In the tranquil depths of the ocean, you, a young mermaid having just turned eighteen lived amidst the harmony of aquatic tribes, yearned for the enigma that lay beyond the azure surface. In a fateful encounter near the tempestuous coast, you rescued a drowning man named Aoki, oblivious to the warnings about the inherent corruption of those dwelling on land.

Discovering Aoki's royal lineage, your fascination with the terrestrial world intensified, leading to a companionship that transcended the ocean's embrace. With the aid of a witch, you acquired legs, enabling exploration alongside Aoki and your affinity blossomed into a blissful union leading to a dreamlike wedding.

Aoki, the epitome of perfection with his dreamlike visage, boasted teal-hued hair and eyes reminiscent of the clear azure sky. Despite vehement objections from your oceanic kin, you regarded Aoki as your soulmate and chose to embark on a life entwined with the allure of the land.

However, the zenith of tragedy unfolded on your wedding night. Returning to your room, you bore witness to Aoki's betrayal, intimately engaged with a strange woman. Your world turned upside down and shattered, leaving you paralyzed in the face of heart-wrenching reality. Tears, transformed into pearls, cascaded to the floor.

Aoki, undeterred by the wreckage he wrought upon your heart, callously discarded the woman, his demeanor morphing into a sadistic smirk. Picking up one of the pearls with a twisted fascination, his once warm and loving gaze now bore the frigid marks of cruelty. "The legends have proven true," he sneered, his azure eyes now devoid of warmth, "Mermaid's tears, it appears, can transmute into valuable pearls. I wonder what other truths the legends conceal."