Shinku no Reijou wa Jiko Koutei-kan Hikume!

Bound by duty to the Crown Prince, a young noblewoman finds herself trapped in a painful conviction: she believes her fiancé despises her very existence. Rather than fighting against his apparent disdain or struggling to win his affection, she makes a heartbreaking decision. To ensure his future happiness and free him from the burden of their engagement, she resolves to play the role he seemingly expects of her, transforming herself into the perfect villainess. Embracing infamy as an act of ultimate self-sacrifice, she sets out to become the antagonist of her own story, believing that her disgrace will be the key to his freedom. Yet, as she walks this dark and lonely path for the sake of the man she loves, unforeseen complications threaten to unravel her carefully constructed facade. Will her tragic resolve truly bring him the joy she seeks, or is there something far deeper hidden behind the prince's cold exterior? This release is a standalone edition of a story originally featured within the anthology comic I May Be a Villainess, But I Will Find Happiness!