I Became the Bully that gets Avenged by The Academy

Chapter 2

Anyway, after washing up cleanly and getting dressed properly, I returned to my room to find that all the bedding, pillows, and mattress had been changed.

Probably because I had been unconscious for a while, they took this opportunity to change everything.

Anyway, I started gathering information.

I investigated Isabella's public preferences that weren't known in the original story - for example, that she likes sweet foods, loves cute animals, enjoys reading and studying, and has been consistently making donations and sponsorships for several years despite being a student - and about Isabella's life up until now.

And I also investigated that black-haired girl, the child named Lucia.

As if reflecting a "what if the protagonist was female?" scenario, her circumstances were similar to the protagonist's.

I could only find information that her family had died in an accident, leaving only her. She currently lives alone, and at the academy, she doesn't make friends and refuses when approached, but she spends time with Isabella.

But while the first part was true, the latter part meant she was being bullied by Isabella, almost like a toy.

Anyway, through such investigation, I learned knowledge beyond the original story I knew.

But Isabella's position was higher and more difficult than I thought.

Since it could be a big blow to White if it became known that Isabella, who had achieved high grades at the academy and had a good reputation, had suddenly collapsed and lost her memories, her father and I decided to start acting.

To publicly show that nothing had happened to Lady Isabella and that White's heir was still going strong.

First, I made donations and volunteered at orphanages as Isabella usually did.

It was difficult at first, but since it was mostly just playing with children, it became simple once I got used to it.

And I also started studying the subjects taught at the academy.

Despite not being particularly smart in my previous life, I acquired knowledge quickly and solved problems quickly.

I thought it might be because Isabella's brain itself had good specifications.

However, if there was one quite difficult thing, it was magic. Though I'm not sure why magic exists in an era where science has developed, magic has been widely spread from the past to the present and has developed in various ways, continuing to develop alongside scientific technology even now.

But since I'm actually encountering the concept of mana for the first time now, I still can't easily use magic yet.

I can sense and move mana for now, but using mana to create magic is still difficult.

At best, I can only manage beginner-level magic for now.

Although Isabella was said to have been able to use some advanced magic despite her young age in the past, I'm still stuck at beginner magic, let alone advanced magic.

Time will become even more limited once the academy semester starts soon.

But I thought it would be fine since I had reached the same level as the previous Isabella or just slightly lower in all subjects except magic.

So now I thought about what to do when school reopens and the semester starts.

First, I need to improve my relationship with the protagonist.

I think that child named Lucia probably has the role of the protagonist.

Actually, if it's not her, no one else could fill the role of protagonist.

Because only the protagonist and Lucia were the ones who talked with Isabella while having an arrogant personality externally.

Also, this fact became more certain because I knew of no character named Lucia in the original story.

It would have been easier if Lucia was simply an "if" version of the protagonist, meaning just a different gender version.

Because I knew well what kind of tendencies and preferences the protagonist had.

But if Lucia has differences from the protagonist while playing the protagonist's role...

"What a pain..."

Yes. The difficulty increases.

But it should be fine.

After all, being the child of a major corporation and a former noble family's lady means I won't give up easily.

Though it's not a method I like, rather than me attacking her... no, let's not think like this for now.

If a peaceful method is possible, following that is right.

And the right method will probably bring the best results possible within the limitations.

But there shouldn't be problems.

With Isabella's financial power, I can provide whatever is wanted, though if there is a problem, it's that her relationship with me isn't very good currently.

I'm Isabella, who has directly/indirectly bullied her for nearly half a year or a year.

Would she really be able to easily forgive such an Isabella? I'm not sure.

I've never experienced that kind of violence myself.

But if I had experienced it, I don't think I would easily forgive.

"I can do it."

Right, it's not good to only think negatively before even starting.

Whatever starts should start positively, and plans are always meant to be modified.

In the end, even if I don't know when, how, and why, the things I've thought about now will change.

"That's enough for today."

I think this much investigation is enough for today.

It's better to sleep early for smooth activities tomorrow.

Isabella's body doesn't have very good endurance.

Her only flaws seem to be her personality and physical abilities.

I couldn't tell just from looking at the original work, but after becoming like this, learning these things was surprisingly interesting.

Anyway, it seems better to sleep early.

Since it was already quite dark outside.

***

"Nnngh...!"

Today too, my daily routine started with early morning rising at dawn.

Studying what needed to be learned at the academy, common sense and events that didn't appear in the novel's story, and the annoying but necessary socializing were part of my daily routine.

It was really pointless using time to socialize with unnecessary people.

Those worthless ones whose heads were filled with nothing but brand names, names of desserts they like, names of women they've dated, or how much money they have in their accounts.

I'd rather take heir training at father's company.

At least the people seen while taking heir training there were people who definitely had value for the company.

Every time those guys spoke, I only felt disgust towards them, and that disgust kept growing day by day.

These kinds of guys are supposed to be the heirs who will lead companies and families later?

I seriously thought that bringing in one studious honor student from the academy would run the company better than these useless guys.

But there were benefits to doing some socializing with those guys like that.

Since they were loose-lipped and empty-headed, they would sometimes stupidly share important information happily, which became my reason for doing this disgusting socializing with people I wasn't even close to.

Thus, based on various information and activities, I became an Isabella who was evaluated as more capable than the previous Isabella.

Isabella's reputation rose day by day, and as a result, it became something that could be called beneficial.

Well, that doesn't mean I enjoyed meeting those guys.

And I also had some conversations with Isabella's father.

Her father gradually thinks my memories are returning, and I am also acting accordingly.

An Isabella who doesn't remember very detailed family matters but now has no problems with usual activities and studies.

Well, unless some special problem occurs, this act will probably continue.

Since Isabella's father also always says it's perfectly fine even if I don't recover my memories completely.

It seems I can just continue living like this now.

If there's anything that could be called a problem, it's that I'm still not used to this body.

Compared to my relatively robust male body before being possessed, Isabella White's body is weak.

No, it could be said to be approaching frail.

Sufficient sleep time is basic. Healthy food and consistent amounts of food are common sense, and I need to take lots of vitamins and supplements that help with my health.

Well, honestly speaking, it's more due to lack of exercise, but while acting as Isabella White, I had too little time to exercise to have my own time, so it couldn't be helped.

Anyway, when this weekend ends, I will return to the academy, marking the start of the academy semester, the start of the 'original' story, and one month since I was possessed.

Though more hectic things will probably be happening from now on, it's okay.

If it's me, it's doable.