Chapter 1

This is the web version of the original work. Due to the publication in book form, there have been significant revisions and a substantial increase in the thrilling moments of mutual love, so the content differs from the book version.

"There is a protagonist and an antagonist in every story."

That's what I used to think.

"Finally, the moment has come...!"

I, Viara, have reincarnated as an antagonist lady, following the recent trend. I carry the memories of my past life, making me a new antagonist lady.

However, unfortunately, I have no intention of becoming the antagonist.

After all, getting punished for doing bad things is a common trope in romance novels, right?

I don't want to suffer or die.

Since I've been reincarnated, I want to live a peaceful life.

It's a pleasant afternoon in spring.

I am holding three reports and relaxing in the salon of the duke's house.

Having tea in a lush salon on a pleasant afternoon is a very elegant moment.

However, my heart, which knows my fate, is not at ease.

Because I am the antagonist in a romance novel.

The heroine's love rival.

Starting tomorrow, I have to take my first glorious (or not?) step as an antagonist lady at the academy I'm about to enter.

So I need to urgently persuade the heroine. "I'm not your enemy!!" I need to tell her that.

However...

"Wait. What does this mean!?"

What I obtained is a 'list of new students' disguised as a report. It's a list of the people who will be my classmates for the next year.

As expected of an academy where nobles gather, a long list of familiar names is lined up.

But, that's not important.

I'm looking for just one person, the heroine's name.

The gentle breeze sways my long, pale blue hair. My silver eyes trace each word on the list.

However, no matter how long I looked, I couldn't find the name I was looking for.

"No... Someone, tell me this is a lie...!"

I checked the names on the paper over and over, from corner to corner.

Her name was still not there.

There's no way...

This can't be happening.

It just can't be!!

My right hand began to tremble.

The list was crumpled with a crinkling sound.

I took a deep breath and screamed from the bottom of my heart.

"NOOOOOOOO!!!"

Hearing my scream, the mage guard, Sid, rushed to my side in an instant.

"Miss!? What's wrong!?"

The handsome man with black hair and red eyes widened his eyes, his sharp features contorting.

Sid rudely grabbed my shoulder from behind and shook me violently.

"What happened!? What did you do!?"

Hey, stop it. I'm getting dizzy, stop it.

"Let go!!"

I shook off his hand and, with my hair in disarray, screamed again.

"What's going on!? The heroine's name isn't on the list!!"

Viara Emeri Marcus. 16 years old.

I have been reincarnated into the romance novel "Rose-Colored Gem for You" and

I have to be an antagonist lady in a world without a heroine.

This work is the grand prize winner of the "2nd Otherworldly Reincarnation and Transfer Manga Original Contest" and

was published in book form on July 15, 2021!

(ISBN: 978-4047364998)

Author: Koushi Ichiba

Illustrator: Mr. Iyutani

Character Design: Mr. Jiro Aruba

It is currently available at Anime-Do and other bookstores and online bookstores.

Thank you for your support!

*Due to the publication in book form, there have been significant revisions and a substantial increase in the thrilling moments of mutual love, so the content differs from the web version.