In My Next Life I'll Win the Heart of the Male Lead
There's nothing wrong with Adelaide's life. There's nothing wrong with being cheated on. After all, half of marriages end in divorce and most end from infidelity. There's nothing wrong with getting addicted to an otome game. After all, everybody has something they're obsessed with. There's nothing wrong with reincarnating as the villainess instead of the heroine. After all, the villainess is richer and more powerful. There's nothing wrong with the villainess chasing after one of the love interests. After all, it's not like he's the canon route. There's nothing wrong with Ophelia's life.
Sweet Breakfast
The next morning is chilly.
This morning, little May is still out cold when I wake up, curled up snuggling the bunny that I repaired the night before using borrowed string and stuffing.
I'm pleased she trusted me.
I stretch as I pull myself up.
Lucas is up. He's sitting next to Roland. They're talking quietly.
The two men break off conversation when they notice me.
I wave. "Morning."
Roland returns the gesture with a lazy wave of his own.
"Diane!" Lucas springs to his feet excitedly and rushes over to throw his arms around me as soon as I get within reaching distance.
The sudden contact nearly sends me reeling backwards into the dirt.
"Ngh.." I grunt in mild irritation but return his embrace briefly nonetheless, returning some of his enthusiasm albeit with considerably less fanfare than he displays.
Celeste smiles to herself and continues packing.