Yandere Ojou-sama!

[Haruto’s POV:]

Minami-san gave me a file of those individuals about whom I should be prominently aware. The list was long and taking the academy into account, I couldn’t have expected less. I was not given much time so there were only the top ten singularities I was able to remember,

And one of them who I spotted on number third currently was walking in my direction with a haggard expression trickling down with each of her sweat droplets as she pulled her bicycle in my direction.

Age 17, Ashikaga Kaede. Daughter of Ashikaga Yoshio--the current patriarch of Ashikaga the third-ranking clan. The fact that they possess immense wealth and some connection to central ministry up to date makes the clan one of the most influential bodies in Japan.

And the third heiress of the clan, Kaede-san who was supposed to be doted heavily by her grandfather was currently struggling with a cycle when she simply could have gotten herself a chopper to drop her off?

Indeed strange.

“Can I help fellow schoolmate?”

I smiled courteously and pretended to not be aware of her identity as she finally halted some meters away from me. I tried to check my surrounding and it didn’t take me long to notice the bodyguards assigned for the girl.

The suspicion remained in her transportation.
“T-*huff*then why do you*hah* think…I would have called for you?”

While huffing, the girl dictated her intention. Her face seemed the same shade as her long fiery hair which Kaede-san has tied in a ponytail for better mobility, I guess?

Her mesmerizing features were her red eyes which made it slightly troubling to take my attention off her. Maybe I just like red-eyes, that’s why I always daze off in front of Akira? Who knows?

“Please tell me how can I help, fellow schoolmate. Should I pull your cycle for you?”

I was told to interact as less I can with the important listed figures and I could guess the answer without any heads-up. But when she herself has approached, ignoring Kaede-san would be nothing short of insulting. And that, I cannot afford.

I waited for the girl to calm down before she walked some steps forward and leaned the handles in my direction.

“Take me to the academy.”

“Sorry?”

“I said get on and ride me to the academy! I have no energy left…”

This time her voice seemed a little too fierce and soon she plopped herself on the backseat already. I had to hold the breaks to not let her fall.

It was a matter of concern how Kaede-san can ask some stranger to ride with her when she herself was such an important figure in society,

But her words seemed to demand rather than a request, to which I could do nothing but comply.

Sighing I braced myself and after adjusting my bag in front of my chest, I fastened the strap and began to peddle uphill.

“You are strong eh…What section you are placed in?”

Just after the short journey began Kaede-san asked in a normal tone signifying that she wasn’t that much tired in the first place. Not like I was going to point it out tho…

“Ummm…actually I am a transferred student and I will know the details after reaching the Academy. Ah, but if it’s about class then I have enrolled in the final year.”

The curriculum only teaches students for six years. Three years comprises of Middle-high and the next three go to high school. There is a university of the academy as well in Kyoto for those who want to continue their studies, but of course, I have no option or desire to enroll there.

Akira would be discontinuing her studies after this final year of high school and focusing on business affairs. As her butler, if I could remain until that time, I have to serve her by staying by her side all the time.

“So you are the same age as me. Anything in mind, what secondary physical course you would be pursuing?”

Minami-san gave me the freedom to choose anything I find myself interested in, but I was thinking to join the kendo club in order to work in different fields of martial arts.

But to not let our conversation stagnate, I pretended aloof.

“No idea…can you suggest me any?”

Being inferior in social standing, I was not allowed to address her with ‘you’ but she has yet to introduce herself so this much should be fine.

“Umm…then how about I show you some place during lunch break? Here I have put my number in your phone. Call me, okay?”

I never noticed when she stole my phone from my blazer pocket and shared her contact details. But well, we are already near the academy gate I didn’t pester her about it and got off the bicycle after her.

“Thank you…uh…what was your name again?”

I guess she naturally was like this to become all casual with strangers without knowing their names. But I didn’t let it show on my face and introduced myself while keeping my habits in check.

“My name is Shozio Haruto.”

I lied about my surname since I was given a specific family and background before I got admitted here.

Strangely, Kaede-san muttered my name under her breath with a dazed expression on her face.

My heart raced slightly since there seemed a possibility of her knowing me from the past. It would be not good for my shroud to be unveiled so early in my working period.

Fortunately, her smiling face returned as she replied in a cheery yet slightly longing tone.

“You can call me Kaede, Haruto-san. Then, I will see you soon~”

With a slight bow, she took the bicycle and walked away. For a mere second, I felt something like this…or maybe I was just nervous.

With a long sigh, I tore my gaze away from the girl before straightening my back and facing the academy in front.

‘Let’s see the other side of this new phase of my life…’

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A/N:- Oh, boy…I can’t even imagine Akira’s expression rn.
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