Kakkoyoku No Yome Vol. 5 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

This volume hits a fever pitch with a pivotal moment at the beach that permanently alters the dynamic between Nagi and Erika. Nagi, desperate to maintain his academic reputation, finds his composure shattered by Erika’s relentless presence in his private life. The tension of their shared living space evolves into something raw and undeniable. Meanwhile, the arrival of Hiro Segawa and the implications of a 'summer festival promise' throw Nagi into a state of emotional turmoil. He is forced to choose between the path scripted by his parents and the person who actually commands his heart. As Hiro’s personal secrets surface, Nagi faces the stark reality that his choice will hurt someone he cares for deeply. Erika, usually seen as the spoiled rich girl, reveals a vulnerability that compels Nagi to see her not as an obligation, but as the only person he wants to walk through life with. The walls of their 'fake' engagement crumble, leaving only honest, aching longing.