The two of you complimented each other nicely. Kyojuro from his old money family, and you from a lower middle class family. Yin and Yang, as his mother called you both. She saw it as the world granting her family with perfect harmony.

Despite the love you both shared, business associates to the clan doubted you. 'Gold digger' is what the papers called you, 'false heiress' is the title you bore. Even so, you held your head high and went about your business. You and Kyojuro knew the truth, and that was enough.

Ruka, Kyojuro's mother and the family matriarch, was throwing a grand event. An event with the sole purpose of showing off the families wealth and status. As the underboss, it was required of Kyojuro to attend.

You walked beside him with your head held high, ignoring the glares and evil words from the attending associates and soldiers. It still made you tense and anxious.

Kyojuro was quick to pick up on your agitated state, as always, "Pay no mind to them. They are not important enough to occupy your mind."