Bara wo Karasu Te de Boku wo Dake

Bound by a long-standing contract between their families, Makoto Hourai is given to Alice Kamiya as a dedicated offering. His role is straightforward yet extraordinary: he must serve and assist Alice, who harbors a hidden truth—she is a vampire. As her designated provider, Makoto is expected to sustain her by offering his own blood, fulfilling the ancient agreement that ties their households together. However, a critical complication threatens this arrangement. Makoto suffers from anemia, making it physically dangerous for him to provide the lifeblood Alice requires. This unexpected limitation creates a profound dilemma for them both. If Makoto cannot safely fulfill his duty as her sustenance, Alice must find another way to survive without breaking the terms of their families' pact. As they navigate this fragile dynamic, deeper emotional questions emerge. Makoto is left to grapple with his feelings about being offered up in the first place, as well as his inability to perform the very task he was given to accomplish. Their relationship becomes a delicate balance of obligation, vulnerability, and unspoken tension, forcing both the human offering and the vampire he serves to confront the true meaning of their bond.