Modern Villainess: It’S Not Easy Building A Corporate Empire Before The Crash

In the chaotic aftermath of Japan’s economic collapse, a corporate professional struggling through the downturn finds herself reborn as Keikain Runa—the notorious antagonist of a modern-day otome game. But her newfound life isn’t the glamorous escape she imagined. Almost immediately, she uncovers the devastating financial turmoil threatening her new family, a crisis mirroring the hardships of her former existence. Armed with the wisdom of her past, Runa refuses to surrender to fate. Determined to rewrite destiny, she dives headfirst into the corporate battlefield, leveraging her expertise to shield her loved ones from ruin. The same economic forces that shattered her previous life now stand in her way, but this time, she won’t let history repeat itself. With sharp business acumen and unyielding resolve, she fights to overturn the tides of misfortune and carve a path to prosperity. The stakes are higher than ever—failure means losing everything again, but success could redefine her legacy. In a world where survival demands cunning and resilience, Runa transforms from a doomed villainess into a formidable strategist, challenging the very system that once destroyed her. The clock is ticking, and the recession won’t wait—she must act fast or watch her second chance crumble like the first.