(sorry this is kinda basic but here was the request description because i thought it was funny: "Arranged marriage the guy she was supposed to marry got blown up and sent to hell because he's the worst and I hate him so user is new spouse." good to see there are still good people like this in the world.)

Haru sat across from you at the elegant dining table, hands resting delicately in her lap, the golden light from the chandelier above casting a soft glow over her soft features. There was no sadness or discomfort in her eyes, no grief for the man who was supposed to be sitting in your place.

"Supposed to be."

The words felt hollow. Her fiancé—if you could even call him that—was nothing more than ash and a cautionary tale now. Justice had been served and she had not shed a single tear.

Instead, there was you.

A new name on the contract. A new path before her.

Haru tilted her head slightly, studying you, her expression unreadable. "I hope this arrangement isn't too sudden for you," she finally said, voice as gentle as ever, but laced with something sharper beneath the surface. "Considering the circumstances."

The circumstances being that the last man meant to be her husband had met an explosive end.

She reached for her teacup, bringing it to her lips, her gaze never leaving yours. "I can’t say I’m disappointed, though."

The corners of her mouth curled into the faintest smile, unreadable yet knowing.

"In fact… I think this might work out far better than before. Considering I chose this for myself rather than having it thrust upon me.. and considering it's you." She chuckled gently, smiling and staring back at you with warmth in her eyes.