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How long are you going to be mad at me?

I am not mad.

Sure seems it.

I'm always like this!

Meika Sanjo. 18 years old, newly wedded,

and currently quarreling with my husband, Kou.

How could a picture of my ex get you this worked up -

If it was one girl, maybe not. How many girlfriends did you have?

How did you even hear about them?

Well, Mayumi-san showed me an old photo of you...

Anyways, while it might not have been a success, your plan definitely helped.

That's really all that matters though, isn't it?

Couples always have their own pace for these things.

I guess so.

Speaking of, the other day I found an interesting photo

from when Kou was an undergrad.

Want to see?

I'd love to!

This is Kou.

He looks so cute!

And that's me.

This girl here was his next girlfriend,

and the one over there was after her.

One thing led to another, and she told me all about your exes.

Damn you, Mayumi-san...

I never realized you were such a womanizer.

A womanizer?

Kou, head home without me.

I want to spend the day shopping, alone.

Yes ma'am...

God, he's unbelievable.

A street piano...

- A kid! - Aren't these things reserved for like, good players?

Well, maybe it's interpretive!

You're doing great.

How about another go?

You can do it!

Hey little guy, could I join you?

Amane?

Keep at it. Focus on the fun, okay?

Ready?

And...

Look at that, you're an expert!

Just like that.

You're doing great.

Where did you lean? You're a genius!

Amane Sanjo is my cousin, just one year younger than me.

He ought to be living in Vienna now, due to his parents' work.

That was fun!

Was it? I'm glad you had fun.

Let's duet again someday.

Thank you so much.

Of course, it was an honor.

Meika!

- Amane! - It's been so long! A year, right?

Why are you here? Did you come from Vienna?

Yes. School's on break, and I needed to check up on something here.

I see.

Want to catch up at my place?

Sure. I was just headed there anyways.

Perfect timing then.

- Lead the way? - Of course.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

I just bumped into Amane.

Long time no see, Kou.

Likewise, sir.

So I hear you two tied the knot.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Why marry Kou, though? You don't even like the guy.

This is all fake, isn't it?

"Fake"? What are you talking about?

You two weren't even going out before I left.

If anything, you use to gripe about Kou all the time, Meika.

He's annoying. A nuisance.

Totally ancient.

About to croak. Remember?

Or what, were you about to be married off to some rich guy,

and you begged Kou to take his place?

He's sharp!

If I'm on the nose about all this...

Then you should've told me about it.

Break up with Kou.

Marry me instead, Meika.

Too bad.

This isn't "fake" anymore.

See for yourself.

You...

You've learned to talk back to me?

What?

A mere kiss doesn't seal the deal.

That's just first base.

Judging by Meika's reactions,

I'm guessing you both haven't gone any further.

You haven't gone all the way, have you?

I knew it. All fake.

Amane...

I still have plenty of chances to become her husband.

You'd do best to remember that, Kou.

My most detested enemy.

I've never liked that guy, and he just waltzed in to prove why.

Amane...

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­- Yes - Then...

I'll be sending this to the Chief.

What is it?

Who's that? He's so handsome!

- He's sparkling... - He looks like a prince!

He's tall, too.

I'm swooning!

Meika! I came to hang out.

Amane?

Let's grab lunch with Grandpa. Just the three of us, family.

But...

That should be fine, right? The chairman had no issue with it.

You have quite the free time to spare,

Sanjo Amane-san.

That I do.

I see you've got it rough, don't you?

I mean, working your ass off to be approved by the Sanjo's? Tough luck.

Money, status, prestige...

I've got plenty more than you do.

The more walls to protect Sanjo's princess,

the better, no?

I'm the one who can truly protect Meika, not you.

Let's review.

I hear you've got lunch with some banking CEO,

and then other meetings after, right?

Then I'm taking Meika on a date.

So you even have my schedule on lock down.

Don't worry about us.

Go work hard.

See you around.

Protecting her, right?

You fool.

It's been a while since we've hung out like this.

Amane, what about Grandpa? We're keeping him waiting.

Let's go on a little date first.

Don't worry, I got Kou's permission.

- But... - It's my first time back in a while, and I want to see the sights.

You'd refuse me that?

Guess I don't have a choice.

Score!

I've never been able to say no to that adorable face.

Meika.

What do you think of me?

What?

I think you've gotten pretty handsome.

Do you like me?

Wait, what?

I do. As a cousin, of course.

In Vienna, when I heard you married Kou,

I felt like I was going crazy.

Amane...

Meika, please.

Please fall for me instead.

I'm home.

You're back late.

I can't believe Amane got my extra guards off your tail...

Did he do anything to you?

No, he didn't.

You hesitated.

I'm telling the truth.

He didn't do anything, really.

Hey.

I'm serious. Nothing happened.

I know.

At the end of the day, he's a well-bred prince, after all.

I'm sure the most he did was sweet-talk you.

How did you know?

I've been watching you two since you were kids, remember?

Guess we're no match for you then.

But admit it. You were a little worried, right?

Come on, I know you were.

That I was.

Amane, I'm sorry.

But these are the hands for me.

These large, warm hands...

Kou's hands.

We'll call it there.

No more.

What?

- Kou. - Anymore, and I'll fold.

I don't care. I want to touch you.

You fool.

His hair tickling my face and neck makes my heart pound.

He's kissing me in places... we haven't explored yet.

W-Wait.

Stop.

Sorry. I'm...

I'm not... mentally prepared for this.

N-Not yet...

Alright. I understand.

I got worked up there.

That was dangerous.

That was too sudden, right?

Nothing close to the ideal situation you'd want.

You got me there...

In any case, let's leave this base for when you're ready, okay?

I'll go ready the bath.

Where is Meika today...?

Prince Sanjo.

Do you have business at our offices again?

Amane.

How about a light meal with me?

Thank you for entertaining my wife the other day.

Your wife, you say.

Looks like a mere bodyguard has certainly climbed the ranks.

I don't plan on critiquing that, or your position now.

But you're not fit to be the husband to Sanjo's princess.

You have no prestige, in the truest sense of the word.

You're simply efficient at your job, nothing more.

At the core, you're a businessman.

How is a businessman suppose to protect a princess?

Amane...

You certainly have many things to your name.

Money.

Status.

Prestige.

Sophistry.

That pretty face.

Not to mention those graceful fingers, so important for piano.

What are you playing at?

Yes, you have much.

And thus, too much to protect.

But I've got nothing.

Nothing to protect, except Meika.

My brawn, my brains...

My whole being exists for Meika.

Sure, I might be disposable.

But maybe that's what would triumph in a critical situation.

Now then. I have meetings to attend.

See you around.

Kou's not back yet...

Meika.

Amane! Didn't expect to see you here.

Not going home yet?

Not yet. I'm waiting for Kou to finish his rounds.

Say, Amane -

Meika.

You...

You don't like me right now, do you?

But at first...

you didn't like Kou either, right?

Well...

Do you really love him?

Look...

Meika.

You're a novice when it comes to love.

Kou clearly has an unfair advantage.

Are you sure his experience isn't what won you over?

Meika.

If I were to have been your partner instead...

The end result may have been the same.

Don't you think so?

If the hands holding mine weren't Kou's...

they could have been Amane's.

You make a point.

And you might be right.

But I know I wouldn't have fallen hard for you, like I did for Kou.

And sure...

Kou and I...

Haven't taken that next step yet.

Still...

I want to with him, one day.

I don't want to hear that.

Amane.

I...

I am in love with Kou right now, with all my heart.

So...

I'm sorry.

You heard her.

So, Amane-san. Are you satisfied?

♫ Sha la la, love is automatic. I can't resist ♫

♫ It took my breath away without thinking ♫

Fine.

You've made it clear.

♫ No one can get in my way; I won't let anyone ♫

Meika.

I wish you all the best with Kou.

♫ I want to take your whole world ♫

And Kou.

Take extra good care of her.

Yes.

♫ Sha la la, love is automatic. ♫

Keep Princess Sanjo safe...

At least, until I come for her.

Am I clear?

I'll be seeing you around, Meika.

Let's go on another date soon.

♫ I will hold onto you ♫

That's just the kind of guy he is, right?

♫ You're beautiful, beautiful ♫

Here are your requested documents, sir.

Great work.

Then if you'll excuse me.

I see.

So you're that enamored by Fujimiya Kou, eh?

Princess Sanjo.

Bring in those boxes, everyone!

- Could you grab the ones from the back, too? - On it.

- Meika, we'll handle this - - Let me. Besides, we're short on time.

Every year, Sanjo donates toys to orphanages in the area.

Say, you grew up in an orphanage yourself, didn't you?

That's right.

For how long? And where?

You've never been interested in that before...

Can you blame me?

I was there from 12 to 18.

So, about six years.

Lady Meika, thank you for the toys!

Of course!

- Now, go have fun with everyone. - Okay!

Well, well. If it isn't Princess Sanjo.

This is Tsukise-san, a director for a company in a neighboring city.

He donates to us every year as well.

I see.

I apologize for the late introduction.

The name is Tsukise Haruka .

It's a pleasure to finally meet you.

This place reminds me of our own orphanage.

Doesn't it, Kou?

What?

You know him?

What do you want, Haruka?

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We'd be staying the night, though.

The night...?

We're spending the evening alone, without the Sanjo influence.

I know things will get good, I'm absolutely sure of it...!

I want to take that next step.

I want to see everything I don't know about you.

Are you absolutely sure?

I hear even Tom has stayed here before!

"Tom"?

Yes, Tom.