I Don’t Want to Become a Villainess, So I Aim at Becoming a Perfect Lady Together with the Prince!

I’m a villainess… it seems!? No, no, I’m not such a bad woman-!! Liz Beltran is an arrogant, selfish young woman, and a villainous one at that. When Liz arrives for her formal marriage meeting with the first prince, Alan, she is shocked to hear his younger brother’s voice speaking to him. What do you mean, “villainess”? I’m not such a lousy woman! She is shocked and teary-eyed, but her marriage partner, Alan, tells her: “I’ll be your fiancé and help you out so you don’t end up becoming a villainess.”. She struggles to understand incomprehensible words such as “target” and “game world”, but, at the same time, she is thrilled by the too-sweet guidance of the beautiful Prince Alan as she strives to get back at the prince’s brother! With the help of the prince who is “apparently” about to break off their engagement, Liz strives to become a perfect lady in this unique romantic comedy about a villainous lady!

Original Publisher

julian publishing

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I Don’t Want to Become a Villainess, So I Aim at Becoming a Perfect Lady Together with the Prince! This web novel offers a twist on the familiar villainess trope, and I found myself generally enjoying the ride, even with a few reservations. The premise is that our "villainess," Liz, overhears some less-than-flattering comments about herself and decides to change her ways. It's a journey of self-improvement, fluffy romance, and navigating the complexities of high society. ### First Impressions Initially, I was drawn in by the unique angle. Instead of a reincarnation or transmigration, we follow the original "villainess," which is refreshing. The early chapters do a good job of establishing Liz's initial flaws and creating sympathy for her. You understand that she wasn't necessarily malicious, just misguided, and her horror at realizing the impact of her actions is genuinely compelling. ### What Works Well I appreciate the character growth that Liz undergoes. Watching her actively work to become a better person is genuinely heartwarming and makes the story engaging. The author does a good job of portraying this as a gradual process, with Liz not suddenly becoming perfect overnight. Also, the romance between Liz and Prince Al is sweet and develops naturally. The translation is quite good, which enhances the reading experience. ### Areas of Concern However, I do have some reservations. I can see why some readers find Prince Al's actions somewhat overbearing. While his intentions are good, his constant pushing for Liz to change might feel manipulative to some. I also noticed that some readers felt that the side characters, especially the second prince, can be annoying. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers have mentioned plot points involving the second prince's obsession with the "game" and his perception of the characters, as well as Al's brother's role in pushing the relationship. ### Final Verdict Overall, "I Don’t Want to Become a Villainess, So I Aim at Becoming a Perfect Lady Together with the Prince!" is a fun and fluffy read with a unique premise and satisfying character growth. While the male lead's actions and some of the side characters might rub some readers the wrong way, the overall story is enjoyable if you're looking for a lighthearted romance with a focus on self-improvement. I give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars.