Kakkoyoku No Yome Vol. 17 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

This volume thrusts Nagi and Erika’s arrangement into a dangerous, uncharted territory. The true objective behind Soichiro’s marriage project is finally laid bare. Nagi, crushed under the weight of his feelings for Hiro, Sachi, and Erika, reaches his breaking point. The narrative peaks when Erika’s desperate longing for genuine familial connection is exposed. Nagi attempts to dismantle the 'curse of the switched-at-birth' that has plagued them, but Hiro’s relentless pursuit and Sachi’s complex devotion add layers of chaos. The climax arrives when Nagi challenges Soichiro to terminate the engagement—a defiance that shocks the patriarch. Yet, the resolution remains elusive. Erika offers a melancholy smile that leaves Nagi questioning her intentions: has she given up on them, or has she accepted a new, darker path? The four are now at a definitive crossroads, where their choices will dictate whether they find salvation or total estrangement.