#I'd heard vague spoilers that there's something trans going on with Yu but I didn’t expecting it to be being trans in this direction lol

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I'm In Love with the Villainess vol 7 summary (manga)

Back from vacation, Claire has a new found passion for fixing society. Unfortunately she's like 16 and had no idea what to do with that

Yu suggests going to the church, and Rae passes the message to Claire. After some proding aimed at invigorating her, she demands to go

At the church, they meet a shy softspoken young nun who also has a screaming streak that pops out here and there. She is Sister Lilly Lilium, daughter of the Bauer Kinddom Cancellor, cardinal of the Spiritual Church, and Yu's betrothed. She describes some of the social work the church does, and also shares her opinion that the aristocracy will soon fall because the currect social order can't take the social strain anymore

On the way back from the bathroom, Rae overhears some other sisters express disguist over their own speculations that Claire and Lilly are lovers. Rae butts in to challenge their homophobia. Sister Lilly overhears, and she immediately falls in love with Rae and insists they will marry

Cue comedic fighting over Rae between Lilly and Claire. Rae turns Lilly down, stating with a sad expression that first loves never last. Claire and Lilly smell a story, and they hunt her down to force her to tell it. Que a flashback to real Rei's high school days:

There was a love square between 4 girls, none of whom were out and one of whom was a bully who weaponized homophobia against Rei out of jealousy. Rei bonded with the class outcast over yuri, and realized she was gay and learned confidence from the new friend and yuri. Ultimately, no one ended up with anyone else and it was all a teenage mess. They met up years later and are now on chill terms. We also get a brief glimpse of Rei's real parents being supportive

Everyone is back from break, but school hasn't started again just yet. Rod starts a game of dogeball, with the singular winner getting to be a "king for the day" and making a declaration

Ultimately Yu wins, and he asks Misha if it's alright if he gives her a request

Sister Lilly stays over at the dormitory after the game. Lilly, Claire, and Rae squabble over there being only one bed for her and Rae, but actually Misha's bed is open because she's spending the night with Yu.

SPENDING THE NIGHT WITH YU?

Claire freaks out, thinking this will cause political problems with Misha facing the repercussions if it ever gets out, but Lilly insists it's fine because "two girls can't get pregnant."

Oh no. That was a massive political secret she just dropped. Only a few people know. We end with Misha leaving clothes for a naked Yu in his room with the line "To put it simply, Master Yu was a girl."