The yuri romance
that conquered fans will have a generational continuation. Writer Inori revealed
last week that her bestselling story I'm in Love with the Villainess (Watashi
no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijō) will feature a sequel titled Furimukinasai,
Watakushi ni! (Turn Your Gaze Toward Me!).
The first volume
of this new novel will be released in digital format on January 26.
To the delight of fans, original illustrator Hanagata returns
to take care of the art. The plot will take a time jump to focus on Aleah,
the daughter of the original protagonists Rae and Claire.
Franchise
trajectory
Inori began the original series on the Shōsetsuka
ni Narō site in 2018, ending it in 2021, with GL Bunko publishing
the edited digital version. The franchise has enjoyed sustained popularity
thanks to its manga adaptation by AONOSHIMO in Comic
Yuri Hime magazine and its anime adaptation released in October 2023 (available
on Crunchyroll).
The universe of
the series had previously expanded with the spin-off Heimin no Kuse ni
Namaikina!, which reimagined the story from Claire's perspective. Now, with
this direct sequel, the narrative moves into the future.
