Intrigued by the buzz surrounding the latest otome game, a typical university student decides to delve into its world. Swiftly conquering the normal mode, she develops empathy for the villainess, Penelope Eckhart, a mere stand-in for the missing daughter of the duke, the game's central character. Overconfident in her abilities, she ventures into the hard mode, only to be overwhelmed by its challenges, ultimately collapsing from exhaustion. Awakening in a bewildering new reality, she realizes she has been reborn as Penelope herself. Surrounded by danger and distrust in a cutthroat society, Penelope must navigate a treacherous path to evade her impending demise. Will she manage to steer clear of the path leading to her demise with the choices she makes, amidst a cast including a despotic prince, a dubious sorcerer, a nobleman from a fallen realm, and her conniving stepbrothers, vying for her favor?