[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son":3,"chapter-reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-236":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reincarnated As The Villainess's Son",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1366135,1806,"Chapter 236  [Festival Of Love] [4] [Guess Your Love]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-236",236,"\u003Cp>\"Yo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking closer to the chair, Azariah slapped Aimar's back as he took the seat beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop doing that,\" Aimar snarled, glaring at him, anger clearly visible in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did something happen?\" Azariah asked, frowning as he noticed it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar looked a lot more pissed than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing important,\" he replied, letting out a tired sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though doubtful of his words, Azariah silently nodded his head as he looked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sat at the very back of the arranged chairs, but the stage was still clear to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs of students filled the entire place as Azariah tried to find familiar faces within the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he could hardly find anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving up on that, he turned to look at Aimar. \"Are you sure you won't be participating?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar shook his head in response. \"I don't want to, and please don't force me, Azariah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips parted to rebuke, but he held it in as he remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Oliver and Aaliyah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a tired sigh as he gently leaned back in the chair, waiting for the festival to start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it didn't take long for the distinct amplified voice of the mic to echo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, dear students.\" A beautiful lady walked calmly onto the stage, a smile etched on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bright amber hair fell behind her back while her beautiful eyes looked at the students sitting below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...My name is Layna, a graduated student from our academy,\" the lady said, her voice echoing. \"...And I will be the one hosting this year's 'guess your love' competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A round of applause echoed, students clearly excited for the upcoming ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If someone doesn't know, let me refresh their memories,\" she said with a bright smile as she slowly walked on the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the year our academy was established, there's been a tradition of proposing to your loved ones at the festival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words brought the interest of all the students, including those who already knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But some asshole thought, why not make it more interesting?\" Her words echoed, making students chuckle. \"...So we have the 'guess your love' ceremony, in which a boy is blindfolded and has to guess everything about the girl who is interested in him. If he guesses correctly, he can propose, and she has to accept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A different lady brought a decorative tray in which a blindfold was placed. \"Do note that the girls change their dresses before participating, so if you're thinking of an easy win, you're wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing the blindfold in her hand, she showed it to everyone. \"So who is going to be first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy from second year stood up, walking towards the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A round of applause echoed as most students were happy he became the scapegoat for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's your name?\" Layna asked with a smile as a mic was handed to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bell,\" the boy replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded with a smile, passing the blindfold to him. \"Please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bell wore the blindfold as he stood facing our direction, and even though he tried, he couldn't hide his smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, the girl who is interested in Bell, please come forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments of silence lingered before a lady walked from the side of the stage, standing right beside him with a mic in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First question: guess the name of the girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tina.\" Bell responded excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expression of the girl who stood beside him immediately turned sour as she replied, \"Wrong answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bell's smile vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, please take off the blindfold,\" Layna instructed, giving the boy a pitying look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bell removed the blindfold and turned to look at the girl, his eyes widening as he whispered, \"...Lara?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With tearful eyes, she glared at him as she walked closer and…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slapped him hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tina is my little sister, you monster.\" She choked out those words before running away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low murmur echoed among the students as Bell stepped down, his shoulders slumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think that Bell guy is a pedo?\" Azariah asked, munching on popcorn and passing some to Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a high chance of it,\" Aimar replied, accepting the popcorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, fucking stupid.\" Azariah gloated at Bell's misfortune. \"Serves him right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you should be happy about this?\" Aimar commented, looking at him. \"Who knows, you might be the next Bell—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up, fucker,\" Azariah grumbled, glaring at him. \"What kind of friend talks like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar shrugged as he looked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few more boys tried their luck, but none of them succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at last, someone familiar walked onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layna looked at the boy with a smile while a mic was passed to him. \"What's your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ethan,\" he replied, taking the blindfold from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing it, he stood facing the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And without waiting for Layna's words, a girl walked onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First question—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ruby,\" Ethan cut in before Layna could complete her sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct,\" Ruby replied, standing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second question: What is she wearing and which color?\" Layna asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A dark blue one-piece,\" Ethan replied immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third question: One of her accessories?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's wearing a pendant,\" Ethan replied, and Layna looked back at the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct,\" Ruby replied with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layna walked towards Ruby as she whispered something in her ear while passing her a notebook and pen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby nodded as she wrote something down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last question: What does she love the most about you?\" Layna asked, walking back towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My courage,\" Ethan replied with utmost confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct,\" Layna replied with a bright smile, showing the notebook where Ruby had written the same words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A round of applause echoed, some students clearly happy for them while some didn't hide their jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think they planned this before?\" Aimar asked, looking beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think so,\" Azariah replied, munching on the popcorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think about them?\" Aimar asked quietly, taking the popcorn from him. \"About the new couple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frankly, I don't care,\" Azariah replied, shrugging his shoulders. \"If Ethan can just stay out of my way and doesn't do anything stupid, they both have my blessings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what if he did try to come in your way?\" Aimar asked, making Azariah halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to look at Aimar, his voice low. \"...Then I will kill both of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar nodded his head as he looked back at the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, go, Ethan boy,\" Layna said, patting his back as she stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole place went quiet as they looked at them curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Ethan walked towards her, who smiled, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in front of her, he reached out, grabbing her hand and placing it on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I know you've been with me all this time, even when I had nothing, and I know you'll be with me at my worst,\" he whispered, his voice honest as he looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby nodded her head gently, her smile bashful as she couldn't hold back her tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know things will be difficult from now on,\" Ethan continued, touching her forehead with his, \"...But even if things turn upside down, please stay with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....I will,\" Ruby choked out those words, nodding her head gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing her face, Ethan gently raised it before kissing her softly on the lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They separated after a few moments as they both walked down, their hands intertwined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layna smiled as she picked up the mic again. \"So, who is going to be next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar grabbed Azariah's hand, who wasn't paying attention, raising it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Azariah, please,\" Layna quickly picked up on it as she invited him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah slowly turned to look at Aimar, who grinned widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go get them,\" he said with a bright smile, taking the pack of popcorn from Azariah's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will fuck you up hard someday,\" Azariah grumbled as he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a tired sigh, he walked towards the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>",1331,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","2361a30d953cdac49362688cb1041845f30b3b87645394c65279a0efb57bb36a","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-237","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-235",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]