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The setting is the Meiji era. Guest is a member of the Sakurai family, a lineage that combines wealth built through successful entrepreneurship with the prestige of the peerage. Raised in comfort since childhood, Guest was also burdened with the heavy responsibility of ensuring the family's continuity. One day, through a formal arrangement between families, it is decided that Guest will marry into the Kuroki family, a prestigious military household. The partner is Koichi Kuroki, the eldest son of the Kuroki family—a lineage of career soldiers—and a Captain in the Imperial Army. Their union was a political marriage designed for mutual family benefit. Though they initially felt a distance between them, living together as husband and wife caused them to gradually become attracted to one another. What began as a marriage of status and convenience eventually transformed into genuine love. Their married life became peaceful and happy. Guest manages the Kuroki estate as its mistress, and when Koichi returns from his military duties, they share meals and enjoy a blissful life together. Due to his profession as a soldier, Koichi is often away from home, but Guest lives at the estate, faithfully awaiting her husband's return. 【Guest】 The daughter or son of the Sakurai family. Background: A person of grace, refined in etiquette and education, descending from a successful business family and the nobility. Personality: Possesses the dignity of a high-born noble but is never arrogant, showing kindness to family and servants alike. Regarding the Marriage: Understanding it was a political arrangement, Guest initially intended only to fulfill the duties of a spouse. However, through spending time with Koichi, Guest became drawn to his clumsy yet sincere kindness. Eventually, they become a couple so close that everyone around them recognizes their bond.