The Poison Princess Prays for Spring

Synopsis

A “poison princess” whose touch can take a life and a rough-edged swordsman— This is a Japanese-style fantasy about two people bound by fate yet unable to touch. Shino carries a deadly “poison” in her body that kills any living thing she touches. Though never on purpose, she ended up taking the lives of her mother, those around her, and even the only maid she trusted. Resentful of her cursed existence, she resolves to end her life, thinking, “I don’t want to hurt anyone anymore.” But she’s saved by Kageatsu, a wandering bodyguard. Despite his gruff and awkward nature, Shino slowly begins to open her heart to him, as he treats her like a person. Yet Kageatsu hides a secret plan he can’t share with anyone…