The Heroine Is In Love With Me

I Hate It

A night after complaining to Michaela about the doll's surveillance function, the Training From Hell began again. Which is why– "My Grandpa was a hundred-and-ten!" "My Grandpa was a hundred-and-ten..." "Best at training on the pond!" "Best at training on the pond..." –I was running on a mountain road, chasing after Jade carrying sandbags while I carried the Michaela doll in a princess carry. "What's that? Marshall, it's such a beautiful day, so let's sing louder!" Jade said, looking back with a gleeful smile. "Don't mess around..." I huffed. "If I use any more of my physical strength, I'll run out by the end of this morning..." "It'll be fine!" Jade said. "Today's training is only in the morning, so please do your best!" "... Huh? Only in the morning?" "... What? Ah, yes. You had something planned this afternoon... didn't I tell you?" Jade said, tilting his head and looking troubled without breaking pace. "No... I haven't heard a thing..." I said. "Then that's... I'm really sorry!" "You can still bow that deeply at that speed..." I muttered. "Moving on, it's rare for you to forget to tell me about my schedule." "Hahahaha..." Jade chuckled. "It seems I got too absorbed in crafting the course for your Training From Hell, Marshall!" ... If you're aware that it's hellish, please adjust it a little more. "Marshall, is there something the matter?" "No, nothing..." I said. "So, I had something planned in the afternoon, you said?" "Yes," Jade said. "Starting from there, the head of the Light Faction, Prince Diamond, will come to see His Majesty, so we figured it would be best if you were with him." "I see..." I said. The head of the Light Faction... the prince of the country who summoned Michaela, Prince Diamond? Although he wasn't a Capture Target in the game, he was popular as he had silver hair with rainbow-colored highlights, silver eyes, and silver-based costumes. Or, that was the story before release day. After the game release, regardless of the route you were on, Diamond "decides that the Heroine likes him and acts arrogantly", and "when he finds out she doesn't care about him, he starts to harass her". He was more like the villainess than the villainess. Probably because of that, though he was handsome, he wasn't popular. On the contrary, he may have even built up hatred from the fans. The official news release for his getting a post-release capture route disappeared quietly after three months. I haven't seen him since I came to this world but I'm reluctant to meet him. "... Marshall, don't sigh so loudly," Jade said. "Oh, I'm sorry..." I said. "Well, I do understand your feelings well," Jade said, looking extremely disgusted. Oh, is that so...? "However, Marshall, this is also important for diplomacy," Jade said. "Yeah, that's right..." I said. My only hope is that he may have a surprising hidden side... like the other Heroes of Light and Jade. For example, he might be extremely attentive... "... So, please get ready when we're done running," Jade said. "Yes, got it..." I said. "Come now, Marshall," Jade said. "It'll only be for a short time and I'll be there to shadow you, so don't worry too much." Then, he slowed down– "Right, Saint of Light Doll?!" "The Saint of Light Can Deal With Those Who Hurt The Marshall With Extreme Violence, So She Can Rest Assured!" –And stroked the head of the Michaela doll to make it say a chaotic line rather than the title of a web novel. ... Maybe it can watch the situation in real-time and say the perfect line in response? "Come on, Marshall! If you put your mind to it, you'll do your best in training!" Jade said as he sped up again and resumed singing. "My Grandpa is a hundred-and-ten!" "Eats a cake, then squats after!" "Eat a cake, then squat after..." I huffed. It's a song that seems like nonsense as usual, but I feel like I'm losing the ability to care about it... anyway, it'll only be in the morning so let's do our best without thinking of anything unnecessary. After that, I ran to the point where I was almost exhausted, we went back to the castle, I changed my clothes, and then had lunch. Then, I moved to the drawing-room and waited for Prince Diamond with Gibeon and Jade– "Father," I said. "I have to be present too... don't I?" "Yes," Gibeon said, "you also have to show your face here. I'm sorry, my daughter." "No, don't worry about it," I said. –And found it'll be bad manners to skip it. At the very least, if Michaela is also present, it will be easier... no, it'll mean this'll be more difficult and the troubles would increase. Yeah. So, don't think about such scary things– "Marshall! Long time no see!" "Fufufuh, please wait for me, Little Kitten." –Or so I wanted to do. The doors burst open and between them, there was Michaela standing with a huge smile and Prince Diamond. ... Well, yes. She saw her friend personally for the first time in 2 days, so she'll do that. But... "What was that about kittens?" I asked. "Fufufuh, you don't have to look so scary," Diamond said. "The peace treaty will soon be signed and you won't have to be worried about forbidden love." "Umm...?" I asked. I turned to look at Michaela, she intentionally looked away and started whistling. ... Yep. It seems obvious she's done something to Diamond. This is going to be another... unexpected complication I didn't foresee