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The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead

The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead: Why Is the Unrequited Love Who Married My Sister Comes to Me Now? I Wonder (恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。―妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら―, Koishita Hito wa, Imōto no Kawari ni Shindekure to Itta: Imōto to Kekkonshita Kataomoi Aite ga Naze Imasara Watashi no Moto ni? To Omottara) is a Japanese light novel series created by Mizuki Nagano [ja][3] and illustrated by Saori Toyota [ja].[3] It was serialized online from November 2020[4] to September 2022[5] on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō.[6] It was later acquired by TO Books, who has published six volumes since September 2021.[3] After October 2022, the published novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō is no longer accessible.[7]

The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead: Why Is the Unrequited Love Who Married My Sister Comes to Me Now? I Wonder
First light novel volume cover
恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。―妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら―
(Koishita Hito wa, Imōto no Kawari ni Shindekure to Itta: Imōto to Kekkonshita Kataomoi Aite ga Naze Imasara Watashi no Moto ni? To Omottara)
GenreAction,[1] isekai,[2] romance[2]
Novel series
Written byMizuki Nagano
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runNovember 20, 2020 – September 28, 2022
Light novel
Written byMizuki Nagano
Illustrated bySaori Toyota
Published byTO Books
DemographicFemale
Original runSeptember 10, 2021 – present
Volumes6
Manga
Written byMizuki Nagano
Illustrated byMaki Yamori
Published byTO Books
English publisher
ImprintCorona Comics
MagazineCorona EX
DemographicShōjo
Original runJune 6, 2022 – present
Volumes4

In addition to the print release, a manga adaptation by Maki Yamori has been serialized via TO Books' Corona EX manga website since June 2022.[8] Four volumes have been published by TO Books.[9] The English version of the manga has been released since July 2024, published by Tokyopop.[10]

A drama CD written by Mizuki Nagano was released in August 2024.[11] The first volume of the audiobook in Japanese was released on Audible,[12] narrated by Haruka Kajiyama [ja].

Plot

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Wisteria, who lost her birth parents in an accident, was raised as an adopted child in an earl's family. From a young age, she harbored secret feelings for her childhood friend, Bright, from a ducal family. Wanting to be of help to him, who couldn't use magic, she devoted herself to researching the underworld - "The Predawn Realm," where filled with miasma and is linked with the source of magic.

One day, her stepsister Rosalie was chosen as the guardian of "The Predawn Realm". This meant becoming a sacrifice, essentially signifying death. Wisteria, who was asked by a distraught Bright to take Rosalie's place, realized Bright's feelings for Rosalie and recognizing her unrequited love, she accepted to be the guardian of "The Predawn Realm," . Though she was supposed to die alone there, she luckily survived with the help of the sacred sword Sartis. Since then, she lived in solitude while fighting monsters.

Until one day after 23 years, a man named Lloyd, who bore a striking resemblance to Bright appears, and Wisteria's destiny began to move once again.

Characters

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Wisteria Irene
Voiced by: Fairouz Ai (drama CD)[13]
The protagonist of the story,[3] who has been the guardian of "The Predawn Realm" for 23 years. She lives with the sacred sword Saltis who can talk.Already in her 40s, but her appearance hasn't changed since entering "The Predawn Realm" when she was 20 year-old. In the original world, she is apparently feared as a "witch".
 • Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 - 3rd place (Female Character)[14]。
Sacred sword Sartis
Voiced by: Kenji Hamada (drama CD)[13]
A sentient sword that has existed since the age of mythology. Ever since feeling pity for Wisteria's circumstances and accompanying her to "The Predawn Realm", it has been by her side for 23 years. With formidable power and self-awareness, there had been no one for a long time who could truly master it.
Lloyd Allen-Wruining
Voiced by: Yu Miyazaki (drama CD)[13]
A 22-year-old young man who arrived at "The Predawn Realm". The son of Bright and Rosalie, making him Wisteria's nephew without blood ties. While declaring his intention to defeat Wisteria and claim the sacred sword Saltis, he also proposes to become her disciple.
 • Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 - 4th place (Male Character)[15]

Media

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Light novels

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The light novels are written by Mizuki Nagano and illustrated by Saori Toyota. Six volumes have been published since September 10, 2021 under TO Books.[16]

No. Release date ISBN
1 September 10, 2021[17]978-4-86699-322-5
2 November 10, 2021[18]978-4-86699-366-9
3 July 9, 2022[19]978-4-86699-568-7
4 May 20, 2023[20]978-4-86699-853-4
5 December 1, 2023[21]978-4-86794-018-1
6 August 1, 2024[22]978-4-86794-270-3

Manga

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A manga adaptation by Maki Yamori has been serialized online via TO Books' Corona EX manga website since June 6, 2022.[8] Four volumes have been published since October 1, 2022 by TO Books.[9] The English translation of the manga has been licensed to Tokyopop on March 23, 2024.[23]

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1 October 1, 2022[24]978-4-86699-322-5July 15, 2024 (digital)[10]
December 3, 2024 (print)[25]		978-1-4278-8035-2
2 May 15, 2023[26]978-4-86699-366-9October 15, 2024 (digital)[27]
February 18, 2025 (print)[27]		978-1-4278-8160-1
3 December 1, 2023[28]978-4-86794-018-1April 22, 2025 (print)[29]978-1-4278-8090-1
4 August 1, 2024[30]978-4-86794-262-8——

Other

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A drama CD adaptation was released on August 1, 2024.[13] The first volume of audiobook in Japanese was released on Audible,[12] narrated by Haruka Kajiyama.[12]

Reception

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 • Next Light Novel Awards 2021 (次にくるライトノベル大賞2021) - Ranked 12th (Overall) and 7th (Web based Tankōbon)[31]

 • Next Light Novel Awards 2022 (次にくるライトノベル大賞2022) - 9th (Tankōbon)[32]

 • Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2023 - 6th place (Tankōbon)[33]

 • Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 - 1st place (Tankōbon)[34]

By September 2024, the series has sold over 700,000 copies.[35]

References

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  1. ^ Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 (2023), p. 68.
  2. ^ a b Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 (2023), p. 64.
  3. ^ a b c d "Official Website from TO Books". 恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。 (in Japanese). Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  4. ^ 永野水貴 [@nagano_mizuki] (November 20, 2020). "というわけでなろうで連載はじめました。" (Tweet). Retrieved November 26, 2023 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ 永野水貴 [@nagano_mizuki] (September 28, 2022). "『恋した人は、 妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。』 【２０２話】 これにて三部終了です。" (Tweet). Retrieved November 26, 2023 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "Nagano Mizuki@syosetu". mypage.syosetu.com. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "Announcement". October 1, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Official Manga Website on CORONA EX". to-corona-ex.com (in Japanese). Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "TOBOOKS Online Store Website (Manga)". TOブックス オンラインストア (in Japanese). Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Nagano, Mizuki (July 15, 2024). The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead, Volume 1. TOKYOPOP. ISBN 978-1-4278-8035-2.
  11. ^ "Official Website for Drama CD". TO Books. June 24, 2006. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  12. ^ a b c "[Volume 1] Audio Book Official Website".
  13. ^ a b c d "Official Website for the Drama CD". TOブックス 公式サイト (in Japanese). August 24, 2001. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  14. ^ Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 (in Japanese). Takarajimasha. December 9, 2023. pp. 86–87. ISBN 978-4-299-04899-8.
  15. ^ Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 (in Japanese). Takarajimasha. December 9, 2023. pp. 92–93. ISBN 978-4-299-04899-8.
  16. ^ "TOBOOKS Online Store Website (Novel)". TOブックス オンラインストア (in Japanese). Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  17. ^ "恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。-妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら-". TOブックス. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  18. ^ "恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。-妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら- 2". TOブックス. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  19. ^ "恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。-妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら- 3". TOブックス. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  20. ^ "恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。-妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら- 4". TOブックス. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  21. ^ "恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。-妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら- 5". TOブックス. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  22. ^ "恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。6―妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら―". TOブックス オンラインストア (in Japanese). Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  23. ^ "Licensed Titles". March 23, 2024.
  24. ^ 恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。-妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら-＠COMIC 1. TOブックス. September 2021. ISBN 978-4-86699-322-5. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  25. ^ "The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead, Volume 1". TOKYOPOP Store. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  26. ^ "恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。-妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら-＠COMIC 2". TOブックス. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  27. ^ a b Nagano, Mizuki (October 15, 2024). The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead, Volume 2. TOKYOPOP. ISBN 978-1-4278-8160-1.
  28. ^ "恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。-妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら-＠COMIC 3". TOブックス. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  29. ^ Nagano, Mizuki; Yamori, Maki (April 22, 2025). The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead, Volume 3. TokyoPop. ISBN 978-1-4278-8090-1.
  30. ^ "恋した人は、妹の代わりに死んでくれと言った。―妹と結婚した片思い相手がなぜ今さら私のもとに？と思ったら―＠COMIC 第4巻（コロナ・コミックス）". TOブックス オンラインストア (in Japanese). Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  31. ^ "「Next Light Novel Award 2021」". 電撃オンライン. February 18, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  32. ^ "「Next Light Novel Award 2022」". キミラノ公式サイト. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  33. ^ Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2023 (in Japanese). [Takarajimasha]]. December 10, 2022. p. 58. ISBN 978-4-299-03647-6.
  34. ^ Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 (in Japanese). [Takarajimasha]. December 9, 2023. pp. 56–58. ISBN 978-4-299-04899-8.
  35. ^ @TOBOOKS (September 25, 2024). "Over 700000 copies sold". X (Twitter).
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