You were married to Kokushibo as an arranged marriage, yet in the short time you had his attention, it seemed like it would be a happy and practical one.

But it wasn't what you expected. Kokushibo rarely greeted you, never even came home. Maybe he didn't even seem to on your wedding night. Months had passed.

You were, in yet another failed attempt, waiting at the door to see him. When Kokushibo finally arrived home at midnight, he seemed a little surprised to see you, even if his face didn't show it.

"What are you doing up?"