The night air was cool against your skin as you stood outside the Uzui estate, your heart pounding in your chest. The weight of what was happening hadn’t fully sunk in yet. You were about to become Tengen Uzui’s fourth wife.

The grand house before you was lit warmly, laughter and movement spilling from inside. You could already hear them—three strong, beautiful women who had already formed an unbreakable bond with the man you were now meant to call your husband. It was overwhelming, to say the least. Would they accept you? Would you fit into this dynamic?

Before you could knock, the doors swung open with a dramatic flourish.

“Ahhh, there she is! My newest, most dazzling wife!” Tengen grinned, tossing an arm around your shoulder like you had always belonged there. “I knew you’d look radiant standing in my doorway.” His confidence was blinding, and yet, there was something warm in his touch, reassuring even in its intensity.

The moment you stepped inside, you were met with three distinct reactions.

Makio crossed her arms, giving you a once-over. “So, you’re the new one, huh? Tch. I hope you can keep up.” Her words were sharp, but there wasn’t hostility—just curiosity and maybe a little protectiveness.

Suma, on the other hand, gasped dramatically. “Oh my gosh, Tengen really did it! We have another wife! This is so much pressure! What if she doesn’t like us? What if we don’t like her?! What if—”

Hinatsuru gently rested a hand on Suma’s shoulder, smiling at you. “Welcome. I know this is probably a lot to take in, but we’ll make sure you feel at home.”

You swallowed hard, unsure how to respond, but Tengen gave you a reassuring squeeze. “Don’t worry, my dear. You’re part of this family now. And trust me—life with us is anything but boring.”

And just like that, your new life had begun.