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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs #5
여성향 게임 세계는 모브에게 가혹한 세계입니다 05
“이걸로 리온한테도 문장이 나타난다면
마음이 통했다는 거겠지?”
남몰래 리온을 향한 연정을 품은 노엘은 자신의 손등에 나타난 무녀의 증표에 기뻐하고 있었다. 하지만 그런 기대는 리온 곁으로 찾아온 약혼자― 안젤리카와 올리비아 두 사람과의 친밀한 광경을 보고 덧없이 무너져 내리고 만다. 실연의 아픔에 침울해지는 노엘.
그러던 중 리온이 왕국으로 일시 귀국하면서 사태는 급격히 굴러가기 시작한다. 그 틈을 노려 스토커로 변한 로이크가 노엘을 협박하여 유괴하고 만 것이다. 공화국으로 돌아온 리온은 그 사실을 알게 되어 노엘을 탈환하고자 움직이는데…….
마음이 통했다는 거겠지?”
남몰래 리온을 향한 연정을 품은 노엘은 자신의 손등에 나타난 무녀의 증표에 기뻐하고 있었다. 하지만 그런 기대는 리온 곁으로 찾아온 약혼자― 안젤리카와 올리비아 두 사람과의 친밀한 광경을 보고 덧없이 무너져 내리고 만다. 실연의 아픔에 침울해지는 노엘.
그러던 중 리온이 왕국으로 일시 귀국하면서 사태는 급격히 굴러가기 시작한다. 그 틈을 노려 스토커로 변한 로이크가 노엘을 협박하여 유괴하고 만 것이다. 공화국으로 돌아온 리온은 그 사실을 알게 되어 노엘을 탈환하고자 움직이는데…….
376 pages, ebook
First published January 30, 2020
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September 26, 2026
the sampling made Noelle's wish come true, by choosing Leon as the Guardian
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After escorting Marie to her room, Noelle turned to find Leon, sapling still in hand. If the same crest happened to appear on him, she knew that would mean their feelings were as good as requited.
The Lespinasse family, once part of the Seven Great Houses, had produced many Priestesses, and they passed a certain legend down from one generation to the next. According to that tale, the Priestess would fall in love with a young man who possessed the power befitting a Guardian.
As a child, Noelle hadn’t given it much credence. Political marriages were the norm in her world. She didn’t think a romantic story could possibly be true. At the same time, she found herself hoping it was. Now, she was on the verge of seeing that wish become reality.
Noelle started down the stairs, squeezing the transparent case to her chest. “Please, little sapling, make my wish come true.”
When he’d first arrived, Leon had been merely a mysterious exchange student from Holfort Kingdom, but he had quickly become a dependable ally. His courage in picking a fight with the Six Great Houses had been impressive enough, but it wasn’t all bravado; Leon had the power to actually face them.
True, Leon had his issues, but Noelle didn’t like him any less for it. When she needed help, he was there. He had a bit of a crude tongue, but he was so open-minded.
Despite being born into the aristocracy, Noelle had been raised as a commoner. Her values tended to veer more toward the latter class as a result, but Leon had no trouble getting along with her because of it. In fact, she felt most at ease when she was with him, and if she could, she wanted to stay by his side forever.
Noelle loved Leon.
Unfortunately, as she made her way down the stairs, she heard a voice at the front door—a woman’s voice.
“Seriously? I was shocked when I heard you were living with Marie, but I never dreamed something like that had happened. You should have told us what was going on sooner.”
The woman in question wore a red dress and stood extremely close to Leon. The way she looked at Leon hit Noelle with a realization.
It can’t be…
Despite the woman’s headstrong air, her eyes were utterly tender as she gazed at him.
And on the other side of Leon was another girl, one who gave off the complete opposite impression of her partner. Although she seemed innocent and harmless on the surface, her eyes burned with jealousy. She was also clinging tightly to Leon’s arm.
“Angie is right. Honestly, do you have any idea how much you worried us?” For as angry as she was, the girl still needled Leon for attention—and he had no problem obliging her.
“My bad. Things were really hectic here, and it only started cooling off pretty recently. But yeah, I should have let you guys know sooner.”
There was a gentleness in Leon’s eyes as he looked between the two girls—a gentleness that Noelle had never received.
When Leon noticed her standing there, he spoke to her the same way he always did. “Oh? I thought you were going back home today, Noelle. Oops, I forgot to introduce you. These are my fiancées, Angie and Livia.”
Noelle’s chest panged. She now knew that Leon had never even treated her like a woman—only a friend.
She had never heard anything about him already being engaged.
What? So I was the only one feeling butterflies?
Noelle plastered a rehearsed smile on her face. “Nice to meet you!” she said cheerfully. “My name’s Noelle, and I’m staying here for the moment. Although more importantly, Leon, if you have such adorable fiancées, you shouldn’t be hanging around someone like me. It’ll give people the wrong idea.”
Noelle did her best to make her relationship with Leon clear, lest the other girls misconstrue it.
Angie smiled. “I heard. You’ve been through a lot.” Her sympathy meant she must have heard about Loic.
Livia, on the other hand, seemed to notice something amiss, though she didn’t let it slip. “Um, I’m Olivia. Thank you for looking after him for us.”
“Oh, no, you needn’t thank me. He was the one looking after me.” Noelle kept grinning the whole time, but she really just wanted to disappear. She shuffled up to Leon and handed the case to him.
“What’s wrong?” Leon knitted his brows.
As much as his obliviousness irked Noelle, she was even angrier at herself. “S-sorry, but I have to go home now.”
Noelle held back the tears until she escaped out of the door. She ran the rest of the way home, sobbing.
It had been a long time since she’d returned. Surprisingly, Lelia was there, and she even tried to strike up a conversation. But Noelle ignored her, retreating to her room, where she buried her face in a pillow.
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***
After escorting Marie to her room, Noelle turned to find Leon, sapling still in hand. If the same crest happened to appear on him, she knew that would mean their feelings were as good as requited.
The Lespinasse family, once part of the Seven Great Houses, had produced many Priestesses, and they passed a certain legend down from one generation to the next. According to that tale, the Priestess would fall in love with a young man who possessed the power befitting a Guardian.
As a child, Noelle hadn’t given it much credence. Political marriages were the norm in her world. She didn’t think a romantic story could possibly be true. At the same time, she found herself hoping it was. Now, she was on the verge of seeing that wish become reality.
Noelle started down the stairs, squeezing the transparent case to her chest. “Please, little sapling, make my wish come true.”
When he’d first arrived, Leon had been merely a mysterious exchange student from Holfort Kingdom, but he had quickly become a dependable ally. His courage in picking a fight with the Six Great Houses had been impressive enough, but it wasn’t all bravado; Leon had the power to actually face them.
True, Leon had his issues, but Noelle didn’t like him any less for it. When she needed help, he was there. He had a bit of a crude tongue, but he was so open-minded.
Despite being born into the aristocracy, Noelle had been raised as a commoner. Her values tended to veer more toward the latter class as a result, but Leon had no trouble getting along with her because of it. In fact, she felt most at ease when she was with him, and if she could, she wanted to stay by his side forever.
Noelle loved Leon.
Unfortunately, as she made her way down the stairs, she heard a voice at the front door—a woman’s voice.
“Seriously? I was shocked when I heard you were living with Marie, but I never dreamed something like that had happened. You should have told us what was going on sooner.”
The woman in question wore a red dress and stood extremely close to Leon. The way she looked at Leon hit Noelle with a realization.
It can’t be…
Despite the woman’s headstrong air, her eyes were utterly tender as she gazed at him.
And on the other side of Leon was another girl, one who gave off the complete opposite impression of her partner. Although she seemed innocent and harmless on the surface, her eyes burned with jealousy. She was also clinging tightly to Leon’s arm.
“Angie is right. Honestly, do you have any idea how much you worried us?” For as angry as she was, the girl still needled Leon for attention—and he had no problem obliging her.
“My bad. Things were really hectic here, and it only started cooling off pretty recently. But yeah, I should have let you guys know sooner.”
There was a gentleness in Leon’s eyes as he looked between the two girls—a gentleness that Noelle had never received.
When Leon noticed her standing there, he spoke to her the same way he always did. “Oh? I thought you were going back home today, Noelle. Oops, I forgot to introduce you. These are my fiancées, Angie and Livia.”
Noelle’s chest panged. She now knew that Leon had never even treated her like a woman—only a friend.
She had never heard anything about him already being engaged.
What? So I was the only one feeling butterflies?
Noelle plastered a rehearsed smile on her face. “Nice to meet you!” she said cheerfully. “My name’s Noelle, and I’m staying here for the moment. Although more importantly, Leon, if you have such adorable fiancées, you shouldn’t be hanging around someone like me. It’ll give people the wrong idea.”
Noelle did her best to make her relationship with Leon clear, lest the other girls misconstrue it.
Angie smiled. “I heard. You’ve been through a lot.” Her sympathy meant she must have heard about Loic.
Livia, on the other hand, seemed to notice something amiss, though she didn’t let it slip. “Um, I’m Olivia. Thank you for looking after him for us.”
“Oh, no, you needn’t thank me. He was the one looking after me.” Noelle kept grinning the whole time, but she really just wanted to disappear. She shuffled up to Leon and handed the case to him.
“What’s wrong?” Leon knitted his brows.
As much as his obliviousness irked Noelle, she was even angrier at herself. “S-sorry, but I have to go home now.”
Noelle held back the tears until she escaped out of the door. She ran the rest of the way home, sobbing.
It had been a long time since she’d returned. Surprisingly, Lelia was there, and she even tried to strike up a conversation. But Noelle ignored her, retreating to her room, where she buried her face in a pillow.
October 18, 2022
Really good read!
This book was a really good book. It was good, it really tackled a tough situation really well. Abuse is no laughing matter. And especially when it’s in a relationship. The author really handled this well. I know he was writing about fictional characters, but you almost think that he had personal experience. Prayers go out to anyone who has had to deal with spousal abuse, or being mistreated in this way. And to those that are struggling with this, there’s help don’t be afraid to ask.
This book was a really good book. It was good, it really tackled a tough situation really well. Abuse is no laughing matter. And especially when it’s in a relationship. The author really handled this well. I know he was writing about fictional characters, but you almost think that he had personal experience. Prayers go out to anyone who has had to deal with spousal abuse, or being mistreated in this way. And to those that are struggling with this, there’s help don’t be afraid to ask.
January 23, 2024
I liked it but ...
Emotional chatting is still cheating! I think there enough foreshadowing to predict what miss elfie's role in the next volume will be.
Trigger Warning: domestic violence
Emotional chatting is still cheating! I think there enough foreshadowing to predict what miss elfie's role in the next volume will be.
Trigger Warning: domestic violence
November 8, 2025
Very uneven pacing.
November 27, 2025
The author really knows how to raise a stake and frustrate the readers and I appreciate that author is also tackling sensitive issues like domestic violence and such.
July 12, 2021
I think I might have lost it with this author. He baits so hard whilst filling the story with unlikeable tropes. The first three novels were likeable, but I started losing brain cells from the 4th to 5th due to the way the author attempts to push the story with cliches like the FL gets married off to some unlikeable character, or the idiotic 5 back at it again with money wasted. Hope it improves as I move to volume 6+
Actual review:2.5/5
Actual review:2.5/5
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May 15, 2022
I felt this 5th book was a bit rushed. It covered a lot but didn't go as in depth as the others with the character arc building out and I was let down a bit - as I really liked the characters that were presented. I wish it were given more time or even another book honestly. I feel like this arc was shortened for no apparent reason.
March 13, 2022
It's all unintentional.
August 3, 2022
Nice to see that PC culture hasn't hit Japan yet.
March 18, 2023
Game sequel drama continues to unfold with markedly more villainous antagonists compared to first. Some DV sprinkled in. Missing the original trouple.
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