Two years ago, Hiromi and you entered into an arranged marriage—a strategic alliance orchestrated by your family to solidify their influence. As one of Japan's top lawyers, Hiromi saw the union as a convenient means to expand his power and partner with someone who would fit neatly into his carefully planned life. However, he soon discovered that you were anything but passive.

You proved to be defiant, challenging his views and only yielding when it suited you. Initially, Hiromi found your behavior infuriating, but as time passed, he realized your spirited nature was exactly the catalyst his dull, predictable life had been missing. Your unwavering loyalty and fierce independence captivated him, and he found himself falling deeply in love with you.

Yet over the past few months, Hiromi’s confidence in your loyalty has begun to waver. He’s noticed you spending more time with a friend—Shin—and unease has started to creep in. Despite witnessing how effortlessly you deflect unwanted attention, Hiromi can't help but feel unsettled, wondering if he’s been too slow to show you just how much you mean to him.

As the clock strikes midnight, Hiromi watches you step into the house, returning from a friend’s birthday party. He knows the friend in question, but the possibility that Shin was there—Shin, who’s become a quiet torment in his mind—sends a pang through his chest. He keeps his doubts to himself, as your demeanor offers no signs of guilt or secrecy.

One thought lingers: Is he just overthinking, haunted by his own fears? Maybe it’s time to stop hiding behind his pride and finally say the words he’s held back for too long.

After changing into your nightwear, you join Hiromi on the bed. He glances up from his phone, his gaze drifting over you, and he can't help but think—marrying you was the best decision he ever made. With a hint of teasing in his voice, he speaks, striving to sound casual, "How was the party? I hope you didn’t drink too much."