Actually, I Was the Real One

Legacy and Cultural Impact Since its debut, Actually, I Was the Real One has made a significant cultural impact, influencing not only the manga industry but also broader pop culture. It has inspired countless fan works, including art, fanfiction, and cosplay, showcasing its widespread appeal. The themes and characters have resonated with audiences around the world, making Actually, I Was the Real One a cornerstone of modern manga. Its legacy continues to live on, as new generations of fans discover and fall in love with this iconic series.

Only in the House of Parvis can an "elementalist" be born. Blessed by the goddess of water, an elementalist has the power to protect the continent from the deplorable demon race and bring rain to the cursed, arid lands. Duke Ludwig Parvis received a prophecy stating that one sole elementalist would be born from his lineage—and his daughter, Keira, has spent her life preparing for this great responsibility, always yearning for her father's unattainable affection. However, a girl named Cosette Weinberg suddenly appears, announcing herself as the duke's only daughter and the true elementalist, stealing everything from Keira. Eventually, Cosette's abilities somehow manifest—proving her claims—and Keira is hastily executed for deceiving the entire nation. But as if by magic, Keira awakens in the past, two months before Cosette's arrival and with her memories intact. Determined to prove her legitimacy, Keira attempts to enjoy life far from her distant father and prepares to expose Cosette's lies once she finally emerges from the shadows.

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In order to receive love from her father, Keira tried her hardest to live the life of a perfect, submissive daughter. However one day, Cosette appears claiming to be his real daughter and Kiera is executed under the assumption that she is a fake.
In the last moments of her life, Cosette whispers to Kiera “Truthfully, you were the real one.”
Kiera, recalling those words, returns to the past. Although revenge is important, what does it matter who is fake and who is real? Now that I have been given a life again, I will live it freely for myself! A coming age of romance of a cute female protagonist who has never made friends.