Manaka IwamiKou Reirin (voice)
Natsumi KawaidaShu Keigetsu (voice)
Makoto FurukawaEi Gyoumei (voice)
Yuuichirou UmeharaShin-u (voice)
Hana HishikawaLeelee (voice)
Farahnaz NikrayKou Tousetsu (voice)
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Though I Am an Inept Villainess
ふつつかな悪女ではございますが ～雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝～
Just as His Highness’s favored butterfly Reirin is beloved by the prince, jealous “court sewer rat” Keigetsu uses magic to swap their bodies—and their destinies. With a looming execution, Reirin embraces her new, healthy body, while Keigetsu learns Reirin’s life isn’t what it seems as she’s pulled into an inner-court conspiracy.
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Though I Am an Inept Villainess
Several noble clans live within the Maiden Court, a subset of the Kingdom of Ei's inner court. Reirin the Kou clan Maiden is beautiful and brilliant, currying the favor of Crown Prince Gyoumei. On the other hand, Shu clan Maiden Keigetsu is infamous as a villainess, hated by everyone in the court. On the night of the Double Sevens Festival, Keigetsu uses forbidden magic to swap bodies with Reirin. By the time "Reirin" wakes, Keigetsu's execution has already been set. But even in this time of peril, the frail Reirin is actually delighted that she has gained a healthy body...
Will I Be Living Here?
As a result of the commotion in the inner court, Reirin is ordered by Noble Consort Shu to relocate her room, though this is simply banishment in disguise. Because the new abode is basically an abandoned shed, Leelee the personal court lady for Keigetsu unleashes the frustrations that has been building up within her heart. After lashing out in anger at Reirin, Leelee says she will not take care of her and leaves. Reirin is left alone, beaming from joy of finally having gained freedom...
Shoulders Back, Look Forward
It has been four days since the swap. Reirin, who has been banished to a hut in the Shu Palace, devotes herself to farming utilizing Keigetsu's healthy body. Enjoying a freedom where she doesn't trouble anyone, Reirin spends her days feeling fulfilled. Meanwhile, Leelee is provoked by Gayou, a high court lady from the Kin family who suddenly appeared before her, to harass Reirin...
My Miracle Comet
Keigetsu, suffering from a severe fever, controls a flame to seek help from Reirin. Reirin feels heartbroken seeing Keigetsu managing to calm herself down. Reirin suggests the cancellation of the swap, but the request is rejected. For the upcoming Ghost Festival ritual, Reirin presents Leelee with a garment she had sewn just for Leelee. Meanwhile, Leelee feels that something is off from a certain phrase Reirin unintentionally uttered.
Who Is That Girl?
To settle the score with Gayou who enticed Leelee into harassment, Reirin takes Leelee in tow and heads to the Ghost Festival ritual. Not flinching that a seat was not prepared for her, Reirin wearing a handmade garment with beautiful embroidery stands dignified in the hall. In due time, the offerings of dances by the Maidens begin. Seika of the Kin clan who is hosting the ritual dances brilliantly...
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