Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 1

Part 2 of *Honzuki no Gekokujou*. 

With her baptism ceremony complete, Myne begins work in the temple as an apprentice shrine maiden. Awaiting within is what she always wanted: a room full of books! But her new life isn't quite the dream she was hoping for; she's surrounded by nobles who scorn her commoner origins, and even her own servants are causing her trouble. On top of that, she has to constantly battle the weakness of her own body. But with her love for books burning in her heart, she gives her all to her new apprentice duties. Thus begins part two of this bibliofantasy! 

(Source: J-Novel Club) 

*Note: This entry covers 95 chapters of the webnovel (chapter 078 - 172).*

Manga adaptation of Part 1 of *Honzuki no Gekokujou*. 

A certain college girl who's loved books ever since she was a little girl dies in an accident and is reborn in another world she knows nothing about. She is now Myne, the sickly five-year-old daughter of a poor soldier. To make things worse, the world she's been reborn in has a very low literacy rate and books mostly don't exist. She'd have to pay an enormous amounts of money to buy one. Myne resolves herself: If there aren't any books, she'll just have to make them! Her goal is to become a librarian. This story begins with her quest to make books so she can live surrounded by them! Dive into this biblio-fantasy written for book lovers and bookworms! 

(Source: J-Novel Club) 

*Note: Includes Chapter 12.5, 33.5, and 7 extras.*

Six years have passed since Urano began her new life as Myne, and so much has happened. She went from being a simple commoner to an apprentice shrine maiden, then she was thrown into the world of nobles as Rozemyne, the adopted daughter of an archduke! 

“But I’m not the only person with a lot going on! You can say the same for everyone else! Though, uh... I guess that’s mainly because of me.” 

This first volume of Bookworm’s new Short Story Collection is packed with previously unpublished chapters spanning Parts 1 to 4. Experience the lower city, the orphanage, the temple, the Royal Academy, and many other familiar locations through new eyes in twenty-one stories told from a plethora of unique perspectives. 

What do those in Myne’s (or Rozemyne’s) circle think about her actions, and what happens in the places she can’t see?

(Source: J-Novel Club)

*Note: Volume 1 was published after volume 8 and before volume 9 of Part 4, and volume 2 was published after volume 7 and before volume 8 of Part 5.*

**Volume 1** (2019/07/01)
Cover illustration: Suzuka, Hirao Ryou
Color illustrations: Namino Ryou, Sagara Riri, Yoshinaga Yunosuke
1. **Honzuki no Gekokujou: Book of Days** (本好きの下剋上 Book of Days) by Moto Naoko
2. **Myne to Yuki no Quartet** (マインと雪のカルテット) by Tomo
3. **Souzouryoku wo Kitae you!** (そうぞうりょくをきたえよう!) by Sasakama Tarou
4. **Tenshi☆Oneesan** (天使☆おねえさん) by SAA
5. **Aijou Tappuri Ohiru Gohan** (愛情たっぷりお昼ごはん) by Nobukawa Yuuko
6. **Benno-san to Toubu Jijou** (べンノさんの頭部事情) by Watarizora Tsubamemaru
7. **Frida-jou no Golden Therapy** (フリーダ嬢のゴールデンセラピー) by Amasawa Akira
8. **Dakko Jouzu wa Daare?** (抱っこ上手はだあれ?) by Fukino Tou
9. **Sister's Resonance** by Fukino Tou
10. **Myne no Kanri sareta Kenkou Life** (マインの管理された健康ライフ) by Hayashine
11. **Myne no Nakayoshi Soudatsusen!?** (マインの仲良し争奪戦!?) by Aona Masao
12. **Wari to Nantoka Naru.** (わりとなんとかなる。) by Tsukiyama Ryouji
13. **Ryoumashi Paluburg** (量増しパルゥバーグ) by Kitora Con
14. **Gunther no Yuuutsu** (ギュンターの憂鬱) by Arata
15. **Aru Hi no Benno** (ある日のベンノ) by Tamaki Nozomu
16. **Shinkanchou to Fuanteina Myne no Nichijou** (神官長と不安定なマインの日常) by Ino
17. **Ano Hi no Yume** (あの日の夢) by Suzuka 

**Volume 2** (2019/09/02)
Cover illustration: Namino Ryou, Hirao Ryou
Color illustrations: Suzuka, Tamaki Nozomu, Unita Yumi
1. **Girls Dream & Before After** by Moto Naoko
2. **Benno-san to Shoukondamashii** (ベンノさんと商根魂) by Sagara Riri
3. **Frida no Mou Hitori no Otomodachi** (フリーダのもうひとりのおともだち) by Tonarikeru
4. **Adorable evening** by Yagami Aki
5. **Mago Musume Mitsuru! Guild-chou** (孫娘充!ギルド長) by Fukino Tou
6. **Dalia to Ehon** (デリアとえほん) by Keiko
7. **Kyou mo Genki ni Shikarareteimasu.** (今日も元気に叱られています。) by Tomo
8. **Turi no Chiisana Yume** (トゥーリの小さな夢) by Nobukawa Yuuko
9. **Radio Taisou to Feshpiel** (ラジオ体操とフェシュピール) by Kitora Con
10. **Minna no Kyuujitsu Nani shite Asobu?** (みんなの休日何して遊ぶ?) by Hayashine
11. **Myne-sama no Yuuutsu** (マイン様の憂鬱) by Watarizora Tsubamemaru
12. **Liquorice no Hanakotoba** (リコリスの花言葉) \[Arata 13. **Hito ja Nai!!** (人じゃない!!) by SAA
14. **Taiketsu!? Myne no Zunousen** (対決!?マインの頭脳戦) by Aona Masao
15. **Otouto Suki no Danronkai** (弟好きの談論会) by Mishiro Haruka
16. **Aub no Oshinobi Daisakusen!!** (アウブのお忍び大作戦!!) by Amasawa Akira
17. **Inochi Mijikashi Tatakae Otome** (命短し戦え乙女) by Nakashima Tai
18. **Gill-sama ga Arawareta! Myne wa Tsukareteshimatta!** (ジルさまが あらわれた!マインは つかれてしまった!) by Ino
19. **Fran no Kotoba wo Kuzushite Miyou** (フランのことばをくずしてみよう) by Namino Ryou 

**Volume 3** (2019/12/02)
Cover illustration: Suzuka, Hirao Ryou
Color illustrations: Namino Ryou, Tobe Sunaho, Moto Naoko
1. **Otona ga Haitte mo Youji wa Youji** (大人が入っても幼児は幼児) by Kikuyarou
2. **Oiwai ga shitai, Sono Hi ga Kinenbi** (お祝いがしたい、その日が記念日) by Nakashima Tai
3. **Shin Item wo Te ni Irero!** (新アイテムを手に入れろ!) by Watarizora Tsubamemaru
4. **Ordonants to Myne no Bengo** (オルドナンツとマインの弁護) by Kitora Con
5. **Ehrenfest no Toaru Ichinichi** (エーレンフェストのとある一日) by Tonarikeru
6. **Kimi e no Shirabe** (きみへの調べ) by Aona Masao
7. **Odorou Yuujou no Mai!!** (踊ろう友情の舞!!) by Kazama Ayami
8. **Oshite! Myne-sensei ①** (おしえて!マイン先生①) by Keiko
9. **Oshite! Myne-sensei ②** (おしえて!マイン先生②) by Keiko
10. **Shinkanchou wa Inoranai** (神官長は祈らない) by Yuuyuu
11. **Harukana Onkai** (遥かな音階) by Takekawa Shin
12. **Sono Ippo ga Ookiku Naru Toki** (その一歩が大きくなるとき) by Fukino Tou
13. **Gilberta Joshikai** (ギルベルタ女子会) by Hayashine
14. **Kitto Samuku nante Nai** (きっと寒くなんてない) by Nobukawa Yuuko
15. **Fukutsu no Omeihenjou** (不屈の汚名返上) by Mishiro Haruka
16. **Misshitsu kara Dasshutsu seyo!** (密室から脱出せよ!) by Tomo
17. **Shinkanchou ga Atarashii Kyoku wo Goshomou desu.** (神官長が新しい曲をご所望です。) by Ino
18. **Himegoto** (秘め事) by Tamaki Nozomu 

**Volume 4** (2020/03/14)
Cover illustration: Namino Ryou, Hirao Ryou
Color illustrations: Suzuka, Karasuba Ame, Unita Yumi
1. **Kodomo na Otona Otona na Kodomo** (子どもな大人 大人な子ども) by Suzushiro Seri
2. **Hon Suki no Sukima Jikan** (本好きのスキマ時間) by Mishiro Haruka
3. **Kimi ni Tokubetsu na Okurimono** (君に特別な贈り物) by Nobukawa Yuuko
4. **Kawaranai Mono** (かわらないもの) by Hayashine
5. **Angelica no Ihen** (アンゲリカの異変) by Watarizora Tsubamemaru
6. **Funtou! Gunther-san** (奮闘!ギュンターさん) by Nobuyoshi Samurai
7. **Ryoushu to Shinkanchou** (領主と神官長) by Kitajima Azuma
8. **Kinben Naru Goei Kishi to, Sono Omo** (勤勉なる護衛騎士と、その主) by Takekawa Shin
9. **Frida no "Hoshii Mono"** (フリーダの「ほしいもの」) by Tonarikeru
10. **Egao wo Anata ni** (笑顔をあなたに) by Aona Masao
11. **Lutz no Kaze** (ルッツの風邪) by Momo Tips
12. **Cornelius no Hajimete no Imouto** (コルネリウスの初めての妹) by Momo Tips
13. **Mezase! Ane no Hoshi☆** (目指せ!姉の星☆) by Ishino Toi
14. **Rihyarda no Omoi** (リヒャルダの想い) by Takatou Sachi
15. **Soreyuke Goei Kishi** (それゆけ護衛騎士) by Keiko
16. **Kanojo no Kyouji** (彼女の矜持) by Keiko
17. **Tanjoubi Present de Gekokujou!** (誕生日プレゼントで下剋上!) by miyasumi
18. **Himegami-tachi no Doukei** (姫君たちの憧憬) by Tomo
19. **Kimi no Mezame wo Matteita** (君の目覚めを待っていた) by Aoi Mito 

**Volume 5** (2020/06/15)
Cover illustration: Suzuka, Hirao Ryou
Color illustrations: Namino Ryou, Takekawa Shin, Abeno Chaco
1. **Todoke Ordonants!** (届けオルドナンツ!) by Tobe Sunaho
2. **Atarashii Kazoku wa...** (新しい家族は...) by Nobukawa Yuuko
3. **Shinshouhin no Goteian desu!** (新商品のご提案です!) by Watarizora Tsubamemaru
4. **Komatta Aisaika-tachi** (困った愛妻家たち) by miyasumi
5. **Rozemyne-sama no Kijuu** (ローゼマイン様の騎獣) by Tomo
6. **Myne no Sousaku Roudokukai** (マインの創作朗読会) by Oyaji Sou
7. **Butaishita no Nekkyousha** (舞台下の熱狂者) by Mishiro Haruka
8. **Naderaretai kedo Wakaranai** (なでられたいけどわからない) by Tonarikeru
9. **Tsukare wo Iyashite Agetai** (疲れを癒してあげたい) by Takatou Sachi
10. **Lutz to Kamikazari** (ルッツと髪飾り) by Uzuki Ai
11. **Gekokujou Memorial** (下剋上メモリアル) by Aona Masao
12. **Myne no Iro** (マインの色) by Sorato
13. **Italian Restaurant Sonogo** (イタリアンレストランその後) by Kitajima Azuma
14. **Shinden Innovation!** (神殿イノベーション!) by Ishino Toi
15. **Yukidoke no Ato ni** (雪解けのあとに) by Nakihara Sen
16. **Omo no Tame ni** (主のために) by Hayashine
17. **Kawatta Koto, Kawaranai Mono.** (変わったこと、変わらないもの。) by Keiko
18. **Kaigui wo Shiyou** (買い食いをしよう) by Momo Tips
19. **Anata no Hon wo Yomasete: Myne no Shuppan Fukyou** (あなたの本を読ませて～マインの出版布教～) by Suzushiro Seri 

**Volume 6** (2020/11/14)
Cover illustration: Namino Ryou, Hirao Ryou
Color illustrations: Kazune, Yato Akira, Midori Foo
1. **Gunther-san to Saishuu Mission** (ギュンターさんと採集ミッション) by Nobuyoshi Samurai
2. **Kijo no Tame ni Dekiru Koto** (貴女のためにできること) by Nobukawa Yuuko
3. **Corinna to Kawaii Rinjin** (コリンナと可愛い隣人) by Barako
4. **Omimai no Kimochi** (お見舞いのキモチ) by Aona Masao
5. **Johann no Shigoto** (ヨハンの仕事) by Momo Tips
6. **Okizokusama Kyouryakuhou** (お貴族様攻略法) by Watarizora Tsubamemaru
7. **Toaru Lutz no Ichinichi** (とあるルッツの一日) by Nanatsuki Fuu
8. **Egake! Rozemyne** (描け!ローゼマイン) by Tomo
9. **Hashi** (箸) by Hisamatsu Yunomi
10. **Himitsu no Shoudan** (ひみつの商談) by Sorato
11. **Kizoku no Kazoku** (貴族の家族) by Ishino Toi
12. **Uwasa no Sureba...** (噂をすれば...) by Oyaji Sou
13. **Kioku** (記憶) by Keiko
14. **Shimai no Kokoro** (姉妹の心) by Hayashine
15. **Taion** (体温) by Takatou Sachi
16. **Sorezore no Michi Tsunagaru Yume** (それぞれの道 つながる夢) by miyasumi
17. **Wilfried no Kaishin** (ヴィルフリートの改心) by Kitajima Azuma
18. **Myne no Shichihenge** (マインの七変化) by Suzushiro Seri 

**Volume 7** (2021/06/15)
Cover illustration: Suzuka, Hirao Ryou
Color illustrations: Matsumoto Noriyuki, Kousaku, Toyota Saori
1. **Indian Ryouri Respect-chu** (インド料理リスペクト中) by Yagami Yu
2. **Niji wo Mitakute Imouto ni Soudan shitara** (虹を見たくて妹に相談したら) by Yagami Yu
3. **Rozemyne kara no Shiren** (ローゼマインからの試練) by Watarizora Tsubamemaru
4. **Fran no Nayami** (フランの悩み) by Barako
5. **Myne wo Genki ni!** (マインを元気に!) by Tadano
6. **Goei Kishi Ganbaru** (護衛騎士がんばる) by Nobukawa Yuuko
7. **Myne no Toshoshitsu** (マインの図書室) by Tomo
8. **Kyoudai no Yakusoku** (兄妹の約束) by Sorato
9. **Myne no Shiawase no Yotsuba** (マインと幸せの四つ葉) by Yuuki Yuu
10. **Komoriuta wo Oshiete** (子守唄をおしえて) by Takatou Sachi
11. **Myne Collection 2021** (マイン・コレクション 2021) by Nanatsuki Fuu
12. **Atashi no Kaeru Basho** (あたしの帰る場所) by Koyoi Mitsuki
13. **Trump de Asobo!** (トランプであそぼ!) by Juri Misaki
14. **Concert no Butaiura** (コンサートの舞台裏) by Momo Tips
15. **Shikikoza no Hatsu Ninmu** (シキコーザの初任務) by Momo Tips
16. **Watashi no Omo to Imouto** (私の主と妹) by Sekimori
17. **Mahou to Wafuu no Kyoutsuukou** (魔法と和風の共通項) by Suzushiro Seri