- Source: Rich Girl Caretaker
Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School (才女のお世話 高嶺の花だらけな名門校で、学院一のお嬢様（生活能力皆無）を陰ながらお世話することになりました, Saijo no Osewa: Takane no Hana-darake na Meimonkō de, Gakuin-ichi no Ojō-sama (Seikatsu Nōryoku Kai Mu) o Kage nagara Osewa suru Koto ni Narimashita) is a Japanese light novel series written by Yusaku Sakaishi and illustrated by Sakura Miwabe. The series began as a web novel posted on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website between April 2020 and October 2021, before Hobby Japan began publishing it in print under their HJ Bunko imprint in May 2021. Nine volumes have been released as of November 2024. A manga adaptation illustrated by Sorahiko Mizushima began serialization on Hobby Japan's Comic Fire website in July 2021, with the manga being compiled into three volumes as of October 2024.
Plot
The series follows Itsuki Tomonari, a high school student who comes from a poor family who is suddenly abandoned by his parents. He is faced with a difficult family situation and the possibility of being unable to go to school owing to his financial situation. He then meets Hinako Konohana, the scion of a wealthy family, when they are both kidnapped. During the encounter, Hinako quickly develops a liking towards Itsuki, leading to him living under the Konohana family and transferring to Hinako's school, now serving as Hinako's caretaker.
Characters
Itsuki Tomonari (友成 伊月, Tomonari Itsuki)
A high school student who comes from a poor family and works part-time jobs in order to earn money. His parents are gambling addicts and suddenly left home one night, leaving him with barely any money. After being kidnapped together with Hinako, he transfers to Kiou Academy, an exclusive school for the rich and powerful, while also living with the Konohana family and working as a servant.
Hinako Konohana (此花 雛子, Konohana Hinako)
Voiced by: Moe Toyota (PV)
A high school student who comes from the Konohana family, one of Japan's richest families. She acts as the perfect student in school, but in reality she is lazy and unable to do most tasks on her own. She develops feelings for Itsuki after they were kidnapped and pampers him.
Shizune Tsurumi (鶴見 静音, Tsurumi Shizune)
One of the Konohana family's maids. She has a cool and strict personality. She cares for Hinako while also training Itsuki to serve as Hinako's servant.
Mirei Tennōji (天王寺 美麗, Ten'nōji Mirei)
A Kiou Academy student who is the scion of the Tennōji Group. She considers herself to be Hinako's rival.
Narika Miyakojima (都島 成香, Miyakojima Narika)
A Kiou Academy student whose family runs a sporting goods manufacturer. She has a very shy personality and thus has difficulty communicating with others.
Yuri Hirano (平野 百合, Hirano Yui)
Itsuki's childhood friend, who is older than him. She refers to herself as Itsuki's "older sister".
Karen Asahi (旭 可憐, Asahi Karen)
Itsuki and Hinako's classmate who initially introduces herself as a commoner student, but is actually from a family that owns one of Japan's biggest electronics companies.
Katsuya Taishō (大正 克也, Taishō Katsuya)
Itsuki and Hinako's classmate who initially introduces himself as a commoner student, but is actually from a family that owns a large transportation company.
Kagen Konohana (此花 華厳, Konohana Kagen)
Hinako's father and the chairman of one of the Konohana Group's companies. He is in line to become the group's next leader.
Media
= Light novel
=The series began as a web novel posted on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website, with chapters being posted between April 2, 2020 and October 26, 2021. Hobby Japan later began publishing it as a light novel series under their HJ Bunko imprint, with the first novel being released on May 1, 2021. A promotional video with Moe Toyota voicing Hinako was posted on YouTube on September 20, 2021. Nine volumes have been released as of November 2024. The series is licensed in English by Monogatari Novels.
= Manga
=A manga adaptation illustrated by Sorahiko Mizushima began serialization on Hobby Japan's Comic Fire website on July 2, 2021, with the first volume being released on June 1, 2022. Three tankōbon volumes have been released as of October 2024.
References
External links
Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
Light novel official website (in Japanese)
Manga official website (in Japanese)