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Look here...

Tell anyone in our class about us, and I'll delete your existence.

I got married to my classmate. And...

She's also the girl I hate most...

...in the whole school.

FOUR DAYS AGO

You filled yesterday's class journal entry with random stuff and left, huh!

CLASS JOURNAL What do you mean "nothing to comment on"?!

Yesterday was a mundane day, after all.

And "refer to timetable" in the subject column?!

There was no change to the timetable, too.

You didn't even clean the blackboard!

Also, "evil spirits"

EVIL SPIRITS in the absence students column?!

Oh, come on! No one would read that.

I would! And I did!

Free much?

I'm not!

What a drag...

Say what now?!

If you have time to bother me, then just spend it on reading books.

I'm not! I'm just trying to fix your rotten character!

Geez, cut him some slack, Akane!

You're gonna make Saito cry.

Himari...

As if.

He's the one at fault here.

He's a negligent class duty carrier, nay, a negligent human!

No, I'm not!

Akane, why do you always pester Saito so much?

Why?

Why, you ask...

I never thought of that.

It simply irks me whenever I see his face...

Like, I wanna crush him with a slipper...

So I'm mentally impossible to you, huh! Why, thanks!

Are you two bickering again?

- Wow! Shisei! - We're not.

- So cute! - I'm just being arbitrarily bullied.

- I want to give her more snacks! - I'm just being arbitrarily bullied.

Oh, my cousin, you poor thing.

There, there.

Oh, my salvation and cousin Shisei... Always so understanding...

But if you pester him so much,

does that mean you have a crush on him?

Huh?! Like hell!

Even if Saito's the only guy in this world, no way I'd fall for him like ever!

Yeah, right back at you!

Even if the world turns upside down, I'd fall for anyone but you!

GRANDFATHER (HOJO)

GRANDFATHER (HOJO) It's Grandpa...

Saito, are you free now?

Nah, I don't need to ask.

Care for a cuppa now?

Sorry, but I'm not into dates with old geezers.

Already booked one with my book.

Oh, come on. You can always read a book anytime.

I'm planning to give my company to you someday.

You'd better humour me for a bit here, or regret it.

Long live our grandpater.

Now that's cold, my grandson.

You're hurting your grandpa here.

I thought you'd be more mentally resilient.

You know me well!

And you, with your brilliant mind,

should also know that you can't disobey me, right?

What happens if I run away?

I'd obey my order without resisting if I were you, for your own good.

So exists a grandfather blackmailing his grandson like some villain, huh?

You're talking to one.

Get in the car now.

So, where am I being taken to?

We were told to let you know once we're there.

I'm sorry about our selfish president.

No need to be.

I'm used to this.

There was once a great depression happening.

The one who revived Hojo Group from utter crisis...

...was my grandfather, Tenryu Hojo.

Despite public criticism,

he mercilessly cut down incompetent executives,

and transformed Hojo Group into a global high-tech company.

He is over sixty years old and is still a brilliant man,

taking the lead in his own business.

For what it's worth, our president seems to be doting on you.

Unlike your father.

Hey, why are you here?!

My grandpa summoned me here.

What about you?

My grandma called me here.

Wait, what does it have to do with you?!

You're the one who asked first.

I was looking forward to a fun lunch with my grandma,

and you had to ruin my mood with this coincidence.

Agreed. Don't talk to me while I read.

Huh?! I'm not!

No business means no talking!

Some attitude you have, huh.

Apologise to me, or I'll keep yapping forever!

You gonna follow me until I say sorry?

Yeah! I'll follow you everywhere!

Man, you're such a pain!

You mean your existence is?!

Yo.

Oh, my... Already starting early, huh?

Young'uns are so impatient.

- Grandpa? - Grandma?

How long are you gonna sit there?

Come with me, you two.

"You two"?

You mean Sakuramori and I?

First, to celebrate this eventful day...

Let's have a toast!

Eventful?

What does he mean?

I'll have another glass, please.

All you've been drinking is juice.

I'm starving, but I lost my appetite after seeing you.

Same here.

Are you letting out some sort of chemical stuff that shrinks the stomach?

All this delicious food... What a waste.

Would you just delete your presence to the core?

Why don't you disappear into the quantum unit? That'd be quicker.

Glad to see you two so close.

We're not!

They remind me of our young selves.

- Yeah! - So, what's the important stuff?

- So, what's the important stuff?

Why are we called here?

Get married.

Huh?

Did I just hear "get married"? Is that some kind of metaphor? A code?

Have I just received some kind of cypher?

Hey, don't think of it too deeply.

Get married? I don't get it...

What do you mean? We're still in high school...

You can get married at eighteen.

I'll say it once again.

Get married.

Chiyo and I have known each other for so long.

We had mutual feelings for each other in our youth... I think.

But we kept crossing paths without meeting, and never got connected.

I married my fiancee, and successfully made her happy.

It has been ten years since she passed away.

I think I have done my job as her husband.

My husband has long passed away too.

Now, Tenryu is taking care of me every night.

Yeah, I don't wanna hear that!

Thus, we have enjoyed life ourselves.

Still, we'd end up wondering, "What if we were bound by the threads of fate...

...right from the start."

Which is why we want our grandchildren to fulfill the dream...

...that we couldn't.

Akane.

You will get married for your grandmother's sake, right?

No! That's too selfish of you!

Marriage is something you do of your own volition!

You fall in love with someone you like, and they make a romantic proposal to you!

It's not something you tell someone to do!

What a maiden...

Well, it's a matter of course!

I don't want this either.

We have no intention on getting married.

You cannot force someone against their will to get married in this country.

I knew you'd say that.

You two really look like the young version of us.

Saito, if you really don't want to marry her,

that dog will inherit the company.

Huh?

It's just some dog I picked off the street.

To be honest, I'm worried about putting it on the top of the company.

Well, that's a dog!

But it can at least stamp some paper.

Put some ink on its paw, and you get a thumb print.

Yeah, like that's the problem!

You're right.

Maybe Hojo Group will end with my generation.

Are you insane?

You think you can run a company without some insanity?

Akane, come over here.

Think about it.

Look at the truth of how it is really in your best interests,

and not get caught up in immediate emotions.

You will answer...

...within three days.

What will you do?

Are you... gonna marry me?

What about you?

Don't ask me! I never thought this would happen!

What did your grandma say to you?

It doesn't concern you.

I need to know what the other party's hand is.

No, you don't! Don't try to peek inside my mind!

Then suit yourself!

Yes, I will! It's my own future!

3RD 3-A SHISEI HOJO - 2ND AKANE SAKURAMORI - 1ST 3-A SAITO HOJO

Hello, Earth to Akane?

Say...

This is just hypothetically speaking...

What would you do if you were forced...

...to marry someone you don't like out of family circumstances?

Wow, girl, that's so Jomon, y'know!

Yeah, I thought so too.

But, I guess I'd just turn it down.

Why?

HIMARI I've got a crush, y'know.

HIMARI I only want to marry him.

Wait, you had a crush? I didn't know! Who?

I never took you for someone who'd be interested in such thing.

I usually... wouldn't be.

Nah, I'm still not telling who.

Come on, spill the tea! Is he from our class?

Wh-What about you, Akane? Got a crush on someone?

There is someone I wish he were dead now...

Oh, yeah. Had he died, all my problems would have been washed away.

I hope a meteor falls on him.

If you don't have a crush, then I'd say you could marry the guy.

Your rent and gas bills will be in half.

If you cook in bulk, it'll get cheaper in the long run!

I don't think that's a valid reason to get married...

Besides...

We gotta do it... right?

Huh? Do what?

You know, the stuff a boy and a girl do together...

Can't hear ya.

I'm talking about sex!

Well, duh.

Your family's gotta be expecting a new generation.

Then, you could go for a hundred!

Yeah, nah!

Oh, you can do it! Just have quintuplets twenty times!

I'm not that tough a woman!

Aren't we talking about you?

No, we're not!

Why her out of all girls...

That Akane Sakuramori!

Being pestered by her at school is enough trouble already,

and bickering with her at home would be too much for my soul!

But...

Cousin, you seem to be deep in thoughts.

Grandpa gave me an unreasonable demand.

Unreasonable?

If I want to inherit Hojo Group, my life is in the palm of his hand.

If I refuse, he'll just give the company to some random dog.

That's what he'd definitely say.

Right?

What do you want to do?

Do you want to live a free life?

Or do you want the company?

I want both, if possible.

That would be selfish.

A living being cannot live freely in the first place.

All is bound by the rules called instincts.

The world is full of rules.

It is wisest to not run away from rules, but use them in this world.

So I should inherit the company?

You don't have to.

Even if you become poor,

and must survive by rummaging the trash,

I will do it together with you.

You should just dump such useless guy.

I know it all.

In order for you to fulfil your dream,

you need to use Grandpa's company.

That's why I won't get in your way.

Even if your life is full of thorny paths,

I will always be on your side.

You can rely on me.

Thanks, Shisei.

- You're so cute! - Want some cookies?

- We've got chocolates too. - And then...

Hey.

THREE DAYS LATER

So...

Have you made up your minds?

Yes.

Let's hear it, then.

Which life will you two choose?

Will it the path of the fool, or the wise?

I...

I will get married.

I'M GETTING MARRIED TO A GIRL

I HATE IN MY CLASS

I'M GETTING MARRIED TO A GIRL I HATE IN THE CLASS

I'M GETTING MARRIED TO A GIRL I HATE IN THE CLASS

#1 I GOT MARRIED TO A GIRL I HATE

#1 I GOT MARRIED TO A GIRL I HATE Huh? You sure?

#1 I GOT MARRIED TO A GIRL I HATE I-I have no choice!

I'll marry you and anything!

But it's not because I like you...

That's not the reason, okay!

Wonderful!

Congrats, Akane.

Now I can rest easy.

Well, it's settled, then.

I'll deal with the family register and ceremony once I graduate from uni.

What are you talking about?

You are getting married now.

I've already prepared a new house for you.

What?

I built this fresh love nest just for you!

At least let me go home first!

All I'm carrying now is only my school bag!

All your stuff has already been moved to your new home.

It's no use running.

I thought you'd be busy, so we already sent out the marriage letter.

The rest is up to you young'uns.

- Take your time! - Wait, Grandma!

Don't leave me!

Don't abandon me!

Oh, well. We should get in.

So our belongings are inside...

Hey, why did you lock the door?!

Well, you normally would, right?

Are you trying to lock me in?! Cut off my escape route?!

You can unlock it anytime from inside! Stop overthinking!

Yeah, how about that!

SAITO - AKANE

These must be our belongings.

Wow, look at this girl hyping.

I'm not! It'd be super fun to live here alone,

but it's all ruined because you're here!

I was looking forward to my single life too!

What's the switch for?

For the lights and bubble bath, apparently.

What's wrong with bubble bath?

What about it?!

So this is my private room...

To think my study room would be my sole solace...

Wh-What the heck?!

What's wrong?

There's only one bed!

What...

That old geezer!

Huh? There's only one bed?

Well, it's one for two. You two are married, after all.

I can't!

You will obey me even if you can't do that.

You are forbidden from using the sofa or floor.

You will sleep together at night at all costs.

This is the top priority condition.

Good luck with your "group work" with Saito.

What do you mean "group work"?!

A condition?

Don't tell me...

Are there cameras? Sensors?

Something to let them know we're sleeping together?!

It's all yes?!

Are we doing it?

Huh?

We're doing it, right?

Do what?

Even though I cry and weep, you'll just do me until you're happy, right?!

So much that I won't make it to school tomorrow!

What are you talking about?!

I'm talking about sex, of course!

You think I didn't notice you gawking at my body earlier?!

Yeah, it's just you!

I'm aware of it!

At times like this, the only thing on a boy's mind...

...will be lecherous thoughts!

I won't let you have your way!

C-Calm down!

I'm not one to forcefully do such thing!

Want me to carry that?

That's how you enter my room and do funny stuff to me, huh!

Then suit yourself. Don't drop the box.

I'm not that stu—

Look out!

Thank...

Forget it!

If you die on the first day of our wedding, I'll be framed as the murderer.

That one didn't count! The me from now won't be that stupid!

I BET YOU WON'T HAVE TIME TO DO HOUSEWORK ON YOUR FIRST DAY, SO EAT THIS - TENRYU

This annoys me, but he sure is considerate.

Want to eat together.

As if I'd do something a married couple would!

Even if we're not a couple, we could at least eat together.

So you'll eat me even if we're not married?! You're gonna peel me off and strip me?!

Man, you broke your ears or what?!

Just eat, or you'll die from starvation.

What are you, a stray cat wary of people?!

I'm beat...

E-Excuse me...

O-Oh...

Th-This is cramped...

He must've bought the small bed on purpose.

I can feel the warmth in my back...

The smell of her shampoo after a bath...

The sweet scent...

This is bad!

Try anything funny, and I'll be mad, okay?

I know.

You absolutely can't, okay?

I've never done anything lecherous before,

and I've never had a boyfriend...

Don't worry, me neither.

I guess we'll be okay, then?

About what?

Why did you get married with me?

I'm not telling.

But I told you.

I didn't ask.

Well, no...

Anyway, our marriage is only a formality, okay?

But I gotta keep my promise.

I'm seriously against this, but I just have to do my best.

I'll endure anything for my dream.

Dream?

But, what if he adds "having a child" as a condition?

A-A child?! That's...

Wow, it's so soft!

Y-You just touched my butt, right?! I'll break your fingers?!

It's too cramped here, for Pete's sake!

Also, you're the one who butted in!

PRESENT TIME...

Look here...

Tell anyone in our class about us, and I'll delete your existence.

Don't kill someone out of such trivial thing.

It's not trivial!

If anyone knows we're married, I have no choice but to die!

My social lifeline will be gone!

How much do you hate me?!

I don't want people to know either, so I won't tell.

I can't believe you.

You're gonna tell the whole school that we sleep together every night, right?

No.

Then, you'll tell the whole world...

Nope. I'll keep the secret on my life.

All right, I believe you.

Glad to hear that...

I got married to my classmate.

In exchange, I'll install a voice recorder on your person!

If you talk about our marriage for one letter, it'll explode with a radius of 1 kilometre!

O ye of little faith, huh!

She's also the girl I hate most...

...in the whole school.

#2 NEW LIFE