From an early age, Maria—the youngest daughter of a duke—was recognized for her great potential and raised as the heir to her family. However, everything changes with the birth of her baby brother, which frees her from those responsibilities. Now expected to marry, she rushes to find a suitable match—only to discover that all the eligible bachelors in her duchy are already taken. At this rate, she fears she'll be left a spinster!
Determined to change her fate, Maria decides to study abroad in Rubini in hopes of finding a husband, with the help of her distant relative, Aida. But just as she sets her plan in motion, an unexpected twist occurs: the Crown Prince suddenly calls off his engagement to her—despite the fact that the two have never even met!
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逃がした魚は大きかったが釣りあげた魚が大きすぎた件
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Japan
Starting: Apr 1, 2026
From an early age, Maria—the youngest daughter of a duke—was recognized for her great potential and raised as the heir to her family. However, everything changes with the birth of her baby brother, which frees her from those responsibilities. Now expected to marry, she rushes to find a suitable match—only to discover that all the eligible bachelors in her duchy are already taken. At this rate, she fears she'll be left a spinster!
Determined to change her fate, Maria decides to study abroad in Rubini in hopes of finding a husband, with the help of her distant relative, Aida. But just as she sets her plan in motion, an unexpected twist occurs: the Crown Prince suddenly calls off his engagement to her—despite the fact that the two have never even met!
