Akita Shoten's digital magazine supplement Champion Buzz has announced that manga artist Hikari will launch a brand new serialization adapting Mashimesa Emoto's popular light novel series, Danso o Shiirare Otoko to Shite Ikitekita Koshaku Reijo wa, 2-kaime no Jinsei wa Dress o Kite, Reijō Life o Ōka Shitai (The Ducal Heiress Who Was Forced to Dress and Live as a Man Wants to Enjoy Their Second Life as an Heiress in a Dress). The first chapter is scheduled to debut in the magazine's next issue on November 5.
A Second Chance at Aristocratic Life
The original web novel narrative follows Euclid, the designated heir to a prominent ducal house who was born female but forced by circumstance to live and present as a man. Tragedy strikes when Euclid and a fierce political rival, Virol, perish together during a fateful battle against a dragon. With their dying breath, Euclid admits a surprising wish: to forge a genuine friendship with Virol should they ever cross paths again. Reborn instantly as an infant, Euclid is granted a rare second chance at life—this time with the freedom to embrace their true gender and aristocratic lifestyle.
Expanding Web Novel Pedigree
Author Mashimesa Emoto originally serialized the foundational story on the user-generated Shōsetsuka ni Narō platform. This announcement adds to a growing catalog of Emoto adaptations entering the digital publishing space. Other notable works by the author include Goodbye, Horrible Fiancé, Hello, Fun Magic School Life!, I Don't Want To Be the Dragon Duke's Maid!, and Expedition Cooking with the Enoch Royal Knights, cementing Emoto's status as a prolific voice in contemporary romantic fantasy and reincarnation fiction.
