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If there is one thing I learned in all my time of reading isekai novels, it was that when Truck-Kun decided to barrel into your life, you were about to enter the romance fantasy of your dreams.
So it would make sense that the greater powers above decided to screw me over and ruin the story trope I so dearly adored.
I had innocently been on my way to work when Truck-Kun made me his next target. It was pretty instant, I don’t even remember being in any pain.
Actually, I didn’t even think I would be reincarnated into a fictional world. I thought I was just being delusional. Maybe I still am, seeing as I was apparently reincarnated into Mystic Messenger, one of the most heart wrenching otome games I have ever played. Not even going into how much it screwed with my sleep schedule….
Typically in these kinds of scenarios, the reincarnator wakes up in the body of the Female Lead or the Villainess of the storyline. Either of those would’ve been fine. The Female Lead was obvious in just how fine I would’ve loved to become. The only issue with that would’ve been deciding who to choose out of the amazing Love Interests (because yes, I was in love with all of them).
The villainess would’ve been mentally draining on me, but I could’ve worked it out. Rika was….not very well liked due to her character plotline. I….had mixed feelings about her. On the one hand, what she did was horrible and awful. On the other hand, she was mentally ill and needed help, but was given it too late and she rejected it.
I mostly felt bad for her, particularly after reading her story. Being abused and neglected as a child certainly contributed to how she acted in the main plot. Not saying it excused her, just that it gave an explanation. Honestly, while I pitied her, I kinda hated her for how she treated V and Saeran.
So if I had woken up in her body, I wouldn’t have minded too bad. I could’ve changed things for the better, really. More so than if I woke up as MC.
But neither of those things happened.
Rather, life decided to screw me over by being reincarnated as a Side Character. And no, that wasn’t too terrible. I’ve read a couple of stories that followed this kind of development and they were pretty good.
The only issue was that I woke up in the body of an animal Side Character.
Elizabeth the 3rd, known as the beloved pet and companion of one Jumin Han, a well sought after Love Interest in the game. And for good reason. That man did things to me whenever I played his route.
Of course, that kind of thinking is now coming back to haunt me considering I was now an animal.
Honestly, when I first woke up, I was shocked and indignant at being a cat. I had been a mere kitten at that time. I hadn’t even known I was Elizabeth until after Rika and V bought me from the breeder I had been born to.
“Oh isn’t she lovely Jumin? She’ll be just the perfect companion for you!” The blonde woman giggled happily as I was presented to the rich CEO with a red ribbon tied around my neck.
“I am unsure about this…” The man was reluctant to take me from the woman’s gentle grip. It was a bit surprising, seeing how much of an obsessive cat lover he was in the game.
“We were just a little concerned about you being lonely” The blue haired photographer explained, “I know things with your stepmother are hurting you, so I thought a cat would help you feel better.”
“I don’t know how to take care of one though.”
“Oh, it’s easy! Cats are rather self sufficient. And you can look up anything you need to know online!” Rika stated happily, “We can also help you if you need it! I just want you to feel loved and cared for. V and I cherish you deeply, but Elizabeth 3rd will give you all the love and affection you need! She is an absolute darling!”
“Elizabeth….3rd?”
Rika nodded, her giddiness resulting in her shaking me ever so slightly. It was a bit jolting and I couldn’t help but grumble. V gently took me from her and all but made Jumin hold onto me.
Being a cat was kind of disconcerting. Especially the idea of being someone’s pet. Honestly, I don’t know how to-
Oh. Oh that feels nice. Scratch my other ear now. Wait, no I can’t get dis-okay maybe under my chin? Oh, yep. That feels pretty good.
“See? She likes you already!” Rika cheered.
I hadn’t realized I had started purring. Scratches feel so good….
Okay, maybe being his pet wouldn’t be such a bad thing after all. I mean, what woman wouldn’t want a rich business man fawning over and spoiling her?
Granted I would’ve preferred it as his lover rather than his pet cat….But beggars can’t be choosers!
Jumin Han was going to treat me like a princess and I am all for it!