A Unique Royal Romance Unfolds: I Was Told That if I Was Touched, I Would Die
The manga world is buzzing today with some really exciting news for fans of fantasy and romance. The first volume of Ryo Tajima's new series, titled "I was told that if I was touched, I would die, and when I touched the prince, I became the strongest great saint. By the way, His Highness's love is heavy," has officially been released today, March 6th. This work is based on the original story by Miyako Miyano, and honestly, the premise is just so intriguing that it is already grabbing everyone's attention.
The story focuses on Ravena, who is the daughter of a count but lives a life far from luxury. She possesses what many call a "cursed hand"—a unique power that makes her absorb the magical energy of anyone she touches with her bare skin. It is quite a tragic situation because, in the past, she accidentally put her younger brother Cecil in a life-threatening state because of this power. Now, she spends her days confined in a very shabby room, isolated from the world to keep others safe from her touch. This setup makes touching death a very real and constant fear for the poor girl.
The Fateful Encounter Between Two Outcasts
Everything changes one day when Ravena has to go out to deliver something that Cecil forgot. Even though she is low on magical power herself, she notices a very strong scent of magic nearby. Following her instincts, she comes across the second prince, Elyon. Unlike Ravena, who lacks power, Prince Elyon is suffering from the exact opposite problem. He has too much magical energy, which is causing him serious physical and mental distress. It is like a perfect match of supply and demand, where his excess can solve her deficiency.
- Ravena: A girl who has never known love and lives in constant fear of her own power.
- Prince Elyon: A royal struggling with overflowing magic who wants to become king just to survive.
- Cecil: Ravena's younger brother who was nearly killed by her accidental touch.
- Setting: A royal kingdom where magical power determines one's status and survival.
A Romance That Defies the Odds
The narrative beautifully depicts the growing bond between these two characters. Ravena, who has always stayed away from people, finally finds someone she can actually touch. Meanwhile, Elyon finds relief in her presence. It’s a classic royal romance but with a very fresh supernatural twist that makes it stand out from other series in the genre. If you want to dive deeper into why this story is becoming so popular, checking out everything you need to know about the viral manga sensation will give you more context on its success. Currently, the series is being serialized on Manga UP! and is getting a lot of positive feedback from readers.
To celebrate this first volume launch, many bookstores are offering special purchase benefits for fans who buy the physical copy. Also, those who prefer the digital version will get exclusive illustration data as a bonus. It is a great time to start this series if you like stories about misunderstood powers and heavy, devoted love. We are really looking forward to seeing how Ravena and Elyon's relationship develops in the coming chapters!
