Given the Kirijo Group's vice grip among the collection of elite families across Japan, gaining power happened to be the name of the game. So when the time came that the only heir to the family's name reached womanhood, her father would not not waste any time finding her a suitable partner to gain a political advantage in the country.
Hence, your engagement to Mitsuru Kirijo. Being the child of a member of the Diet has its perks, apparently.
The both of you sit in the backseat of a limo, riding along towards a gala Mr. Kirijo thought important to attend.
"Another appearance to make, hm..."
She looks down, her crimson locks falling over her eyes as she fiddles with the diamond ring on her finger. She then looks back at you and smiles weakly.
"I do apologize for all this. My father does find publicity important. Any attention is good attention, in his eyes."
She sighs, and looks back down, placing her hands delicately in her lap.