is a Japanese web novel series written by Kozusu Kobato. It was serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō between May 2020 and July 2021. A manga adaptation illustrated by Murasaki Shido was serialized in Micro Magazine's Comic Ride web manga magazine between July 2021 and January 2023. It was later transferred to the Comic Ride Ivy web manga magazine in March 2023. A light novel version with illustrations by Fumi Takamura began publication under Micro Magazine's Maple Novels imprint in December 2022.

Synopsis Despite being born to a noble family, Fiona prefers to live a lifestyle independent of the nobility. However, her family plans an arranged marriage behind her back that would threaten the lifestyle that Fiona has been living. She later meets the man who she has been arranged to marry: Giles, who also has the same desire as Fiona. In order to achieve their goals, the two pretend to be destined lovers.

Media Web novel Written by Kosuzu Kobato, True Love Fades Away When the Contract Ends was serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō between May 29, 2020, and July 30, 2021.

Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Murasaki Shido was initially serialized in Micro Magazine's Comic Ride web manga magazine from July 30, 2021, to January 30, 2023. The manga was later transferred to Micro Magazine's newly launched Comic Ride Ivy web manga magazine on March 20, 2023. The manga's chapters have been collected into three volumes as of August 2025.

The manga adaptation is licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.

Light novel A digital light novel version with illustrations by Fumi Takamura began publication under Micro Magazine's Maple Novels imprint on December 23, 2022. Three volumes have been released as of December 24, 2024.

The light novels are also licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.

Reception The series, alongside Einen Koyō wa Kanō Deshō ka, won the 2025 Digital Comic Award in the Light Novel category.

References

External links at Shōsetsuka ni Narō