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The halls of Royal Magic Academy

serve as the setting for the otome game
"Magical Academy: Love & Beast".

The love interests are all these
handsome fellas from the student council.

The council is an autonomous body
led by Virgile

and comprised of
hand-picked students only.

The most recent additions
to their roster are me, Grace,

and Anna, a girl of peasant blood.

These are the current members
of the council.

Lucas     Lambert     Pierre     Richard

I still can't keep them straight
without a cheat sheet.

Nevertheless, this is a school
for those of the aristocracy.

The members of the council are chosen
for their talents and social standing.

Which means they will cut their teeth

governing the student body
here at the academy,

before they eventually
settle into positions of power

that see them ruling over the kingdom.

That makes them prime candidates
for romancing.

But recently, I've noticed one factor
that stands out.

All the love interests
in these otome games...

have hairstyles
that take up a great deal of data!

Their hair is far more elaborate than any
of the background characters I've seen.

Which leads me to the conclusion

that flashy hairstyles are intrinsically
linked with popularity in this world!

Only young people can use a full
head of hair to their advantage, after all!

A Compelling

Argument

Bearing that in mind,

Anna's opinion of their hairstyles
should play heavily

into who she decides
to approach romantically.

Anna?

May I have your insight on something?

Sure.

Among the student council...

Actually, let's not
narrow it down like that.

I'm just curious...

How do you feel about people
with full manes of hair

that they keep meticulously groomed?

Um, gosh, well...

I really idolize people
with gorgeous flowing tresses.

Not On the

Same Page

Ah, is that so?

My apologies for asking
such a strange question.

N-not at all!

So, she's into the luscious type?

Then I'm betting her first choice would be
the vice president and his long locks.

Or wait, maybe the Prince and
his stunning golden mane instead?

I wonder what Lady Grace does
to keep her hair so curly and beautiful.

Well, putting aside how the
big bad villainess Grace feels,

my personal hope right now

is that Anna ends up with the partner
who brings her the most happiness.

I'm not sure if it's the happiest ending,

but the hardest love interest
to successfully romance is...

Prince Virgile without a doubt!

At first glance,
the prince seems like a friendly guy

who gets along with anyone and everyone,

but because he was explicitly raised
to become the next king

he's unable to resist judging other people

based entirely on how useful
they are to the kingdom.

That's why the protag has to focus

on making her talents shine
in the student council

to get Virgile's attention,

or else she can't even reach
the start line for following his route!

Hm. Sounds rough.

I mean, definitely for the main character,
but also for the prince himself.

If he can't help but judge even his
potential lovers through that lens,

then being born as next in line for the throne
must be incredibly stressful.

From

From Bureaucrat

From Bureaucrat to

From Bureaucrat to Villainess:

Dad's Been Reincarnated!

From Bureaucrat to Villainess:
Dad's Been Reincarnated!

I can never avoid role playing

No matter how much time passes

I'm a cog in the machine from morning to night

All systems nominal

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9

There are nothing but villagers

Everywhere I look

While people wish upon a star

God snickers to himself

Nonsense

Choose for yourself what to believe in

Don't let loud voices fool you

Not everything in the world is just

Sometimes we have to choke back tears

Ah, you've made your choices in life

To sing of the things that you love

Ah, I'm sure that your voice

Is my shining beacon

Episode 3: Dad Makes a Pun!

Those two are reviewing

the council's budget today, huh?

Anna Doll.

Not only are her grades top of the class,

but she focuses on busy work without
showing any sort of disdain for it.

Stock Value

With the Prince

She holds great future promise.

Grace Auvergne.

The young daughter of a noble bloodline
who has a high aptitude for sorcery.

Moreover, she's become
quite affable as of late.

Stock Value

With the Prince

I'm not sure what prompted
such a change in her,

but it's a welcome development.

Of course, I can't forget
that she is also my fiancée.

That being said, our engagement was
only made out of necessity to the kingdom

and despite the fact we've
known each other since childhood

I have never harbored
romantic feelings for her.

However, that's for the best.

I was born to be
the next ruler of this land.

There is nothing more
I could ask for in a wife

than someone who proves useful
in bringing prosperity to my kingdom.

May I bother you
for a moment, Lady Grace?

The sums of these two tables
are supposed to be the same,

but for some reason they
always come out different.

Hmm. So, the numbers don't add up?

Ah, right.

I brought something handy with me today.

What is that, Lady Grace?

A calculator they use in the far east.

I had one of our most skilled craftsmen
make it for me.

It seems the difference between
both sums is 86,400 muhnee.

But there is no cell in either table
with this exact amount, unfortunately.

In times like this you should...

divide by nine.

86,400 divided by nine is 9,600.

Anna.

Do you see 9,600 muhnee anywhere
in those tables?

Yes, I do!

There's an entry for 9,600 muhnee!

It's right here!

Wow, how did you figure that out?

Let's suppose you bought something
worth 2,000 muhnee,

but added an extra decimal point
and paid 20,000 instead.

The difference would be 18,000 muhnee.

Dividing that by nine is 2,000 muhnee.

It stands to reason
that the discrepancy from adding

10 times the amount

minus the original cost

means you should

divide by 9

10 times

an extra decimal point somewhere
would be nine times the original amount.

Which is why the best approach
to this problem is to divide by nine.

I get it now!

You're a genius, Lady Grace!

There's really nothing outside
of your wheelhouse!

Well, I wouldn't go that far...

I had to do this stuff all the time

back before we had the
convenience of computers.

I must say that I'm also astounded, Grace.

You've always been vocal about
how much you struggle with numbers.

When did you learn to handle them
with such proficiency?

Crap, that's right!

The prince is
intimately familiar with Grace.

I'll have to make up some kind of excuse!

J-just a stroke of luck!

Yes, mere happenstance!

I was paying a visit to the library,
you see,

when a book suddenly fell off the shelf
and opened to page about that subject

Divide by 9. Divide by 9.

and I just so happened to remember it!

Divide by 9. Divide by 9. Divide by 9.

A page about dividing by nine?

And you came across it by coincidence?

Indeed! Talk about lucky!

Did I blow it?!

He Blew It

More importantly, we should be
acknowledging Miss Anna here!

All that I've really done is nitpick
over methodology and rationale.

Whereas she has demonstrated
her usefulness

by earnestly crunching all these numbers
that most people would find tedious!

G-gosh! It's not that big of a deal!

Grace!

You can't fool my sharp eyes!

I know very well that you're a
competitive woman who resents failure.

Surely you've conquered
your shortcomings,

by spending long hours brushing up
on mathematics in secret.

Yet you've chosen to hide that fact.

And there's more!

You went as far as to share the accolades
with one of your fellow students!

Talented + Humble

= Jump to Limit-up Level

I expect nothing less from you, Anna.

Wow. And she's my fiancée?

Thanks, Lady Grace!

Thanks, Lady Grace!

I'm starting to think she might be
an unbelievable asset to the kingdom!

And thus, the prince experienced a
heart-pounding thrill like never before.

The members of the student council
are always the talk of the town.

But the especially hot topic
of some debate is...

Which one of them is the strongest?

One heavily favored candidate is Auguste.

He is a "Guardian"
who specializes in martial arts

and can augment his
physical abilities with magic.

The other top contender is Richard.

He is a "Swordmaster" who uses the
mythical techniques of a fighting style

passed down his family.

You may start!

Incredible!

But won't they end up seriously hurt
if they get hit?

A magic spell has been cast
over this arena

that diminishes the impact
of all physical attacks.

There should be no injuries as long as
they're using practice weapons.

Man, what a killer action scene!

My expectations were pretty low since
this world is based on an otome game,

but this battle has some real punch to it!

Whew! Now that was a workout!

Guess we're calling it
a draw today, huh, Richard?

Hmph. I suppose I'm willing
to agree to that, Auguste.

Auguste.

There's a bug on your back.

Seriously?!

Aw, gimme a break!
I hate bugs!

Hey, Richard! Get it off me!

Sorry. I'm not a fan of bugs, either.

They drive me buggy.

Your puns aren't helping!

Hold still for a moment.

Whoa, Grace?!

O-oh my God!

A miyama stag beetle!

The superstar of insectdom
that all bug-collecting boys love!

It's large mandible and distinct
head shape are like a work of art!

It's just the coolest!

Thanks for the help.

But I'm surprised you can even
stand to touch that gross thing.

Just smoosh it already!

Huh?

It'll be a cold day in Hell before
I do something so cruel and foolish!

Do the boys of this world not understand
how awesome bugs are?!

Now that I think about it,
I've heard catching and collecting bugs

isn't much of a hobby
that kids do outside of Japan.

I know "When in Rome,
Do as the Romans Do" is the rule of thumb,

but there must be another way...

I will do no such thing.

Magic circle.

Go home to the forest, little guy.

RETURN

All living things are part of
nature's grand masterpiece.

Taking the life of even a bug
without good reason

is unbecoming of those with noble blood,
as far as I'm concerned.

Compassionate

KA-PEWW!

Sh-she's so kindhearted!

You're a genius, Lady Grace!
I'm moved beyond words!

Let's not get carried away now, Anna.

Huh? Wh-what the?

Am I falling in love?

And thus, yet another
unnecessary flag was set.

Stored within the vault at our academy...

are priceless pieces of weaponry that were
donated by many illustrious graduates.

Keeping them in good condition is another
important duty of the student council.

Wow, amazing!

For example, this one here is
the holy axe known as "Gargantua."

Legends speak of how

It's shocking to see Lord Richard talk
so much given how quiet he usually is.

it delivers devastating blows by
neutralizing all the defenses of its foes.

Weaponry must be a passion of his.

Those who wield its
incredibly sharp edges

must be careful to avoid
having any sort of...

axe-idents!

And here we have the
enchanted shield "Archelon."

Not only does it defend
against physical strikes,

but it can even reflect magic spells
back at the enemy.

Any warrior who attacks

without knowing the full extent
of its powers is putting themselves...

between a block and a hard place!

Pun very much intended!

This is a big part of the reason
why Richard is always so quiet.

Because he tells a lot of dad jokes?

Yeah.

And it's caused nearly everyone to warn
him against talking while out in public.

Now let's move on to the
celestial armor they call "Valkyrie."

This accentuates the look
of any warrior who wears it,

making them so handsome
that ladies can't help but be smitten.

They all holler these words:

"Oh, you ch-armor!"

Should we laugh just to be polite?

Nah.

Out of everything in this vault,
my most favorite pieces are...

these three swords!

The demonic blade: Ganga!

The holy blade: Lakshmi!

The arcane blade: Sarasvati!

Can you guess why the demonic one
is the greatest? Because it's...

a cut above the rest!

Foot, meet mouth.

Oh really?

The remaining two swords are not to be
underestimated when in the right hands.

Imagine if the student council wielded them.

It would mean...

the hooligans of the world better behave

or we will make a stab at giving them
a proper edge-ucation!

Don't you agree?

Punderful!

A multi-pun combo?!

My intuition is telling me...

that this girl is a true master!

I've been bested!

Please hold your head high.

I believe that your jokes were
quite well refined, vice president.

In what way?

Not long afterwards, rumors spread
like wildfire throughout the academy

that it was, in fact, Grace who reigned
supreme among the student council.

Well, that's just downright slander.

Dear Mother and Father,
how are you doing?

I couldn't be better!

If you can believe it,
a whole month has already passed

since I began living at
the dorms Royal Magic Academy.

The student council here is filled with
nothing but truly wonderful people.

Especially one of my fellow first-years,
Lady Grace.

I can't even begin to express
how great she is!

She has been an amazing role model for me,
both academically and socially.

There are also two gentlemen among
the first-year members of the council.

One of them is Prince Lucas Vierge.

The other is Lord Lambert Balance.

As the younger brother
of Crown Prince Virgile,

Prince Lucas is second in line
for the throne.

He's a very cheerful and sociable person,
who always wears a bright smile.

Meanwhile, Lord Lambert
is a man of great intelligence.

His grades are among the very best

and he has no trouble quickly mastering
the various council duties.

However...

Miss Anna Doll.

His attitude towards me
is particularly stern for some reason.

Have you finished tabulating those numbers?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm not quite done yet...

Really? How is that?

I've already finished, you see.

And you're saying you haven't?

That's strange.

As I recall, you had the highest marks
on the entrance exam.

How exactly do you score higher than me
when you're slower than me?

Well, everybody's different...

Are you slacking off, by chance?

Since the entrance exam
was more important,

you can't deign yourself to be fully involved
in the student council's work?

Th-that's not the case at all!

My tabulations are complete,
as you can see.

Might I bother you to put them together
with the rest, Lord Lambert?

O-of course.

As you wish, Miss Grace.

I wish I knew why
he hates me so much.

Did I do something to offend him?

Hmm. Well, Anna...

If you ask me, I don't think Bert
is acting that way because he hates you.

He's not?

What do you mean by that,
Prince Lucas?

Consider this.

Although Bert is the current heir
to the prestigious Lambert Family,

he's actually adopted.

He was born as the third son of a
bankrupt noble family out in the sticks.

That makes him no different
from a member of the peasantry.

But because he proved himself
very smart from a young age,

and showed great promise with magic,

he was able to enroll in this academy.

Just like you, Anna.

The two of you share
similar circumstances, get it?

Interesting.

He must view Anna as a rival, then.

And his attitude comes from the fact
he doesn't want to lose to her.

Rival?

Well, I'm honored...

but doesn't it just go to show
that he hates me?

Don't be silly, Anna.

The opposite of affection
is indifference, not hate.

The fact you believe he hates you,

is actually proof he pays
a great amount of attention to you.

In my opinion...

his route must be the easiest!

There's nothing to worry about
because his love flag is already set!

Without a doubt!

A what flag?

Lady Grace sometimes talks about things
that I can't wrap my head around.

N-no matter.
Just know you can rest assured!

I have a plan.

Also, Prince Lucas...

I must ban you from making any more
paper airplanes in the council office.

Isn't this a really important document?!

Sorry. I couldn't help myself.

The

Next

Day

Lady Grace!

My tabulations are all finished!

Excellent work.

Oh my.

It seems that you beat Lord Lambert
to the punch today, Anna.

She picked the
abacus up really quick

after I taught her
how to use it yesterday.

That's the main character for you!

M-Miss Grace!

How can you judge us when
we're not on a level playing field?

I mean, just look!

I'm not using that
strange calculation device!

A level playing field?

That's certainly a strange thing to say.

The reason we do these
tabulations in the first place

is to keep the council running properly.

It's not meant to be a competition.

Besides, the one who made
a big fuss over speed...

was originally you, Lord Lambert.

Well, yes, but I...

Here's an idea!

I actually happen to have
an extra abacus with me today.

Would you care to make use of it,
Lord Lambert?

Really? May I?

Hook, line, sinker!

Lambert is curious by nature,

so I knew he'd take an interest
in my abacus!

Very well.

Anna?

Please instruct Lord Lambert on how
to make use of the abacus, would you?

Huh?

Of course, Lady Grace!

Lord Lambert.

I understand you might be reluctant
to have a commoner like me

teach you anything, but...

Oh, no. It's not like that...

Listen well, Anna.

There is a distinct possibility
he might prove unwilling to learn

how to use the abacus from you.

But there is nothing to be afraid of.

Just look him right in the eye
and make your case.

I'm sure he will respond in kind.

Because...

tsundere characters
are most always total pushovers!

Personal Opinion

A tsun-what? What is that?

I didn't really understand
what she meant,

but Lady Grace is never wrong!

I want to work together with you
to make the best of this abacus,

so I can prove myself useful,

both to the council and
to the academy as a whole!

What do you say?

Well...

I suppose if you insist.

I'll allow you to teach me a thing or two.

Total Pushover

That was easy!

I think I get it now.

This is the ones column.

And next to that is the tens column.

Then I assume the next column
is for hundreds?

That's right!

Actually, I have one more abacus handy.

You should go and learn
with them, Prince Lucas.

Huh? Me?

Having someone to compete with

will surely provide Lord Lambert
with some extra motivation, no?

Makes sense.

The Mischevious Type

Hey, Anna!

Teach me, too.

Oh, sure! With pleasure!

I was worried how things would turn out,
but thanks to Lady Grace...

I feel like I can be good friends with
the other first-years on the council!

Lambert was easy enough, but characters
like Lucas are tough to get a read on,

which means his route must be difficult.

That being said...

now that I've managed to get
them interacting with each other,

his love flag with Anna
is probably set now.

Huh?

The role of the villainess isn't to figure
out how to complete all the routes, is it?

Do I have this backwards?

A little late for that now!

Prince Lucas!

I must ask you to quit treating
the abacus like a toy!

That's a comedy routine
from the Showa era!

Sorry!

It just makes such a funny sound!

What is a "showah"?

Mr. Tony Tani knows.

And thus, Grace AKA Kenzaburo decided

that it was simply best for the
"villainess" to do as much as she could.

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PR Division

Come play the bongos

Come hear the samba

Dance to the rhythm of the carnival

Let’s party day and night until we feel all right

Don’t stop the fun tonight, we are shining bright!

I feel the hot breeze blow and let my body go

I wanna dance and dance until I'm in a trance

The waves sing my song with samba, we belong

Expense Report

The rhythm in my heart, we'll never be apart

Olé, Olé!

Matsuken Samba

Olé, Olé!

Matsuken Samba

Ah, fall in love (amigo)

Just dance (senorita)

Forget about the time today

And let's dance the night away

Samba, viva, samba!

Matsuken Samba!

Olé!

Player one, Richard Verseau. Here I go.

Separating the yokes from the whites
always leaves me egghausted!

Player two, Grace Auvergne. It's my turn.

The Devil likes his meals
with a pinch of sin-amon!

The Hero and his Legendary Sword
were a match blade in heaven!

What are those two doing?

I always keep a hand fan on me because
there are many ad-fan-tages to using it!

Sparring, apparently.

There are so many students who
won't eat salad that it's unbe-leaf-able!

What are they even hoping to achieve?

And they are tomato-tally against
adding tomatoes to the menu!

Next Episode:
Dad Summons a Beast