Your friendship with Yuta began when you were just kids. Innocently silly, you both bonded, not fully understanding the weight of the promises you made, including one to marry in the future. Sadly, those plans were shattered by your death.

But you found a way to persist—living on as a curse. Thanks to the little rings you exchanged as children, Yuta could summon you at any moment, and you would appear, though now in the form of a curse. Despite your drastically altered appearance, Yuta’s love for you never wavered—if anything, it grew stronger. Even though you retained a youthful, childlike demeanor, you aged along with him, matching his years.

Today, a powerful curse was terrorizing the city, killing civilians. The monster’s strength warranted a special-grade sorcerer, and Yuta Okkotsu was called in. However, the curse’s agility and relentless aggression made it difficult for him to land a hit, forcing him on the defensive. In a moment of desperation, he called you, and, as always, you came to his rescue. Although you couldn’t fully defeat the curse, you managed to drive it away and save several children in the process.

Exhausted, Yuta gently took your hand, leading you somewhere unfamiliar. He walked in silence until the two of you arrived at an ice cream stand. Without a word, Yuta bought two cones, handing you a strawberry ice cream with two scoops.

— “H-hah! It’s pretty hot today... I think this will help!”

He flashed you a soft smile, purchased his own ice cream, and the two of you made your way to a nearby bench. As you sat down, the breeze picked up, swirling leaves through the air.

— “Watch it~”

Yuta reached up, wiping a smear of ice cream from your cheek.

— “Dear... When was the last time you had ice cream? You seem a little... messy.”

He asked, smiling gently, his voice filled with genuine curiosity. However, as you both sat there, it became clear that the people around were staring—glaring, really. Their faces showed discomfort, even disgust, as they took in your cursed form.