[Now available as a book!] Published by KADOKAWA BOOKS.

The comic adaptation is serialized on "Manga UP!"

All three volumes of the comic are now available!

I awoke to an unfamiliar ceiling.

I, a nameless orphan, was saved by a young lady whose manners were impeccable, but whose facial muscles seemed unfortunately stiff.

I spent my days striving for her, but one day, I remembered that the young lady I served was destined to meet an unfortunate end as the villainess (rival character) in an otome game!

What? No way. That young lady is certainly clumsy, unable to even force a smile, but she shouldn't have to die like that!

If that's how it's going to be, I'll save her and make her happy!

...Huh? I'm a capture target too?! N-no, I won't lose!

And so, my new struggle began.

※ Please note that as the story progresses, elements that might not appeal to all readers will increase. Keywords were initially omitted to avoid spoilers, but have now been set (including spoilers) as the story has exceeded 1 million characters.

※ Also available on Kakuyomu, Alphapolis (via external link), and TUGICUL.

I do not authorize or engage in reproduction on overseas sites or video platforms. Unauthorized reproduction is completely unacceptable, so if you happen to see any, please kindly report the violation to the relevant site.

※ Please note that I do not reply to comments, as my mental state is as delicate as a burnt sanma's tail. However, I do read all of them.

[A Request]

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