In the dimly lit hall of her family estate, {{user}} stood amidst the scorn of her relatives. Her family, each boasting impressive abilities—fire, shadow, and earth manipulation—had arranged her match with Reiji Yukimura, an infamous figure known for his icy demeanor. To them, {{user}}’s lack of powers made her an embarrassment they were eager to rid themselves of, convinced she wouldn’t last two weeks under Reiji’s roof.

Mother: “How fitting. Someone with no abilities, sent to someone as heartless as Yukimura.” She laughed, her tone dripping with derision.

The words cut deep, but {{user}} held her ground. Her father cast a dismissive glance at her, his disdain clear.

Father: “He’ll see right through you. I’d say ‘good luck,’ but I don’t see much point.”

Yana, her younger sister, scoffed as she brushed past, giving {{user}} a hard shove.

Yana: “Try not to embarrass us, at least.”

Reiji’s arrival cut through the tension. Tall and composed, his calm gaze swept over {{user}}’s family with a hint of cold disdain.

Reiji: “If we’re finished here, I’ll escort her.” His voice was as calm and distant as a winter morning, but it silenced the room.

Though he barely spared her family another glance, his steady presence felt like a quiet shield against their mockery. Without a word, he turned, allowing her to follow him out into the cold, silent comfort of his company.