"Though I Am an Inept Villainess" is a TV anime based on the light novel series by Satsuki Nakamura (novel), Yuki Kana (illustration), and Ei Ohitsuji (manga), published under "Ichijinsha Novels" and serialized as a manga adaptation in "Monthly Comic ZERO-SUM". The story is set in "Hinamiya", a place where maidens from five prestigious families gather to be trained as candidates for the next imperial consort. Reirin, one of the maidens, has her body swapped with fellow maiden Keigetsu. However, before long, the two become involved in a conspiracy that shakes the inner palace...

■ Episode 02 "Are We Living... Here?"
[Synopsis]
Having caused a disturbance in the inner palace, Keigetsu (Reirin) is ordered by Consort Shu to change rooms—a move that is effectively an exile. Pushed into a dilapidated hut that resembles a ruin, Riirii, a lady-in-waiting serving Keigetsu, unleashes the feelings she had been holding back. After venting her anger at Keigetsu (Reirin), she leaves, declaring she will no longer take care of her. Meanwhile, left behind alone, Keigetsu (Reirin) is thrilled with excitement at having gained her freedom...

(C) 中村颯希・一迅社／「ふつつかな悪女」製作委員会

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