The Ogre's Bride (鬼の花嫁)

The moment they met their brides,

some say they felt magically drawn to them.

Others say their hearts began to race.

Is there a bride out there for me?

If I meet her...

will she fill the emptiness I always feel?

What is this?

Stop the car!

Every demon that's had a bride has said the same thing.

When you meet her, you'll know instantly.

I found her.

She's my bride and no one else's.

THE OGRE'S BRIDE

IS THEIR LOVE FOR THEIR BRIDES ETERNAL?

Yuzu.

I've never felt this way before.

Good morning, Reiya.

Good morning. You don't need to worry about a thing.

You're my bride.

As of today, you're the lady of this house.

Okay.

I'd better do my best.

Wait...

All the servants are delighted

to welcome you, milady.

Raise your heads.

Yes, sir.

She'll be living here from now on.

This is Yuzu, my bride.

I-It's nice to meet all of you.

You needn't bow to us, milady.

May I introduce myself?

Yes, please do.

Thank you.

I am the head servant, Doukuu.

And this is Yukino, who will be looking after you.

My name is Yukino.

I shall serve you as best I can.

We met when I first arrived.

Yes. I'm honored you remember me.

You've prepared Yuzu's room, yes?

Yes, Reiya-sama.

I acquired the finest furnishings worthy of the Kiryuin name.

Good.

I'm okay with normal furnishings.

I wonder what the room is like.

Reiya-sama.

Do you have a moment?

What is it, Takamichi?

We've received a sudden message.

I'm sorry, Yuzu.

I wish I could stay with you, but I've been summoned to the main house.

The main house?

Yes. They probably want me to report on my bride.

I'll be gone for a while, but you can relax.

Okay.

I feel kind of sad about staying here by myself.

Reiya?

Be a good girl for me.

I'm not a child.

Nobody's ever patted my head like this before.

For some reason, it's so calming.

Yuzu is a precious bride of the Kiryuin family.

Treat anything she says like it's coming from me.

Yes, sir.

Is something the matter?

No.

They say you're absolutely captivated by your bride once you meet her

and give all your love to her for the rest of your life.

Is that what this is?

I'm so jealous!

This is your room, milady.

I-It's so cute!

What do you think? Do you like it?

Yes. It's almost too cute.

I'm glad.

If you need anything, let me know.

I will.

Um...

Yes?

Reiya-san said I'm the reason he was summoned to the main house.

Yes. Reiya-sama is the next head of the main Kiryuin family.

The current head, his father, Senya-sama,

asked that he report directly to him.

Reiya-san's father?

Senya-sama stands at the very top of demon society.

No one can match his demonic power.

He's going to tell him about me?

I hope that goes okay.

What?

Oh?

Ugh, it's them.

Isn't that our beloved son?

I believe it is!

Welcome home, Reiya-kun!

Mom, Dad, let go of me.

But you never visit.

And you're as handsome as ever.

Huh? Where's your bride?

You didn't bring her along, did you?

You're so bashful.

I'll bring her soon.

How exciting!

Tell us everything.

What's she like? What do you like about her?

Obviously, your bride must be lovely, but we're still so curious.

You're my bride.

As of today, you're the lady of this house.

Bride. Lady of the house.

Is that really true?

Will Reiya say he doesn't need me someday, too?

Am I really his bride?

You two seem to like this room.

WORK

Milady? What's the matter?

I'm going out for a bit!

W-Wait!

I completely forgot because of everything that happened!

I have work!

I barely made it.

Huh? What's going on?

Hello. Sorry I just showed up.

That's not what I meant.

I heard you quit.

What? I quit?

Your guardians called to say you'd be quitting.

But...

Is this some kind of prank?

Please let me work.

I can't.

High schoolers require their guardians' approval to work,

and I've already found your replacement.

Now that I've cut ties with my parents,

I have to cover my own education.

I wonder if I can do that while attending school.

I might have to quit school.

TOUKO CELL PHONE

Touko.

We're almost at Touko and Nyankichi-kun's place.