Catarina Claes's
Glamorous Summer Vacation Part 1
Summer vacation is here!
Thus far, I've been successful at avoiding my doom flags,
but I can't get careless now.
My latest creation.
This looks perfect!
Thanks, Tom!
How was that?!
Um... What in the world...
I'm practicing throwing toy snakes as if they were real!
If it becomes necessary, I can do this to make him drop his guard!
And when would that become necessary?
It'll be necessary when it's necessary!
Just tell me whether it looks natural or not!
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
Episode 6 I Had Fun Over Summer Vacation...
I just love summer vacation.
With all this free time, I can do things I enjoy.
And throwing toys around is one of the things you enjoy?
Don't play around too much. Remember, we have homework, as well.
I'll have to work the fields next!
Lady Catarina.
I baked these sweets. Would you care to have some?
Wow, thanks!
I haven't had your homemade sweets in so long!
It's delicious!
Thank you for looking after Catarina at school.
I'm sure it's been challenging.
No, not at all.
She changed drastically after she took that bump to the head as a child.
She was a selfish brat before, and now she's a troublemaker.
But many things have changed as a result.
For example, the head maid, Joana, and the gardener, Tom.
They never opened up to anyone before,
but they seem to enjoy themselves so much with Lady Catarina.
That goes for me, as well.
That's true.
It's because of her that my husband and I can speak speak honestly with each other now.
She's made the entire Claes household a brighter—
Heave-ho!
She's made the entire household a bri—
And here we go!
She's made the—
Heave-ho and here we go!
Heave-ho and—
Catarina!
Stop belting out those outlandish yells!
Catarina Claes's
Glamorous Summer Vacation Part 2
This year's watermelons were as sweet and delicious as last year's.
Yes, they were.
The breeze feels so nice. It's making me sleepy.
Please, Sister. If you fall asleep out here,
Mother will scold you again.
That's fine.
The grass is really comfy. Why don't you try it, too?
I'll pass.
Aww...
Keith!
Come on, hurry up! Race you to that tree!
Wait!
Keith?
Monster...
Monster!
Just get out of here!
Mistress's child!
Why are you even here? You're a pest!
Go away already!
Keith?
Just disappear!
What's wrong, Keith?
Are you okay?
Yeah... I just had a scary dream.
Oh... You were moaning a lot.
Sorry for worrying you.
It's okay, Keith.
If you have any more scary dreams, I'll wake you up!
Okay.
I never had any more nightmares after that.
All because she was there for me.
I want some agar jelly noodles.
Huh?
Wh-What does that mean?
Agar jelly noodles are the best in summer!
Or... don't you have them in this world?
You're saying stuff that makes no sense again...
Catarina Claes's
Glamorous Summer Vacation Part 3
It's another hot day...
Hi, Catarina.
Prince Geordo.
Would you like to go cool off at the lake?
It sure has been hot every day, hasn't it?
It sure has.
He's sitting awfully close to be complaining about the heat...
Why did we stop?
Sorry!
Keith?!
Are you all right, Sister?
What do you mean?
I'm just going to the lake with Prince Geordo, that's all.
"That's all"?
That's exactly why you're in danger!
Weren't you going to a big social event today?
I did, and I saw Prince Alan there...
Geordo went out by himself.
That's why you came after us?
Yes.
I get it!
You wanted to come along with us, didn't you?
Oh, gosh! He was lonely because we left him behind!
I thought he'd grown up a lot, but I guess he's still a child.
Okay, Keith. Why don't you come with us?
Huh?!
Your tenacity never ceases to amaze me, Keith.
Really, it's nothing that special.
They're such good friends.
Oh, I know!
Since we're all here...
It's beautiful!
Yes, it would be the perfect place for a date, but...
I wasn't expecting this many people to be here...
I thought it would be even more fun to invite everyone!
I'm so happy you invited me.
I almost fell a step behind.
I'm happy for a chance to go on an excursion with you, too.
Yes, truly.
Thank you for bringing me along.
There are boats!
Why don't we ride one together?
Okay!
We don't want anything happening to you, Sister.
I'll ride with you, too.
I'm afraid not. The boat can't carry that many.
Lady Catarina, please ride with me!
It'll be best with two girls!
In that case, I want to ride with you, too!
Me, too!
I believe you're all forgetting that Catarina is engaged to me.
Yes, for now.
And what might that mean?
Oh, nothing.
What are they arguing about?
Yeah, I have no idea, either.
Is riding in a boat really that fun?
Huh?
You don't know how much fun boats are?
I see you're still a child, Prince Alan.
Wh-What?!
We'll have a race to see who can row the fastest!
Victory will depend on arm strength,
so I have a good feeling about this!
In that case, I'd say I have a better chance of winning!
Then why don't we have a showdown, like we used to?
If that's a challenge, I accept!
I've never ridden in a boat before.
Oh, look! There are fish!
How did this happen?
Because we drew lots. There's no changing the results now.
You're good, for someone who's never done this before.
You think so?
Well, I can't let her beat me.
See you at the finish, Prince Alan!
Incredible, Lady Catarina! You're amazing!
Delicious!
You really are good at making sweets, Miss Maria.
Thank you.
I'm so glad we were all able to get together.
This'll be a fantastic summer vacation memory!
Yes. I think my brother is having a great time, too.
I can't really see it...
Look closer. He's smiling just a tiny bit, see?
I can't see it at all...
Hey!
Give that back!
You won't get away!
S-Sister, your skirt!
Worry a little more about who's watching you!
Get back here!
Honestly, that Catarina...
You never used to smile like that.
Really?
Yeah.
Even when you smiled on the outside, you still looked bored.
You might be right.
But isn't the same true for you, Nicol?
You only smile when you're around her.
That's not...
Hold it!
Honestly, she's always leaving herself defenseless...
Keith, just what have they been teaching her at the Claes home?
I thought she was being taught proper manners, like everyone else...
Catarina Claes's
Glamorous Summer Vacation Part 4
Sister, you're going out?
Yes, I'm going shopping with Sophia.
She said the latest book in the Devilish Count series is out.
For crying out loud!
We've done nothing but play around since summer vacation started!
Our break should be spent formulating a strategy to avoid our doom!
Don't you all agree with me?!
Wh-What are you all doing?!
It's summer vacation, so our internal meetings are on break, too.
I-If we're going to end up doomed anyway,
it might be a good idea to enjoy this brief respite while we have it.
Yeah, we need a break every now and then.
No objections.
You, too, Chairman?!
Wh-Who are you?
Come and enjoy this vacation with me.
O-Okay!
My favorite bookstore is just ahead.
I can't wait.
Everyone's looking at us.
These beautiful siblings stand out everywhere they go, don't they?
Hey, I wonder what that shop is.
Want to drop in and see?
Sure!
I bet this would look great on you.
And I think this would look lovely on you.
Really?
Wow! Look at all the romance novels!
There are so many that I haven't heard of.
"A Love Story of a Prince and the Prince of an Enemy Nation"...
This sounds interesting!
Sounds like it runs pretty deep.
Oh, there it is!
The latest book in the Devilish Count series!
Oh, you're right!
I can't wait to read it!
Isn't it wonderful?
Yes.
Today was so much fun!
It was.
Somehow, I feel as if I spent time with you like this before, long ago.
Huh? But I don't think we've ever gone shopping together.
Yes, you're right.
I'm sure it was something I just saw in a dream.
Oh, that's right!
There's something I forgot to buy.
I'm going to go back and get it.
Oh, then I'll go with you.
No, that's all right. I'll have the servant go with me.
You can just wait here with my brother!
Good luck, Brother!
Bye, now!
W-Wait... Sophia!
There she goes.
Indeed.
Thank you for doing this today.
Huh?
I've never seen Sophia look so happy while out in town.
Oh, not at all. I had a wonderful time myself.
Catarina Claes...
My sister and I are both truly happy to have met you.
U-Um... Master Nicol?
I know I can't wish for it to last forever,
so for just this instant...
Let me stay by your side.
What?!
I'm back!
Wh-What happened?!
The Devilish Count...
Huh?!
Come to think of it, Nicol did say there was someone he liked.
There's no one alive who wouldn't fall for that kind of charm.
Catarina Claes's
Glamorous Summer Vacation Part 5
There are a lot of women here today.
Prince Alan is going to be performing.
So that's why...
Good evening.
I see you're all here, too.
Good evening, President.
It's nice to see you during our break!
I'm happy to hear you say that.
These are for you, Prince Alan.
That was a wonderful performance.
Oh... Thanks.
That last song was one I hadn't heard before.
Yeah... This was my first time performing that one.
It's called "For You, My Dearest One."
Oh... So you played it with the person you love in mind?
W-Well, yeah, maybe...
But it's not that I love her, exactly...
That reaction...
He definitely had a special someone in mind.
Is it Mary?
Or maybe Maria?
Prince Alan, the ladies are waiting for you over there.
Shouldn't you go and see them now?
R-Right... I guess so.
I guess she doesn't like seeing her fiancé getting so much attention...
Why does she look so serious?!
This is dangerous.
I've spent all these years trying not to let him realize it...
I'll have to sow some doubt in him again later.
I can't afford any more competition!
I thought Mary didn't like Alan that much, unlike in the game,
but maybe her brusque attitude toward him is just the other side of her love.
I really hope the one Alan loves is Mary, not Maria!
I've missed being able to see you, Master Sirius.
Me, too.
I wish summer vacation would end sooner.
Um, excuse me for a moment.
Miss Catarina!
You're very popular, President!
Oh... Thanks.
Come to think of it, you aren't engaged yet, are you?
Well, no.
There have been offers, but I can't seem to settle on anyone.
Is there already someone you're interested in?
Someone I'm interested in?
Crap! Was it rude to ask him that?!
I-I mean...
No.
Huh?
No, there's no one I'm interested in.
Oh, the dance is about to start.
Your partner is waiting over there, Miss Catarina.
R-Right! If you'll excuse me, then...
May I have this dance, Catarina?
Y-Yes.
Let's dance, too, Prince Alan.
R-Right...
Catarina Claes's
Glamorous Summer Vacation Part 6
Help me, Keith!
I haven't finished this homework assignment! This one, either!
You haven't even started it!
Every time I asked, you said you were working on it!
W-Well, I did do a little bit of it!
You mean these two measly lines you wrote on this one page?!
I'm sorry.
It's partially my fault, too, for believing you without question.
Ouch, little brother...
Anyway...
We have to go back to school tomorrow,
so you need to get this taken care of today.
I'll help you.
Right...
Sister, I've finished this one.
Thanks, Keith!
I'm almost done, too.
Need help?
I'll be fine. You can go to bed.
But...
Really, it's fine!
All right. Good luck, then.
Sure.
I always did my summer homework on the last day of break in my previous life, too...
How's it going with Fortune Lover? Making progress?
Uh... I conquered the cocky prince and the frivolous guy,
but the black-hearted, sadistic prince is pretty tough.
Catarina just keeps getting in the way.
I've already completed all the routes!
What? Already?
You're so quick, Acchan...
There's one route that was really hard, though.
Wanna know which one?
W-Wait, don't! No spoilers!
It was...
Lady Catarina, it's morning. You need to wake up.
No... I don't wanna hear it...
I don't wanna hear it, I said! No!
Lady Catarina...
Lady Catarina!
O-Oh... Good morning.
Yes, a good morning to you.
I feel like I had a really nostalgic dream...
A dream?
Yeah, the dream I had just now.
I forgot it as soon as I woke up, though.
You've very tired after spending the whole night doing your homework.
My homework?!