An Arrogant Duke and a "Fake" Nun: The First Volume of the Goman Koshaku Manga Is on Shelves!

A new series that excites fans of romantic comedy and historical fiction in the manga world has received its physical release! The first volume of the manga Goman Koshaku wa "Itsuwari Shudojo" no Kenshinteki na Ai o Kau (The Arrogant Duke Buys the Devoted Love of a "Fake Nun"), adapted from Kouri Hisakawa's popular novel, officially met readers on May 15. Brought to life with the elegant illustrations of Nyaga Mizuki, the series promises a gripping love story built on sacrifice and class differences.

At the center of the story is Lily, who is known as the "Compassionate Nun" in her circle but actually possesses a quite stubborn and determined character. Lily, who endures all kinds of hardships to keep the poor orphanage she runs afloat, unexpectedly finds herself in a deep pit of debt. Just when she thinks everything is over, she encounters Duke Damian, a famous and equally arrogant billionaire. The Duke makes the young woman an offer she cannot refuse: to take on the role of his "fake lover" in exchange for paying off her debts. However, this contractual relationship eventually opens the door to emotional depths and funny situations that neither character expected.

This work offers a breath of fresh air, especially for readers who love the themes of "contractual relationships" and "attraction of opposites." The original novel's author, Kouri Hisakawa, is a successful name known for character depth and emotional storytelling, having won the Grand Prize in the Romance Category at the 6th Kakuyomu Web Novel Competition. Nyaga Mizuki, who built the visual world of the manga, successfully transfers Suzunosuke's original character designs to paper, strengthening the series' atmosphere. This first volume, released under KADOKAWA's FLOS COMIC label, is available on digital plat