A Helping Hand Extended to the Unfortunate Me. But the Woman Who Saved Me Has a Big Secret...!? 'The Neglected Dog-like Plain Young Lady is Doted On by a Mysterious Cross-dressing Prince at Magic Academy' to be Released July 3 (Fri)!

Takeshobo Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Sumitaka Miyata) will release Volume 1 of "The Neglected Dog-like Plain Young Lady is Doted On by a Mysterious Cross-dressing Prince at Magic Academy" (Original Story: Makino Maebaru; Manga: Kotsubu Sakaki), currently serialized on "Take Comi!", on July 3, 2026.

Book cover image for Volume 1 of "The Neglected Dog-like Plain Young Lady is Doted On by a Mysterious Cross-dressing Prince at Magic Academy"

❑ Synopsis

Felicia Villedeisy, a baron's daughter, is a struggling student.

Her family neglected Felicia as the plain daughter of his first wife, and her stepmother and stepsister even stole her fiancé.

Still, Felicia doesn't give up. Her goal is to become an independent female magician!

With that in mind, she enrolled in magic academy, but was bullied from the moment she entered.

Just when her spirit was about to break—there was someone who helped her.

Kail Coderic, the Duke's daughter.

Felicia was drawn to Kail's strength.

She wanted to become someone strong and cool like Kail...

Meanwhile, Kail, while hiding his identity as the prince of a neighboring country,

is also drawn to Felicia...!?

A secret love story about a serious young lady forging her own path!

❑ Highlights

Felicia, who was unfortunate both at home and at school,

becomes active at the academy with the help of Kail, a woman.

In fact, Kail is a prince of a neighboring country in exile.

As the title suggests, he is disguised as a woman using a magic tool.

This magic tool's disguise effect weakens when one connects with someone.

Watch the frustrating relationship between Felicia and Kail, who are drawn to each other,

but seem unable to get closer.

❑ Bibliographic Information

"The Neglected Dog-like Plain Young Lady is Doted On by a Mysterious Cross-dressing Prince at Magic Academy" Vol. 1

Authors: Original Story - Makino Maebaru / Manga - Kotsubu Sakaki

Release Date: July 3, 2026 (Fri)

Format: B6

Pages: 144

Price: 880 yen (tax included)

Details on Takeshobo Official Website:

https://www.takeshobo.co.jp/book/b10161083.html

Take Comi! Serialization Page:

https://takecomic.jp/series/8dddcc44c13bd

❏ Bookstore Bonuses

Semore... Paper (1-page manga)

E-book... Paper (monochrome illustration)

❏ Author Information

Original Story: Makino Maebaru

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Numerous works including "The Beloved Talented Daughter of the Strongest Magician ~I Got Back Together with My Ex-Partner and Now They Won't Leave Me Alone Again~"

"Divorce, Lustful Saintess."

"I, Who Was Dumped as 'Air,' Married a Successful Husband. THE COMIC", etc.

Manga: Kotsubu Sakaki

Representative works include "I've Decided to Share Kunkun, Because He's Too Cute to Handle" (Futabasha Publishing),

"The Cooking Teacher I Can't Tell Anyone About" (Our Company's Publication), etc.

❑ Serialization Site "Take Comi!" Information

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❏ Trial Read

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