Wimpy Demon King and Tsundere Hero

Prince Ike sets out on a perilous mission to slay the dreaded Demon King of Mano and liberate his realm from tyranny. Disguised as a woman, he infiltrates the enemy stronghold under the guise of an abducted captive, hoping to get close enough for a fatal strike. However, his assassination attempt is thwarted when the Demon King’s retainers knock him unconscious before he can land the blow. To his astonishment, Ike awakens not in chains or a dungeon cell, but seated at a table being served a lavish meal. Refusing to abandon his objective, the determined prince vows to remain until his nemesis is vanquished. Yet the fearsome overlord Ike envisioned turns out to be nothing more than a cowardly pushover. Whenever the prince lunges into battle, the so-called Demon King simply flees or cowers in hiding. This absurd routine quickly becomes a daily occurrence, giving Ike ample time to observe his target's true nature. Far from a tyrant, the demon dotes on his houseplants and frets constantly over everyone's well-being—including the very assassin sent to kill him. As their bizarre dynamic deepens through shared days and unexpected kindness, the line between sworn enemies begins to blur, hinting at a bond neither could have anticipated.