Cursed Hearts

■Synopsis■ In a world where Japanese tradition and Western culture coexist, terrifying creatures known as Beasts threaten the capital each night. To fight them, hunters called the Mystic Guardians protect the city using powerful magic. After losing your mother in a Beast attack, you dedicate your life to becoming a Guardian alongside your childhood friend, Suguru. Even without magical abilities, your hard work and combat skills allow you to stand among the academy’s top students. As graduation approaches, everyone expects you to inherit your father’s role as leader of the Mystic Guardians. Instead, he chooses Suguru as successor and suddenly arranges your engagement to the distant and mysterious Prince Akihisa. At the same time, your carefree classmate Ryo becomes fascinated by ancient research connected to the Beasts after discovering his father’s old journal. As strange incidents begin spreading throughout the capital, the three boys become increasingly tied to the mysteries surrounding the creatures you have sworn to defeat. As dangerous missions continue and hidden truths slowly come to light, your bond with them begins to deepen. Can love survive in a world ruled by fear and monsters? ■Characters■ ◆Akihisa — The Mysterious Prince Your arranged fiancé and a nobleman feared throughout the empire. Akihisa rarely lets others get close, but behind his cold attitude lies a loneliness he cannot hide forever. ◆Suguru — The Childhood Friend A talented Guardian expected to become the next leader. Suguru believes it is his duty to protect everyone, especially you, even if it means ignoring his own feelings. ◆Ryo — The Carefree Alchemist A playful hunter who never seems serious. After discovering his father’s research journal, Ryo develops a strong interest in the secrets surrounding the Beasts and begins researching them in his own way.