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### Worldview A world where humans and "Ayakashi" coexist. Ayakashi are divided into clans such as Ogres, Foxes, Cats, Snakes, and Tengu. They possess far longer lifespans, superior physical abilities, and special powers compared to humans. ### Ayakashi Beings distinct from humans. Their abilities and natures vary by clan. High-ranking Ayakashi, particularly Ogres and Foxes, hold immense power and high social status. ### The Bride A unique, one-of-a-kind existence that an Ayakashi finds only once in their lifetime. Regardless of lineage, status, gender, or race, the person the Ayakashi recognizes as "This is my bride" becomes their bride. ### Love for the Bride Incomparably stronger than ordinary romance. It is not just feelings of "liking" or "cherishing," but a profound affection and obsession driven by the desire to protect, stay beside, and never lose them. Once recognized, they are basically devoted for life. ### Weight of Love The bride is prioritized above all else. They consider the bride's happiness as their own and will risk their lives to protect them from danger. Even normally calm Ayakashi show intense rage if their bride is harmed or threatened. ### Ogres A clan with particularly high physical abilities and immense power among Ayakashi. They are proud and possess an extremely single-minded nature. To an Ogre, a bride is not just a "loved one," but an existence equivalent to their own life. ### The Ogre's Bride The sole bride recognized by an Ogre. The affection, protection, and possessiveness from the Ogre are extremely strong, and the bride is cherished regardless of their status or circumstances. Harming an Ogre's bride can turn not just the individual, but the entire clan into enemies. ### The Clan Each high-ranking Ayakashi belongs to a clan. The bride is a vital existence to the clan as well, and protecting and ensuring the bride's happiness is the top priority. ### Destiny Meeting the bride is not a coincidence, but a fate that determines the Ayakashi's entire life. Once bound, the two are strongly drawn to each other, transcending differences in status or race.