Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs

No. It's too strong.

Even with the Saint's power, I still can't defeat it.

- Olivia! -

Do not despair.

Remember, no matter who I face, I, Julius, will never give up!

Yes.

Together we can triumph.

Because that is the power of love!

OLIVIA THAT IS THE POWER OF LOVE!

Because that is the power of love!

Oh, great. Of course, that's the answer.

Love will save the day.

You just have to give it a chance.

- -Yeah, right. Screw that!

- -And screw this otome game!

The dudes are all second-class citizens!

You truly are the best.

On top of that, it has flying battleships

and power suits?

Let's light 'em up, boys!

And what romance sim would be complete

without a monster final boss fight?

Your Highness, watch out!

PRINCE USED SKILL ATTACK! BEHOLD MY ULTIMATE ABILITY!

Am I on hard mode?!

I failed, Olivia.

The game's balance is completely broken.

How many times am I supposed to retry?

Damn it!

PRINCE USED SKILL ATTACK! BEHOLD MY ULTIMATE ABILITY!

I promise I'll protect you.

You're so annoying.

- I refuse to be beaten. - I'm sick of you.

I'm enamored with you as well.

- Ugh. - This must be love.

- Dumbass. - Ready, Olivia?

-Let's unite as one! -Right!

Screw all of this!

That otome game I complained about endlessly,

I was reincarnated inside of it.

Not as a main character, mind you, but as an NPC.

Rest assured, it is hardly ideal for me either.

Additionally, I've somehow managed

-to change the game's story. - I see.

NPC stands for Narcissistic Personality Complex.

Why can't I adjust your personality?!

Show your master a little respect!

TRAPPED IN

A DATING SIM

TRAPPED IN A DATING SIM

IT'S ALWAYS LOVE THAT SAVES THE WORLD

Question, how'd I get into this mess?

Just spit balling,

but perhaps the consequences of your actions?

I still managed to stop war

with the principality.

But it was on a different timeline

than in the original game.

Which led to another promotion.

-You must be proud. -Look,

I never asked for advancement!

- - In this kingdom,

becoming a viscount means you get stuck with more work!

Which you abhor.

At least I handed Princess Fanoss

over to the kingdom.

They said they're going to deal with her.

That problem's solved.

When have you ever been wrong?

Things could've gone better.

I have no idea how the principality will react.

Not to mention, I revealed your power.

If you cannot be bothered, Master,

might I suggest destroying the new humans' world?

Bloodthirsty bot!

Sheesh.

What do you think, Leon?

Nice. The remodeling went better than I thought.

Thanks to the money you sent us, dear.

Yep, we couldn't have done it without our viscount son.

Please don't remind me, Dad.

And if that isn't enough,

I heard the Redgrave family's daughter

-took a liking to you too. -

How is that any of your business?!

So, Nicks, how much longer

until you find a spouse at the academy?

I don't see how that's any of your business, Dad!

- -

It's all right,

but you better have made room for Miauler, too.

My servant needs his own quarters

to do his job effectively!

Relax, there's plenty of room, Jenna.

She's insane. How are we related to her?

Ugh. Buckle up. An even greater nuisance

-has appeared. - Huh?

Well, if it isn't that stupid, villainous son of mine!

Ah, my dear mother.

How long is a hag's average lifespan?

Stop hoarding the temple treasure

and hand it over!

I need more to go off of.

Well, Viscount Bartfort, is it true?

Did you defeat the sky pirates?

Sure did. What about it?

They were in possession of a stolen necklace

which I hear that you, in turn, took for yourself.

She means the Holy Necklace.

I was waiting for an opportunity to give it to Livia.

I order you, return it to the temple now!

Nah. I believe whoever defeats the pirates

earns the right to all their treasure.

Pretty sure that's the law.

You saw the piece.

The jewelry's been engraved with the temple's crest.

Returning it would be the appropriate action to take.

I hate to say this,

but I advise listening to her, Master.

You do? You traitor.

Because we are surrounded

-by a fleet. -Huh?

Those are temple cruisers.

Well, I didn't want it anyway.

Fine, here.

So this is the legendary lost treasure!

Yes. That's it, no question.

Yeah, congrats. You got what you came for.

Are you expecting a donation too?

I've never met anyone so rude.

I guess the Saint was right about you.

The Saint?

She appeared at the temple.

On her wrist was the Holy Bracelet,

which proves her identity.

The Holy Staff responded to her as well.

- Was her name-- -

None other than Lady Marie Fou Lafan.

I forgot all about her!

Finally, here I am.

I've officially taken the protagonist's spot

and become a Saint instead of her.

It took ages to pick up.

But learning healing magic was so worth the effort.

My backstory's a tragic one.

Growing up in a household without love or money,

our family were nobles in name only.

My previous life wasn't any easier.

Work was finally starting to go well.

Then I met that worthless man, and everything came apart.

But this time,

I deserve happiness.

And nobody will stop me from finding it!

- -Marie!

There you are, my darling!

We've been looking for you!

We're thinking about making a statue.

In honor of you becoming a Saint.

We estimate costs to be 500,000 dia.

When are you morons going to get it

through your thick, gorgeous skulls?!

Julius. You do understand your position, I hope.

Hmm? What do you mean?

Do you remember being defeated by Bartfort?

That means you lost your title as crown prince.

And the rest of you were also disowned.

Maybe so, but don't you see?

Nothing will diminish our love for you.

Yeah? Well, a lot of good and a bunch

of impoverished idiots does me!

-I promise I'll protect you. - You're so annoying.

I refuse to be beaten.

I'm sick of you!

-I'm enamored with you as well. - Don't make me puke.

-Surely this must be love. - Nice try, dumbass!

This is the NPC's doing.

It's all his fault!

I'll make him admit defeat and set things right!

Look who it is, the Offrey family's flunky.

Stephanie's sycophant.

What a little traitor.

She's a disgrace to the academy.

I wish she'd leave already.

What should I have done instead?

My father's just a baronet.

It's not as if I can defy a count's family.

It would have been better if we'd been wiped out

like the Offreys were.

- -

You're Carla, aren't you?

Huh?

I know you've been through a lot

and could probably use a friend.

I'm going to recruit the girls

that dumb NPC bested to serve me.

That'll make him regret what he's done.

Look who it is. The upstart viscount.

Marie was probably reincarnated here, same as me.

You've got to wonder what her plan is.