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You Like Me, Not My Daughter?! (娘じゃなくて私が好きなの！？, Musume Janakute, Mama ga Suki Nano!?) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kōta Nozomi and illustrated by Giuniu. It was published under ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko imprint from December 2019 to April 2022. A manga adaptation illustrated by Tesshin Azuma began serialization on Hakusensha's Manga Park manga service in September 2020.

GenreRomantic comedy[1]
WrittenbyKōta Nozomi
IllustratedbyGiuniu
PublishedbyASCII Media Works
Quick facts 娘じゃなくて私が好きなの！？ (Musume Janakute, Mama ga Suki Nano!?), Genre ...
You Like Me, Not My Daughter?!
First light novel volume cover, featuring Ayako Katsuragi
娘じゃなくて私が好きなの！？
(Musume Janakute, Mama ga Suki Nano!?)
GenreRomantic comedy[1]
Light novel
Written byKōta Nozomi
Illustrated byGiuniu
Published byASCII Media Works
English publisher
ImprintDengeki Bunko
Original runDecember 10, 2019 – April 28, 2022
Volumes7
Manga
Written byKōta Nozomi
Illustrated byTesshin Azuma
Published byHakusensha
English publisher
ImprintYoung Animal Comics
MagazineManga Park
Original runSeptember 12, 2020 – present
Volumes9
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Plot

Ayako Katsuragi, a woman in her thirties, has spent the past decade raising her niece Miu as her own daughter after her sister and brother-in-law died in an accident. As Miu enters high school, Ayako begins to notice signs of first love and assumes it involves their kind, college-aged neighbor Takumi "Takkun" Aterazawa, who has tutored Miu since childhood. Believing Takumi to be a suitable match, Ayako prepares herself for the possibility that he may ask for her daughter's hand. Instead, Takkun confesses that his feelings are not for Miu, but for Ayako, revealing that he has long admired her. Caught off guard by the age gap and her responsibility as Miu's guardian, Ayako struggles with how such a relationship might affect her family.

Characters

Ayako Katsuragi (歌枕綾子, Katsuragi Ayako)
Voiced by: Ai Kayano (PV)[2]
A kind, though somewhat dense 34-year old woman who took in Miu following her parents' death.
Takumi Aterazawa (左沢巧, Aterazawa Takumi)
Voiced by: Nobunaga Shimazaki (PV)[2]
A 20-year old university student who is childhood friends with Miu.
Miu Katsuragi (歌枕美羽, Katsuragi Miu)
A 15-year old high school student, who is tutored by Takumi, and the adoptive daughter of Ayako.

Media

Light novel

Written by Kōta Nozomi with illustrations by Giuniu, You Love Me, Not My Daughter?! was published under ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko light novel imprint from December 10, 2019, to April 28, 2022. Seven volumes were released.[3][4] The light novels are licensed in English by J-Novel Club.[5]

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No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1December 10, 2019[3]978-4-04-912612-9July 28, 2023[6]978-1-71-837784-4
  • Prologue
  • Chapter One: "The Mother and the Boy"
  • Chapter Two: "The Confession and the Confusion"
  • Chapter Three: "Daily Life and Change"
  • Chapter Four: "The Past and The Promise"
  • Chapter Five: "The Plan and The Chaos"
  • Chapter Six: "Truths and Pretenses"
  • Chapter Seven: "Women and Men"
  • Epilogue
2April 10, 2020[7]978-4-04-913154-3September 29, 2023[8]978-1-71-837786-8
  • Prologue
  • Chapter One: "Preparation and Execution"
  • Chapter Two: "The Room and Bedside Manner"
  • Chapter Three: "The Holy Night and the Swimsuit"
  • Chapter Four: "The Lone Wolf and the Sudden Attack"
  • Chapter Five: "The Plan and the Purpose"
  • Chapter Six: "Paradise and Pleasure"
  • Chapter Seven: "Lodging and Lust"
  • Epilogue
3September 10, 2020[9]978-4-04-913320-2December 1, 2023[10]978-1-71-837788-2
  • Prologue
  • Chapter One: "The Declaration and the Triangle"
  • Chapter Two: "The Visit to Tokyo and the Swimsuit"
  • Chapter Three: "The Vacation and the Trip"
  • Chapter Four: "The Night Sky and the Mixed Bath"
  • Chapter Five: "The Mother, the Daughter, and the Young Man"
  • Chapter Six: "The Truth and the Trump Card"
  • Chapter Seven: "The Gift and the Decision"
  • Chapter Eight: "The Mother and the Daughter"
  • Chapter Nine: "The Promise and the Fulfillment"
  • Epilogue
4January 9, 2021[11]978-4-04-913621-0February 2, 2024[12]978-1-71-837790-5
  • Prologue
  • Chapter One: "The Kiss and the Wandering"
  • Chapter Two: "The Doctor and the Curtain"
  • Chapter Three: "The Parents' House and the Sprain"
  • Chapter Four: "The Confession and the Underwear"
  • Chapter Five: "The Separation and the Transfer"
  • Chapter Six: "Work and Love"
  • Epilogue
5May 8, 2021[13]978-4-04-913829-0April 5, 2024[14]978-1-71-837792-9
  • Prologue
  • Chapter One: "Cohabitation and Circumstances"
  • Chapter Two: "The Naked Body and the Apron"
  • Chapter Three: "Cohabitation and the First Night"
  • Chapter Four: "Work and Jealousy"
  • Chapter Five: "The Past and the Reunion"
  • Chapter Six: "Dating and the Secret"
  • Chapter Seven: "Desires and Frustrations"
  • Chapter Eight: "Hesitation and Consideration"
  • Chapter Nine: "The Declaration and Misunderstanding"
  • Epilogue
6November 10, 2021[15]978-4-04-914098-9June 11, 2024[16]978-1-71-837794-3
  • Prologue
  • Chapter One: "The Bathroom and the Steamy Night"
  • Chapter Two: "The Bedroom and the Sweet Night"
  • Chapter Three: "Maturity and Exercise"
  • Chapter Four: "The Release and the Reunion"
  • Chapter Five: "The Day Off and Shibuya"
  • Chapter Six: "Mother and Son"
  • Chapter Seven: "The Biological Mother and the Adoptive Mother"
  • Epilogue
7April 28, 2022[4]978-4-04-914287-7September 10, 2024[17]978-1-71-837796-7
  • Prologue
  • Chapter One: "The Pregnancy and the Announcement"
  • Chapter Two: "The Symptoms and the Decision"
  • Chapter Three: "The Last Chance and the Reverse Bunny"
  • Chapter Four: "The Holy Night and the Vow"
  • Chapter Five: "The Afterglow and Daily Life"
  • Chapter Six: "Marriage and the Wedding"
  • Epilogue
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Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Tesshin Azuma began serialization on Hakusensha's Manga Park manga service on September 12, 2020.[18] The manga's chapters have been compiled into nine tankōbon volumes as of November 2025.[19] The manga adaptation is licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.[20]

More information No., Original release date ...
No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1May 10, 2021[21]978-4-592-16546-0November 22, 2022[22]978-1-63858-672-2
  • Chapters 1–5
2November 10, 2021[23]978-4-592-16547-7January 10, 2023[24]978-1-63858-921-1
  • Chapters 6–10
3April 27, 2022[25]978-4-592-16548-4June 6, 2023[26]978-1-68579-591-7
  • Chapters 11–15
4November 29, 2022[27]978-4-592-16549-1August 20, 2024[28]979-8-88843-060-6
  • Chapters 16–20
5July 28, 2023[29]978-4-592-16550-7January 7, 2025[30]979-8-88843-406-2
  • Chapters 21–25
6January 29, 2024[31]978-4-592-16563-7June 17, 2025[32]979-8-89160-987-7
  • Chapters 26–30
7September 27, 2024[33]978-4-592-16564-4December 9, 2025[34]979-8-89373-971-8
  • Chapters 31–35
8March 28, 2025[35]978-4-592-16565-1May 26, 2026[36]979-8-89765-126-9
  • Chapters 36–40
9November 28, 2025[19]978-4-592-16595-8October 27, 2026[37]979-8-89863-274-8
  • Chapters 41–45
10September 29, 2026[38]978-4-59216-722-8
  • Chapters 46–50
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Other

A promotional video was uploaded to the Dengeki Bunko YouTube channel on January 7, 2021. The video featured voices from Ai Kayano and Nobunaga Shimazaki.[2]

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