is a Japanese light novel series written by Yusaku Sakaishi and illustrated by Sakura Miwabe. It began as a web novel posted on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website between April 2020 and October 2021, before it was published by Hobby Japan under their HJ Bunko imprint in May 2021. A manga adaptation illustrated by Sorahiko Mizushima began serialization on Hobby Japan's Comic Fire website in July 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Brain's Base aired from July to September 2026.

Plot Itsuki Tomonari, a high school student who comes from a poor family, is suddenly abandoned by his parents. He is faced with a difficult family situation and the possibility of being unable to go to school owing to his financial situation. He then meets Hinako Konohana, the scion of a wealthy family, when they are both kidnapped. During the encounter, Hinako quickly develops a liking towards Itsuki, much to his chagrin, and gives him a chance of living under the Konohana family and transferring to Hinako's school, now serving as Hinako's caretaker. Hinako finds herself falling in love with Itsuki, and tries in vain to win his heart without being obvious, but his passive aggressive attitude towards her on top of other girls seemingly being attracted to him makes her worry he might reject her.

Characters

A high school student who comes from a poor family and works part-time jobs in order to earn money. His parents are gambling addicts and suddenly left home one night, leaving him with barely any money. After being kidnapped together with Hinako, he transfers to Kiou Academy, an exclusive school for the rich and powerful, while also living with the Konohana family and working as a servant.

A high school student who comes from the Konohana family, one of Japan's richest families. She acts as the perfect student in school, but in reality she is lazy and unable to do most tasks on her own. However, in order to protect her family's reputation, she has to keep the image of a rich lady. She develops feelings for Itsuki after they were kidnapped and pampers him.

One of the Konohana family's maids. She has a cool and strict personality. She cares for Hinako while also training Itsuki to serve as Hinako's servant.

A Kiou Academy student who is the scion of the Tennōji Group, also one of the largest in Japan. She considers herself to be Hinako's rival academically.

A Kiou Academy student whose family runs a company manufacturing sporting goods. She has a very shy personality and thus has difficulty communicating with others. She specialises in Martial Arts.

Itsuki's childhood friend, who is older than him. She refers to herself as Itsuki's "older sister".

Itsuki and Hinako's classmate who initially introduces herself as a commoner student, but is actually from a family that owns one of Japan's biggest electronics companies.

Itsuki and Hinako's classmate who initially introduces himself as a commoner student, but is actually from a family that owns a large transportation company.

Hinako's father and the chairman of one of the Konohana Group's companies. He is in line to become the group's next leader.

Media Light novel Written by Yusaku Sakaishi and illustrated by Sakura Miwabe, Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School began as a web novel posted on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website, with chapters being posted between April 2, 2020, and October 26, 2021. Hobby Japan later began publishing the series as a light novel under their HJ Bunko imprint, with the first novel being released on May 1, 2021. A promotional video with Moe Toyota voicing Hinako was posted on YouTube on September 20, 2021. Twelve volumes have been released as of July 2026. The series is licensed in English by Monogatari Novels, but no releases were made.

Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Sorahiko Mizushima began serialization on Hobby Japan's Comic Fire website on July 2, 2021, with the first volume being released on June 1, 2022. Seven volumes have been released as of October 2026.

Anime An anime adaptation was announced on October 30, 2025, which was later confirmed to be a television series produced by Brain's Base and directed by Shūsei Morishita, with Aya Yoshinaga handling series composition, Nao Kawashima designing the characters, and Natsumi Tabuchi, Hanae Nakamura, and Mayo Kurihara composing the music. The series aired from July 5 to September 20, 2026, on MBS and other networks. The opening theme song is , is performed by Angela, while the ending theme song is , performed by Ami Maeshima. Crunchyroll is streaming the series. Plus Media Networks Asia has licensed the series in Southeast Asia.

Episodes

See also I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness, another light novel series illustrated by Sakura Miwabe Isshō Hatarakitakunai Ore ga, Classmate no Daininki Idol ni Natsukaretara, another light novel series illustrated by Sakura Miwabe

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References

External links Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō Light novel official website Manga official website Anime official website