I love when Rei's manipulative side comes out

Hm...Did she just drop some meta knowledge that nobody is supposed to know? Could be dangerous.

Bored enough the other day to start reading this yokattaaaa. From zero expectations to non-stop giggling with the latest chapter.

This should be interesting (´ω `)

Ohoho! It keeps getting better!

I have to say, Claire expression is hilariously on point xD

I love this series so much, I wish I had the time to read the light novel too :cries:

The digital version of the light novel is out in English! There were a few name and translation changes from the webnovel but overall it's mostly the same, with the addition of an extra story that helps connect the last part of the novel with future stuff.

If you're enjoying the manga, you should definitely check out the light novel. There's also going to be a physical version, which will be released on November 10.

https://sevenseasentertainment.com/series/im-in-love-with-the-villainess-light-novel/

Second novel is out in February 2021

Man it's been so long since I've read the novel that I've completely forgotten what all those words Rei said to the father actually meant. Oh well, just means I get to enjoy the reveal a second time I guess

Excellent work Rei, Typical overpowered isekai protagonist.

I started reading the webnovel for the yuri, but Rei was what really made it work for me. Her relationship with Claire is fine- nothing groundbreaking, typical long-term reward fluffy tsundere conquering- but I feel like the webnovel's best parts are when Rei just takes some time to sit down and introspect about class politics, social norms and her own identity within a new world. The author could've just written a 100% yuri version of Bakarina and the fans would've lapped it up, but there's so much more that this story has to offer. It's very willing to examine its own tropes and talk about real-world issues both within and beyond the lens of a fantasy setting, and Rei is honestly one of the best takes on your standard otome isekai protagonist I've ever seen (and not just because she's gay). I'm loving the manga so far, and I hope it doesn't cut out the more introspective and personal sections like so many LN adaptations often do.

For those wondering, this chapter was based on the web novel chapters 8 and 9, with the former being the meeting with Rod and the latter being her becoming Claire's maid. No major changes happened here, though one of the things I do like about this version is that we got to see Claire blushing at Rei sincerely defending/complementing here. Also lol at Misha being resigned at being a third wheel.

I wonder if becoming Claire's maid was even an option in the original game? Because it seems so specific to Rei's particular interests that I don't see why it would be present in a plot focused entirely on dating the princely trio.

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I wonder if becoming Claire's maid was even an option in the original game? Because it seems so specific to Rei's particular interests that I don't see why it would be present in a plot focused entirely on dating the princely trio.

According to the original web novel chapter, the main character getting a part-time job was an important thing in the game, but there's no mention if actually becoming a maid (much less Claire's maid) was originally an option. If I had to guess, it probably wasn't - even though Claire and the original MC's relationship was very different from Claire and Rei's current relationship, Claire probably wouldn't have wanted her as a maid either way.

Yeah, from the webnovel chapters I got the impression that if she could have become Clare's maid in game she would have done so in almost every play-through and commented about it (like how she mentions she usually went for Sein's route as it is the route with the most Claire). Since she didn't, I can only assume it wasn't an option at all.

Anyone knows where the first volume of the light novels ends with respect to the manga?

I dont think she could become claires maid as one of the games options for part time work- claire would have been too against it- the only reason she could force it through here was that knowledge she had that the MC in the game doesn't that let her get claires father to override her.

@Arcane Any idea how many physical LNs the series will span? I mean up to the end of the first part of the novel when the game would have ended? And the digital one is the same i assume- not the whole thing?

I've read the web novel and would like to reread it physically- but only once its all out. I dont think vol 2 in feb is the last one is it? seems a lot to fit in just 2 volumes.

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Anyone knows where the first volume of the light novels ends with respect to the manga?

The end of the first light novel is still a ways away. I checked the Kindle version, and the manga isn't even 20% through the first volume yet.

@Arcane Any idea how many physical LNs the series will span? I mean up to the end of the first part of the novel when the game would have ended? And the digital one is the same i assume- not the whole thing?

I've read the web novel and would like to reread it physically- but only once its all out. I dont think vol 2 in feb is the last one is it? seems a lot to fit in just 2 volumes.

There are 3 light novel volumes right now; I'm pretty sure that's all there will be (unless the sequel also gets made into a light novel).

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Ohoho, using meta knowledge as blackmail, huh? All's fair in love and Vnovels.

^Yup tho it doesn't mean guaranteed outcomes. I dunno if it will mention it in the next chapter- but in the LN after that bit she comments if she hadn't handled it right, she wouldnt have left that room alive.

^Surely an acceptable risk in the name of love.

(also she's already dead)

I binge-read the web novel, and my mouth is sore from constantly grinning at Rei and Claire’s flirtatious bickering

Can't wait for the Fate reference

Oh nice