Bernard-jou Iwaku.

Sawako Machida, affectionately known among her peers as "Miss Bernard," harbors a deep and abiding passion for the world of classic literature. However, she possesses one glaring contradiction: despite her desire to be perceived as a cultured intellectual, she is far too lazy to actually read any of the books she so enthusiastically discusses. Instead, she relies entirely on secondhand knowledge, casual conversations, and sheer bravado to maintain her reputation as a literary aficionado. Surrounded by a dedicated circle of genuine bookworm friends who see through her charade yet indulge her eccentricities, Sawako navigates the vast landscape of famous written works without ever turning a single page. Her daily life becomes a comedic exploration of renowned texts, as she confidently tackles discussions about monumental titles ranging from the Bible and the Japanese epic The Tale of the Heike to modern narratives like The Great Passage and even academic works such as Fermat's Last Theorem. Through these lively interactions, the story highlights the humorous gap between the aspiration to be well-read and the effort required to achieve it. Miss Bernard’s unwavering commitment to discussing prominent literature—while steadfastly avoiding the act of reading itself—drives a lighthearted narrative that celebrates both the joy of books and the amusing lengths people will go to in order to appear knowledgeable.