Yamori Michikusa

Diana, the epitome of a noble lady, is sentenced to death for allegedly defaming Rachel, the beloved of her fiancé, Crown Prince August. As despair consumes her, a dainty girl whispers in her ear, “Thanks for playing the pathetic villainess ♡.” Though Diana is furious at being framed, it’s already too late—she is executed… or so it seemed. She wakes up on the very day of the fateful tea party that led to her downfall, time having been rewound! Determined, she vows, “This time, I’ll become an even greater villainess than her!” However, there’s only one hour left until the tea party! To clear her name and outwit Rachel by becoming the ultimate villainess, she has a lot to do—and barely any time to do it! A desperate race begins for a noble lady who sheds her mask of elegance to avoid her condemnation ending! (Source: Ichijinsha, translated)

A girl's charm doesn't stop at just being a villainess! Manipulating and being manipulated by the people around them, these tomboyish heroines avoid judgement endings and escape to neighboring countries, embarking on engagement routes that overcome social status differences... This is a comic anthology where nobody needs to say "serves you right!" and everyone becomes happy!! Cover art: kicori Volume 1 Contents: "Osananajimi no Sei de Iki Okure Sou na no de, Monku wo Ittara Taihen na Koto ni narimashita" (幼馴染のせいで行き遅れそうなので、文句を言ったら大変なことになりました). Art by Chikusa Akari, Story by Yuzu Lemon. Original Web Novel "Mob Atsukaisareru Ore wa Mibun wo Kakushite Gakuen ni Kayou Outaishi Nanda kedo, Kimitachi ga Outaishi to Shinjite Yamanai High-spec Ikemen wa Koushaku-ka no Goreijou da" (モブ扱いされる俺は身分を隠して学園に通う王太子なんだけど、君たちが王太子と信じてやまないハイスペックイケメンは侯爵家のご令嬢だ。). Art by Kurokoda Wani, Story by Rittan. Original Web Novel "Iede Oujo wa Heion ni Kurashitai" (家出王女は平穏に暮らしたい). Art by Fukiyama Ichiko, Story by Sekiya Rei. Original Web Novel "Seiryaku Kekkon shita Otto no 'Ima wa Naki Omoi de no Josei' wa, Watashi deshita" (政略結婚した夫の「今は亡き想い出の女性」は、私でした。). Art by Nakamura Shibatarou, Story by Seo Yuuri. Original Web Novel "Akuyaku Joou ni Tensei shita no de Danzai Kaihi no Tame ni Otouto ni Kiraware you to shita keredo, Shippai shimashita" (悪役女王に転生したので断罪回避のために弟に嫌われようとしたけれど、失敗しました). Art by Kuroki Natsu, Story by Seo Yuuri. Original Web Novel Volume 2 Contents: "Konyakusha-sama ga Azayaka ni Hametsu shite Ikimashita" (婚約者様があざやかに破滅していきました). Art by Yawatari Yoru, Story by Yamada Tsuyuko. Original Web Novel " 'Boku no Suki na Hito wa ne' tte, Anata no Noroke wa Kikitaku Arimasen. Hatsukoi wo Suteyou to shiteita no ni, Date wo Moushikon de kuru Nante Douiu Tsumori desu ka?" (「僕の好きなひとはね」って、あなたの惚気は聞きたくありません。初恋を捨てようとしていたのに、デートを申し込んでくるなんてどういうつもりですか？). Art by Ashida Yuri, Story by Ishikawa Midori. Original Web Novel "Kioku ni nai to Konyakusha ni Iwareta Moto Seijo - Shiawase wa Sugu Soba ni arimashita" (記憶にないと婚約者に言われた元聖女～幸せはすぐそばにありました～). Art by Mitsu, Story by Nagatsuki Oto. Original Web Novel "Tsuihousarete Juujin no Kuni ni Kita Reijou desu ga, Torizoku Ino Ikemen ga Yatara Hane wo Kureru" (追放されて獣人の国に来た令嬢ですが、鳥族のイケメンがやたら羽をくれる。). Art by Kisaragi Yoshinori, Story by Michikusa Yamori. Original Web Novel "Watakushi wa Nekkara no Akuyaku Reijou desu ga, Konyakusha ga Eccentric Sugite Derumaku ga Arimasen wa!" ("I'm a Villainess, but My Fiancé Is Too Eccentric so I Can't Shine", わたくしは根っからの悪役令嬢ですが、婚約者がエキセントリックすぎて出る幕がありませんわ！). Art by Kurobuchi Kashiko, Story by Rittan. Original Web Novel, English Translation

A beautifully illustrated collection of heartwarming, Cinderella-inspired tales set in a uniquely Japanese world. Each of the five stories follows a heroine born into hardship—neglect, betrayal, or confinement—who finds happiness and love through an unexpected marriage. Featuring everything from gentle dragon gods to mysterious ayakashi, this anthology proves that even the most fragile souls can bloom when touched by kindness.A ZERO-SUM anthology of Japanese-style Cinderella stories, primarily adaptations of short stories published in Syosetu.Cover Illustrator: Shiroya Yuu+++Volume 1 Contents:"Ochikobore Hanayome wa Hinata no Ai de Hanahiraku" (落ちこぼれ華嫁は日向の愛で花開く; "The Faltering Flower Bride Blooms Thanks to the Sunspot's Love"). Art by Haori, Story by Michikusa Yamori."Ryuujin Hitou Monogatari: Oishii Gohan to Neko to Onsen ga Areba" (龍神秘湯物語～美味しいごはんと猫と温泉があれば～; "The Story of the Secret Dragon Springs: As Long as There's Delicious Food, Cats, and Hot Springs"). Art by Inaru, Story by Arisawa Mahiro. Original Web Novel"Keiyaku Fuufu ni Ai Aru Kekkon Seikatsu wo" (契約夫婦に愛ある結婚生活を; "A Married Life Full of Love for the Contract Couple"). Art by Mochida Moo, Story by Shikimi Aki."Watakushi no Shiawase wa, Ima Koko ni" (わたくしの幸せは、今ここに; "My Happiness… Is Here and Now"). Art by Hanashino Yuno, Story by Mayumi Rino. Original Web Novel"Ayakashi Yashiki ni Ochita Hana" (あやかし屋敷に堕ちた花; "The Flower Which Fell in the Ayakashi Manor"). Art by Kawano Akiko, Story by Machibari. Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 2 Contents:"Shirohebi-sama no Hanayome wa, Ubawareteita Namae wo Torimodoshi Shiawase na Michi wo Ayumu: Ezukesarete Uritobasareru to Omotteitara, Matteita no wa Torokeru you na Dekiai deshita" (白蛇さまの花嫁は、奪われていた名前を取り戻し幸せな道を歩む～餌付けされて売り飛ばされると思っていたら、待っていたのは蕩けるような溺愛でした～; "The White Snake's Bride Regains Her Stolen Name and Walks the Path of Happiness: I Thought I'd Be Fed and Sold, but What Awaited Me Was Warm, Tender Love"). Art by Yumoto Miko, Story by Itsukawa Midori. Original Web Novel"Tamamushiiro no Renjou" (玉虫色の恋情; "Feelings of Love Are the Colour of the Ruby Insect"). Art by Inanami Gohachi, Story by Shikimi Aki."Wakimaeru no wo Yameta Ane Hime wa, Ikoku no Tei ni Aisareru" (弁えるのをやめた姉姫は、異国の帝に愛される; "The Grand Princess Who Abandoned Restraint Is Loved by the Emperor of a Foreign Nation"). Art by Chairoi Risu, Story by Suzuki Himari. Original Web Novel"Aru Kazoku Reijou no Haranbanjou na Jinsei" (或る華族令嬢の波乱万丈な人生; "The Turbulent Life of a Noble Lady"). Art by Umibara Yuta, Story by Torigara Sasami. Original Web Novel"Hana wa Kaitou ni Metorareru" (花は怪盗に娶られる; "The Flower Is Given in Marriage to the Noble Thief"). Art by Hadzuki, Story by Machibari. +++ +++Volume 3 Contents:"Hatsukoi to Yakusoku" (初恋と約束; "First Love and the Promise"). Art by 白良木羅々, Story by Touma Rico."Kokoro Koishi, Omohide no Kimi" (心恋し、おもひでの君; "The Heart's Longing, You Who Live in My Memories"). Art by sawaco, Story by Izumi (和泉). Original Web Novel"Tori to Shoujo" (鳥と少女; "The Bird and the Girl"). Art by Akinashi Yuka, Story by Amamiya Kogasa. Original Web Novel (R18)"Kimi no Egao ga Mitai kara" (君の笑顔が見たいから; "Because I Want to See Your Smile"). Art by Uki Tarou, Story by Makiburo. Original Web Novel"Sakenu Ouka no Hanayome wa Bukiyou na Hibari ni Aisareru" (咲けぬ桜花の華嫁は不器用な雲雀に愛される; "The Flower Bride Who Cannot Bloom Is Loved by the Clumsy Skylark"). Art by Haori, Story by Michikusa Yamori. +++ +++Volume 4 Contents:"The Crippled Bird Is the Beloved Companion of the Cold Soldier" (無能の小鳥は冷徹軍人の愛しいつがい). Art by Kuremitsu Yuzu, Story by Asagi Chiyoharu."My Gentle Fiancé Towards Me" (わたしに甘い婚約者様). By Nonose Rin."The Ugly Bride Is the Dragon God's Wife" (みにくい花嫁は竜神のつがい). Art by Aizawa Satsuki, Story by Machibari."The Forgotten Bride's Tale: My First Love Was My Husband's Brother" (愛されなかった花嫁のとある婚姻譚〜初恋の君は、結婚相手の弟でした〜). Art by 知鳥チセ, Story by Ishikuro."Marriage of the Prophetic Diviner: The Banished Priestess Is Desired by the Demon Fox" (先読み神子の嫁入り〜嫌われ巫女は妖狐に望まれる〜). Art by Aoi Yoru, Story by Sekiya Rei. Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 5 Contents:"Love and Flowers, Alone" (ひとりぼっちの恋と華). By 千仮."The Isolated Girl With Supernatural Powers and a Melted Heart" (孤独な異能娘と溶かされる心). By 鷹田 さね."The Failed Shrine Maiden Wishes to Marry an Exorcist" (落ちこぼれの巫女は祓い屋に嫁ぎたい). Art by 野々垣里の, Story by Ayase Airi. Original Web Novel"When I Threw Myself in, the River God Loved Me" (身投げしたら川の神様から愛されました). Art by 菰田みみ, Story by Torigara Sasami. Original Web Novel宝石の歌声を知る男装令嬢は、あやかし旦那さまに溺愛される。～烏の執着心は幸せと安らぎに満ちていました～ . Art by Odayaka, Story by Ishikawa Midori. Original Web Novel +++ +++Volume 6 Contents:冷徹な公爵は愛する龍の乙女を逃がさない. Art by Nanaso, Story by Asagi Chiyoharu.鬼姫の嫁入り. Art by 花帰, Story by Fuyutsuki Kouki.身代わり花嫁の幸福な婚姻　～生贄に捧げられるはずの乙女の溺愛結婚～. Art by 小池菓しおり, Story by Takaoka Mirai. Original Web Novelすずらんの初恋. By 宇小芽里晴矢.明治戸籍なし娘は帯刀青年を恋ふ. Art by Inaru, Story by Izumi (和泉). +++

A time-rewind anthology from ZERO-SUM focusing on stories published on Syosetu. Cover Illustrator: Takamatsu Tsubasa. Volume 1 Contents: "Hakanage na Reijou wa Yarinaoshitai" (儚げな令嬢はやり直したい, "The Arrogant Young Lady Wants a Do-Over"), Art by Mayuzumi Kei, story by Sakimori Aoi. Original Web Novel "Gyakkou Reijou wa Moto Konyakusha no Sugao wo Shiru" (逆行令嬢は元婚約者の素顔を知る, "The Rebellious Young Lady Learns the True Face of Her Former Fiancé"), Art by Yumoto Miko, story by Nakamuro Akina. Original Web Novel "Maki Modori Joou Heika wa Saishou no Tenohira de Odoranai" (巻き戻り女王陛下は宰相の手の平で踊らない, "The Rewound Queen Will Not Dance in the Chancellor's Hand"), Art by Toyama Koma, story by Ecchan. Original Web Novel "Kon'yaku Hakisareta Akuyaku Reijou wa Danzai Event wo Yarinaosu" (婚約破棄された悪役令嬢は断罪イベントをやり直す, "The Villainess Whose Engagement Was Broken off Restarts Her Condemnation Event"), Art by Kosaji, story by Mizuno Saaya. Original Web Novel Volume 2 Contents: "Yowamushi Reijou to Kaeru no Tebiki" (弱虫令嬢とカエルの手引き, "The Wimpy Daughter and the Frog's Guide," "The Timid Young Lady and the Frog's Guidance"), by Kurosuke Kuina. "Maki Modotta Hoshi Bara no Otome wa Akumu wo Harau" (巻き戻った星薔薇の乙女は悪夢を祓う, "The Saint Banishes the Nightmare"), by Nakakura Chikage. "Nanadome no Jinsei de, Watashi ga Negatta Koto wa" (七度目の人生で、私が願ったことは, "What I Wished for in My Seventh Life"), Art by Gemuta, Story by Kiramomozo. Original Web Novel "Shi ni Modori Reijou Violetta Martin ga Aisareru no wo Akiramete Suki ni Ikita Sono Tenmatsu" (死に戻り令嬢ヴィオレッタ・マルタンが愛されるのを諦めて好きに生きたその顛末。, "The Noble Lady Violetta Martin, Who Returned from Death, Gave up on Being Loved and Chose to Live Freely"), Art by Hamonaga Aruhi, Story by Michikusa Yamori. Volume 3 Contents: "Tatoe Sono mi ga Namekuji ni Naroutomo" (たとえその身が蛞蝓になろうとも, "Even If It Means My Body Will Become Like a Moth to Flame"). Art by Hoshina, Story by Kizaki Yuu. Original Web Novel "Kako ni Modottanode Ane wo Yandere kara Mamottara, Kawarini Imouto no Watashi ga Kankin sareta no desu ga" (過去に戻ったので姉をヤンデレから守ったら、代わりに妹の私が監禁されたのですが). Art by Urita Nohito, Story by Kobato Kosuzu. Original Web Novel "Hatsukoi wa Futatabime ni Kanau Mitai desu" (初恋は二度目に叶うみたいです). Art by Azuya Chitose, Story by Asagao. Original Web Novel "Shi ni Modori Reijou no Yuugana Shikaeshi" (死に戻り令嬢の優雅な仕返し). Art by Takamatsu Tsubasa, Story by Michikusa Yamori.