[Stage-Sub2] The “Ouga onii-sama” Championship
“Now, before introductions—there’s one thing. The reason I’ve gathered you all here is simple. While I was away studying, everything was decided without me… and I must admit, I’m not entirely satisfied.”
In an instant, the air in the room froze solid.
It was an innate pressure—one that made it abundantly clear, despite her small stature, that she too carried the blood of one of the Four Great Ducal Houses.
In that moment, I realized: We’ve been gathered here to be hunted by Celishia-san.
How did things turn out like this?
After seeing Ouga-kun and the others off, I was supposed to bring Karen-san and Reina-san together with Ouga-kun’s little sister for a lovely tea party…
“To be blunt, I do not acknowledge any of you as onii-sama’s wives.”
“Wha—!?”
“I love Ouga onii-sama dearly. I want him to be happy. But tell me—do any of you truly possess that kind of love for him?”
Celishia-chan narrowed her eyes as she spoke,
It’s as if she’s trying to judge us.
“If you wish to become onii-sama’s wives… then you must prove yourselves worthy to me—starting now.”
The girl I’d thought was an angel mere moments ago now seemed like a devil.
To explain how we got here, we’ll need to rewind time just a little—
After Ouga-kun and Alice-san headed to the bathhouse—(I really wanted to wash his body too!
Maybe I’ll suggest it during the next morning training!)—Celishia-san and I walked down the hallway together.
The tension made the walk feel longer than usual.
After all… Celishia-san was probably wary of me. There was an unspoken probing between us—the kind only two girls would understand.
I’m not as cunning as Reina-san, but I’m twice as jealous, so I noticed.
That said, maybe I was just overthinking it. She’s Ouga-kun’s little sister—my future sister-in-law! It’d be a waste to assume the worst.
Still, ever since parting with Ouga-kun, silence hung between us… Ugh… My stomach’s starting to hurt…
“…… Leiche-san? There’s no need to be so tense.”
“Huh!? W-Was I that obvious!?”
“Yes. It’s plain to see—your arms and legs are moving awkwardly in sync. Anyone could tell.”
“I was doing that!? Agh… embarrassing…!”
I-I worked so hard learning proper etiquette from Morina-san, and I still messed up like this…
Ugh… I’m sorry, Morina-san!
“There’s no need to be so ashamed. I made plenty of mistakes at my first social gathering too.”
And now I’m being comforted by someone younger than me… I wanted to show her how mature I am as the older “big sister” bride, but I’ve ruined it.
“I’d like for us to have a good relationship, so for now, you can just act as you normally would.”
“…… Celishia-san, you’re kind, just like Ouga-kun.”
“Not at all. I’m merely imitating onii-sama.”
“…… You really do love Ouga-kun, don’t you?”
“Yes. There is no brother in this world more wonderful than him.”
…… I thought they just had a sweet sibling relationship, but Celishia-san’s love for Ouga-kun runs deeper than I imagined.
Ouga-kun’s father is the same—everyone in the Vellet family pours an intense love into what they cherish.
I can relate since I’m a little… heavy with love too.
… Oh! That’s it! Maybe if I share some of Ouga-kun’s wonderful stories she doesn’t know, she’ll be happy!
Great idea, me! My brain’s a genius!
“Hey, Celishia-san! There’s something I want to tell you!”
And so, I began recounting all the amazing things Ouga-kun had done at the academy.
Of course, we couldn’t linger in the hallway forever, so I only shared the highlights—the moments between Ouga-kun and me.
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Celishia-san listened with an unwavering smile the whole time.
She loves Ouga-kun so much—she must be delighted to hear stories about him.
“—And that’s how Ouga-kun saved me—the moment we met.”
“… I see. My kind onii-sama must’ve found it impossible to leave you alone.”
“Yeah! I never expected a noble to help a commoner like me. But now I know—Ouga-kun would save anyone!”
“And so, the other bride candidates also came to adore onii-sama in the same way, correct?”
“Well… yeah, I think so.”
Karen-san, Reina-san, Alice-san… they were all saved by Ouga-kun in life-or-death situations.
Of course they’d fall for him!
“I see… By the way, while I was gone, it seems I’ve even gained another sister. And somehow, Levezenka-san has returned…”
“……? Celishia-san?”
“No, it’s nothing… Mashiro-san, I’ll go ahead and prepare to receive everyone. Could you bring the others to my room? Any servant can direct you.”
“Aren’t you coming with us, Celishia-san?”
“No. I’d like to take my time getting to know everyone properly.”
Celishia-san… she’s putting so much care into meeting us…!
That makes me really happy…!
“Thank you! I’ll go get them right away!”
“It’s still early, so please take your time.”
After being seen off by Celishia-san, I went around to everyone’s rooms, then—along with Reina-san and Karen-san—was guided by a maid to Celishia-san’s room.
Her room was awash in pink, the very picture of a girl her age—adorable and fitting.
At the center of the table were famous Vellet territory sweets, said to have been invented by Ouga-kun himself.
As we all gathered around the table, my heart fluttered with excitement for the tea party about to begin—
—Which brings us back to the beginning.
[…]
What do I do with this atmosphere!? Not even my magic could make it this icy!
Help me, Ouga-kun!!
“My, my… You’re quite different from what I’d heard, Celishia-chan. It seems you’ve been wearing a mask in front of your beloved Ouga-kun.”
Thank you, Reina-san! Breaking the tension first like always!
In this suffocating air, the first to move was naturally Reina-san, who was used to these situations.
As expected of the former student council president we all relied on.
“I wish to be the ideal little sister in onii-sama’s eyes.”
“So behind the scenes, you’ve been eliminating anyone who might stand in your way?”
“No.”
“…?”
Reina-san’s brows lifted slightly—that wasn’t the answer she expected.
What did she mean? Ouga-kun’s behavior, the timing of this meeting, her earlier words… I assumed this was all just extreme sibling love mixed with jealousy, but…
“I said it at the start—this was all decided while I was away.”
“Yes. So you refuse to acknowledge us for taking Ouga-kun from you, correct?”
“Wrong. I continued by saying—only those who can make onii-sama truly happy are worthy.”
“Ah—”
She did say that.
So… we jumped to conclusions?
“Father must’ve known this would happen—that’s why he kept me away from home. How foolish. I know onii-sama better than anyone.”
“… Do you, really?”
“I’ve been by his side through every hardship. The scorn, the ridicule—I witnessed it all. He endured suffering I could never imagine.”
…… I remember Ouga-kun telling us about Celishia-san before.
“No matter what, she always followed me,” he’d said with a smile.
Meaning she must’ve been acutely aware of how he was treated.
Celishia-san saw his struggles up close—closer than anyone.
That’s why she pours so much love into him, why she respects him, why she doesn’t hesitate to take the short end of the stick for his sake.
“Onii-sama deserves happiness. And I won’t let anyone unworthy ruin that for him.”
Her sharp gaze, filled with unshakable resolve, locked onto one person in particular.
“Especially not someone who betrayed him—only to return now. No matter their reasons.”
Her words were aimed at Karen-san. Once Ouga-kun’s fiancée, she broke off the engagement due to his lack of magic aptitude—though it was her father’s decision, not hers.
Karen-san had never stopped loving Ouga-kun. She didn’t deserve this blame—
But before I could protest, Karen-san herself spoke, meeting Celishia-san’s gaze head-on.
“… You’re right. I did abandon Ouga—only to come crawling back once he became successful. I can’t deny that.”
“If you understand that much, then why not leave this room? Making the choice to walk away is important too.”
“……That’s the one wish I can’t grant. It’s true—the past can’t be undone. What I did was unforgivable betrayal. Back then… I should have stayed true to my convictions. Even now, I still see it in my dreams…”
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