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The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration: Season 1

12 episodes Premiered Jul 5, 2026 Updated Aug 2, 2026
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S1·E1 Mytharc

A Marriage Just for Show

Jul 5, 2026 · 23 min

Elsa, sethe daughter of an impoverished noble family, receives a letter of marriage proposal from Julius, the eldest son of the ducal house of Royas. Though she is bewildered by th

S1·E2 Core

...Thank You

Jul 12, 2026 · 23 min

Even after hearing that her marriage is in name only, Elsa interacts cheerfully with Julius and the household staff, devoting herself to her vegetable patch and sewing. Julius, who

S1·E3 Core

Cufflinks and a Music Box

Jul 19, 2026 · 23 min

After the official Sun Festival ceremony, Elsa heads out to join in the festivities at the invitation of her younger brother, Hannes. Julius is unaware of this, so when Serafina te

S1·E4 Core

Behind a Smile

Jul 26, 2026 · 23 min

Elsa hosts a tea party where Serafina says, "Julius forgot this," and hands her one of the cufflinks she’d gifted him. Julius is happy to have it back, but uneasy about the fact th

S1·E5 Core

The Sound of Distant Rain

Aug 2, 2026 · 23 min

Julius and Elsa visit a botanical garden. Julius considers himself adept with women, but for some reason, he struggles to find his footing with Elsa. Though their outing is filled

S1·E6 Core

The Trap Hidden at the Soirée

Aug 9, 2026 · 23 min

Julius is ordered to infiltrate a soirée hosted by Count Parnilla's family. He asks Elsa to accompany him as his wife. Elsa is nervous about attending her first soirée, but with Re

S1·E7 Core

An Unexpected Gift

Aug 16, 2026 · 23 min

By chance, Julius learns about Elsa' birthday. He says, "I hope you'll let me celebrate it for you," and works desperately to clear his work so he can take Elsa to the opera. The s

S1·E8 Core

Misunderstandings and Falsehoods

Aug 23, 2026 · 23 min

Elsa has begun teaching at the children's home, but she hasn't been able to tell Julius because he's been busy. Julius manages to finish work early, and when he learns that Elsa is

S1·E9 Core

Jarmo's Vow

Aug 30, 2026 · 23 min

Jarmo dreams of the past, of his wretched life in a children's home, and of his desperate, diligent hard work after being taken in by his adoptive father. However, in spite of that

S1·E10 Core

Julius's Wish

Sep 6, 2026 · 23 min

Elsa accompanies Julius on his business trip. She enjoys her time at the local lord’s estate, but at the same time, she's troubled by Julius's words—"I have no intention of loving

S1·E11 Mytharc

Trapped...

Sep 13, 2026 · 23 min

Julius and Elsa go to inspect a spinning mill. For some reason, Jarmo joins them. While Julius speaks with the mill chief, Elsa goes to the storehouse to pick out threads for decor

S1·E12 Mytharc

A Promise on the Night of Falling Stars

Sep 20, 2026 · 23 min

Elsa has realized that she's in love with Julius and now she's unable to smile at him the way she did before. Seeing Elsa behave this way makes Julius uneasy. Amidst their awkward,

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