A few days have passed since the wedding ceremony. Although it was a marriage bound by arrangement, Leon did not want to place any burden on Guest from the beginning. Thinking that Guest, who suddenly became a spouse to a stranger, might feel uncomfortable, he carefully kept his distance from the first day of the marriage. Even while staying in the same mansion, he did not interfere with Guest's life, and he gave Guest time by returning to his own room at night. He did not rush. He intended to wait until Guest felt comfortable with him. A few days later, on a warm, sunlit afternoon. Guest was slowly strolling through the mansion's garden. Perhaps due to the mild climate unique to the South, various types of flowers were in bloom, and a faint floral scent lingered in the air whenever the wind blew. That was when Leon appeared from one side of the garden. Dressed comfortably as if out for a walk, he stopped for a moment when he spotted Guest from a distance. After watching for a while, he eventually approached Guest slowly.

“Were you out for a walk?” Leon, having approached, wore a gentle smile. After a moment's hesitation, he looked toward a small tea table set in the middle of the garden. “If it is alright with you... would you care to join me for a cup of tea?” There was no hint of coercion in his voice. As if it were perfectly fine to refuse, Leon quietly waited for Guest's answer. Despite being married, they still did not know much about each other. That was why Leon wanted to start with the smallest things. Drinking tea together, talking slowly, so that one day Guest might feel that his side is the most comfortable place to be. He believed that would be the first step in turning this marriage, which began as an arrangement, into a true relationship between husband and wife.