is a Japanese light novel series written by Sō Inaida and illustrated by Wan Hachipisu. It was originally posted as a web novel on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō in April 2018. It was then picked up for publication by TO Books, which began releasing it as a light novel in July 2020; eight volumes have been published as of October 2025. A manga adaptation illustrated by Ataka began serialization in December 2020, and has been compiled into eight volumes as of April 2026.

Plot On her tenth birthday, Mystia Aren suddenly regains memories of her previous life: a Japanese high schooler who died young and was reincarnated into the world of the otome game . Now being familiar with her fate, Mystia aims to break her engagement to Raid Nocter, knowing how it would originally end badly for her. With her changed personality, Raid and others fall in love with her, which complicates her plan to change her fate.

Characters

The villainess of the otome game Kyunkyun Love School. In her previous life, she was a Japanese high school girl who died after saving a boy from being hit by a truck. Prior to her death, she had been playing Kyunkyun Love School, and she was now reincarnated into its world. In the original game, Mystia was a cruel villainess engaged to Raid Nocter, who treated the game's main character poorly. However, in contrast to the original game, in this world, Mystia has a kind personality, making others develop feelings for her.

A prince who was Mystia's fiancé in the original game. However, he fell in love with the main character, much to Mystia's chagrin.

Also known as Mr. Jessie, he is a teacher at Mystia's school.

Mystia's maid.

The protagonist of Kyunkyun Love School. In the original game, Raid fell in love with her, which caused Mystia to attack her. Alice then reveals Mystia's misdeeds, leading to Mystia's downfall. However, due to Mystia's changed personality, she too ends up falling in love with her.

Media Light novel Sō Inaida originally serialized the a web novel on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō, with the first chapter being posted on April 21, 2018. It was then picked up for publication by TO Books, which began publishing it as a light novel series. The first volume was released on July 20, 2020; eight volumes have been released as of October 1, 2025. The novels have also been released in an audiobook format.

Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Ataka began serialization on the Piccoma service on December 3, 2020, later beginning serialization under the Comic Corona label on January 28, 2021. The first volume was released on February 15, 2021; eight volumes have been released as of April 1, 2026. It is currently serialized on TO Books' Corona EX web service. The manga is licensed in English by Tokyopop.

Stage play A stage play adaptation was performed at the Theater Green in Tokyo from February 16 to 20, 2022.

Drama CD A drama CD was released on October 2, 2023.

Reception It was reported in October 2025 that the series had over one million copies in circulation.

Rebecca Silverman and Lynzee Loveridge of Anime News Network reviewed the first volume of the manga. Silverman praised the series' art and characterizations, while noting that it largely follows tropes common to isekai villainess series. She noted how the series' treatment of Mystia's personality contrasted with other villainess works in that she maintained her pre-death personality throughout, instead of only changing her personality after regaining memories of her past life. However, she noted that the series may have had too many love interests. Loveridge was more critical of the volume, noting issues with the plot's treatment of time, or how the initial conflict was resolved too quickly. She also criticized the translation's quality, saying that the wording prevented her from enjoying the story more.

See also 7th Time Loop, another light novel series with the same illustrator Goodbye, Overtime! This Reincarnated Villainess Is Living for Her New Big Brother, another light novel series with the same illustrator An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess, another light novel series with the same illustrator

References

External links Light novel official website Manga official website