Firefly Wedding, Vol. 7

Satoko dreams of marrying a noble but can’t escape the assassin who has her within his sights. Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies.But before she can realize her goal, she’s targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei.In a last-ditch effort to save her life, Satoko asks her would-be murderer to marry her.Her proposal isn’t sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills.Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life?Satoko and her allies hatch a daring plan to drive out Asagiri’s tormentors—disguise Shinpei as a prostitute and send him straight into the enemy’s den!Eager for Satoko’s praise, Shinpei throws himself into battle and cuts down his foes with bloodthirsty enthusiasm.But as the plan unfolds, a far more serious resolve begins to take root in Satoko’s heart.