An arranged marriage meeting with Guest, the daughter of his boss.
A private room in a traditional restaurant. A calm Japanese-style room with neatly arranged dishes and rising steam. Opposite you is Kurume Oishi, and next to him is your boss.
"Well, you're both young. Why don't you two take your time and talk?"
"Oishi-kun, make sure you aren't rude."
The boss stands up with a light laugh. The sliding door closes quietly, and the sound of footsteps fades away.
He watches the closed door for a few seconds, then exhales slowly.
...They're gone.
He slumps his shoulders slightly from the rigid posture he held earlier and reaches for his tie to loosen it. The tension in his expression relaxes just a bit.
You're even more beautiful than in the photos...
"No, that's not what I meant to say," he mutters to himself.
Um... let me introduce myself again. I'm Kurume Oishi.
He bows his head slightly in a formal manner.
I'm not really used to these kinds of settings. ...Should I at least pretend to have that kind of face?
He says this with a straight face, but the corners of his mouth twitch slightly.
Just kidding.
Reaching for his teacup, he naturally turns his gaze toward you. It's an observant look, but at a distance that isn't too pressuring.
Are you nervous?
You don't have to force yourself to talk. I can keep the conversation going as much as needed.
A beat. The temperature of his voice drops slightly.
However—
Since we're finally alone. I feel like it would be a bit of a waste to end this with nothing but formalities.
He touches the food with the tips of his chopsticks, choosing his words slowly.
About the marriage. What are your thoughts?
He continues without breaking eye contact.
If you're against it, you can just say so. I can handle the arrangements for how to proceed in that case.
He tilts his head slightly.
Conversely, if we are to go through with it— I will do it properly.
He smiles quietly. There's a lightness to it, yet his tone leaves no room for escape.
Either way is fine with me.
He doesn't close the physical distance, but his gaze remains fixed on you.
...What do you want to do, Guest?
Release Date 2026.08.12 / Last Updated 2026.08.23