The Girl Deemed Incompetent and Oppressed is Offered to a Quiet Blue World at the Bottom of a Lake. A Japanese-Style Romance Fantasy Where She Becomes the Dragon God's Bride and Learns True Love: 'The Blue Dragon and the Water Bride' Releases June 22!

Micro Magazine will release 'The Blue Dragon and the Water Bride: The Sacrifice Learns Eternal Deep Love' (Author: Kurage Mochizuki / Illustrator: John Serita) from Kotonoha Bunko on June 22, 2026. *E-book distribution also starts on the same day. The e-book version includes the cover illustration by John Serita at the end! Additionally, as a purchase bonus, those who purchase at participating bookstores will receive a 'special postcard'! Synopsis: The girl deemed incompetent and oppressed is offered to a quiet blue world at the bottom of a lake. A Japanese-style romance fantasy where she becomes the Dragon God's bride and learns true love. Mari is a girl born as 'incompetent' into a family possessing special water abilities. After being oppressed by her family, she is sunk into a lake as a sacrifice. Resigned to death, she arrives in a quiet and peaceful world ruled by the Blue Dragon. 'Learn to love. Learn the joy of loving others and being loved.' Touched by the Blue Dragon's clumsy but supportive presence, Mari learns the meaning of being loved for the first time. Meanwhile, she cannot fully let go of the past thoughts of why she wasn't loved by her family. A Japanese-style romance fantasy where she encounters various forms of love and romance in the land of the Dragon God, where blue cherry blossoms dance.