even more. At that time, Aris remembered the expression on Asti’s face, looking at her with a strange smile.

Why did Asti, who was always timid, laugh at herself? That laugh was clearly a mockery.

Have you done something wrong to the point of being laughed at by someone? Aris didn’t think so.

At one point, Asti’s ridicule was echoing in Aris’ head. And the fact that Prah exchanged a comfortable smile with Asti.

I was angry without knowing why. She must have been the target of that laughter, but Aris felt an even deeper anger building up at the thought that she had been robbed of that spot.

She didn’t think she had done anything wrong. What was her fault in believing that undying friendship existed? If there was a sin, it was with Prah who had broken the relationship and tried to rebuild it.

Prah, who spoke of eternity, has changed. He asked her for a different kind of eternity. With that alone, Aris was not guilty.

Obviously, I’m not guilty…… Why is he like this, and why are Prah and Asti so happy?

Perhaps this is what Asty’s ridicule meant.

Your dearest friend is now mine.

The relationship you wanted to continue is now mine.

Roughly this is a ridicule.

Aris’ thoughts expanded like that. Her negative thoughts kept pulling at her. To that deep, swamp of meanness.

And at the bottom of that swamp of meanness was the pride that he had done nothing wrong.

Her self-esteem, built up from her childhood due to her prah, continues to assert her self even in this situation, telling her not to let her asti ridicule her.

Her pride also speaks to her. Asti is the culprit of this whole situation. That sneer. It was a sneer that was often seen in people who liked to wear masks and deceive others.

Aris soon turned her guess into certainty.

Asti broke down their relationship and caused it to fall apart. It is clear that Prah was instigated by her to do such a thing.

Once confidence reached that point, Aris felt as if he had lost to Prah and Asti. Even at this moment, her poor pride was not pleased with her defeat.

She wanted to get a sincere apology from him and go back to her previous relationship. She wanted to win over Prah and tie him to her again.

Then how do you ‘win’?

There was only one way. He had no choice but to meet and clash with Prah, who was unwilling to face him. Clumsy strategies don’t work on Prah. The only thing that works is sincerity.

And she had a very good thing in her that would work for Prah.

Brooch of promise. Something Prah once gave her as a birthday present.

‘Aris.’

‘Why, Prah?’

‘Someday, I might give you a hard time.’

‘You? ‘That can’t be possible.’

‘No. You don’t know what people do, right? So, if you do, show me this.’

‘This is…’ … brooch?’

‘Yes. ‘I’m embarrassed to say this, but let’s call it a token of promise.’

‘Token of promise… ….’

‘Me too, you too…… Little twists and misunderstandings can build up between us. When that happens, show me this token. Because at that time, I will let go of everything and only speak to you from the bottom of my heart. Let’s just say this is a promise between us.’

‘It’s a kind of conversation right? Then, I will give you the same thing soon.’

‘Yes. But in some cases, there won’t be much use for it. ‘Because I really value you.’

‘That’s the same for me too. Still…… ‘Thank you so much for the gift, Prah.’

When he said that, the two people were looking at each other and exchanging warm smiles. Memories of the past that she did not share with anyone were still the driving force behind Aris.

If only I had this, Prah would listen to my story.

The story she had just heard from Ruslan and Diana had already faded in her mind.