-Before she knew it, she was in an unfamiliar otherworld. There, the protagonist, Kana, meets Dariwel, a duke with a cold and ruthless air about him. As Dariwel walks through the town, the gazes directed at him are filled with fear. In this country, he is dreaded as “the cursed duke who brings misfortune to anyone who approaches him, and whose memories disappear after seven days.” That is why no one goes near him, and he himself never opens his heart to anyone. Until he meets her. While everyone else keeps their distance, Kana alone refuses to leave his side. His casual words and actions, the conflicting testimonies, and the terribly wounded expression he sometimes shows… The more she gets to know him, the more a small sense of unease builds in Kana’s heart. Is this man truly “cursed”? As she uncovers the truth behind the curse, she begins to melt the cold-hearted duke’s heart, and before long, the two are drawn to each other... [Original Webtoon](https://renta.papy.co.jp/renta/sc/frm/item/434632/)
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A book celebrating the 40th anniversary of Ikuemi Ryo's debut as a manga artist. It contains a retrospective of her works with some commentary and highlights, including a section of her favorite color illustrations. It has a few contribution homages by some of her artist friends and colleagues, and an interview with [MATSUDA Naoko](https://mangabaka.org/author/9gvtsuh/matsuda-naoko). It also includes an additional "I LOVE HER" 16 pg long chapter newly drawn by Ikuemi, called "I LOVE HER ~at that time", and a reprint of Ikuemi's debut one-shot, "Maggie".
