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00:05My Lady!
00:07Lady Grace!
00:13My name is Grace O'Byrne.
00:15I am the daughter of Duke O'Byrne.
00:19After falling from a horse and hitting my head,
00:22memories came flooding back to me.
00:25Lady Grace!
00:26Are you alright, My Lady?
00:28Please, say something!
00:30Of course.
00:32I'm fine.
00:33This world is a game with copious amounts of handsome men you can romance.
00:38One of those Otome games.
00:40And as for how exactly I know this...
00:53That was my last memory.
00:55The next thing I knew, I was in this body.
00:59So I guess this is a reincarnated-in-another-world scenario.
01:03Well, that's all fine and good, but...
01:06Why would I, Konzaburo Tonobayashi, a 52-year-old bureaucrat, get reincarnated as the villainess in a Otome game?
01:15Even for one of God's pranks, this is too extreme of a mismatch.
01:19And though I have enough otaku knowledge to understand reincarnation in another world, I don't know the first thing about
01:25Otome games.
01:26So how do I live in this world?
01:34Hello, Lady Grace.
01:36I've brought you a change of globes.
01:39Oh, okay.
01:40Thank you so much, Josette.
01:42You can leave them right there.
01:47Are you okay?
01:50Yes!
01:50Of course!
01:51I'll be going now!
01:58Crap!
01:59I startled her!
02:00I'm supposed to be this rich mademoiselle named Grace.
02:03I even have all of her memories.
02:05And based on those, she is someone with a rather cruel personality.
02:09Not only is yelling at her servants how she usually interacts with them, but she's never even once said thank
02:15you, apparently.
02:16Well, there's nothing I can do about that.
02:19It's just her personality.
02:21My biggest problem is the conclusion I'm drawing based on what all of those character traits mean.
02:27Simply put, in the world of this Otome game, I am meant to be the Big Bad Villainess!
02:53It's just her personality.
03:16Well, there's nothing I can do about it.
03:26No, I'm not okay.
03:29I don't know if this is my own story in my life.
03:29All right.
03:32I don't know if you're in a theater.
03:37I'm thinking of it.
03:37Oh, I'm suffering.
03:40It's just her personality.
03:42Why do you want to play with me?
03:44I don't know if you're in a book.
03:45Oh, there's nothing I can do about it.
03:45Somebody else you want to be the big bad man.
03:46Your voice is still in my way
04:16These days sure have some pristine-looking graphics, don't they?
04:19Right?
04:20Magical Academy. Love and Beast.
04:23Based on all the pretty boys decorating the cover, I assume this is an otome game?
04:28Mm-hmm.
04:29The fact that you're playing it in the living room means you finally become a full-fledged otaku.
04:34Well, I'm just taking after you and Mom.
04:37So, who's the girl with all the ringlet curls?
04:40Oh, her? She's the rich snob who's always causing trouble and getting in the way of the main character.
04:46You know, the villainous type of persona.
04:48The villainous, huh?
04:50That curled hairstyle has been the standard for rivaled female characters since the Showa era.
04:56Like Bleep Himekawa in Glashma Bleep, Madam Butter Bleep from Aim for Bleep,
05:01and the best example of the villainous trope, Eliza Bleep from Kenda Bleep.
05:05What era are you from? Those references are too old.
05:09Based on what I saw back then and comparing it with all the knowledge that Grace has,
05:13I'm certain this world is basically the same as the one from the otome game, Magical Academy, Love and Beast.
05:20I am the villainous, Grace O'Vern.
05:23And starting today, I am going to be a student here at Royal Magic Academy.
05:28Then, there's her.
05:33The girl who dashes through the academy gates with a smile full of hope.
05:38Until...
05:40She takes a big tumble.
05:41A ditzy girl whom the players empathize with.
05:45Now I'm certain of it.
05:46She is the main character of this world.
05:50Anna Doll.
05:52Anyways, in spite of her stumble, Anna is really enthusiastic about her first day.
05:57But then, she suddenly gets stopped by the antagonistic Grace.
06:01Nearly all students are members of nobility, so a commoner like her can only get in by special exception.
06:07Grace immediately berates Anna to make her feel inferior.
06:10But when it reaches the point that her beloved family gets insulted, Anna cries out of frustration.
06:15That lights a fire under Anna to study magic hard and eventually show Grace up.
06:21I've been mulling it over this whole time, but I still don't understand.
06:25Why would a 52-year-old bureaucrat like me get reincarnated in an otome game meant for otaku girls like
06:32my daughter?
06:33You there.
06:34Wait a moment.
06:35Huh?
06:36See her?
06:37That's the infamous Lady Grace O'Vern.
06:39You mean the daughter of Duke O'Vern?
06:41Isn't that the second most powerful family in the kingdom after the royal family?
06:46I've heard a lot of talk about you.
06:48Apparently, despite your commoner upbringing, you were allowed to take the entrance exam and passed with the top score.
06:55But this academy is a special place where only those of noble birth are allowed to be.
07:00Surely you're aware of that.
07:03Yes.
07:05And yet you're here in spite of that.
07:08How interesting.
07:08It can only mean one thing.
07:13You must have been lovingly raised by great parents who are undoubtedly proud of their brilliant child.
07:22Crap!
07:24I totally forgot about being a villainess and let some of my fatherly feelings slip out.
07:30Huh.
07:31Yes.
07:34You're absolutely right!
07:37I never dreamed that I would hear a member of nobility speak so graciously about my parents!
07:43Hmm?
07:44Ah!
07:45Look!
07:46That commoner girl started crying!
07:48Lady Grace must have really given her a tongue lashing.
07:51Serves her right.
07:52Huh?
07:53Seriously?
07:54Seriously?
07:56Let's go somewhere else!
07:58Follow along now!
07:59Okay!
08:04Have you calmed down?
08:06I have.
08:07I'm sorry.
08:08My feelings got the better of me.
08:10That's fine.
08:11But this academy is where the esteemed nobility come to learn.
08:14It's considered poor form to let your emotions show so openly here.
08:18Of course.
08:19I'll be careful.
08:20It's just, although my family was not born with status or wealth, once my parents learned
08:25I had an aptitude for magic, they worked themselves to the bone to save money, and gave me this
08:31opportunity to learn sorcery at the academy.
08:34So, to hear you give them praise in that manner just made me so happy.
08:39I see.
08:40Well, in that case, I hope you understand what you must do here.
08:43To reward your loving parents for all their efforts in helping you succeed.
08:48I do!
08:49I'm going to study tremendously hard, and get a respectable job, and then I will provide
08:54my parents with a more luxurious lifestyle!
08:56That sounds splendid.
08:58Although, I was actually thinking of something a bit different for you.
09:03Focus on developing your skills to make great achievements, and use them as a means
09:08to build a life of happiness.
09:10Because isn't that the one thing any parent would wish for their child to accomplish?
09:18You're absolutely right!
09:20My parents told me the exact same thing!
09:23How is it that you are able to understand my situation so well?
09:27Well, it's simple.
09:29Looking at you told me everything I need to know, my dear.
09:33Come now.
09:34Wipe away those tears.
09:35You can't very well attend the entrance ceremony looking like that.
09:39I'm sorry.
09:41Oh.
09:42Is that you over there?
09:44Grace?
09:46Goodness me.
09:48It's only the first day, and you're already making other students shed tears.
09:53Hmm?
09:53I recognize this handsome honk from Grace's memories.
09:57He's one of the potential love interests that the main character can romance.
10:01But right now, he's the first prince of the kingdom who's actually engaged me, Grace.
10:07His name is...
10:10Uh...
10:11Wait.
10:12What was it?
10:13Oh, please don't sully my reputation.
10:16If you must know, I just finished making friends with this bright and lovely student.
10:21Really?
10:21Very friendly of you.
10:23Allow me to explain.
10:24There are times when old Kinzaburo has difficulty remembering people's names.
10:29But this is not because he forgets them.
10:31In fact, he has memorized so many throughout his life that he cannot choose the correct one right away.
10:37It's nice to meet you.
10:39Excuse my manners.
10:40My name is Anadol.
10:42Good job, Anna.
10:44Anadol?
10:45So you're the new student?
10:47Ah, yes.
10:48I've heard rumors about you.
10:49You're the girl who got the top score on the entrance exam despite being part of the peasantry, right?
10:54Congratulations.
10:55Um, that's right.
10:57It's a great pleasure to be here.
10:58Come on, say your name!
11:00Wait.
11:01Based on Grace's knowledge, there is an unspoken rule of etiquette that those at the top never introduce themselves.
11:07Which means it will be incredibly suspicious if I don't introduce the prince to Anna myself.
11:12How do I handle this?
11:14While we're at it, dear Anna, my name is Grace O'Byrne.
11:19It's a pleasure.
11:20And as for this fine gentleman standing here, try guessing his name.
11:26Here's a hint he's the first prince of the kingdom.
11:29Huh?
11:29His Highness Crown Prince Virgil?
11:31Yes!
11:32That's it!
11:33Indeed.
11:34Good on you for knowing, Anna.
11:36Well, yeah, of course.
11:38There's not a single person in this entire kingdom that doesn't know the name of the prince.
11:42All right, ladies.
11:43Don't be late for the entrance ceremony.
11:45Yeah!
11:46Pardon us, your Highness.
11:47Huh?
11:48This situation seems oddly familiar somehow.
11:51Now, after Anna gets shamed by Grace, she runs off to the courtyard to cry alone.
11:57That's where she meets and gets comforted by Prince Virgil.
12:00It's the first event that triggers the Virgil roots.
12:04Tell me, Anna, what was your first impression of the prince?
12:08Well, I think he seemed like a real great guy.
12:11So, the love flag has been set.
12:14Anyways, um, when you spoke to the prince, he mentioned something about us becoming friends,
12:20and I found that really flattering to hear.
12:22So, um, perhaps, if you don't mind, could I maybe start calling you Lady Grace?
12:31Sure.
12:32By all means, go ahead.
12:33Now, let us be on our way, Anna.
12:36Okay, Lady Grace.
12:40Thanks to the tact he cultivated from spending 30 years in the public sphere,
12:45Konzaburo avoided any major fiascos.
12:47But now as Grace, he has one nagging concern.
12:51About whether this Atome game is actually on the right track or not.
12:55This place is huge!
12:58Indeed.
12:59Although I'm a middle-aged man parading around in the body of this rich mademoiselle,
13:03I'm doing well enough that nobody's noticed yet.
13:07Grace over!
13:09It's nice to finally have you here.
13:12Welcome to the Royal Magic Academy.
13:15According to Grace's memories, this gentleman is the school's principal,
13:19except she seems to have forgotten his name.
13:21But I have nothing to fear from engaging with him,
13:23even if he does know Grace personally.
13:26Because...
13:26Greetings, Mr. Principal, and good day to you.
13:29I greatly appreciate your ongoing support.
13:32I have enough experience dealing with similar social situations that I've mastered the technique.
13:39Why, hello, Mr. Principal.
13:41Allow me to wish you a very fine day.
13:48And just like that,
13:49every action I take here is automatically converted into behavior that's befitting of a lady from the upper class.
13:55I call it...
13:56The Elegance Cheat!
14:00That's the kind of perk being reincarnated in another world gives you.
14:05And thus, I, being Grace,
14:08made my way through the entrance ceremony as the new student representative.
14:12Before you is your textbook.
14:14Please use it with the utmost care over the next three years.
14:17So far, this is playing out exactly like the beginning of the game.
14:21I'm honestly excited at the idea of studying magic.
14:24However, one thing seems problematic.
14:27This is amazing, Lady Grace!
14:29I've never had such a pretty book before you...
14:30It's the fact that Anna, who's supposed to be the main character, has taken a liking to me.
14:35The villainous.
14:37I never thought the day would come that I would use brand new volumes.
14:40I really can't thank my parents enough!
14:44Listen up.
14:45Our teacher is in the middle of giving an important lecture.
14:48You can save your celebrating for when you're in the privacy of your own room.
14:51Oh my goodness!
14:52I'm so sorry!
14:54I wasn't thinking!
14:55There we go!
14:56That must have come off as a little more villainous.
14:59I do feel bad about lashing out at such a sweet girl.
15:02But since I've been reincarnated as Grace,
15:04I must do what I can to act the part of villainous.
15:09Oh my gosh!
15:11I can't believe how nice Lady Grace is!
15:13We hardly know each other,
15:15but she's admonishing me so that I learn how to correct my shortfalls as a commoner.
15:20She's the shining example of how people in high society should behave.
15:24I'd hate to bring her any shame after she called me a friend.
15:27So, I must watch her closely,
15:29and learn how to properly conduct myself here!
15:36She looks so focused.
15:40And the way her eyes travel back and forth from the textbook to the teacher's lectern.
15:46Oh! Oh my gosh!
15:48She's showing me what it will be like when our actual lessons begin!
15:51Genius!
15:52I have to lick my dry skin to prevent my finger from slipping on the page.
15:56I struggle to see things close up due to farsightedness.
16:00It takes time for my eyes to adjust their focus.
16:05No slipping.
16:06No problems reading small letters.
16:09And I can quickly switch between looking far and near.
16:13This is heaven!
16:17Lady Grace has probably seen enough books about magic to last a lifetime.
16:21Yet look at how happy she is!
16:23She's gung-ho about learning!
16:25I need to follow her example!
16:30All right, students.
16:32Everyone should have their textbooks now, yes?
16:36I will now hand out the most important item that you'll be receiving today.
16:41So pay attention.
16:43After I call your name,
16:45please come up to the front one at a time.
17:00You're supposed to knock on the door before you open it.
17:04Ah, don't be such a stiff.
17:07Come on, your highness.
17:08You and I are chill, right?
17:10I just came to kick back now that the entrance ceremony is over and done with.
17:14Tell me, sweet prince.
17:15Who are you scouting among the new students to join the council?
17:19Well, let's see.
17:21Considering members of the student council must be chosen based on achievement, status, and character,
17:26the top scorer on the exam, Anadol, would suffice.
17:30I think she would be a welcome addition.
17:32Furthermore, if we're going off accomplishments and status,
17:35then Grace Auvergne would be the choice.
17:38Huh?
17:38Uh, you're thinking of her.
17:40She's not a bad person, per se.
17:43But her stern attitude can be quite a problem.
17:45I doubt that Grace will be able to get along with a commoner like Anadol.
17:50Good point.
17:51To be honest, I have my reservations about her as well.
17:53But it seems as if Lady Auvergne has changed for the better recently.
17:58My plan is to see how things unfold
18:01and decide who should join the council afterwards.
18:04Welcome.
18:05This is the Academy Dining Hall.
18:09All newly enrolled students will be able to use this facility right away.
18:13I'm sure you must be quite hungry.
18:15Please, help yourselves.
18:17Oh.
18:19So we're allowed to eat whatever we want?
18:22Wow.
18:22All you can eat.
18:24How extravagant.
18:26So this is a buffet style.
18:28How luxurious.
18:30This is amazing.
18:32I want to take some home with me to share with my family.
18:35I understand how you feel, Anna.
18:37But this is an establishment,
18:39meaning it's another classroom.
18:41So you need to be well aware.
18:43This is where we shall learn proper manners of fine dining.
18:46Right.
18:46Of course.
18:48That rebuke must have come off as pretty villainous, right?
18:51She's on another level.
18:53Lady Grease really is a genius.
18:56What did you say?
18:58You must be kidding.
18:59Huh?
18:59Do you mean to say that we, despite our noble blood,
19:02have to carry our own food all the way to the table?
19:05Correct.
19:06Your servants are not allowed to step on Academy grounds to assist you.
19:10Our school's policy is built around developing certain skills
19:13in which you learn to become self-reliant.
19:16This is cruel!
19:16Setting the table is a job for servants, is it not?
19:20I'm afraid those are the rules.
19:22Interesting.
19:23So that's one way for the rich snob type to respond.
19:27But if you ask me,
19:28that seems more suitable for a spoiled brat than a self-respecting villainous.
19:32Certainly not the attitude that Grace O'Vern,
19:35daughter of the Duke, should be displaying to others.
19:38Come along now, dear Anna.
19:40Uh, right!
19:53Well, well.
19:54It seems the Duke's daughter knows exactly what is expected of her at this Academy.
20:00Now, let us partake.
20:02Of course.
20:02As you wish, m'lady.
20:14Wow, this is quite good.
20:16Yes, it tastes really delicious.
20:19Gosh, I guess we should help ourselves to some food.
20:23Yes, most assuredly.
20:26That's an Otome game for you.
20:29Although the overall culture and aesthetics mimics that of 19th century Europe,
20:33the standard of hygiene and food here is on par with modern-day Japan.
20:36I figured as much already,
20:38but this confirms I'm not anywhere in the real world.
20:42That being said,
20:43the teachers and students are real.
20:45Everyone I've met here is a living, breathing person,
20:48which means I should treat them with all the respect and manners that are due to fellow humans.
20:53Except,
20:54I'm really just a commoner with only basic knowledge of proper etiquette myself.
21:00Clean your plate.
21:03Thanks for the meal.
21:05Hey, chef.
21:06It was very delicious.
21:09Please come again.
21:11Express your gratitude.
21:18Do we leave our dishes with you after we've finished eating?
21:21Yes, ma'am.
21:22Thank you, Lady Grace.
21:23Before I go,
21:24I have one request I wish to make.
21:28Would you pass on a message to the chef?
21:31Please tell them it was delicious.
21:33Yes?
21:34Yes.
21:35I'll let them know.
21:38Ah!
21:41Um,
21:42I would like to thank the chef as well.
21:44Yes,
21:45give him my thanks.
21:46Same here, please.
21:48Lady Grace is a genius.
21:51This later went on to become a tradition at the academy,
21:54and thus the 52-year-old bureaucrat known as Konzaburo Tondibayashi began his roller coaster of a life in another
22:02world.
22:19I would like to thank the chef as well.
23:21When you get to be my age, it's hard not to complain about, you know what, ugh, I'm
23:27just gonna say it, I can't see things close up anymore, I'm like you jacked man.
23:32Muscular gentlemen are certainly easy on the ice.
23:35Whoa, the elegance cheat at work!
23:38Um, Lady Grace?
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