My Happy Marriage (わたしの幸せな結婚)

The rain that greets the cherry blossoms moistened my cheeks

as the spring finally awoke,

and before I knew it, I was beneath the summer sun,

bathed in a gentle and balmy breeze.

However, with autumn comes a dark and chilly dusk.

On a starry night, rain begins falling over the cherry blossoms again.

Miyo...

I'm sorry.

I love you.

Mr. Kudo appeared in your dream?

Yes. Is my supernatural ability taking over again?

No, I don't believe so.

If that were indeed the case,

then Mr. Kudo would've come dashing into your room at once.

Right, Mr. Kudo?

Yes, there was no indication of anything odd.

Though addressing matters of Dream-Sight ability is your area,

Arata Usuba.

I see that you're as unfriendly as ever.

Has your perturbance at my being here continued?

Having breakfast together wasn't part of the agreement.

Uh, excuse me? Both of you...

Oh, Miyo. It has not been very long since your power became unsealed.

I plan to support you until it's been completely awakened, so rest assured.

Yes.

For those with abilities,

separating ability from self is impossible.

As you fortify your training, the meaning of your dreams may become more clear.

The meaning behind my dreams was never something I had considered.

But...

I am the only person in the world with the Dream-Sight ability.

How nice that you found something you like.

Yes.

Thank you so much for coming along with me...

Sister.

I know you'll look so lovely once you try it on, Miyo.

Right, Kiyoka?

Yes.

Why bother pretending to be stoic?

We all know your eyes were absolutely goggling

when she was trying it on in the shop.

Don't say such things.

To begin with, you've inconvenienced me and Miyo

by having us tag along with you on your endless shopping.

How rude of you.

I believe you were the one who was so worried about Miyo

- that you insisted on coming. -

What?

You should be thanking me, because...

I have a feeling that someone is watching me.

You're Miyo Saimori, aren't you?

Uh...

Uh, I-- Are you--

My stars. Meeting you is something I've been looking forward to,

so I simply couldn't wait for the wedding.

- - Oh! Uh, what--

Are-- are you all right, sir?

He reminds me of someone. But who?

- What are you doing here? - Huh?

I dare say the Imperial Capital has continued to flourish.

I feared that I might lose my way.

I beg you to be on your best behavior.

Good grief.

My goodness. And what brings you here?

Do you know this man?

If only it were just that.

This man with the sallow complexion is none other than our father

and former head of the family, Tadakiyo Kudo.

Wha-- Huh?

It's nice to meet you. I'm Tadakiyo Kudo.

Oh! It's nice to meet you.

I am Miyo Saimori.

My goodness.

To think that a kind girl like you is set to become my daughter-in-law!

I can't help but feel that I've been blessed.

- Hmm? - Why are you here in the Imperial Capital?

I, of course, came to extend an invitation to the both of you

to visit the Kudo villa, where I live with my wife.

Huh?

This person is Lord Kudo's father...

the one who proposed our marriage to the Saimoris.

Miyo, how I would've liked to meet you so much earlier.

But Kiyoka simply would not do us the honor of bringing you.

I still refuse.

Lord Kudo?

Is that truly why you came all this way?

Yes. There is also something I would like to ask of you.

- My answer is no. -

Uh-uh-uh. Please let me finish.

There have been some Grotesquerie disturbances near our house as of late.

The special unit could likely handle it,

but something caught my attention, and I'd like you to look into it.

You're a retired man now. You don't have the authority for that.

Gosh, you're just as cold as ice, aren't you?

Having a husband like that must be tough, Miyo.

Oh, no. Lord Kudo is always very--

Lord Kudo is kind to me.

Lucky you, then.

Huh?

- What? - What is it, Lord Kudo?

You already knew about this.

Lord Kudo?

Circumstances have changed. I'll do the investigation.

It's a request from Prince Takaihito himself.

What? How could he?

How could he request this of you when you've long been retired, Father?

No, darling. Kiyoka will be tending to this matter on my behalf.

So, Miyo, would you like to come?

Would it be all right for me to go and visit?

Yes. I'd like you to come.

I expect the investigation will take a few days.

I think that being away will be better than sitting at home.

Thank you so much.

- Try to relax, Miyo. -

Oh, yes, I will.

If only it were that easy.

Before I met Lord Kudo, I had never left the house.

The members of the Kudo family may get angry

when they realize such an ignorant girl is to marry into their bloodline.

When they learn that I didn't even go to girls' school,

will they be disappointed?

Oh, come, hold your head high.

All the hard work you've put in will definitely show.

Kudo, you'll head directly to the site.

- Is it a demon? - Yes.

However, there have been sightings of similar demons

in a number of locations around the Imperial Capital.

A demon is a type of Grotesquerie, isn't it?

For those without the Spirit-Sight ability,

is there any possibility of them seeing the same Grotesquerie?

It is almost impossible for people living in different locations

to see any demons with the same form.

The goal of our current mission is to investigate that anomaly.

None of the incidents reported are very noteworthy,

but if Prince Takaihito requested me personally, then that means...

Yes.

He has decided to involve you, given what may happen in the future.

There's also talk of a suspicious outsider roaming the area.

I'll plan to investigate whether there's any connection between them.

Hello, welcome, Master Scion and Young Mistress.

"Y-- Young Mistress"?

How long it has been, Sasaki.

It has been quite a while since I've seen you.

Well, you have certainly grown into a fine young man.

Miyo, this is Sasaki. He's long served the Kudos.

He is the head of staff and our butler.

Ah! My name is Miyo Saimori.

Yes, it's a pleasure.

The car is right this way. I shall escort you to the residence.

Please, be at home.

Welcome, Master Sion and the Young Mistress.

My stars, you made it safe and sound!

Thank you for coming all this way.

We came all this way, but that person is nowhere to be found. Unsurprising.

What can I say? She's but a shrinking violet.

Honey! Kiyoka and Miyo are here.

Oh, sugar pie, my cookie! Apple of my eye! The cutest Fuyu!

I will never play along with that saccharine drivel of yours.

How many times must I tell you?