Modern Villainess: It’s Not Easy Building a Corporate Empire Before the Crash

In September 2008, the global economy shatters, leaving an overworked career woman’s fate hanging in the balance—until she suddenly finds herself reborn. She awakens as Keika Runa, the designated villainess of an otome game set just before the bursting of Japan’s economic bubble. As the daughter of the prestigious Keika Group, Runa quickly realizes her new family’s empire is teetering on the edge of financial ruin. If left unchecked, the conglomerate will inevitably collapse, dragging her down with it. Armed with a sharp business acumen and memories of a future defined by technological advancements and economic disaster, Runa refuses to accept this doomed timeline. Driven by a fierce ambition and a keen understanding of cold, hard cash, she embarks on a high-stakes campaign of calculated investments. Her goal extends far beyond merely saving her family’s company; she intends to leverage her foresight to rescue Japan itself from its impending real-world financial catastrophe. By strategically navigating the volatile markets of the era, Runa sets out to rewrite history, transforming her second chance at life into a masterclass in corporate survival and economic salvation.