I'll Never Be Your Crown Princess! – Betrothed #1

The opening volume of this shōjo-style romance sets an immediate tone: a golden-haired young man in a richly embroidered royal-blue coat draws a brown-haired young woman close, his hand resting at her waist as she looks up at him with wide violet eyes — all framed by cascading blue roses and soft palace light. The title I'll Never Be Your Crown Princess! — Betrothed promises plenty of push-and-pull between its leads, and Rena Kamono's art (from Saki Tsukigami's story, with character designs by Enn Tsutamori) delivers lush, jewel-toned elegance right from the cover. A lovely starting point for fans of royal romance manga in 2024.