I’m in Love with the Villainess Episode 7: Woos and Wraps Fair

Time for the traditional school festival episode with an isekai twist.

The Brothers Prince knew most of their classmates were nobles who were inexperienced in the art of servitude thus they asked Rae to find someone who could enlighten them. Enter Lene who relished the opportunity to boss around the upper class for a change, especially those she knew looked down on commoners.

After her rigorous training Claire was surprised to see that side of Lene but at the same time was aware of her uniqueness since she was a baby ojou-sama. I’m guessing her brattiness was a test to find a worthy maid to serve her. Before Lene passed the test most couldn’t handle her intentional annoyingness. Baby Claire wanted a maid who was both loyal and smart, aka not a pushover.

I warned my female non-readers to prepare themselves for this episode. Truly lethal. Also Rae’s brain when Lene Bro said the gang each had their own break time or something like that.

As expected of our cultured heroine her master plan was brilliant. I do so enjoy Rae taking every single opportunity to cherish Claire’s greatness.

Prince Mayo being the cute one it’s easy for him to pull off the maid look. That and this scene with the student trying to call him over was suspicious, especially with someone ominous watching them from a distance.

Next scene had Rae serving someone she wasn’t looking forward to seeing. It’s who I could only describe as a Middle-Eastern noble. She dreaded seeing him because she remembered him as an annoyance to the heroine from the game but more so because the scene with him was another “Prince Brownie Points” event.

However, Rae had yet to realize her undying love for Claire had changed the course of history and unlocked her super ultra secret route during the Slime Mama attack. Heck we can say it’s already unlocked as far back as Episode 2. More on this later. Back to the snobbish guy Claire revealed she spoke his language and easily persuaded him to accept her offer.

This latest showing of Claire’s greatness reminded Lene of the time Baby Claire defended her from another Middle-Eastern noble discriminating Lene for her social status. BC convinced him the king passed a law favoring commoners’ rights.

As Rae thanked Claire for her help she’s like “I am the daughter of a politician so of course I know how to put up a front”. Rae said she loved her real self more but Claire talked herself down saying her true self was terrible. To ease the sadness Rae offered to escort her ojou-sama on a classic “Let’s check out the other attractions” montage.

Rae continues taking advantage of her easily frightened beloved to satisfying results.

Claire was exhausted so Rae went to get her some water. She also spotted and bought the necklace seen during the ED for her. On her way back the guy who tried to talk to Mayo earlier attempted to recruit her into joining a commoner rights movement seeking equality between social classes but Claire spotted her, scoffed at the movement and dragged her away.

Claire: I wondered what took you so long. Did you take those ruffians’ foolishness seriously?

Rae: I don’t think their goal is foolish. Besides, whether I’m a noble or commoner all I need is to be by your side. Oh, check this out. I got you a charm. It’s to help you find true love. Hope it helps bring you and ol’ Frosty closer.

Claire; I do not understand. You tease me yet…you love me, do you not? If so, why do you continue to ship me with the prince?

Rae: Your happiness is more important to me than my own desire.

Claire: I asked this before but have yet to receive a proper response so here it is again. Why are you so obsessed with me?

Rae:…because you filled my heart. (I worked a dead end job with that expression becoming more real each passing day but you filled the emptiness inside my heart). You may not know it but you saved my life.

Claire: If you refuse to give me a direct answer then do not bother. We will be nothing more than mistress and servant.

My dear sister put it best.

She mad. You can't say you love repeatedly but then say you won't do anything about it. It's hurt more than saying nothing. pic.twitter.com/X9PzWL5baL

— Luzeri☃️🌿 (@luzeriP) November 14, 2023

Oh, and after the ED our heroines spotted a crowd at the scene of a battle between Mayo’s right hand man and the leader of the Commoner Movement. Apparently Mr Righty attacked Mr Commoner. We’ll see where that goes next time.

Great stuff as always.

This week’s #ClaireIsLove goes to Baby Claire and Dashing Butler Claire.