Kenkyo, Kenjitsu o Motto ni Ikite Orimasu

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It was something that happened while I was waiting for the day of the primary school entrance exam. I realised that I had become one of the characters of a shoujo manga that I loved reading in my old life, ‘You Are My Dolce’.

The role I was assigned was a character who bullied the commoner protagonist and tried to get in the way of her love with a rich boy nicknamed Emperor; a typical villainess rich girl, Kisshouin Reika.

At the end of the story, Reika suffered the Emperor’s retribution and even her family fell into ruin. With the villain gone, the protagonist and the Emperor overcame their trials and became a couple. And they lived happily ever after.

Wait, that’s terrible for meee! The manga ended there, but I have to continue living my life after my family is ruined!

The protagonist can enjoy her romance or love or whatever on her own. I’ll erase my presence so that I don’t anger the Emperor.

Eh-? The story isn’t progressing well because there’s no villain, you say? But I’m busy saving up money and studying so that I can live well after the collapse.

Associated Names
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I Will Live with Humility and Dependability as My Motto
Reika-sama
You are my dolce
謙虚、堅実をモットーに生きております!
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TheGluttonousSloth
TheGluttonousSloth rated it
May 30, 2018
Status: c215
Okay first of all, I. Love. It!!! At first I had some second thoughts about reading this cause of other people's ratings and thought "So I guess this story is not good then......" but I was wrong cause it wasn't. Both the characters and the plot itself is funny and quirky. I gotta say this got me hooked that it only took me 2 days reading this. I have so much positive feelings for this novel that its making me feel very much excited and giddy. Although this has tags of LateRomace & SlowRomance, I must say that Reika-sama's romance is very late and much slower than what I preferred but I guess I can compromise. Anyways can't wait for the next update!!!

PS. I'd like to thank the author... more>> for making this wonderful novel and specially the translator (s) who translated this. I sincerely love your work!! It's very nicely done!!

Fiato!!!!!!!~ <<less
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PlumMint
PlumMint rated it
March 29, 2018
Status: c296
I have never written a review for any of the novels I've read in the past, but this novel is different. All I have to say is that this novel is just so well written and self motivating. I honestly love love this novel for its school related scenarios. Although the main reason I started reading this novel was due to it being categorize as "romance" I would've never thought that its not the romance that hooked me in but instead it was at how passionate and hardworking the MC... more>> was while dealing with school. To me it motivates me to do my homework or do well in school each time I read a chapter or two. I honestly don't know about other readers but to me, that was all I came for ever since I started reading this novel. There may be no romance, which I eagerly want, but the school scenarios help cover that part a lot on my part. My main point for writing this review is that, I hope that the author will continue writing the novel because hey I honestly want to know who Reika will end up with since its such a big mystery on our part. Plus, the studying and school scenarios are just so motivating. So keep up with what you're doing author! ? <<less
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shadow_ac
shadow_ac
September 26, 2017
Status: c275
this is a fantastic novel! Both translators are wonderful. Onnichanyamete (its not p*rn, trust me on this) gives great explanation of whats included such as soba, the cakes, locations, and such. Even though estelion is moving at a slower pace, NEVER BLAME THE TRANSLATORS! They have a life too! This is a volunteer work, so their releases are pretty much up to them. Reika-sama is so relatable, and the two MLs, Bakaburagi (as everyone deems), and Enjou (the devil in angels clothing). The other translator updates once a week, and... more>> is almost caught up with the actual amount, which means slower releases soon. Cries* The pace is rather fast, with more detail of HS. Still a really sweet story though, and this one was the one that got me into the 'I-Reincarnated-Into-The-Otome-Game-As-A-Villain-What-Am-I-Gonna-Do' thing. It's actually pretty funny in the later chapters, and you've basically got 3 choices now. Emperor Camp, Prince Camp, or I'm Just Gonna Wait And See Camp. This totally deserves a 6/5 for storyline, characters, and relatibility, which is pretty rare for me too give high scores, but I LOVE this light novel. And I know you'll also enjoy this. Happy Reading! <<less
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jcrsaints
jcrsaints rated it
September 15, 2017
Status: c260
This is one of the best stories I've read in this site. It's funny and interesting. It's also a light read. Why, the MC is even relatable. None of the characters are perfect which only added to their charm. I recommend this to everyone. It's a must-read!
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Arina-chan
Arina-chan rated it
September 1, 2017
Status: c156
At first I was doubtful, but decided to try it anyway due to the favorable reviews.

I was not disappointed. I love this! It may seem a bit boring thinking that the story is about her everyday life, but it's so hilarious that you just can't stop reading this. Definitely a must read!

I'd like it more if there is just a little bit development in romance, but then it's what makes Reika's interactions with Enjou and Kaburagi more hilarious, I guess. I'm still curious which one she'd actualy end up with... more>> though! Please give me more hints author-sama! T^T

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I'm rooting for Enjou just because I think it'd be hilarious

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F_J
F_J rated it
August 19, 2017
Status: c153
I like this. I like this a lot. XD It may be because the translations are so smooth. Or it may be due to the main character's cute s*upidity. Or may be it's because of the the MC's relatability. Who knows, there just something about this slowly paced atory that draws me in. And has me rooting for the MC everything she sets a goal for herself. It's nice, and everytime I finish reading a chapter I get refrashed. Be warned though... ... more>>
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About every other chapter, give or take, Fluffy-sama (the translator) tortures you with yummy food pictures and make you super hungry. And there's a lot of food pictures.

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LordSkye
LordSkye rated it
July 25, 2017
Status: --
Honestly just a really fun read. This story if a fun slice of life with interesting characters and great character interaction. No one is really a flat 2d cliche and most of the characters have a lot of depth in them. Also while I'm not sure if its intentional the way reincarnation is handled is really interesting. Usually the reincarnated person will be insanely mature and will always shock people with how wise they because of there mental age which they will mention every five minutes. But in this story... more>> while the MC has the memories of her past life she is still a five year old and will act like a five year old. That makes the story much more fun and interesting as the MC doesn't act like a sociopath but more like a real person. Also this story doesn't rely on misunderstanding to make some cheap drama. <<less
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Elivi
Elivi rated it
June 16, 2017
Status: --
Damn, totally hooked to this WN that I spent a whole night, and the morning after that to binge read this all to the newest translated chapter.

As first, I thought this was just another recarnation type of story, was reluctant to try it at first but. Wow, before I barely noticed, 6 hours had had already passed.

Nothing so serious about this WN, no world saving, no heart breaking plot twist, no becoming a hot spring in another world or anything like that, just a (normal) ? (Slice of life) ?,... more>> and that is why this one is interesting!

You should properly read other comments, the way of the words is not strong with me, but if you are still here, then one of the most appealing about this WN is its characters, they are distintive, interesting and to be honest, the main character is one of the funniest protag I can find.

Well, watcha watin' fer eyy? Just get right into it and enjoy this great novel!

P.s: Try your best translator guy/gal, thanks for your work, and I am realy looking forward to the next chapter! <<less
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Scriptd
Scriptd rated it
December 24, 2015
Status: --
It's a very fun story. Reika is cute, but at times her weak will does get a little bit annoying.

Luckily, she's showing signs of moving past it in later chapters, so all is well.
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BoriCats
BoriCats rated it
October 5, 2022
Status: c7
From the start, I really gave this book the benefit of the doubt but boy starting from the start, one of my eyebrows has already raised it's head.

They're six year olds but they are simping on a six year old kid. They are kids! I haven't seen a kid ever, whether in reality or fiction except in this book, get infatuated this early. There is no logic on this because firstly they were not undergoing puberty so the hormones that were responsible for attraction or basically the ones who jumpstart... more>> various parts of our body to feel, want and react to stimulus that attracts us is still not available. Kids this age focus more on wants or satisfaction basically in the form of fun or mouth pleasure like eating and drinking as well as playing. They still have no concept of like or puppy love. Please don't taint children. It shows lack of credibility and made me distrust what will happen next in the succeeding chapters.

The MC is an adult but she's acting dense and s*upid. She is also naive. Things that I hate on a MC. She's also vain sadly and the way she lives her life is pretty uninteresting. She really acts like a child and her thoughts are those of a child as well, despite being over 20 years old.

Excerpt:

I had my hair done at a salon, and in place of a hair accessory I had a fresh white flower placed in.

Aah, I feel like a princess.

I’m really starting to feel like a stylish girl.

Honestly, I can’t stop my smirking anymore, you know?

I mean I’m wearing my favourite dress, and I’ll be going to the summer party!

But this kind of smile isn’t very ladylike, so I need to be careful.

Still, my cheek muscles won’t listen to me. -Smirk smirk-

Vain, regressed to a kid and shallow. Could we have a timeskip. Why are we on the timeline where the MC is six years old?

So I grew tired of it by this point. It's shameful for me to give this a 2 star as I didn't go through it through the tenth chapter. So I'm giving it a 3 just because it didn't hook me enough. <<less
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SightnSound
SightnSound rated it
November 15, 2021
Status: c299
Such a good novel that unfortunately went on hiatus and most likely won't return it seems...

What is so enjoyable about this novel is the timespan on building the characters. Start out in primary school (elementary) all the way to high school. The reincarnation really doesn't play any major role other than the keep the main character honest.

Some readers might find it annoying because it doesn't seem like there is a lot of progress every chapter, or that it is light on the romance side but it is well written.
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PurpleH
PurpleH rated it
September 5, 2021
Status: c199
I really really really love this novel so much 😭💞 One of the best I've read and totally unique! I have been waiting for an update for years in the site I first saw it on 😭 and now, I finally found the continuation and I was ecstatic! But my heart broke finding out that this is on a hiatus 😭💔 I do hope this will continue! I'm still looking forward for it's completion!

And thank you translators!
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Tarithe
Tarithe rated it
August 13, 2021
Status: c100
I really love this novel, but I've been super impatient and decided to search for spoilers

WARNING! IF YOU READ THE SPOILER YOU MIGHT BECOME LIKE ME AND WOULD INSTEAD GET TIRED OF READING IT BECAUSE MY MOTIVATION WAS "boom!"

AS THEY SAY "IGNORANCE IS A BLISS"

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so at first I thought this would be the typical FL (MC) where she get all the male leads fall in love with her because she is "ignoring" them but it's the literal opposite, the male leads just think of the FL (MC) as some "funny and weird" and never gets a love life... ALSO The FL (MC) is a coward in the inside but in the outside she is the elegant girl

AND WHEN I READ IN THE SPOILERS THAT THE HEROINE OF THE STORY AND THE ML GETS TOGETHER EVEN THOUGH THE MC DIDN'T BULLY THE HEROINE, I WAS LIKE??? ISN'T IT DIFFERENT WITH THE SUMMARY?!?! OMG AAAAHHHHH ALTHOUGH THIS IS REALLY FUN TO READ, I KIND OF WANT TO DROP NOW.... I WISH I DIDN'T READ THE SPOILER.... AAAHHHHHHH WHY?!?!?! Like she doesn't get a love life and everyone around her gets into a happy relationship, isn't that just sad? Atleast let us dream author : (uwaa like the "beware of villainess" where the MC adopts a wolf and that wolf would become the cutest living being in the universe like.... Where is my cute ml.... Where is my romance.... I thought there would atleast be an end game for the MC but she doesn't even have one.... : (I just hope that in the next chapters (because this novel is in hiatus) that the author would atleast give our MC a love life like she is in high school, the place for romance.... 😭

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shilriarizz
shilriarizz rated it
August 2, 2021
Status: c299
I loved this so much to actually register here and leave a comment.

This is such an amazing and enjoyable novel. I had myself laughing so much at almost every chapter. The story makes you want to keep reading it more and more. I actually didn't sleep for 24 hours reading chapter 1-220. It was THAT entertaining.

I don't regret reading this despite the hiatus. It ended without much romantic development for Reika though. I seriously hope we get to read the actual end someday. Or like, it turns into a manga... more>> or anime with an actual ending but still faithful to the novel / author's world.

I love Enjou so much but somehow I can't really let go of my hope for Kaburagi. LOL. I just really want Reika to be happy huhu I wanna know what happens next but I'll just fantasize about it until there's an actual ending. <<less
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Carrotflower123
Carrotflower123 rated it
December 26, 2020
Status: c1
This was an interesting, SUPER slow paced novel
The first person POV was interesting, and the novel kept my attention for about 150 chapters
It's pretty cute and sweet
But then the plot just stops, and the novel drags quite a bit
I mean they seriously talk about her weight for so many chapters
And usually I'm a fan of slow paced romance, but when the plot is gone and the male lead is RIGHT THERE, I wish it just happened already because there is almost no romance
Also the female lead is quite a coward, and the story is very overrated
I'd give this 3.5 stars, and there are a lot of better novels out there
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milkyskies
milkyskies rated it
September 6, 2020
Status: c238
Introduction:

This is probably one of the most light-hearted and enjoyable novels I've ever read. I most certainly do not regret picking this up. If y'all are looking for a novel and looking back and forth deciding on what to read, look no more. I totally recommend this. However, if you are one of those readers who like drama and angst, this is the complete opposite of that. I would classify this novel as a slice of life. And a very good one at that. So far there is no romance... more>> for our single MC, however I speculate that the ML might be:

Spoiler

The best friend of the ML in the novel she reincarnates in. Like the signs are there.

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This story starts off with the MC suddenly remembering her past life at around five or six. She realizes that she has reincarnated into her favorite novel as the villainess. And obviously she decides to avoid all the main characters of the novel, however this proves to be difficult as they all go to the same school.

I thought this novel would go down the cliche route where the MC ends up with ML of the novel but it doesn't seem like it'll be that way. Why?

Spoiler

As of current chapters the "ml" fell in love with the heroine. As a spoiler lover, I obviously read about this before I even began the novel and tbh I felt disappointed. But now that I have read the novel, there's no other way I would rather have it. The MC is hilarious in her interactions with the ml. The supposedly cold ML is actually just a love-sick fool and is constantly pestering our MC to do wingman things.

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Timeline and Setting:

One of my most favorite things about this novel is the timeline and setting. This novel is an age progression novel meaning we get to read and be with our MC as she grows up. It almost feels like your emerging yourself in the world and I absolutely love it. This story currently has three arcs and that is the elementary school arc, middle school arc, and the high school arc. And keep in mind that this spans for over 200 chapters. So, in some ways, it'll feel like a long journey. There will be numerous of characters you'll be introduced to throughout this novel and so many fun interactions.

Now as for the setting, the novel is set in an elite school for the rich. This school is an escalator system meaning it has an elementary school, middle school, and high school division. So, practically, everyone has known each other since they were little. For a better picture, the feeling I get is kind of like a mix of Ouran High School Host Club, Alice Academy, and Oniisama E. In fact, I've read somewhere that the author actually drew inspiration from Oniisama e. Anyways, like this anime/manga, this novel also has a sort of exclusive society within the school called the pivione and of course our resident ojousama MC is a part of this society.

All in all, I love the world building in this novel. It really makes you feel as if you are in a different world and you're aging along with it.

Characters:

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Our mc: Reika is absolutely hilarious. You'll never be bored with her narration and what goes on inside her head. She's a bit of an airhead at times but the good kind. It's funny how the people in school sees her as this untouchable person who they should not mess with BUT that thinking completely disappears when they get to know more about her.

Masaya Kaburagi: The "ml" in the novel she reincarnates in. Initially, he was deeply in love with a senpai/childhood friend, however he gets rejected. When he gets into high school he ends up falling in love with the FL and employs our Reika to help him win over the FL because Reika actually ended up becoming good friends with fl. Reika and Masaya bicker a lot because he is always pestering her to help him. Reika is one of the few females in the novel he actually interacts with.

Shuusuke Enjou: Masaya's best friend. In the "novel", he's supposedly the princely and friendly guy but in reality he's actually the type where you don't know what he's thinking or scheming underneath his friendly demeanor. So Reika is often suspicious of his motives and their interactions are just as equally interesting as the interactions between Reika and Masaya. I have a feeling that he might be the ML for our Reika. However, he has a fiance and I really don't know how this is going to play out. But I keeping thinking about when they were shopping together during the field trip. My intuition is telling me that he's the ml.

The fl: She's not a white lotus so rest assured. Wakaba is genuinely kind and friendly and she becomes good friends with Reika. She is a bit hesitant to interact with Masaya and is clueless about his feelings for her. It doesn't seem like she has feelings for the ML just yet.

Takateru Kisshouin: The oniisama and a 'in the closet' sis con. He is the calm and gentle type and cares for Reika.

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In conclusion, I would recommend this novel. It's extremely enjoyable and you can't help but feel happy reading it. The pacing in this novel is perfect and you'll find yourself wanting to read more and more chapters. I also think the translator did a wonderful job bringing out Reika's personality and narration. <<less
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evanesco99211
evanesco99211 rated it
July 7, 2020
Status: c299
The MC is very cute and funny. She has issues that are very relatable.

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For example, maintaining the weight and school grade when one is lazy and loves to eat instead but still wants to look good in front of others. For someone who hates conflicts, the way she deals with them and the way they affect her health is very real as well.

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Seriously though, even though she's very loveable, even though there are many lovebirds forming (some thanks to her help), the MC herself seems to be forever alone. Although...

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... we don't know the real reason she's still single, by chapter 299, both Enjou and Kaburagi are weirdly... attached to her. Both in sentiment and physical sense.

Kaburagi does not seem to be as handsy with others but with Reika, he is like a leech. She's pretty much the first person he'd call, go to, kidnap (aka harass), whenever he needs someone to listen to him or play with him and so he pretty much harasses her LIKE ALMOST EVERY SINGLE DAY. He's still a decent guy though so he listens to her complaints and problems too, he even solves them BEFORE he kidnaps her from her friends to do his bidding. LOL. He also intrudes her time with her friends and self-insert the team shamelessly. Plus, there's a chapter where he seems bothered when some other guys seem close to her to the point they call her Reika while she still calls him Kaburagi and he calls her Kishouin. Honestly, if not for the fact he's with Wakaba (partly thanks to Reika of course), I would be wondering if he's not already dating Reika without both of them realizing it.

Enjou isn't as handsy. He's like the perfect gentleman. The way he deals with her and solves problems including those that hurt her is slick AF. The way he treats her though, the way he seems to try to spend more time with her under the pretense of making his "angelic" little brother happy, and the way he always has strange smiles when he is around his "fiance", it makes one wonder if he is actually ACTIVELY chasing Reika and the "fiance" is actually an unwanted pest.

Personally, it seems like Enjou would be a better partner for her but in terms of hotness, I'm on the Emperor team. The scene where he dragged her and tried to shield her from the Student Council is especially delicious!

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Many fans including me wish to know the ending and who's her fated partner. Unfortunately, it seems this story has been hiatus since 2017 (if I'm not mistaken). Even so, try it. I don't regret reading this even though it may be forever on hiatus. After all, fanfictions exist ;) <<less
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FoxgloveFarmer
FoxgloveFarmer rated it
May 24, 2020
Status: c238
This is a very fun more-or-less light hearted story. The main character is a little dense in some ways, but seems like she could be a real person, unlike some others stories I have read. The story covers her childhood quite extensively, rather than just skipping to what the manga was about, which I enjoy. The translation is very well done, and even manages to translate the humor and jokes well. This story has made me laugh many times. It isn't what I expected from the summary, but I like... more>> this a lot better than what I thought it would be like from the summary. One thing to note, is that even though it has been labeled as a romance, at this point in the story I wouldn't call it that. <<less
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Omled
Omled rated it
May 18, 2020
Status: c226
I love this series.

Though listening, or rather, reading about the other characters' love life while our adorable Female Lead is still single and having no love life in sight hurts my conscience. It's tagged as late rromance so I guess that's just how it is.

5/5, really enjoy reading.
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Tragically Rad
Tragically Rad rated it
May 8, 2020
Status: c236
If you like slice of life this is for you! It's just the MCs day to day life and nothing extraordinary but it doesn't feel repetitive. It is relaxing to read and makes me smile. I may not laugh out loud when I read but I laugh in my heart.

Characters are consistent in their actions and who the are. The MC is ditsy but I personally love her. I also like how any characters that have conflict are not hatefully frustrating and s*upid but actually add to the story rather... more>> than just being cannon fodder. Also, how not every male character falls in love with her just because she's the FL. It's kind of ambiguous if any male characters are in love with her and it keeps you guessing.

The translation is also done very well :) <<less
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