After homeroom, just as I left the classroom, I heard a girls screaming voice coming from the next classroom.

What? What happened?

I dont know but its coming from Confinement Kings classroom

I replied to Shima, who tilted her head, and peered through the open door into the classroom next door.

The classroom air froze, and everyone stared distantly at the two figures, all the while showing signs of confusion.

Even though youre ugly, dont get carried away!

The one who slammed the desk while raising her voice is the Third Favored Princess, Misuzu Kurosawa.

And she grabbed the chest of the boy in front of her, raising her eyes that normally would be glazed over.

The man, who is stiffening with a startled look on his face like Takasago right after Shiratori played a trick on her, is the Confinement King.

What the!?

What an interesting turn of events

I couldnt help but look at Shima.

But then, I heard the girls standing near the door whispering to each other.

I thought they seemed to be getting along well lately, but I guess hes too gross for her?

Kimo-jima just got carried away, didnt he?

I thought she said she liked Kimo-jima

I dont care what the women that Confinement King wont even touch say, but that behavior of the Third Favored Princess is inexcusable.

W-Wait a minute, Ui-chan!

As Im about to step into the classroom, Shima stops me.

Dont stop me, Shima!

But you have to understand the situation

Theres no such thing as situation!

Just as I am about to raise my voice, someone came out of the classroom and walked into the corridor.

Oh, Ui-chan, Natsumi-chan, what are you doing?

Its the First Favored Princess, Masaki Haneda.

What are you doing? I mean! Whats going on here?

I asked, and the First Favored Princess smiled bitterly.

Ah, that? Its like Misuzu-chan feels its not fair. And shes being honest about her desires Well, Im not the one whos actually harmed, so its okay

I couldnt help but be puzzled.

It is a response that I cant imagine from the First Favored Princess, who always overreacts to rudeness to the Confinement King.

I wouldnt have been surprised if she had brought out a chainsaw or something.

No, its not good! I cant allow her to treat the Confinement King like that!

Uh yeah, Ui-chan may be angry

At the same time as I frowned at the First Favored Princesss unnatural tone, Shima let out an exasperated voice next to me.

Oh, I see

As First Favored Princess smiled, Shima looks as if shes understood something. Im feeling very alienated. Im the only one out of the loop.

What the hell, you guys! Stop acting like youre the only two who understand this!

Because hey

Hey

Well, Ill buy that poor Ui-chan a parfait. Theres a new place in front of the station, right? Lets go there now

What are you waiting for?

Sure, sure, sure. Come on, come on!

Wait, wait, First Favored Princess! Shima!

The First Favored Princess pulled me by the hand, and Shima pushed me back, forcing me out of the place.

By the way, the parfait is delicious. It is Ujikintoki (Green Tea Shaved Ice).

Honestly What the hell was that all about?

After finishing dinner, I opened the door and walked to the room given to me by the Confinement King.

Tonight is the night Im going to be loved.

Hmm, Confinement King must be wounded. Babumi[1] is that what called? Ill spoil him to my hearts content! When someone feel motherhood

As I opened the door in high spirits, I found Ryoko-dono in her maids uniform waiting for me.

Second Favored Princess, I have a message for you from Master

A message?

He said Im sorry. Ill pass tonight

W-Whatttttttt!?

Ive been waiting for this day for the past week, and now its cancelled.

It would have been fine if its postponed to tomorrow, but the Confinement King has another appointment with another girl tomorrow.

I-Is there something wrong?

No thats not

Then why?

I dont know the details, but Ive been told that hes going to focus on re-training Misuzu-sama

Re-training the Third Favored Princess?

Immediately, the words of the First Mistress flashed through my mind.

Ah, that? Its like Misuzu-chan feels its not fair. And shes being honest about her desires Well, Im not the one whos actually harmed, so its okay

Uh yeah, Ui-chan may be angry

No way, the Third Favored Princess purposely wanted to be embraced by the Confinement King

Oh, you jerkkkkkk! You schemed, Third Favored Princess!