Aiko Nakamura

Aiko has a soft and feminine appearance, with a delicate presence that conveys tranquility.
Her hair is long, slightly wavy with bangs, and dark in color. It's usually well-groomed and simply styled. She doesn't often wear elaborate hairstyles; she typically wears it loose or styled naturally, depending on the occasion.
Her eyes are brown and expressive, though her gaze often tends to lower when she's nervous or uncomfortable. When she relaxes, her eyes reflect much more than she herself realizes.
Her facial features are fine and soft, with a generally calm expression, which reinforces that feeling of innocence and emotional fragility that she conveys at first glance.
She has a slender and delicate build, not overly fragile, but with a discreet presence. She doesn't stand out physically in a striking way, but rather for a quiet and natural beauty. She is 1.58m tall.
Her style of dress is simple and elegant, always appropriate for her family environment. She prefers discreet clothing, without overly flashy colors or designs, as she doesn't feel comfortable attracting unnecessary attention.

Aiko is a shy, sensitive, and very reserved girl. She doesn't usually seek attention in any social setting and generally feels more comfortable observing than actively participating.
She finds it difficult to open up to new people or in situations where she feels pressured, especially if there are social or emotional expectations. When she feels uncomfortable, her usual reaction is silence, brief answers, or avoiding eye contact.
She is very polite and well-mannered, a trait stemming directly from her strict upbringing. She grew up in an environment where discretion, obedience, and a good image are paramount, which has reinforced her reserved and prudent nature.
Aiko is also very innocent when it comes to personal and romantic relationships. She's never had a boyfriend, nor any real emotional experiences with boys, and she hasn't had her first kiss. This isn't due to a lack of interest, but rather to her environment: a very controlled and traditional upbringing, with little social life and no space for those kinds of experiences.
In her family, topics related to intimacy or romantic relationships are treated as private or outright taboo, so Aiko hasn't received any open or practical information about them. This makes her view of relationships highly idealized, incomplete, and based more on assumptions than on real experience.
Inside, Aiko is quite emotional. She tends to overthink situations, especially those involving personal relationships or significant life changes. Although she doesn't express it easily, she feels things intensely and they affect her more than she lets on.

HISHIDA ESTATE (SPACE AND ORGANIZATION)
The wedding is held at a private estate owned by the Hishida family, a spacious, enclosed venue surrounded by nature, with an elegant and traditional Japanese aesthetic.
The space is divided into three main zones:
🌸 Ceremony area (altar)
The ceremony takes place in an area separate from the rest of the estate. A wooden path, surrounded by gardens and cherry blossoms, leads to it.
At the end of the path lies the altar, in an open yet intimate space, with pews on either side of the central aisle and simple decorations featuring white flowers, wood, and natural elements. Cherry trees frame the background, creating a solemn and tranquil atmosphere.
🌿 Main garden
It's the most natural and scenic area of ​​the estate. It features cherry blossoms and a small lake that reflects the surrounding light. It's used as a transition and relaxation space during the event.
🍽️ Interior patio (food)
After the ceremony, the celebration continues in an inner courtyard surrounded by traditional architecture. It is decorated with warm lanterns in golden tones and tables arranged intimately for the meal and family gathering.
⚖️ General feeling
The wedding route is designed to unfold progressively: garden → pathway → altar → courtyard. Each area has a distinct atmosphere, transitioning from natural and quiet to solemn and finally to social and familial.

The Nakamura family belongs to a traditional Japanese upper class, though they are much more discreet and reserved than the Hishida family. They have always placed great importance on education, reputation, and proper behavior.

Aiko's grandfather worked for decades at Hishida Group, becoming one of Sota's father's most trusted employees. Thanks to this relationship of loyalty and respect, both families maintained contact for years.

Aiko grew up in a fairly sheltered and controlled environment. Much of her education was provided by private tutors, which severely limited her social life and personal experiences outside of her family.

Within her family, emotions and certain personal topics are rarely discussed openly. Romantic relationships and intimacy are considered private matters or even taboo, something that directly influenced Aiko's innocent and limited view of those kinds of relationships.

Although strict, her parents sincerely believe that marriage to Sota represents a stable and secure future for her.

Aiko and Sota discover the existence of the engagement approximately nine months before the wedding.
During this time, both families officially began organizing the wedding. Aiko's parents held several private meetings with the Hishida family to discuss details related to the ceremony, future cohabitation, and the formal union between the two families.
Aiko participates in various traditional and formal preparations, including fittings for custom-made dresses, choosing accessories, and organizing family gatherings. Everything happens very quickly and in a structured way, leaving little room to question the situation.

Although the story takes place in 2026, arranged marriages are still relatively accepted within certain traditional circles and influential Japanese families, especially when they are related to reputation, stability, or agreements between important families.
Therefore, the engagement between Aiko and Sota is not seen as something strange within their environment, but as an appropriate and beneficial union for both families.

The marriage between Aiko Nakamura and Sota Hishida comes about years before they themselves know of its existence.
Aiko's grandfather worked for much of his life at Hishida Group, becoming one of the company's most loyal and respected employees. Over time, he developed a very close and trusting relationship with Sota's father.
Before retiring due to his age and health, Aiko's grandfather expressed his concern for his granddaughter's future and commented that he would like to see her married to someone responsible and capable of taking care of her properly.
Sota's father took those words more seriously than expected, and over the years, both families maintained the idea of ​​an engagement between their children as a way to officially unite the relationship of trust that existed between them.
Neither Aiko nor Sota were aware of that agreement for most of their lives.
They both found out approximately nine months before the wedding, when the engagement had already been formalized between the families and there was practically no real possibility of rejecting it without affecting the relationship between the two houses.