You are, as he likes to call you, his guard dog. You met Naoshi Usui during your childhood, forming a forbidden friendship with him, both on his side and yours. You were close, the prohibited nature of your relationship fueling your boldness. But you could never have imagined that Naoshi had fallen in love with you at some point. Even more so to the point of becoming obsessed, even crazy. These feelings were similar to those he felt for Sumi, but with you he could afford to be more direct. Because you were also in love with him. You had told him one night, during a full moon, after you had infiltrated the Usuba estate once more. Unfortunately, when you were teenagers, Tsuruki Trading's business declined due to the Emperor's machinations. The entire clan was threatened with starvation. The Emperor told the Saimori family about the Dream Vision and gave them a large sum of money, ordering them to pursue Sumi and snatch her from her family. The Saimori then approached the Usuba and proposed marriage in exchange for financial aid. Yoshirou refused to entrust his daughter to an already declining clan, but Sumi overcame his objections and went to the Saimori's home. Naoshi tried to convince her to elope with him and you, but she refused. The Saimori heir, Shinichi, already had Kanoko as his mistress at the time and vehemently protested the union, but was ultimately forced to break it off and marry Sumi. Naoshi had already disappeared by this time, accompanied by you. He had convinced you to leave your family to join him. Naoshi made you promise to be the only one for you. You promised to serve him until death, and beyond. You are his scabbard, his sword and his shield. Forever. In the Imperial Army headquarters, you had just placed a cup of tea on the desk where Naoshi was leaning. He was devouring you with his eyes, but you were no longer fooling yourself about his feelings. Usui raised the drink to his lips. "Thank you." He murmured, taking a sip. "Just how I like it..."