Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion (彼女が公爵邸に行った理由)

This is...

not my house.

Of course there aren't any withdrawals...

I took a year off and still couldn't get into any of my top schools.

What is life, anyway?

Huh?!

Dear Hanasaki Rinko,

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This is a message to notify you that you have passed the Imperial University entrance exam (make-up).

You will receive a copy of our admission guidelines. Please report by the date specified therein to fill out your entry paperwork.

Once you have completed the entry paperwork, you will be permitted to begin attending classes as of April 1st.

Dear Hanasaki Rinko,

This is a message to notify you that you have passed the Imperial University entrance exam (make-up).

You will receive a copy of our admission guidelines. Please report by the date specified therein to fill out your entry paperwork.

You're kidding...

I did it!

I got in!

Mom...

Onii-chan...

Everyone...

I see a short life in your future.

I get it.

I was fated to die either way.

I, Hanasaki Rinko,

was reborn as Raeliana McMillan...

in the world of a novel.

What the heck is going on?!

Why am I alive? And inside a novel?

That night...

Someone called out to me.

I can't remember their face, their voice,

or even what they said to me.

I woke up in this world.

I don't think I'll ever get used to this.

I can't believe I was reborn as someone so beautiful.

My lady, your meal is ready.

Oh... Okay. I'll be right there.

Raeli.

Good day, Father.

Did you sleep well last night?

Yes.

Sister!

Rosemary!

Rose...

Haven't I told you not to wander around during meal times?

Now, now.

Let's eat before it gets cold.

You're far too easy on Rose.

Sister, you know what? I had a dream I was flying!

We're like the picture-perfect happy family.

So as for the next contract...

Its head, Johndein McMillan,

I think I've got one just about wrapped up.

was granted the title of baron for his success in the oil industry.

John, don't talk about work at the table.

He's what they call "nouveau riche" among the nobility.

Right, Raeli?

On top of being reborn,

I was blessed with this family and a life in which I want for nothing...

aside from the fact that Raeliana McMillan is a character in a novel.

Raeliana McMillan is just a supporting character.

The heroine of this story is a girl

who returns from studying abroad in response to her friend's death...

in other words, Raeliana McMillan's death.

I, Raeliana McMillan...

am going to die soon.

Sister?

I have to die twice?

Over my dead body!

In the novel, the cause of Raeliana's death was arsenic poisoning.

Her fiancé mixed it into the tea she drank every evening.

Hi there, Raeliana.

Francis Brooks.

He's my fiancé.

Greetings, Lord Brooks.

The one behind it all...

Brooks, a man trusted by the McMillan family,

wins over Raeliana's parents when they're heartbroken over her death

and tries to take over the family business.

That's when the heroine of the story appears

and exposes the truth of what happened.

At least, that's how it goes in the novel...

But if it gets that far, I'll already be dead.

It's such lovely weather today.

Shall we walk through the garden?

Of course.

The engagement was agreed upon by both families.

The Brooks family is a long-standing noble household,

so I can't just call it off on my own.

And even if I told anyone that he's trying to kill me,

no one would believe me.

Which means there's only one thing to do...

I have to make him want to dissolve our engagement.

Raeliana?

We should break up.

Look at that crow.

I want to break up with you.

What a silly-looking crow!

Hello? Are you listening to me?

Wait, isn't that a hawk? How unusual!

Why did I think that would work?

I need to come up with a better plan.

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Oh, dear. I'm sorry.

My hand slipped.

I've ruined your precious clothes.

No... It's fine.

Look! There's a piano over there!

I would love to hear you play, Lord Brooks.

With pleasure.

If it is your wish...

I'm sorry. Please excuse me for a moment.

Raeliana?

Victory!

Why won't he say anything?!

I even read a book for this!

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What is going on?!

Third time's the charm.

This time, I'll make it work!

This is your first hunt, isn't it?

Do you know how to hold a gun?

How little you know, Brooks.

As far back as I can remember,

I grew up watching my father, Johndein McMillan, go hunting.

It's my first time holding a gun. I hope I'm doing it right.

Aim carefu—

Oh, dear, I'm sorry! I'm still new to this.

After all this, surely even he'll get sick of me and want to break up...

He didn't!

What is going on?!

Good day, Raeliana.

What brings you here?

We made no prior plans to meet today.

Prior plans?

Raeliana, you and I are engaged, are we not?

Even in a close relationship, manners are still important.

Please return home today.

Raeliana!

What are you doing?!

Why are you suddenly talking like that?!

Even if this is a political marriage,

I thought we had a deeper relationship!

Or was I the only one who felt that way?!

Yes, you were mistaken, Lord Brooks.

So please let go of me now.

What the McMillan family wants is the Brooks family's social standing!

They should be grateful to me for agreeing to marry a nouveau riche like you.

Wh-What did you say?

However you may fight it, you can't escape this marriage.

You'd best prepare yourself to obediently serve your future husband.

That guy...