Start with Cinderella Phenomenon: it is free, complete, and its five fairy-tale routes teach how otome structure works without asking for a single purchase. Beginner-friendly does not always mean light, though - a good first otome makes its shape legible up front - so the other four picks cover the rest of the newcomer map: a soft life sim, a bright Switch comedy, a bite-sized chat romance, and one classic reserved for beginners who already know they want drama.