Like, who knew avoiding a literal death touch could make romance scenes even more intense than the usual confessions? Watching the Duke risking everything just to brush close to Alice makes every almost touch feel like a legendary shonen comeback, but for feelings instead of fighting. Plus, Alice’s trolling with her flirtiness always cracks me up—she somehow turns a super cursed situation into a comedy moment. This twist on intimacy is wild and makes me wonder if more shows will tackle physical affection like a forbidden power. Maybe touch will be treated like a curse in future romance anime? Honestly, waiting for the next episode feels like waiting to see if a boss drop is real or bait. What do you guys think this means for anime romance?