Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs (⼄⼥ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です)

Kyle, you should've mentioned this was your homeland sooner.

I would've brought gifts.

We don't need gifts.

Does Kyle's behavior seem strange to you?

Isn't he glad to be back?

His behavior's always strange.

Bad, Mr. Leon!

More importantly, I need to find a way to question Marie.

It's a long walk.

You should've waited at the port.

That's what Marie's followers are doing.

Sounds exhausting.

Let's not.

I'll do what I want.

I need to inspect the island,

and I'd like to see these ruins said to contain treasure.

You're rather willful for the princess of an enemy nation.

Master, I heard this is an elf island.

What are elves?

My data lacks detailed information about them.

They must have appeared while I was asleep.

Many serve as slaves or servants.

Most of all,

they're considered useful since they can't produce children with humans.

They seem to be long-lived and skilled in magic.

They're also an entirely different species from new humans.

We're here.

Trapped in

a Dating Sim

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Outsiders?

How unusual.

From the kingdom?

Are they tourists?

Wow, they're all so beautiful!

Seriously, what is she thinking?

Apparently, elves ignore physical appearance

in favor of judging people by their mana.

Wow, really?

Either way, they're all stunning.

As am I, of course.

Wow, really?

Hey, what's gotten into you?

Nothing. Stop trying to be nice to me to satisfy yourself.

I believe I told you I hate people like you who get the wrong idea.

Well, I hate brats like you, too.

I hope you feel awkward about introducing Marie to your family.

You just don't get it.

For elves, becoming a slave is no different from moving away for work.

We're treated well, too, compared to the boys at the academy—

Shut up! Don't say it!

Kyle...

It's Yumeria.

Kyle's here, too.

Sorry, I have to go.

Lady Marie.

Allow me to introduce you.

This is my mother, Yumeria.

Th-That's your mother?!

Huh?! Er... Nice to meet you.

It's nice to meet you, too.

Thank you for looking after Kyle.

No, thank you.

No, thank you.

She isn't what I expected at all.

We're heading to the ruins, so we'll see you later.

Kyle...

What's gotten into him? He's acting weird today.

It's my fault for being mixed. I'm hideous.

Mixed?

You're going to the ruins?

Yes. Is that possible?

Well, it's a sacred place.

Outsiders aren't allowed to enter.

I doubt the village chief will allow it, either.

The village chief?

She's the old woman who leads the villages.

Her fortune-telling used to attract a lot of visitors,

but these days, her power has waned, and she's lost her accuracy.

Fortune-telling?

I'd like to know more.

What do you mean, we can't enter the ruins?!

What about my treasure?!

Oh, shut up. I'm working on a plan, so be quiet.

How dare you?! You're my guard captain, aren't you?!

Then act like it!

What should I do? I'm certain there's a lost item on this island,

but I don't know the specifics since I didn't use it.

It's a message from the chief.

It's been a while.

I suppose we should listen.

What's going on?

All of you, hear the words of the chief.

"No one must go to the ruins,

lest they trigger the fury of the ancient demon lord."

That's her prediction?

What? You don't believe in that stuff?

Of course I do. People who possess mysterious powers exist.

You're one of them, with your memories of your previous life.

That's true. Anyway, do you know what the demon lord is?

I do not. Does it not appear in your so-called dating sim?

Nope. That's why I'm so curious.

You must be the chief.

Grant me permission to enter the ruins.

I have to acquire the treasure.

Yes.

You're the Saint, aren't you?

That's right. I'm impressed you could tell. You've earned my praise.

So let me enter the—

You may enter.

What? Really?!

The Saint will bring the ancient demon lord.

So says the chief.

D-Demon lord? I don't know any demon lords.

The time has come for the ancient demon lord to judge us and our arrogance.

We should serenely wait for that moment.

Demon lord?

Nonsense.

I bet she's wrong again.

She used to be better.

I don't know what you're talking about, but now the treasure is mine.

If you ask me, she's the real demon lord.

Find anything?

Nothing.

There's nothing here.

Why not?

This is amazing!

This is what ancient ruins are about! It's so magical!

R-Really?

There's no treasure? No adventuring to be done?

I'm sure we'll find something if we keep looking.

This is disappointing. I'd hoped for more.

Hey, sometimes it's fun to strike out.

What's this?

Were you hoping we'd find something?

I'm simply disappointed I'll have nothing to report.

This can't be happening!

There isn't even a single gold coin!

It's all right.

We can go adventuring with Prince Julius and the others again.

No! I'm sick of living in debt!

I'm not giving up!

Ms. Marie!

This is my chance.

Marie, wait!

Wait. I'll go after her.

But...

Captain's orders. Wait here, Ange and Livia.

Leon...

Now I can finally have a conversation with her.

Where is it? Where is it?

Where is the dang treasure?

You're finally alone.

Wh-What's this about?

Marie, you're from another world, aren't you?

That's how you made Julius and the others fall in love with you.

You even became the Saint.

So what if I am?

You're also from another world, aren't you?

You noticed?

You're constantly getting in my way.

I can only assume you know about the game.

I knew it. You know this world is the one from that otome game.

That's right. That's why I took everything.

What's wrong with that?

I'll do whatever it takes to seize happiness in this—

Stop

Brother, carry me.

No way. You're heavy.

My legs hurt. I can't move.

Are you faking it again?

You may be able to fool everyone else, but you can't fool me.

You're the worst brother ever.

Was that from my previous life?

What happened to me after that?

They're taking too long.

We should go get them.

What if we get lost?

Let Leon handle it. Everything will be fine.

That's what makes me anxious!