Joou Heika to Yobanaide

In the Kingdom of Lindtor, long celebrated for its wise leadership, Francesca lives a quiet life as the King’s granddaughter. Far from royal ambitions, she is a devoted homebody who prefers the comfort of indoor chess to courtly affairs. However, her peaceful existence shatters when her grandfather passes away suddenly, leaving behind a will that names her as a candidate for the throne. Thrust into a high-stakes succession contest alongside the scions of noble families, the reclusive princess panics at the prospect of ruling. Her desperate attempts to avoid the crown are complicated by the arrival of three formidable young noblemen vying for power: the dazzling yet domineering Stewart, the brilliant Cyan, and Irwine, the steadfast captain of the knights. Though Francesca begs them to choose a king among themselves and fights tooth and nail to escape the political fray, her resistance proves futile. Matters only grow more confusing when the candidates begin pledging their allegiance directly to her, blurring the line between an oath of fealty and a marriage proposal. Now, this reluctant shut-in must wage a desperate battle to reclaim her tranquil days in a story where avoiding the throne proves far harder than claiming it.