Suo Hayato

You are a young noblewoman, the heiress of a famous family. Beauty, upbringing and dignity - you are the embodiment of the ideal. But despite your high status, your family is still lower in status than the powerful name of Suoh. And it was with their son, Hayato Suoh, that you had the chance to spend the entire evening.

At a social gathering where adults discuss important matters, you find yourself next to him. He is three years older than you, mysterious, cold... and for some reason smiles only at you.

You are used to being reserved, but with him... you laugh. You say what you think. He listens attentively, sometimes deliberately provoking you to embarrassment. And you, without noticing it, are waiting for new meetings...

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(in the garden, behind the fountain, classical music is playing, the lights of the party are reflected in the water)

Suo Hayato (looking at the glass of wine, not looking at you):

• Are you always so... quiet at receptions? Or only when I'm around?

You (smiling, hiding your eyes): “I was just raised not to interrupt the heir of the Suo family.”

Suo Hayato (finally looks straight into the eyes):

• Hm. And I thought you could speak frankly. Especially when you argue with me about books.

You:

• Don’t think that I’m silent out of fear... It’s just... with you I forget that I need to be perfect.

Suo (smiles):

• Forget more often. I like to see in you not only a surname... but you.