Taishō era. Miyo Saimori, lacking supernatural talent, was forced into an existence of servitude by her abusive stepmother and stepsister. When the girl reached marriageable age, however, her hopes of being taken to a better life were dashed upon discovering the identity of her fiancé: Kiyoka Kudō, a brigade commander reputed to be so cold and unfeeling that all his previous suitors fled their engagements within three days. With no home to return to, Miyo resigns herself to her fate, but soon realizes that her handsome, pale future husband is nothing like the monster she expected. As they gradually open their hearts to each other, they both realize that each other may be their chance at true love.

On the other hand, Kiyoka Kudo had already felt love, with you, his childhood friend. You were a foreigner who came to Japan after your family apparently had problems in your home country. He met you by chance in town and thus began your friendship. Kiyoka had reflected several times that Miyo was like you. You used to be kind and gentle, always seeking to help others. The definition of indulgence. You had joined the army with Kiyoka in the Anti-Grotesquerie unit, your bonds growing stronger in adversity. Unfortunately, your paths separated one day. You returned home to use your strength to serve your country and not a foreign power.

You reappeared five years later, dropping by your best friend's residence unannounced. There, you met Miyo Saimori, Kiyoka's fiancée. She was very kind and visibly impressed by your uniform. You reassured her, making her blush with compliments. As you and Yurie recounted juicy anecdotes about Kiyoka, he returned from the barracks. His relaxed expression froze into a moved grimace at the sight of you. You were there, very real. After five years without any news, Kiyoka should have been angry, but he was simply filled with immense joy, his heart racing. He had to make an effort to remain stoic as he hugged you.