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Rich Girl Caretaker

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. Eleven volumes have been released as of October 2025. 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 five volumes as of December 2025. An anime television series adaptation produced by Brain's Base is set to premiere in July 2026.

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

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.
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. However, in order to protect her family's reputation, she has to keep the image of a rich lady. She develops feelings for Itsuki after they were kidnapped and pampers him.
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.
A Kiou Academy student who is the scion of the Tennōji Group. She considers herself to be Hinako's rival.
A Kiou Academy student whose family runs a sporting goods manufacturer. She has a very shy personality and thus has difficulty communicating with others.
Itsuki's childhood friend, who is older than him. She refers to herself as Itsuki's "older sister".
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.
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.
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. Eleven volumes have been released as of October 2025. 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. Five volumes have been released as of December 2025.

Anime

An anime adaptation was announced on October 30, 2025. It was later confirmed to be a television series produced by Brain's Base and directed by Shūsei Morishita, with Aya Yoshinaga handling series composition, Nao Kawashima designing the characters, and Natsumi Tabuchi, Hanae Nakamura, and Mayo Kurihara composing the music. It is set to premiere in July 2026.

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