A girl who is determined to marry a noble to live up to her family's expectations finds herself the obsession of an assassin and their strange but sweet romance continues. Satoko is determined to secure a marriage to benefit her family before she dies, as she has a heart condition... but finds her life turned upside down when she runs into the mysterious assassin named Shinpei. Satoko, in a desperate attempt to save herself agrees to marry Shinpei... but while he knows her proposal isn't sincere, he is extremely interested in her. Satoko now must find a way to break the engagement without losing her life... and picking up where the first book left off, Satoko has been kidnapped and imprisoned on an isle of prostitutes with Shinpei. Together they have to find a way out... but things only get more complicated as Shinpei refuses to let any other man touch her and she finds herself falling for him more. I've had so much fun with this story and while it is hilarious it's also sweet. The romance is so well done and the slowburn is so good. I can't wait for the next book!!!

Release Date: April 29, 2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and VIZ Media | VIZ Media LLC for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

We return to Satoko as she is imprisoned on an island of prostitutes and Shinpei still very much obsessed and protective of her.
Tasked with finding a way off the island and using her smarts to do so, would be simple if Shinpei wasn't so determined to stop any man from touching her.

Their relationship is getting sweeter and more tragic and I don't want this to end, ESPECIALLY with how I feel it will end.
Volume 2 showed a lot of insight on Shinpei's past & how his feelings for Satoko are real. Especially after she revealed she wasn't planning on marrying him but following her father's choice. He was angry but came back & is still willing to help her. That shows a lot of development on his character & devotion.