Reiko’s Manners – She’s Referred To As A Villainess, But Actually She’s Just Penniless Chapter 138 Discussion

In many ways this one is an absolute five star story. However, there are some significant flaws that cost it that last star but it's certainly worth the read and definitely in the top 10% of what you see on Novell Updates.

The premise of the story is really great. What if the person that thinks they reincarnated into an otome game is just completely delusional and decides to start harassing not just a nice girl but someone who's life is a complete shambles as the villainess, The story really is at its best while it sticks to this theme, unfortunately it's a rather minor plot element.

Where the story shines is with the characters, who while neither realistic or particularly relatable are all rather fun. The main character is especially enjoyable, while she does have a few BAKA BAKA BAKA moments, she is mostly on point and believable. It's nice to see her growth over the course of the story.

Pacing and plot are both strong and weak points. While not nearly as bad as many Japanese web novels, this one does take a giant shot of doing nothing much from chapter 50 to 90 (you do have to read 70-75). It's not nearly as bad as the contrived cliffhangers you usually see. When the plot is moving it's moving very well.

The other problem is that about the time story wanders off it shifts from a tale of someone overcoming obstacles to a rather soap opera tone. Think of DALLAS the remake not the original. It's something that some will enjoy and others won't.

TL:DR give it a read. The MTLs are very readable so if you want you will have no trouble binging

P.S. There is a manga that can be read here

https://mangadex. Org/title/45491/reiko-s-style-despite-being-mistaken-for-a-rich-villainess-she-s-actually-just-penniless