As the catchphrase for "The Duke of Death and His Black Maid" states, "I want to touch you, but I can't," one of the greatest draws of this work is the world's most heartbreaking love story of mutual love. However, while it's a heartbreaking story of mutual love, the interactions between the pure-hearted young master and the slightly devilish, cute Alice are a slightly humorous and heartwarming love story to watch. Let's take a look back at the relationship between these two characters.
Two people who have loved each other since childhood
Alice lived in the mansion because her mother, Sharon, was the head maid of the mansion. However, the other children bullied her, telling her not to live in the mansion even though she wasn't of noble birth. It was the young master who protected Alice and kindly helped her. Alice grew fond of him, and the young master also fell in love with Alice.
The relationship between the two men is ruined by a curse
The young master had forgotten about Alice, whom he had loved so much. This was because he was cursed and could no longer see her, and he felt so lonely that he had no choice but to banish her from his memory and forget her. The curse also tore the relationship between the young master and Alice apart.
A Long-Awaited Reunion
Cursed by a witch, Bochan's mother told him, "You're just like the Grim Reaper," and he was sent to a villa with his butler, Rob, at the age of five. As he grew older, he became increasingly depressed. He began to withdraw into his room and close his heart. Worried about Bochan, Rob hired Alice as a maid, but Bochan had no recollection of her.
The Young Master Who Was Erase from Her Memory
She had hated the young master from her childhood and had erased him from her memory. However, Alice continued to think of him as she always did, saying, "I've never forgotten about you for even a day. It feels like a dream to see you again." The curse didn't matter to Alice at all.
A New Beginning for the Two
Bochan, unable to accept Alice, scolds her and gives her unreasonable tasks in an attempt to get her to quit, but Alice continues to work with a smile. Bochan then leaves a note saying that he will leave if Alice doesn't quit, and leaves the mansion in a snowstorm. While wandering through the blizzard, he slips and falls, and just when he thinks he can die, he remembers Alice. He loses consciousness, regretting that Alice, whom he longs to see again, was by his side, and then remembering her after they can no longer be seen.
Alice's Feelings...
Just then, Alice heard the young master calling her name. She had been searching for him, who had run away from home. When the young master pleaded with her to leave him alone, Alice replied, "Why would you risk your life like that?" "You deserve to be happy. I don't want you to give up halfway, even if you're cursed or whatever." She then poured out her feelings to him.
Please think about the feelings of those you'll be leaving behind. There are people who love you.
So, when the young master returned to the mansion, did he become friends with Rob? When asked, "I think I like you, Alice...", Botchan finally managed to honestly express his feelings.
First Date
Botchan and Alice were playing a game of billiards, with the loser having to do whatever the other person said. Botchan was upset by Alice's sexual harassment and lost. Alice's request was to go out with her to town. There was a costume festival that weekend, and she wanted to participate.
Their Feelings...
Alice dreamed of going on a date with the young master in town like a normal couple. The two enjoyed browsing various shops and eating ice cream. Then, at night, they climbed the empty clock tower. There, the young master said to Alice, "Even though we're so close, I feel like I'm the furthest thing from you. I love you so much, but even on our date, I can't even put my arm around your shoulder." Alice replied, "It was fun. I'm happy just being by your side, young master." "Please keep me by your side. Even if we can't touch, I want to be as close as possible to you and keep an eye on you." The two naturally became able to express their true feelings to each other.
A Promise Renewed on Christmas Eve
Lying on his back in the snow, Botchan recalled the night of the blizzard. He remembered how Alice came to him when he wanted to run away from home and kill himself, and how he confessed his love for her and swore to her, "I'm going to live, I want to live with you." Botchan reiterated to Alice that thanks to that, he'd made friends and was glad he hadn't given up, and that it was all thanks to Alice.
Alice's Vow
Hearing this, Alice replies, "Thank you for your kind words. I'll take them as a Christmas present." She then sexually harasses the young master, embarrassing him, by saying, "Then I'll give you something in return. Please have some." She then lies down next to him and responds to his vow, saying, "I want to share the coldness you feel, and that's why we're living together."
Bochan's Determination
One night, the young master couldn't fall asleep and was gazing at the moon. Alice suddenly appeared and asked, "Bochan, can't sleep again?" "Shall I sleep with you?" This made the young master panic. She then said, "I'll go get your pajamas," and they began to sleep together.
Alice Sleeping Next to Him
The young master is so excited by the sight of his beloved Alice sleeping next to him that he can't sleep, and he becomes mesmerized by her sleeping face. While the young master is troubled but happy by Alice's devilish sexual harassment, he tells Alice that it's not right to sleep in the same bed as him even though they're not married.
The Young Master's Thoughts and Alice's Thoughts
The Young Master then tells Alice how he feels. He tells her that when the curse is lifted, he will tell her about Alice, and that it is not easy for an heir and a maid to be united, but he will ask her sincerely. When she refuses, he tries to say he will leave home, but Alice smiles and begs the Young Master, "No, you must not think of such a thing, please don't think of it, okay?" Alice didn't want her to cause the Young Master and her family to be separated. Although Alice was grateful for the Young Master's kindness, she couldn't bring herself to be happy.
Bochan's Firm Determination
One day, Bochan receives a call from his mother, Gerbera, and heads to the main house. In truth, Bochan's true desire is to lift the curse and meet Gerbera. Bochan is anxious about meeting Gerbera, but Alice subtly asks, "May I accompany you to the main house?" Seeing Alice like that, Bochan realizes once again how much he loves Alice.
Bochan's Confession
Bochan was called because Gerbera wanted to discuss the succession. Since Bochan's father, who was hospitalized, was not in good condition, she told Bochan that if the curse was not lifted by spring, her second son, Walter, would be the successor. Bochan agreed, and told Gerbera that he also had something to discuss. He also told her that he wanted to be with Alice in the future.
Unwavering Feelings for Alice!
Gerbera dismissed the young master's words, saying, "You've got to be kidding me! Born into a noble family, you have no right to free love. Think about the difference in your social status." Hearing this, the young master realized he was joking and rebelled against Gerbera for the first time. He exploded with emotion, saying that Alice had treated him normally, and that it was Alice who had rescued him from the depths of darkness. Without her, he would have died. And finally,
I, I'm going to marry Alice!
He declared, and left the room. Then, with Alice waiting for him with a smile as always, he returned to the villa. It was a cool young master who finally confessed his feelings for Alice in front of his family.
A summary of the progress of the young master's love story with Alice
"I want to touch you, but I can't." What did you think of this love story between the young master and Alice, who are always close but in a long-distance relationship? They both love each other, but their distance makes it frustrating to watch, as they want to touch each other but can't. Now that the young master has openly declared his feelings for Alice to his family, will their romance progress in season 2? Check out the anime to find out. Thank you for reading to the end.
