Dekiai Kon: Kaigun Koushaku wa Aishi no Hakkou Reijou wo Nan to Shite mo Tsuma ni Shitai

Estelle, the daughter of a count whose noble title has been suspended, has spent her life sheltered within the quiet walls of a convent. Her peaceful existence shatters when a distant uncle abruptly pulls her into high society, dragging her to a grand ball with a single, ruthless directive: she must seduce Gerald, the powerful Naval Duke, to restore her family’s lost standing. Completely unaccustomed to romantic manipulation, Estelle approaches the daunting task with earnest effort—and to her astonishment, Gerald responds not with dismissal, but with undeniable intrigue. What begins as a coerced deception quickly transforms when Gerald claims he wishes to monopolize her for the evening. During their first passionate kiss, he presses close, leaving the timid young woman breathless and entirely overwhelmed by unfamiliar sensations. A calculated lie soon blossoms into genuine attraction, sparking a fragile yet deeply sweet romance between them. Now, Estelle must navigate treacherous social intrigue, looming scandal, and the vulnerabilities of her own hesitant heart. As the lines between duty and desire blur, she faces the ultimate question: can a forced seduction evolve into true love, allowing her to emerge as Gerald’s destined wife?