I Swear We're Just Friends

Upon transferring to the prestigious Alena Academy, Rienne never anticipates catching the attention of Karcion, the school’s most celebrated mage. To her surprise, he actively recruits her into his club, setting the stage for an unexpected connection. Though Karcion initially presents a gruff and irritable demeanor, he quickly reveals a deep affection for her that catches Rienne entirely off guard. Before long, she begins to find his earnest devotion far too endearing to ignore. Despite their growing closeness, a stark reality looms over their relationship. Karcion is destined to inherit a dukedom, while Rienne remains a commoner without title or status. Convinced that such vast differences in social standing make any lasting romance impossible, she firmly believes his feelings are merely a fleeting infatuation bound to fade with time. Now, Karcion faces the daunting challenge of proving his sincerity to someone determined to keep him at arm's length. Armed with formidable magical talent yet hindered by the boundaries she insists upon, he must find a way to bridge the divide between them. Whether he can successfully escape the confines of friendship or if Rienne will ultimately hold firm to her conviction that they are nothing more than friends remains to be seen.