Failed Princesses

できそこないの姫君たち

Dekisokonai no Himegimi-tachi

40 chapters

6 volumes

2018 – 2021

Following her appearance as a model in a prominent fashion magazine, Nanaki Fujishiro develops an exaggerated sense of her own attractiveness, believing herself to be the most beautiful girl around. She frequently looks down on classmates who do not prioritize their appearance, particularly her timid classmate Kanade Kurokawa, and spends her school days focused on style, surrounded by attractive friends and a good-looking boyfriend. Confident that her beauty will guarantee her success, Nanaki is shocked when she discovers her boyfriend has been unfaithful. Confronting him leads to a public humiliation, leaving her in tears—until Kanade emerges from a nearby storage locker, having overheard the entire incident. Surprised by this turn of events, both Kanade and Nanaki find themselves in an unexpected situation. Despite Nanaki’s previous treatment of her, Kanade empathizes with her predicament and offers comfort. As the unlikely pair grows closer, they begin to distance themselves from their former social circles. Nanaki introduces Kanade to the fashion world while also learning to appreciate her friend's otaku interests. Gradually, feelings neither of them anticipated begin to develop between them.