I Became The Academy’s Pure Love Dark Knight - Chapter 3

Chapter 3 -The Yellow Dog Next Door and the Red Cat.

—–CROW—–

Childhood friends.

What should you do if you start seeing a long-time friend as someone of the opposite sex?

The blond hero was pondering this question in front of his childhood friend’s door.

The Hero Kainel had faced many hardships since being chosen by the Holy Sword of Light. That’s why he decided to distance himself from the person he liked.

‘…Why is my heart beating so fast?’

He was afraid that a confession might ruin their friendship. And even if it didn’t, he didn’t want to leave her alone if he died fulfilling his duties as a hero.

“Ariel, can I come in?”

“Wait a minute, Kai!”

“What is it now? We’ll be late for the academy if we wait any longer.”

He opened the door. His childhood friend, beautifully dressed, sat in the center of the room, bathed in the morning sunlight.

An elf who had just shed her girlishness and become an adult, exuding a ladylike aura.

The Mage Ariel.

“Hee hee… How do I look? Pretty, right?”

Her red hair was etched in his mind, and he felt like he was falling into her eyes. Her usually pale face was flushed with color.

His heart pounded.

But, afraid that he was the only one with these feelings, afraid of drifting apart, he built up another lie today.

“…Just okay.”

He couldn’t be honest. He barely managed to close his gaping mouth and took a deep breath.

“What?! Are you serious?! I put so much effort into this!”

Kainel and Ariel started arguing as soon as they left the house.

—–CROW—–

Lavrans Village. Famous for its lavender perfumes and bath products.

A quiet place with few people.

The Hero and the Mage grew up there.

The Hero of Light, Kainel, and the Mage of the Blazing Flame, Ariel.

These childhood friends

were called the Puppy and Kitty couple among the users.

“See? We’re late. I told you.”

The yellow dog next door eats anything and everything. There was even a harem route in <Black Heart>. I didn’t understand that, so I skipped it.

“What’s wrong with just saying I look pretty!?”

The red cat isn’t honest about her feelings. She thinks of the Hero’s face every time she uses magic, but she doesn’t express her affection directly until late in <Knight Heart>.

In short, this is what happens when an oblivious guy and a tsundere get together.

“So! It’s your fault! Kai!”

“Ariel, you woke up late too.”

‘They’re fighting as soon as I arrive.’

I came here to connect them after organizing my thoughts at home, but what’s going on?

“Girls need a lot of time to get ready, you know? I woke up early!”

“You’re just trying to impress someone.”

The two were bickering in front of the stables. Where did those lovey-dovey kids go?

“Excuse me, you two lovers? Could you please stop your lovers’ quarrel?”

To assess the situation, I threw out a choice that would reveal their affinity in the first game.

Depending on their reaction here, I could tell what their status was.

“What? Don’t be ridiculous! Me with this yellow dog?!”

“What, yellow dog? This red-haired brat!”

I shook my head. They were already beyond redemption.

They were so protective of each other in the previous game, but what was missing here?

“I’m so disappointed! You don’t even know how I feel!”

“What are you sulking about now?”

‘What’s the problem?’

Watching them shout, I fiddled with the notebook in my pocket.

In the first game, they realized their feelings for each other after the confession event. In the second game, they got married and ran away at the end of the Demon King subjugation, a puzzling conclusion.

If there’s a missing link between these two…

‘Is it because of the Demon King for them too?’

Well, in this world, only the unique chuunibyous survive. The True Demon King, or the Omniscient Demon King?

It’s seriously cringey. Ugh, fuck. I felt like my hands and feet were disappearing. They need to replace whoever’s naming these things. Other than that, the game is well-made.

“Why did you even put on perfume? Do you think someone will like you at the academy?”

“You idiot! Moron! Sea anemone!”

Seriously insensitive.

Can’t you see that Ariel is wearing makeup? Her neck and face are different colors. Even I, who only played games all the time, can tell.

…No, wait, this is intentional.

Blood rushed to my head. Looking at the situation, the Mage wasn’t indifferent to him. The same was true for the other side.

‘A 1980s-style tsundere elf and a typical cliché oblivious male protagonist. How did they even get married in part 2?’

Ah, the Crown Prince isn’t here yet.

A new character suddenly added in <Black Heart>. A lecherous womanizer who enjoyed a life of debauchery. That bastard, only outstanding in appearance and wealth.

A Mary Sue character who suddenly appears during the Demon King subjugation and confesses to the heroines without fail.

The recipient of all kinds of scorn.

‘Should I try this method?’

It was still spring, so winter, like in the first game, was far off. I couldn’t see the event where they confessed their feelings to each other.

In that case, I’ll go with the love rival route. At least it’s a surefire way to get them to marriage.

They weren’t honest with their feelings because they were afraid of ruining their friendship.

“All the carriages are gone! How are we going to get to the academy now? Stupid Kai!”

“We’ll figure something out.”

Indecisive bastard. Taste a confession attack.

I imagined the Crown Prince’s greasy smile, his eyes crinkling into crescents. No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t get used to his lines.

How did they even dub this? It was truly cringeworthy.

“Would you like to accompany me to the academy, beautiful lady?”

I couldn’t hold back my laughter, my teeth showing. It was a good thing my helmet hid my face in moments like these.

Thanks, special reward.

“Huh? Really?”

“What did you say?”

At that moment, Kainel’s expression hardened. Ariel… was a little surprised, but she was watching his change, and judging by the upturn of her lips, she seemed pleased.

Instant reaction. It’s working.

“Your ruby-like hair… your pure appearance… I fell in love at first sight! My lady!”

“I’m… a commoner…? And who are you…?”

“Who are you? Why are you acting so familiar with Ariel?”

I spread my arms wide dramatically. I didn’t want to do this, but seeing Kainel’s reaction, it was working. He was supposed to feel a sense of rivalry seeing this.

To seal the deal, I coughed and led him to the route-confirming line. Your hardships start now. They say marriage is the grave of life. Congratulations.

“Ahem. So you have someone you’re seeing. My apologies. You said no earlier…”

“What? Me and Kai? T-That’s not true!”

“You’re truly a well-matched couple.”

“…”

Ariel’s face turned as red as her hair with just that one sentence. Kainel closed his mouth at those words. A bit disappointing.

He should have said, ‘Get lost if you know!’ here. Still not enough?

I thought it would end quickly, but sadly, it didn’t.

“My name is Licht. I’m an incoming student at the same academy. I happen to have a carriage, so would you like to join me?”

I placed a hand on my chest and bowed politely. The Hero hated people who acted like this, so it would be a direct hit.

You wouldn’t like it if the person you liked was taken away by the type of man you hate the most, right?

It was emphasized three times in the setting materials.

“Oh? Is that okay?”

“I don’t want to.”

“Kai, teleportation is expensive.”

“No means no. I’m not going with that butter-faced guy.”

“But…”

Then, the two went off to talk, leaving me behind.

The back of my head tingled from Kainel’s gaze. He was probably badmouthing me. It felt a little unpleasant being treated like this by a game character I used to like.

‘Should I stop?’

After a few minutes, he approached me. His heavy footsteps were filled with force.

“Hey, don’t try anything with Ariel. If you do, I’ll kick you right out of the carriage.”

“Understood.”

The Hero growled and glared at me. You really like Ariel, huh? But why aren’t you dating? I sighed involuntarily, wondering how to resolve this frustrating situation.

After he finished speaking, the Hero and Mage couple started loading their luggage onto my carriage.

“Ariel, this is heavy, let me carry it.”

“Oh, oh? Thank you!”

I racked my brain as I watched their friendly interaction. I looked at their belongings piled up in the carriage. But I felt like someone was staring at me.

What, I’m only interested in our Saint.

Perhaps due to his anxiety, the Hero started putting the luggage in haphazardly. Tsk, he shouldn’t do that. I approached them and spoke.

“Excuse me.”

I put on my most friendly demeanor. Would this be enough to lower their guard?

“Ah… You’re Mr. Licht, right? Thank you for letting us ride in your carriage! Sorry for the late greeting!”

“You’re welcome, but don’t get any closer to Ariel. We’re going our separate ways once we reach the academy, right?”

“Why are you like this, Kai… To someone who’s helping us…”

Ariel, who greeted me brightly, and Kainel, who was on the defensive. A good sign.

He’ll be hooked soon.

“Would it be alright if I organized this myself? I’m quite good at it.”

“Huh? But it’ll be hard for you…”

“…I’ll watch from behind to make sure nothing’s missing.”