Firefly Wedding

**Firefly Wedding** (Japanese: ホタルの嫁入り, Hepburn: *Hotaru no Yomeiri*), the most recent work by Tachibana Oreco, commenced serialization on MangaONE, following her previous series, Promise Cinderella. The initial chapter was released in January 1, 2023, accompanied by a spin-off manga named **Ojou-sama to Yojimbo** (お嬢様と用心棒, lit. *"The Young Lady And The Guard"*), acting as a prequel to the main series. This spin-off consists of five chapters along with an additional two-page chapter. Generally, new chapters are published every two weeks on the Comikey Official website and mobile app.

Set in the Meiji era, the story follows Countess Satoko Kirigaya, who, despite being blessed with a prestigious family name and beauty, aspires solely to enter into a marriage that benefits her family, disregarding her short declared lifespan. When facing sudden threats from mysterious villains, Satoko, in a bid to survive, proposes to the assassin Shinpei Goto, saying, "Please marry me." What was initially a one-time falsehood unexpectedly transforms into a profound and intense love from Shinpei.

## Premise

Satoko, the eldest daughter of the esteemed Kirigaya family, has declined numerous marriage proposals despite her beauty and grace, all due to a concealed heart defect. Nonetheless, she remains determined to find a spouse to alleviate her beloved father's worries.

During a leisurely walk, Satoko gets abducted by a band of mercenaries, among whom is Shinpei Goto—a renowned assassin assigned to eliminate her. Attempting to bargain with Shinpei to secure her release proves futile. With no other recourse, Satoko takes a desperate gamble: feigning love at first sight, she proposes marriage to him.

Surprisingly, Shinpei falls for the ruse and pledges to safeguard her. As the couple flees to safety, Satoko grapples with maintaining the charade and deciphering the enigmatic man she has eloped with.

## About

Firefly Wedding is Tachibana Oreco's latest manga set in the Meiji era. It tells the story of Satoko, a young woman with a terminal illness, and Shinpei, an unusual assassin whose feelings take an unexpected turn. After the success of 'Promise Cinderella,' this manga gained a lot of attention on social media due to its intense love story and unique characters.

The first volume became really popular, so it had to be reprinted urgently within a week. To mark the launch of the second volume, there was an interview with actor Shohei Hashimoto, known for his roles in traditional Japanese productions. His involvement and how much he looked like Shinpei made the manga even more appealing to readers. People love the manga because of its exciting story and the relationship between Satoko and Shinpei set against the Meiji era. Though it hasn't won any specific awards, its quick rise in popularity shows how much people are enjoying its story and art.

The manga is liked by fans of both romantic and action-packed stories because it mixes both elements. Actor Shohei Hashimoto says it's a great story that can attract many manga fans and praises the artwork for pulling readers into the story. Hashimoto talks about specific scenes he likes, from the sweet moment with fireflies to the intense first kiss in a violent setting. He thinks the manga does a great job mixing different things together to make a story that appeals to many manga readers. Shinpei's character, according to Hashimoto, changes from mysterious to charming but dangerously loving. Hashimoto likes how Shinpei's different sides are shown, especially when he cares deeply for Satoko.

The discussion about sword fighting and Shinpei's character by Hashimoto gives us a better idea of how the manga could be turned into something else, like a play. His thoughts on playing Shinpei on stage and the challenges of fighting in traditional Japanese clothes help us understand the manga and its characters better. Firefly Wedding is a fascinating story blending love, action, and history into an eye-catching experience that attracts fans of various manga styles. Its potential for adaptation and the depth of its characters keep fans hooked.

## Reception

### Bibliographic Information

* Tachibana Oreco's **Firefly Wedding** is published by Shogakukan under the MangaONE and Ura Sunday's serialization and has 2 volumes available as of October November 2023. Here are the release dates and ISBNs for each volume:
	+ **Volume 1:** Released on June 19, 2023, 978-4-09-852147-0
	+ **Volume 2:** Released on September 12, 2023, 978-4-09-852825-7

## External Links

* Firefly Wedding official website at Ura Sunday (in Japanese)
* Firefly Wedding official website at Comikey (in English)
* Tachibana Oreco's Official Pixiv account
* Tachibana Oreco's Official Twitter account
* Tachibana Oreco's Official Instagram account

## References

 "Ojou-sama to Yojimbo, tweeted by Tachibana Oreco on her personal Twitter account".
 "Firefly Wedding's Chapter 1". *Comikey Official Website*.
 "Interview with Actor Shohei Hashimoto and Tachibana Oreco". *Natalie*.
 "Volume 1 Details". *Shogakukan Official Website*.
 "Volume 2 Details". *Shogakukan Official Website*.