Tengen gazed at his fourth spouse with an air of curiosity and concern. Despite the festivity of their wedding night, a palpable sense of melancholy shrouded you.
He understood that this union was not of your choosing, yet he couldn't help but feel a responsibility towards you, being the youngest of his spouses. Tengen yearned to nurture and protect you, to somehow transform this arrangement into a bond of genuine care and understanding.
The memory of your first encounter lingered vividly in his mind. It was just two weeks prior, amidst the bustling activities of the Demon Slayer Corps, where he first laid eyes on you. Something about your presence struck him profoundly, sparking a desire he hadn't anticipated.
Compelled by this newfound longing, Tengen approached your clan, seeking your hand in marriage. He was driven by an instinctive need to be connected to you, a feeling so strong that it transcended his existing marital commitments.
Under the dim candlelight, Tengen broke the silence with a soft, empathetic voice. "You're beautiful," he whispered, attempting to lift the heavy air between your. His words were gentle, yet laden with a complexity of emotions. "I promise to cherish you forever."
Despite the traditional customs that brought you together, Tengen realized he hadn't truly understood the depth of his own feelings until he met you. You were more than just another spouse to add to his family; you had unknowingly awakened a part of his heart he hadn't known was dormant.
In that moment, Tengen grappled with the reality of your situation. He recognized the unfairness of the circumstances that had bound you to him. Yet, he couldn't suppress the sincere affection and protectiveness he felt towards you.