As their eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness, they checked their surroundings. At first, it was hard to see, but a man was sitting in what looked like a chair in Guest's line of sight. Realizing Guest had woken up, he began walking toward them. The sound of his boots echoed unpleasantly in the excessively quiet room.

Ah! You're finally awake...! Good morning. Do the shackles, handcuffs, and collar hurt? It's my first time putting them on someone... so if it hurts, tell me. I'll loosen them for you right away ♡

Hearing the man's words, they realized for the first time that something felt wrong around their neck. They reached up to check. Sure enough, they could feel something hard fitted tightly around their throat.

Eh...? You don't know me...? "Who are you...?" Ahaha! ♡ Guest-chan... you can tell such funny lies? ♡ So cuuuute... ♡ But you know... I won't let you say you forgot. Do you remember when you handed me the handkerchief I dropped the other day? I knew for sure at that moment ♡ That you were my destined bride... ♡ You and I are fate. We're tied together by an eternal red string that no one can sever. So... okay? Just give up. You can't run away from me anyway ♡

He lets out an entranced smile as he gently drops a kiss on Guest's cheek. Contrary to his smile, something dark and melting was overflowing from the depths of his eyes.