Makoto Beppu

In 1916, in Fukagawa-ku, Tokyo, there was a cheerful young man, Keisuke Hanamori, and Yoshifumi Shirakiku, who had an unappealing beauty. Hanamori, who is working as a part-time worker at the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce, is taken to the Director General of the Horticultural Research Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce. So he was told about a fairytale-like incident... It is a Taisho Noir detective story made by two diametrically opposite men.

Every year in this country, a "Lady Ranking" is held, where young ladies are ranked and the most beautiful and intelligent lady is given the goddess's blessing. Meriel Forster, the daughter of a duke, is the granddaughter of Beatrice, the legendary saint who inspired the ranking, but she falls outside the top of the rankings. A plain and shy girl, she is dejected after her fiancé, the second prince, breaks off their engagement. Beatrice calls out to Meriel, but a certain incident causes the two to switch minds... This is an exhilarating love fantasy in which Beatrice gets revenge on those who mocked her. (Source: Natalie, translated)

Yulia is the beautiful daughter of the Duke Anker, but she has the reputation of being a haughty and cold-hearted "villainess," which caused the Fourth Prince to break off their engagement. Instead, she gets married to the widowed Marquis Winkler, a man with the fearsome nickname of "The Grim Reaper." (Source: Comic ZeroSum, translated) Note: Originally published as a short-story in vol. 14 of the anthology "Akuyaku Reijou desu ga, Shiawase ni Natte Misemasu wa!"

A ZERO-SUM anthology of stories set in the present day. Cover art: Saiki Kei "Senpai to Manager, Nochi Bengoshi to Hisho: Sensei no Ai ni Hodasarete" (先輩とマネージャー、のち弁護士と秘書　〜先生の愛にほだされて〜). Art by Kuroki Natsu, Story by Shikimi Aki. "Imouto ni Koibito wo Torareta Watashi, Oni Joushi to Otameshi Renai wo Hajimemasu" (妹に恋人を取られた私、鬼上司とお試し恋愛をはじめます). Art by Kuriyama Kogane, Story by Ishikuro. "Haru ni wa Hodotouku" (春には程遠く). Art by Sakuraba Yui, Story by Mafuyubi. "Watashi no Tonari ni Tateru no wa?" (わたしの隣に立てるのは？). Art by Matsuura Bunko, Story by Beppu Makoto.

Momo Shizuki was imprisoned by her family and to be offered as a sacrifice to a demon as "miko" (maiden). With pure white hair and light-colored eyes, Momo was alone and unloved by her family, but on the day of the ritual, the "demon" appears and tells her that he loves her as his wife...?! The lone demon who dotes on an ill-fated girl. Note: the story has been serialized from an anthology that has received a great popularity!

A ZERO-SUM anthology of love stories with demons. In a world where supernatural beings called Ayakashi exist, some unhappy girls find love in the most unexpected ways. Each of them has a different story, but they are all saved by powerful and beautiful Ayakashi who fall in love with them. Whether a proud Oni, a mysterious Dragon, a gentle Kitsune or an arrogant Tengu, these Ayakashi are willing to do anything to protect and win their human brides. Cover Art: Ooba Soto Volume 1 Contents: "Oni no Tsumadoi" (鬼の妻問い), Art by Kuro Komari, Story by Beppu Makoto. あやかし大奥の最下層花嫁, Art by Suzumiya Yuniko, Story by Akane Tama. 虐げられし黄金少女は御曹司に愛される, Art by Asara Natsu, Story by Arisu Yuuki. Original Web Novel 孤高の鬼に愛されたい, Art by Akutagawa Kazuma, Story by Kureha. Original Web Novel 夢現に心の契りはきらめいて, Art by Saco (サコ), Story by Hanachiru Koko. Volume 2 Contents: "Kamikatari ni Sayonara wo" (神騙りにさよならを). By Kuremitsu Yuzu. 婚約破棄されたあげく失業と思ったら、竜の皇太子に見初められました。 Art by Kuroda, Story by Asagi Chiyoharu. Original Web Novel 婿殿は蛇神様. By Adashino Sotova. 面倒くさがり屋の神様にご奉仕中！ Art by Kuriyama Kogane, Story by Fujitani Kaname. Original Web Novel 天狐に嫁入り. Art by Nakamura Shibatarou, Story by Izumi (和泉). Original Web Novel

A ZERO-SUM villainess anthology consisting of reversal stories and "serves you right"s. Cover Art: Maro +++Volume 1 Contents: 居眠り姫は賭けをする, Art by Yumoto Miko, Story by Andrei, Original Web Novel 私の愛しい人, Art by Fuwai Nimu, Story by Rittan, Original Web Novel "Reiketsu Akujo ni Yoru Muku na Ouji no Riyouhou" (冷血悪女による無垢な王子の利用法), by Chiaki Rie. 第二王子と一緒にやり直していくお話, by Sari. いいですか？そもそも政略とはですね。, Art by Ei Yuzuki, Story by Yuuki (ユウキ), Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 2 Contents: 氷の薔薇姫と隣の国の王子様, Art by Yasaka Akiwo, Story by Beppu Makoto. 色々と勘違いをしていたようです。, Art by Akutagawa Kazuma, Story by Funineko, Original Web Novel "Reiketsu Akujo ni Yoru Muku na Ouji no Riyouhou" (冷血悪女による無垢な王子の利用法), by Chiaki Rie. お慕いしたこともないのに何故わたくしが嫌がらせを？, Art by Suzumushi, Story by Kuronokyi, Original Web Novel 私は悪役令嬢だそうですので、婚約者は妹に譲ることにします, Art by Inaru, Story by Haruna Don, Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 3 Contents: うふふ、踏みつけられたままでいると思っていたのですか?, Art by Kurosuke Kuina, Story by Mika (三香), Original Web Novel, English Translation 追放されたので今日から自由にパンを焼こうと思います。, by Tokai Naka. 皇太子の教訓, Art by Shirogane Nako, Story by Kidzuki Tachibana, Original Web Novel 夫に愛する人が出来たと言われたので、私も自由に生きることにしました, Art by Takahashi Tsutsuji, Story by Shiono Nagisa, Original Web Novel "Miss Scarlet" (ミス・スカーレット), by Deka Ore. ゲームの強制力に抵抗するのが面倒な悪役令嬢は、好き勝手に生きることにした, Art by Yukijirushi (ゆきじるし), Story by Yokuya, Original Web Novel, English Translation +++ +++Volume 4 Contents: 「全員ハッピーエンドになる話」 Art by Tamaki Mitsune, Story by Makiburo. Original Web Novel 愛する婚約者様が「君は僕に相応しくない」と仰ったので. Art by 飴坂ニナ, Story by Sareki Reki. Original Web Novel 配役は悪役令嬢　～自分の未来は自分で決めます～. Art by 真多灯, Story by Kanon (かのん). 偽妹が私の婚約者を狙っている. Art by Amase Kei, Story by Fujinari Iraichi. Original Web Novel 悪女キャラを全うしたら、とんでもない報復が待っていました. Art by 森倉チロル, Story by Kotoko (琴子). +++

Broken engagements, "serves you right"s, condemnation events, doting, royalty, reincarnated heroines, banishment endings… it's fully loaded with all the charms of villainesses! The comic adaption of popular villainess stories that were published on Shousetsuka ni Narou! An anthology of oneshots with happy endings!! Cover Art: Maro +++Volume 1 Contents: "The Villainess Will Obtain True Love" (悪役令嬢は真実の愛を手にいれる). Art by Hoshino Soumei, Story by Nekomata Doremi. Original Web Novel: A broken engagement at a graduation party?! "The Tale of the Noble Girl Who Will Go to a Convent After Her Engagement's Breaking" (婚約破棄されて修道院に行くお嬢様の話). Art by Sorakura Shikiji, Story by Yuuki Satoru. Original Web Novel: Banishment after her younger sister steals her fiancé?! "I Will Definitely Get My Engagement Broken! ~I Will Become a Villainess!" (絶対に婚約破棄をしてみせます！～悪役令嬢に、私はなる！). Art by Kuroe Yui, Story by Reiga Utsuho. Original Web Novel: To break off her engagement, she harasses the daughter of a baron?! "Aku no Kadou wo Ikimashou" (悪の華道を行きましょう; "Shall We Walk Hand in Hand Down the Flowery Path of Evil?"). Art by Yamashiro Umeta, Story by Mafuyubi. Original Web Novel, English Translation: After her engagement is broken, she gets married to a fat old baldy?! "The Villainess Trifles with the Second Prince's First Love" (悪役令嬢は第二王子の初恋に翻弄される). Art by Ohitsuji Ei, Story by Mizuno Saaya. Original Web Novel: After being condemned, the second prince appears before me... +++ +++Volume 2 Contents: "Konyaku Haki wo Mochikakerarete Juusuunen, Soko Made Iu Nara Haki Shimashou!" (婚約破棄を持ちかけられて十数年、そこまで言うなら破棄しましょう！; "It's Been 10 Years Since You Asked to Break off Our Engagement, If You Insist That Much, Let's Break It off!"). By Yoshimura, Character design by Maro: She's been told multiple times since they were young to break off the engagement?! "The Villainess Laughs Innocently" (悪役令嬢は無邪気に笑う). Art by Ohitsuji Ei, Story by Yoruru. Original Web Novel: A condemnation event after being called out to the rear garden?! "The Art of Rebuilding a Nation Begins With a Broken Engagement!" (婚約破棄から始まる国家建て直し術！). Art by Kawano Akiko, Story by Hazuki. Original Web Novel "You Were Set up, You Know?" (貴方は嵌められたのですよ？). Art by Koyuki Iroha, Story by Yuki Yukiko. Original Web Novel: At the graduation party, my older sister's engagement was broken?! "The Villainess Exploded" (悪役令嬢は爆死しました). Art by Nanaso, Story by bouro. Original Web Novel: The villainess tells the second prince "Serves you right”?! "I Reincarnated as a Villainess. Come Quickly, My Engagement-Breaking Event" (転生したら悪役令嬢になりました。婚約破棄のイベント、早く来い). Art by Mochida Moo, Story by Kyouka. Original Web Novel | Serialization: The only ally the reincarnated villainess has is her valet?! +++ +++Volume 3 Contents: "One Day, I Was Able to Hear the Inner Voice of My Fiancée" (ある日婚約者の心の声が聞こえるようになりました。). Art by Chuugyaku, Story by Enju Subaru. Original Web Novel "My Bethrothed's Personality Is Way Different From the Game!" (婚約者の性格が原作と違うのですが). Art by Mochida Moo, Story by Kozuki. Original Web Novel "I Was Supposed to Marry to Someone Who Hated Me, but, Before I Knew It, I Was Being Doted on" (嫌われている相手に嫁いだはずがいつのまにか溺愛されていました). Art by Potagi, Story by Mikoto. Original Web Novel "Shall We Continue Down the Flowery Path of Evil?" (悪の華道を追いましょう). Art by Yamashiro Umeta, Story by Mafuyubi. Original Web Novel "I Shall Take You up on Your Offer With Pleasure" (そのお言葉、喜んでお受けいたしますわ). Art by Oshitsuji Ei, Story by Kiraku Naohito. Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 4 Contents: "I Was Told to Break off My Engagement. Trying to Find the Cause of the Fabricated Scandal Which Arose, Things Took an Unexpected Turn!" (婚約破棄をしろと言われたけれど、身に覚えもなければスキャンダル捏造をされたわけでもなかったので原因究明をしてみたら、事態が斜め上に展開しました). Art by Wamome, Story by Kazukata Jin. Original Web Novel "Kishikoku Saikyou Reijou ni Yoru Ken to Ken to Renai Jutsu" (騎士国最恐令嬢による剣と拳と恋愛術; "The Kingdom's Most Feared Noble Lady Knight and a Tale Concerning Her Sword, Fist, and Social Skills"). By Kanade Yumika "I Love You So Much I Can't Help It" (愛しているから仕方のない話). Art by Kida Yonoichi, Story by Sakaki Dora. Original Web Novel "Reincarnated Ladies Want to be Wedded to Their Loved Ones" (転生令嬢たちは愛する者と結ばれたい). By Chiaki Rie "The Nightmarish Graduation Party" (悪夢の卒業パーティー). Art by Yatsuhashi Hachi, Story by Funineko. Original Web Novel "Akuyaku Reijou Sasenasai" (悪役令嬢…させなさい!!; "Make Me Into a Villainess"). By Kawano Akiko+++ +++ +++Volume 5 Contents: "The Turmoil Caused by the Misunderstanding His Highness and My Engagement Being Broken" (私と王子の勘違い婚約破棄騒動). By Maro "It Would Seem You've Broken off Your Engagement in Order to Marry Me, but I Have No Intention of Marrying You" (私と結婚するつもりで婚約破棄をしたようですが私は貴方と結婚する気はありません). Art by Usui Tsukasa, Story by Tetsuhako. Original Web Novel "The Melancholic Noble Girl Clad in a Jet-Black Dress" (やさぐれ令嬢は漆黒のドレスを纏う). By Hizuki "Now That My Engagement Is Broken, I Can Have My Fill of My Beloved Sweets" (婚約破棄されたので愛するお菓子を満喫します). By Kagari Touya "Shall We Lay Waste to the Flowery Path of Evil?" (悪の華道を潰しましょう). Art by Yamashiro Umeta, Story by Mafuyubi. Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 6 Contents: "I'm a Survival Gamer Reincarnated Into an Otome Game Villainess With Godly Aim" (サバイバルゲーマーですが乙女ゲームに転生してしまいました～悪役令嬢は神エイム～). By Aikawa Yuu "The Greedy Villainess" (強欲の悪役令嬢). Art by Mugicha Poyoko, Story by Ehito. Original Web Novel, English Translation "The Supporting Villainess Blooms After Her Engagement Was Broken" (脇役令嬢は、婚約破棄されて優雅に花開く。). Art by Maaraa Natsu, Story by Sazanami. Original Web Novel "I Was Abandoned for My Younger Sister, but She's a Ticking Time-Bomb" (婚約者は私を捨てて妹を選びましたが、妹は時限爆弾でした). Art by Tachibana Hodaka, Story by Sekimiya Amon. Original Web Novel "The Villainess Got Dumped, Doesn't Care, and Lives Happily Ever After With Her Super Masochistic Childhood Friend" (婚約破棄されたやさぐれ令嬢は幼馴染のドM王子と幸せになります). By Koyama Nayu "Let's Burn the Flowery Path of Evil" (悪の華道を燃やしましょう). Art by Yamashiro Umeta, Story by Mafuyubi. Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 7 Contents: "The Villainess Will Happily Break Her Engagement for Her OTP" (悪役令嬢は推しカプのために婚約破棄をご所望です). By Kashii Aoi. "The Villainess Becomes a Bad Girl to Become Happy" (悪役令嬢は幸せになるために悪い女になる). Art by Mimasaka, Story by Maa (まぁ). Original Web Novel, English Translation "The Jilted Villainess Becomes a Lady of Justice: Don't Look Down on Commoners" (婚約破棄された悪役令嬢は正義の令嬢です〜貴方方は平民を馬鹿にしすぎです〜). Art by Sorakura Shikiji, Story by Koyuki. Original Web Novel, English Translation "The Fake Villainess Marries the Rumoured Demon Lord" (偽りの悪役令嬢、冷酷と噂の魔王卿に嫁ぐ). By Michiyuki Aoi. "The Villainess Slated for Execution Dreams of a Prince to Save Her" (処刑される公爵令嬢は救いの王子の夢を見る). Art by Shirohito Rita, Story by Cyclamen. Original Web Novel, English Translation +++ +++Volume 8 Contents: "The Villainess Is Content With Her Beastman Servant" (冷酷令嬢は従僕獣人と幸せになってみせます). By Odayaka. "I'm the Heroine's Daughter, but I've Become a Villainess" (ヒロインの娘ですが、どうやら私は悪役令嬢のようです). Art by Kurosuke Kuina, Story by Ayato Yume. Original Web Novel "The Only Person Who Believed in Me Was My Childhood Friend" (悪女に仕立てられた私を信じてくれたのは幼馴染だけでした). Art by Kuriyama Kogane, Story by mayan. Original Web Novel "The Trap of Happiness" (幸せという罠). Art by ARATA, Story by Rittan (りったん). Original Web Novel "The Goddess Wants Me to Do It" (女神様がやっちまいなとの思し召しです). Art by Uki Taro, Story by Mayuran. Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 9 Contents: "Cruel Villainess, Do Not Touch" (悪虐令嬢、触るな危険). Art by Kobako Hako, Story by Aitsukui Yuzu. Original Web Novel "After My Engagement Was Broken off, My Unknown Onii-sama Came Charging in and Turned Into the 'Ice Tyrant'" (婚約破棄されたら、知らなかった私狙いのお兄様が乗り込んで来て『氷の暴君』化してしまった。). Art by KATINO, Story by Mitsuki Beni. Original Web Novel "The Fate of the Villainous Noblewoman When the Calamity Dragon Which Can Destroy the World Turns out to Be Her Beloved Dog From Her Previous Life" (世界を滅ぼす伝説の邪竜が、前世で溺愛していた愛犬だった場合の悪役令嬢の末路). Art by Maaraa Natsu, Story by sasasa. Original Web Novel "The Villainous Noblewoman's Homeroom Teacher" (悪役令嬢の担任). By Nowaki Nakasane. "The Gentle Jewel Princess' 'No Damage' Engagement Cancelation Turmoil" (おっとり宝石姫のノーダメージ・婚約破棄騒動). Art by Hoshino Soumei, Story by Takatoo Subaru. Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 10 Contents: "The Thorn Princess and the Rival Heir's Troublesome Engagement" (トゲトゲ令嬢とライバル令息のお騒がせ婚約). By Yoshimura. "I Knew My Engagement Would Be Broken, so I Took the Initiative" (婚約破棄されることがわかっていたので、先回りをしました。). Art by Adashino Sotova, Story by Arisawa Mihiru. Original Web Novel "The Veil Princess Smiles at Night: The Real Reason She Hid Her Face" (とばり姫は夜に微笑む　～婚約破棄を了承しました。もちろん取り消し不可ですわ！～　彼女が顔を隠していた本当の理由。). Art by Manata Mayumu, Story by Mikoto. Original Web Novel "The Frontier Swine Idolizes the Fairy Princess" (妖精姫は辺境豚に推し活される). Art by Jicco, Story by Fuji Tomato. "The Villainess and the Yandere Prince" (悪役令嬢とヤンデレ王子の執着愛). Art by Kikuta Yui, Story by Kotoko (琴子). +++ +++Volume 11 Contents: "The Crimson Noble Lady Has No Self-Esteem!" (深紅の令嬢は自己肯定感低め！). Art by Jou Kiiko, Story by Osanai Emu, Character design by Maro. "I Got Dumped, so I Stole My Ex-Fiancé's Fiancée?!" (婚約破棄されたので元婚約者から婚約者奪ってやりました⁉). By Kuju Matsu. "The Revenge of a Certain Villainess" (とある悪い令嬢の復讐). Art by Adashino Sotova, Story by Yuki Yasai. Original Web Novel "The Scarlet Villainess Dyes the Rose Pitch Black" (緋色の悪役令嬢は呂色の薔薇を染め上げる). Art by Ogino Sumi, Story by Hawan Megi. Original Web Novel "Apparently, I Was a National Treasure After Being Exiled?!" (追放された私が、どうやら国宝のようです⁉ ～陰キャ令嬢の快適辺境ライフ～). By Yasaka Akio and Aikawa Yuu. +++ +++Volume 12 Contents: "Love in the Rose Garden" (薔薇園の恋). Art by Kiyose Yura, Story by Natsuno Nae. "I Reincarnated as a Condemned Villainess Awaiting Execution" (転生したら断罪済で処刑待ちの悪役令嬢だった; 転生したら断罪済みで処刑待ちの悪役令嬢だった). Art by Adashino Sotova, Story by Toko (とこ). Original Web Novel "The Villainess Is the Secret Fiancée of the Ice Prince" (悪役令嬢は氷の貴公子の秘密の婚約者). Art by Ooba Soto, Story by KUREHA. Original Web Novel "The Villainess: 36 Hours Before Condemnation" (悪役令嬢、断罪前緊急３６時間). Art by Yugyoji Tama, Story by Mika (三香). Original Web Novel, English Translation +++ +++Volume 13 Contents: "I'll Become a Villainess for His Highness' Sake" (殿下のために悪女になります). Art by Kuro Komari, Story by Takaoka Mirai. "Akuyaku Reijou to Kamen no Kishi" (悪役令嬢と仮面の騎士; "The Villainess and the Masked Knight"). By Komaki Momiji and Natsuno Nae. "I Don't Mind the Broken Engagement, but… Did You Not Know I Was Hiding My Magic Eyes?" (婚約破棄は構いませんが、魔眼を隠しているとご存じなかったの？). Art by Ogino Sumi, Story by Atara Hoshio. Original Web Novel "Because the Heroine Was Two-Faced" (ヒロインが腹黒だったので). Art by Sunakawa, Story by Memeko. Original Web Novel "The Reincarnated Former Villainess Was Enjoying Her Life as a Village Girl, but Ended up Marrying the White Swine Prince" (転生した元悪役令嬢、村娘生活を満喫していたはずが白豚王子に嫁ぐことになりました). Art by Akiwo, Story by Miyano Miyako. Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 14 Contents: "After Her Condemnation, the Villainess Just Wants to Live Her Remaining Years in Peace" (クセつよゲーム？そんなの関係ありません～断罪後の悪役令嬢は余生を静かに暮らしたい～). By Shirogane Naco. "The Reaper and the Noble Lady" (死神と令嬢). Art by Miyamoto Fukusuke, Story by Beppu Makoto. "When I Coddled the Hopeless Prince, He Became a Yandere Too Embarrassing to Be Seen Anywhere" (傍若無人王子をヨシヨシしてたら、どこに出しても恥ずかしくないヤンデレになりました。). Art by Yasaka Akiwo, Story by Shinobumaru. Original We Novel "This Is Not the Fairytale I Know!" (私の知ってる童話じゃないけど！). Art by Ohitsuji Ei, Story by Nakamura Satsuki. "The Villainess Who Was Told She Only Had a Pretty Face Returns From Death and Falls in Love Again" (顔だけと言われた悪役令嬢は死に戻って恋に惑う). Art by Shikibu Akira, Story by Osanai Emu. +++ +++Volume 15 Contents: 爵位をよこせ、今すぐよこせ、とっととよこせ～戦女神は爵位が欲しい. Art by Adashino Sotova, Story by KUREHA. 日頃の行いがモノをいう. Art by Sakura Maro, Story by Rittan. Original Web Novel 悪役令嬢を演じるだけの簡単なお仕事です？ Art by Shimazaki Yutaka, Story by Izumi (和泉). Original Web Novel 言いなり王子と婚約者. Art by Morino Naka, Story by Koudzuki Minato. Original Web Novel バグだらけの世界に転生したら推しに溺愛されました. Art by Kawano Akiko, Story by Segami Akira. +++ +++Volume 16 Contents: 悪役令嬢と呼ばれてますが、金策に必死なだけなんです！ By Natsuno Nae. ウソの吐けないわたくしは婚約破棄されます. Art by Fujimura Ayumi, Story by 満原こもじ. 愛し合う二人の邪魔をした悪役令嬢の私は、予定通り断罪される. Art by Anno, Story by Haruki Rin. Original Web Novel 眠れる悪役令嬢. Art by Kawazoe Mariko, Story by Mafuyubi. 嫌われ悪女の役割を果たして消えたら、家族や婚約者が大変なことになっていました. Art by Sakuraba Yui, Story by Kotoko (琴子). +++