Vertical Color Comic Label 'BolKoi TOON' Launches New Title 'The Pawn Bride Knows Her Husband's Secret' with Exclusive Early Release on Piccoma Starting June 16 (Tue)!

Boltage Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuji Tsutsumi) announces the exclusive early release of its new title 'The Pawn Bride Knows Her Husband's Secret' on 'Piccoma,' a digital manga and novel service operated by Kakao Piccoma Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Jae Ryong Kim), starting Tuesday, June 16.

'BolKoi TOON' is a vertical-scroll color comic label designed for adult women, offering dramatic and emotionally engaging stories. Leveraging expertise from the company's popular romance drama app series 'BolKoi,' the label delivers heartfelt love stories with handsome leads and satisfying emotional payoffs.

The new title 'The Pawn Bride Knows Her Husband's Secret' is a romantic fantasy that begins with a political marriage between Astrid, raised in hardship as the illegitimate daughter of a marquess, and Caius, a frontier lord rumored to command dragons. Astrid carries a secret mission from her father, while Caius hides an unspeakable truth. As the two navigate their unwanted marriage, they gradually grow closer through mutual kindness and deep affection, confronting fate and conspiracy with stunning visual storytelling unique to vertical color comics.

The series will begin exclusive early distribution on Piccoma starting June 16 (Tuesday). The first release will feature 16 episodes at once, followed by weekly updates of one episode. 'BolKoi TOON' will continue to deliver dramatic, full-color stories—stay tuned for upcoming releases.

BolKoi TOON Official LINE: https://lin.ee/DhrAAlP

BolKoi Comic & BolKoi TOON Editorial Team Official X (@volkoicomic): https://x.com/volkoicomic

'The Pawn Bride Knows Her Husband's Secret' – Work Overview

Title: The Pawn Bride Knows Her Husband's Secret

<Planning, Original Work, Supervision, Production> Boltage

<Script> Harumo Shiozaki <Storyboard> Sera

<Main Character Design> Minako Yoshizawa

<Line Art, Background, Coloring, Finishing, Sub-Character Design> Tuosi Culture

<Synopsis>

—A political marriage of secrets between an oppressed daughter and a mysterious frontier lord—

Astrid, raised in suffering as the illegitimate daughter of a marquess, is sent to marry into the Valric family—a noble house ruling a dragon-infested frontier, rumored to possess the power to control dragons. Behind the scenes, however, her father gives her a secret order: 'Find the Valrics' weakness.' Living with her wary and cold husband, Caius, Astrid gradually begins to feel for him as she discovers his awkward kindness. Then, after a certain incident, she uncovers his greatest secret—something no one else must know: he can transform into a dragon himself…?

Highlights of 'The Pawn Bride Knows Her Husband's Secret'

1. A romantic political marriage between two people burdened with secrets

Astrid, carrying a secret mission, and Caius, hiding a profound truth. Watch their emotionally charged, slow-burn romance unfold from an unwanted marriage!

2. The irresistible charm of a mysterious, rugged frontier lord

Caius appears cold, but hides deep affection and clumsy kindness. Pay attention to the special expressions he shows only to Astrid and his unwavering devotion!

3. A growth story of an underdog bride confronting her fate

Watch Astrid, long oppressed, face her husband's 'dragon secret' and swirling conspiracies as she finds her place and pride in life!

Exclusive early release on Piccoma starting Tuesday, June 16, 2026!

Distribution URL: https://piccoma.com/web/product/210512?etype=episode

16 episodes released at once. Weekly updates (planned)

※Will be sequentially released on other digital comic stores.

Vertical Color Comic Label 'BolKoi TOON'

A vertical-scroll color comic label offering dramatic, full-color stories for adult women. Features comic adaptations of 'BolKoi' titles and original works.

What is a vertical color comic? A comic format designed primarily for smartphone viewing, featuring full-color artwork and vertical scrolling.

BolKoi TOON Official LINE:

https://lin.ee/DhrAAlP

BolKoi Comic & BolKoi TOON Editorial Team Official X (@volkoicomic):

https://x.com/volkoicomic

'Fearless Beauty: My Marriage Contract with the Ruthless CEO' Now Popularly Streaming

Title: Fearless Beauty: My Marriage Contract with the Ruthless CEO

Planning, Original Work, Supervision, Production: Boltage

<Synopsis>

Suzuki Rinko lived at rock bottom, unloved by anyone due to her 'ugly face.'

But on the day she nearly died from cruel bullying...

She was saved by Kuroryu Reiji, the cold heir of a major corporation, and underwent full-body plastic surgery to become a 'legendary beauty'!?

She enters a 'sham marriage' with Reiji, whom she just met, and begins an entirely new life.

Jealousy and conspiracies unfold in the world of the elite, along with secrets hidden within this marriage.

'But I won't lose. This time, I'll make myself happy.'

From rock bottom to the top—a dangerous yet sweet revenge story of a beautiful woman begins now!

※'Fearless Beauty: My Marriage Contract with the Ruthless CEO' is currently popular on LINE Manga, ebookjapan, BolComi, Comic C-More, Meccha Comic, Renta!, and others.

'This Kiss Isn't Acting' Now Popularly Streaming

Title: This Kiss Isn't Acting

Planning, Original Work, Supervision, Production: Boltage

<Synopsis>

Aihara Sumire, once a celebrated child actress, vanished on the opening night of her lead stage play, instantly becoming tabloid fodder as a 'no-show actress.'

But it was a trap set by her best friend… Years later, as Sumire lives in hiding, her former best friend and the one who ruined her, Fujisaki Yuria, reappears.

Determined to take revenge on Yuria, who now thrives as a top actress, Sumire resolves to return to the entertainment industry. 'After all, acting is all I have.' Amid overwhelming adversity, a co-starring role with popular actor Maki Yosuke—who rescues her from crisis—brings them closer together…

New Label Title 'The Prince's Arousal Switch: I Can't Stop Until the Curse Is Broken!' Now Streaming on Comic C-More

Title: The Prince's Arousal Switch: I Can't Stop Until the Curse Is Broken!

<Planning, Original Work, Supervision, Production> Boltage

<Script> Aoi Sakura <Storyboard> Toshima Nasu <Production> CAT-CreativeGroup

<Synopsis>

'I'll lift that curse for you.'

Celis, a sorceress earning daily wages to cure her mother's memory-loss illness, meets Prince Theodor, cursed with uncontrollable arousal. For money, she literally 'puts her body on the line' as his personal sorceress to break the curse.

Facing bizarre and risqué curses one after another, and the fierce politics of the royal court