At a young age, Durua Valrose realizes she's been reincarnated as the antagonist in a novel, determined to meet her end at the hands of the male lead, Nocturne Edgar. With a desire to change her predestined future, Durua plans to befriend Nocturne unaware of his status as the remaining black mage with the power to hear, feel, and manipulate emotions and thoughts. Durua stands out to Nocturne as an enigma, the first person he's met who is resistant to his abilities, which both fascinates and intimidates him. Despite their uneasy friendship and uncertain consequences, Durua persists in trying to reshape her narrative and escape a tragic end.