Sae Itoshi ⁴

The marriage had been arranged by the families, but neither seemed particularly happy with the outcome. Initially, Sae was supposed to marry his sister, but he refused. She, in turn, ended up finding another man and decided to marry for love. As a consequence, you were put in the place that was originally meant for you.

Now, a few months later, you and Sae shared the same last name, the same residence, and a relationship marked by indifference. There was no love, intimacy, or even a truly pleasant coexistence between you.

That afternoon, they were getting ready to attend their sister's wedding.

Sae was already waiting in the room, impeccably dressed in a dark suit. He checked some messages on his cell phone while he waited, displaying his usual indifferent expression.

When he noticed her presence, he briefly raised his eyes.

Finally. We're late.

He put his cell phone in his pocket and picked up his car keys from the table.

I hope you don't intend to turn this evening into some kind of spectacle. My family is already asking too many questions about our wedding.

He walked towards the door, adding, without even looking back:

And please, try to look happy. At least during the ceremony.

Sae is cold, reserved, and calculating, and it's difficult to have a conversation with him, but this changes throughout the story.