[Requests Accepted] [プラリネ] デュエリスト×エンゲージ [VJ013837]

**■Story** The protagonist, Seito Shido, who was living a normal student life despite being raised in a single-parent household, helped his mother at her café, made lunch for his childhood friend, Moeka Makino, and spent his days without any complaints. However, everything changed with the death of his father— He suddenly learns from a woman claiming to be his father's secretary that he has an arranged fiancée. If he doesn't get married immediately, he will lose even his home due to the enormous debts left behind by his father. "Is there really such a ridiculous story?" "Wait, wait! You can't just say something like that out of the blue..." "No, I can't wait. Because your fiancée is coming to Japan soon." "Coming to Japan... what??" The daughter of the prestigious Soleil family from the island nation of Corangrain in Europe, Princess Violetta Soleil, had already set off for Japan. —Without having had time to process his feelings, Seito is about to meet Violetta. At first, he wasn't enthusiastic, but he couldn't help but be captivated by her beauty. However, to crush that budding interest, the princess declares: "You are my fiancée? Then take up your sword!" As if he even had one! The two young people are suddenly confronted with a cultural barrier. But the story doesn't end there. The gears of fate begin to turn around their engagement. Beautiful girls gather to try to take Seito's place as his fiancée. Among them is Erika Franbelge, another noble lady from Corangrain, and Tsubaki Kakyoin, known as the school's retired princess. Even his childhood friend Moeka won't stay silent! Will Seito be able to marry safely? Does he even want to get married in the first place? Thus begins the gentle yet intense battle for Seito's fiancée seat, as maidens compete for his affection... --- **Characters** **● Violetta Soleil (CV: Himari)** A princess from the knightly nation of Corangrain, she is a noblewoman of high birth. She is straightforward, headstrong, and charges ahead without hesitation. Though she has a high pride, she rarely shows overt jealousy. She is Seito's fiancée and has come to Japan from afar to marry him. Raised as the heir to the Soleil family, which has no male heirs, she behaves almost like a boy. Her swordsmanship, honed since childhood, is exceptional, and she prides herself on never having lost to a boy. Though she came to Japan to marry the man chosen by her parents, what feelings does she truly harbor...? "You are my fiancée? Then take up your sword!" --- **● Moeka Makino (CV: Koori Natsuno)** Seito's childhood friend and classmate. Her nickname is Mona. She is slightly below average height for girls, but her chest is among the largest in her grade. This exquisite imbalance has earned her the nickname "Little Giant." While many admire her figure, it is a source of insecurity for her. In contrast to Seito, who is diligent and responsible, she has a rather careless and rough personality. At her core, she is even kinder than Seito. For instance, if a rival is feeling down or hurt, she can't help but comfort them. She is also nurturing. Her family runs a cake shop (Makino Confectionery), and all the cakes at Seito's mother's café are made by her shop. The relationship between Seito's family and Moeka's is so close that they feel like relatives. "Thick-headed! Idiot! Insensitive jerk!! Don't underestimate a maiden's pure feelings!" --- **● Tsubaki Kakyoin (CV: Hikaru Isshiki)** A third-year student at Murasakino Academy and the former student council president. Known as "Princess Tsubaki" or "The Retired Lady." She is admired by everyone, a kind and beautiful older sister figure. With a gentle personality, she treats everyone equally and always has a smile on her face. During her time as student council president, she exhibited unexpected leadership, making numerous wise decisions. She still holds significant influence over the teachers and is referred to as a living legend of the Murasakino Academy student council. The Kakyoin family is a former noble family, and Tsubaki is their daughter. Though she should be a refined lady, she is inexplicably very poor. However, no one feels pity for her. Even in poverty, Tsubaki lives modestly and gracefully, exuding an air of nobility. She currently resides at Murasakino Academy. "Due to certain circumstances, I shall take the seat of Seito's fiancée." --- **● Hinagiku Nozaki (CV: Soyogi Tono)** A shy underclassman girl who secretly admires Seito. She is reserved and introverted. She struggles to talk to boys, and just exchanging greetings with her admired Seito makes her happy for three days. In reality, she has a vivid imagination and often gets lost in her own fantasies. Due to certain circumstances, she belongs to the newspaper club, where she has a senior-junior relationship with Seito. However, since Seito is a ghost member, they hardly meet during club activities. She is also close to Moeka and is very fond of her, believing Seito and Moeka are "a perfect match." Then Violetta appears, and Seito's relationships suddenly become chaotic. Could this be my chance!? With faint hopes and exaggerated fantasies, she continues to daydream energetically. "Uh, um... Seito-senpai... oh, no, it's nothing!" --- **● Erika Franbelge (CV: Saori Yukito)** The daughter of the newly established noble Franbelge family from Corangrain. Since childhood, she has seen Violetta as her rival. She strongly believes that being flashy and standing out is proof of authority, a value deeply ingrained in her family, leading to her selfish and competitive personality. Her demeanor is haughty, always looking down on others. Despite her efforts to assert her presence, being ignored by Violetta is the ultimate humiliation. She comes to Japan to steal Seito, Violetta's fiancée. With the motto "Defeat Violetta!", she works tirelessly to enhance her modest chest. She is always accompanied by her black-clad subordinates. "This is a showdown, Violetta! This time, I will... wait, don't make that face!" --- **● Seito Shido** According to the girls in his class, he is the number one boy they want to marry. His close female friends say, "He might be good for marriage, but he's a bit... heavy for dating." His slightly oblivious seriousness can be annoying, but his honesty earns everyone's trust. His weakness is girls; he becomes extremely shy around them. However, he is particularly comfortable with his childhood friend Moeka, waking her up every morning and making her lunch. Naturally, classmates tease them as "husband and wife," with Seito playing the role of the husband. With exceptional athletic abilities, he receives invitations from various sports clubs but declines them all to help his mother every day. To protect his mother's café (Café Soleil), he faces the challenge of this fiancée commotion. "Marriage? That's absurd!"