Reborn as an Yandere : Yandere X Yandere

The night passed, and morning arrived. Just like before, everything happened the same way as last time.  

Esdeath and Maruti crossed paths again—Esdeath was leaving while Maruti was heading toward the academy garden to attend the session.  

As Maruti walked through the corridors, she spotted Esdeath coming from the opposite direction.  

"Wait… I think you forgot! The garden is this way!" Maruti called out, pointing behind her.  

Esdeath stopped and snorted. "Of course, I know that. I'm not attending today's lecture. I have some work outside the academy, so I'll be gone for a few hours."  

"Really? Should I come with you?" Maruti asked eagerly.  @@novelbin@@

"No need," Esdeath replied flatly, rejecting her without hesitation.  

Maruti sighed in disappointment but quickly perked up. "Then do me a favor. Buy me a set of academy clothes from the official shop, and grab some casual ones too." She paused for a moment, then turned slightly. "Come with me for a second. I'll give you my measurements—it’ll only take a moment!"  

Esdeath glanced at Maruti’s body from top to bottom, smirking playfully. "No need. I already have a pretty good idea of what size will fit you, fufufu..." she chuckled.  

A vein popped on Maruti’s forehead as she clenched her fist. "For some reason, your words really make me want to slap you right now!"  

Esdeath laughed and casually walked past her. "Well then, see you later!" she said, waving her hand.  

And just like last time, during the session, something embarrassing happened again.  

Because of Maruti’s curvy, seductive body and her big assets, the buttons on her shirt suddenly popped off, exposing her chest in front of everyone.  

The entire class froze, eyes widening in shock.  

Maruti's face turned bright red as she quickly covered herself. "Ahhh! Not again!" she screamed before running out of the session.  

Because of this, she had to leave in the middle of the lecture.  

Teacher Kaya sighed and followed her out, taking off her own extra set of undergarments. 

The only difference this time was that Maruti didn’t run into Caramel afterward.  

And how could she?  

This time, she didn’t go to the cafeteria, and Caramel was busy chasing after Ethan instead.  

Honestly, that was a great thing for Maruti—Caramel was way too irritating for her to deal with.

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Just like last time, Esdeath took Selene with her to the market to show her the outside world.  

They visited many fun places, played games, explored different shops, and even stopped by a restaurant to eat.  

Selene had a huge appetite—far bigger than Esdeath’s. In just a short amount of time, Selene had already grown to almost 60% of Esdeath’s height.  

While Esdeath ate like a regular human, Selene devoured plate after plate, stacking them high on the table.  

As Selene happily dug through her meals, her sharp eyes noticed something interesting. A couple was sitting at a nearby table, facing each other.  

The woman had a red face, and she was rubbing her thigh nervously, trembling slightly.  

Selene tilted her head in confusion. "Mother, is that girl in pain? Why is she shaking so much?" she asked.  

Esdeath followed her gaze and observed for a moment before smirking. "Well, I think it’s natural. They seem to be a couple. The girl probably has a huge crush on him and really loves him. That’s why she’s listening so carefully to every word he says, and she can’t even make eye contact because she’s too embarrassed. Most women in love act like that when they’re around their husband or boyfriend," Esdeath explained.  

Selene’s lips curled into a playful smirk. "Does Mother act like that when she's around Dad?" she asked innocently.  

Blush!  

Esdeath’s face instantly turned red. She coughed and waved her hand dismissively, trying to act calm.  

But her mind was already filled with memories of her blushing in front of Lortell Mariette.  

"Cough… cough… I-I'm a tough person! You know that!" she said, lifting her head proudly.  

But Selene’s smirk only widened. "Your face clearly says you’re lying!"  

Of course, Selene knew exactly who her "Dad" was—the Dominator, Lortell Mariette. There was no way Esdeath could ever be more dominant than her!  

"Enough questions for now! Let’s leave!" Esdeath quickly stood up, avoiding the topic altogether.

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After leaving the restaurant, Selene eventually met the old woman again.  

And just like last time, yes!  

The old woman was completely shocked to see that a teenage girl like Esdeath was Selene’s mother.  

Even though Esdeath had already heard it last time, the rage still bubbled up inside her. She scolded the old woman, not holding back her words, and then quickly left with Selene.  

They made their way back to the academy, but Esdeath couldn’t just walk in openly with Selene. No one could find out about her.  

So, they waited for half an hour, carefully hidden, before sneaking inside unnoticed.  

After resting for a bit, Esdeath suddenly remembered something—an errand she had almost forgotten.  

She had bought new clothes for Maruti and needed to deliver them.  

Taking a deep breath, she grabbed the package and headed to Maruti’s dorm room.  

When she knocked on the door, it opened just a crack.  

Before Esdeath could say anything, a hand shot out, grabbed her wrist, and yanked her inside.  

"What the hell—" Esdeath gasped, startled.  

"Shhh!" Maruti hissed, pressing a finger to her lips.  

Seeing Maruti’s cautious expression, Esdeath was immediately reminded of last time when Caramel fell in love with her. Could it be happening again? Was Maruti also acting strange because of that?  

"Don't tell me—" Esdeath was about to jump to conclusions, but Maruti cut her off.  

"It's that lizard Kaelith!" Maruti groaned. "She gives me no privacy! The only place she won’t follow me is the washroom! And honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if she showed up there too!"  

Esdeath smirked. "Pfft… That’s what happens when you make the wrong friends."  

Maruti looked a bit shocked. "Wait, how do you know?"  

Esdeath crossed her arms and looked away, pretending to be mysterious. "I have my ways," she said casually.  

Of course, she knew because in her past life, Kaelith herself had said that Maruti was her friend.  

"Hmph!" Maruti huffed. "She acts more like an owner than a friend! What does she think she is? A mighty silver dragon? Who cares!"  

Her frustration boiled over, and she stomped her foot.  

"If she’s a silver dragon, then I’ll become a golden dragon! Just you wait, lizard!" she declared.  

Hearing this, Esdeath sighed. "Golden dragons don’t exist," she said flatly.  

"Wait, what?" Maruti’s mouth hung open.  

Since Esdeath and Maruti never went to the cafeteria together yesterday, she never told Maruti about silver dragons.  

"I guess I’ll have to explaining it again," Esdeath muttered, shaking her head.

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Esdeath repeated the same story again, explaining how the Silver Dragon came into existence. She spoke in detail, making sure Maruti understood everything. After finishing that, she also shared some important information about the second arc.  

Maruti listened carefully, her eyes narrowing in thought. When Esdeath finally stopped talking, Maruti leaned back and crossed her arms.  

"Hmm... So, what do you think we are doing this time?" she asked.  

Hearing that question made Esdeath remember something—Maruti had asked her this exact question before. Back then, she had confidently said they would avoid the second arc as much as possible.  

The reason?  

The second arc was too difficult. Strength alone wouldn’t be enough to survive—it also required a huge amount of luck.  

Recalling that moment, a wicked grin slowly spread across Esdeath’s face.  

"Hehehe..." She chuckled, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "We are gonna rob the shit out of him!"  

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After their conversation, Esdeath left Maruti’s room and returned to her own.  

The night passed quickly, and morning arrived.  

Lortell woke up early, stretching lightly before slipping into her usual elegant clothes. She felt unusually energetic as she walked to her door, eager to greet Esdeath with a bright smile.  

But just as she opened the door—  

"Good morning!"  

Esdeath was already standing outside, her innocent smile glowing like morning sunshine.  

Lortell’s eyes sparkled with joy. Without thinking twice, she bent down slightly to match Esdeath’s height and pulled her into a tight hug.  

"Seeing your face first thing in the morning… how fortunate!" she murmured, her tone soft and full of affection.  

Esdeath’s cheeks turned pink—not as badly as before, though. She had expected this reaction from Lortell, so she had woken up even earlier to prepare herself.  

When Lortell finally let go, she smiled cheerfully. "Let's go for a bath!"  

Esdeath nodded, and they started walking toward the academy’s bath area.  

As they strolled through the corridors, Lortell casually draped an arm over Esdeath’s shoulder. The way they walked together made them look like two best friends heading out for a fun day.  

Then, just as they passed a quiet corner, Lortell suddenly leaned in close. Her lips hovered just inches away from Esdeath’s ear.  

"Today's the last day of your competition, right?" she whispered in a teasing voice. "So… how about we go on a date tomorrow?"  

Her warm breath tickled Esdeath’s skin, sending shivers down her spine.  

"D-D-Date?" Esdeath stuttered, her whole body freezing in place. Her face burned with embarrassment, turning as red as a ripe apple.  

Lortell chuckled at her reaction, clearly enjoying every bit of Esdeath’s flustered state.  

"I was just teasing," she said playfully. "What I meant was, the weather will be nice tomorrow. Let’s go out and have some fun. You must be bored staying in the academy all the time, right?"  

But what Lortell didn’t know was that Esdeath was thinking about something else entirely—  

She was remembering the real Esdeath.  

"Last time, she woke up and ruined everything. This time, I won’t let that happen!"  

A huge smile spread across Esdeath’s face. Her cheeks still red, she suddenly dashed forward, running toward the bath area ahead of Lortell.  

In her mind, one word echoed again and again like a song—  

Date, date, date, date, date…

In Ethan's dorm room, the first rays of morning light slipped through the curtains. He slowly opened his eyes, stretching his arms before rubbing his face.  

Even though it was still early, his expression was serious. He wasn’t sleepy at all. He glanced down at his hand and noticed a slight tremble in his fingers. He clenched them into a fist, his jaw tightening.  

He knew exactly what this meant.  

"Today is the day Violet got kidnapped," he whispered, his voice filled with regret. "And back then… I couldn’t do anything. But this time… this time, it will be different. I'll protect Violet, no matter what!"  

Just as he made that promise to himself—  

Bang! Bang! Bang!  

Loud knocking sounds suddenly echoed through the room, making him flinch.  

Knock… knock… knock…  

The sound was loud and forceful.  

Ethan immediately walked to the door and peeked through the tiny hole.  

His eyes widened in shock.  

Outside stood Caramel.  

"Ethan, I know you're there! Open the door!" her voice rang out. "I'm here to confess my love for you! I even prepared a love letter!"  

Ethan stared at her, frozen.  

"Has this girl lost her mind?" he thought.  

He quickly turned away from the door, leaning against it with a troubled expression.  

"Should I open it and tell her to go away?" he considered.  

But before he could decide—  

Bang!  

A heavy punch landed on the door, leaving a dent.  

Bang! Bang! Bang!  

"Open the door! Open the door! Open the door!" Caramel repeated over and over.  

The strange spiral scar on her forehead started to widen, twisting unnaturally.  

Then she began laughing.  

It was a wild, crazy laugh, like she had completely lost her mind.  

Ethan slid down to the floor, his back still pressed against the door.  

"This girl is completely insane!"