Rich Girl Caretaker
Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School 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
;Itsuki Tomonari;Hinako Konohana
;Shizune Tsurumi
;Mirei Tennōji
;Narika Miyakojima
;Yuri Hirano
;Karen Asahi
;Katsuya Taishō
;Kagen Konohana