“Elite heiress Satoko, dying of heart disease, proposes marriage to her assassin captor Gotou to escape death.”
Firefly Wedding
ホタルの嫁入り
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Elite heiress Satoko, dying of heart disease, proposes marriage to her assassin captor Gotou to escape death.
Satoko, the eldest daughter of the honorable Kirigaya family, has received many marriage proposals from men captivated by her beauty and grace. However, she has turned them all down due to her secret heart defect. Despite her condition, Satoko is still willing to find a husband to ease her beloved father's concerns. While on a stroll, Satoko is kidnapped by a group of mercenaries, one of them being Shinpei Gotou—a legendary assassin tasked with executing her. Satoko tries to bribe Gotou into freeing her, but it proves unsuccessful. Out of options, Satoko makes a desperate gamble: under the pretense of love at first sight, she asks him to marry her. Unexpectedly, Gotou takes the bait and vows to protect her. As the couple escapes to freedom, Satoko struggles to keep up the ruse and make sense of the mysterious man she has eloped with.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 17 sampled reviews
What 17 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.29 · split reception
5.5 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 3.5
↑ 0.94
Running avg · Mar 2023 → May 2026
- 10 “I usually dont write reviews here but this was something different!! I picked it up randomly and wasnt expecting much. However I WAS SHOCKED!! yes it is cliche and sometimes predictable, but theres...”
- 9 “Reading it was such a rollercoaster of emotions, the art style is amazing and the writing throughout majority of it stays consistent, enticing you to read more! What stood out for me was the plot...”
- 9 “I've read it full now. The start is great I really love it but the ending was not it. It felt too rushed and seemed like no thought was behind it. Story set up is great. Fine artstyle, lovable...”
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A Manga Publication
- Published Jan 2023 – Jan 2026
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M67056 catalog