Gal Maid & Villainess ch3: I Wanna Make a Friendly Route!

p1
>Why are they always fighting...?

p2
>Wah!
>Wawah!

p3
>...Ah.

>...Hah~!
>It's no good! I can't win!
>You've got a long way to go.

>Since I decided to give Almelia a happy ending,
>I thought I'd work hard to support her in the game's events, but...
>I guess I ain't cut out for this...

>What are you saying?

p4
>Don't give up just because you lost a few times.
>I mean, you're adding magic on top of this, right?
>I ain't got a lot of that.

>Also my one redeeming trait is "that".
>If only I could use that to fool her.

>...More importantly, Milady,

>are you still not getting along with Estella-chan?

p5
>Like I could get along with that thieving cat!
>Thieving cat?

>Besides, it's not like a commoner can keep up with noble lessons.
>Her etiquette is always lacking too.

>Those who dishonor the nobility of this academy should be driven out imme-

>...Never mind.
>?

p6
>...I have no reason to bother with that girl in the first place.

>I don't have the time to concern myself with a stranger.
>Just leave me be.

>Oh man...
>At this rate, it's gonna turn out just like the game...

p7
>Hah
>I know Milady's stubborn, but she's surprisingly kind too.
>I'm sure they could get along if the chance presented itself~

>Seriously, why'd she get in such a foul mood today?

>Well, I've mediated my fair share of fights back in my past life,
>so I'm sure it'll work!

>I'll talk with Estella-chan tomorrow and get them to meet up again!

p8
>That's not going to be possible.

>A total rejection lol

>Why can't you two just get along?
>Whose fault do you think it is?

>She seems to hate me.
>Meeting up with her again would only worsen her mood.
>Don't worry!
>She was like that with me at first...

p9
>It's fine.
>She's not someone I can be friends with anyway.

>Come to think of it,
>I'm mediating between two different social standings, aren't I!?
>Awawawawa

>...Maybe I was a little too cold with her.

p10
>But I seriously can't handle Lady Almelia.

>...
>I need to keep my distance from Serina-chan too, or else she'll get upset again.

>All alone again...
>Hah
>Ah.
>Miss Estella. Do you have a moment?

p11
>Sorry for being so sudden.
>Since you're such a unique entrant, I felt I should tell you about the elective classes.
>Elective... classes?

>Yes.
>Our academy has several subjects outside of our standard classes.
>Specialist study
>Magic tool crafting
>Spirit study (2nd year onward)
>Knight training

>You can take on as many as you'd like,
>but you don't need to force yourself if you think you're struggling enough with the standard classes.

>...Um, Miss.

p12
>I've heard that students who get excellent grades receive something called a Lapistella.
>Are these graded differently depending on the subject?

>...Why do you ask?
>I've heard having even just one Lapistella will have an effect on your social standing after graduation.
>For everyone back home, I...

>I can't believe my ears.

>A mere commoner wants to get a Lapistella?

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>Lapistellas are awarded to those who especially exceed with their grades
>in this academy, which is the greatest in the Three Kingdoms.

>The top of the graduating class is chosen from whoever has the most of these.

>I'm sure his Highness will be the top,
>so I too will obtain Lapistellas
>and show everyone who is fit to be his woman.
>...That's why

>I need to make sure to crush you
>until you know your place.

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>Getting in the way of someone's goal is pretty dang lame, y'know.

>You're...!

>You okay, Estella-chan?
>Y-Yes...

>...What's this? A low class noble covering for a commoner?
>Trying to get as little superiority as you can?

p15
>Huh~?
>Could you not look down on my love for Estella-chan?
>Please think before you speak, Serina-chan.

>Hah
>...Lady Laktasha.

>Putting being the top aside, social standing has nothing to do with Lapistellas.
>Be careful not to trample on the ideals of our academy to raise fine nobles.
>Tch

>...Well, whatever.

p16
>...I'll be sure to get you back for the other day.
>You and Almelia had both be prepared.
>bleh~

>I'm sorry you had to save me.
>You too, Miss.
>It's cool. I've had a few scraps with her myself.

>...Miss Serina?
>Yeah!?

p17
>Please fix your way of speaking.
>...Yes, ma'am.

>Let me know soon.

>...You're amazing, Serina-chan.
>You stood firm against such a bigshot.
>...Hmm~

>That was mostly thanks to Milady.

p18
>I shared a little bit of Milady's authority, so she couldn't really fight back.
>It's really not worth praising.

>More importantly, Estella-chan,

>you're aiming for a Lapistella, right?
>That's so cool!!

>Just like in the game...
>...No, I'm aware it's an impossible dream.

>Besides, the truth is...

p19
>...
>...No, it's nothing.
>?

>There are others like that girl just now aiming for it,
>so it's impertinent of me to want one myself.
>So just forget about it, Serina-chan.

>...Estella-chan.

>Could you talk with Milady once more?

p20
>I'm sure Milady would protect you from stuff like that.
>And she's really smart!
>She could help you study and teach you about all kinds of subjects...!

>But Lady Almelia hates me,
>so she has no reason to do such a thing.
>Urk... That's true.

>...But do you really wanna just give up?

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>...So,

>you came here even knowing it would be in vain?

p22
>Serina.
>Just so you know, I have no intention of taking her hand.
>I know, Milady.

>I don't think you can force two people
>who don't get along to become friends either.

>But
>it's not too late to get to know someone properly.

>If you both talk about your true feelings, I'm sure it'll be fine!
>It'll work out!
>Haha

p23
>My true feelings, huh...

>...Sorry, but

>even putting aside what happened the other day,
>we live in two different worlds.
>I don't think a commoner can make it in this academy.

>What do you think, Estella?

>...I also...

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>...I also wanted to stay together with everyone,
>but since I was to become a noble, I've already severed ties with other commoners
>and forced myself to enroll here.

>That's why... I wanted to at least earn Lapistellas, become a great noble,
>and help everyone back home, even if it's just a little bit.
>...That's what I thought.
>I know, right~?

>...You're lying.

p25
>Eh?
>I've been in high society long enough to tell when someone's lying.
>Saying you're doing this for everyone is just a front, isn't it?

>I'm guessing you want revenge against some bigshot noble.
>I don't care for revenge tragedies, though,
>so it's not enough of a reason for me to help you.

>I-Is that so, Estella-chan?
>I didn't know that either...
>If I'm wrong, feel free to say so.

>...
>...I...

p26
>I heard that if I become the top
>they'll grant any wish I want,
>so I thought I'd wish to live with my dear friends and family again.
>...Or something like that.

>I know! I get it!! It sounds so stupid!!
>There's no way I can become the top with my social standing!

p27
>I'm aware that what I'm saying is ridiculous.
>...But

>if there's even the smallest chance,
>I don't want to give up.

>D-Don't worry, Estella-chan.
>If you do your best, I'm sure-
>Don't say such irresponsible things.

>Putting royalty or high social standing aside,
>do you really think the adults would choose a commoner student as the top?
>Urk...

>This is just so
>...stupid...
>...

p28
>...Aha.

>...Fufu khkhkh...
>Milady! Don't laugh at her!
>But it's just so...

>...I thought she was a scary person,
>but she can make an expression like that...

>...Hah.

p29
>...Well,
>I guess it might be a fun way to pass the time.

>...Heh?

>Did you not hear me?
>I'll help you out.

>Th-
>Thank you very much!!
>Milady, I love you<3

>...Honestly.

p30
>I can't believe she's going along with my foolishness.
>This would've been impossible for the stubborn me from a moment ago.

>I wonder... whose influence that was?
>Fu...
>Nice on, Estella-chan!!

>I take back the "pass the time" remark.
>I'm gonna go all-out Spartan with this. Prepare yourself.
>...On second thought, maybe I should've just quit.