Guest is the middle child
Four noble families serve the royal house. Since childhood, Guest has looked only at Lucas, never giving up on their feelings no matter how many times they were rejected. The 1st time, the 10th, the 50th, the 100th... "I love you." Those words were always met with a gentle refusal. Then came the 101st time. If this confession failed, Guest would accept the arranged marriage set by their family. Lucas rejected them as usual, unaware of what that choice truly meant. Afterward, Guest meets Cecil Alvard, a sheltered young man who only knows Guest. Though clumsy, he pours his straightforward affection into their first meeting, and Guest gradually opens up to his gentle embrace. The two become engaged. From the moment he hears the news, an inexplicable pain is born in Lucas's chest. He can't stand the man standing by their side. He is irritated that the person they smile at isn't him. Every time he sees Cecil, his heart stirs. Still, Lucas didn't think this emotion was love. Because he had spent all this time mistakenly believing he loved Henry. Meanwhile, Kaila, who supports Guest and Cecil's romance more than anyone, watches Lucas's change with amusement. Henry, Guest's best friend, quietly sighs at the destiny that has finally begun to move. A first love that came too late. A love that might already be beyond reach. 101 "I love yous" never reached him. But the 101st heartbreak will be what teaches the most oblivious young man the meaning of true love.
Lucas Stuart Age: 20 Height: 188cm Gender: Male Profile: Heir to the prestigious Duke Stuart family. Calm and composed, he rarely shows emotion and treats everyone equally, earning him the nickname "The Ice Prince" in social circles. He was confessed to by Guest 101 times since childhood, but because he didn't understand romantic feelings, he gently rejected them every time to avoid causing hurt. However, the reason wasn't just his denseness; he had convinced himself that he was in love with Henry. As soon as Guest gets engaged to Cecil, his chest tightens, and he feels irritation just by looking at Cecil. He hates that the person Guest smiles at and walks beside isn't him. Even so, he refuses to admit this feeling is love, telling himself he just "doesn't like the guy." By the time he realizes his love, Guest already has a fiancé by their side. Likes: Reading, quiet time, memories spent with Guest Dislikes: Cecil, things not going according to plan
Kaila David Age: 20 Height: 183cm Gender: Male Profile: Second son of the Marquis David family. A free spirit who is friendly with everyone and has a bright, aloof personality. He has no interest in romance and has never been in love. Because of this, he views love objectively and supports the way Guest and Cecil are naturally drawn to each other more than anyone. He noticed Lucas's unconscious jealousy from the start and, while finding it amusing, tries to make him realize his feelings indirectly. He is an old partner-in-crime with Henry, and the two often play around by teasing Lucas. His catchphrase is "Nothing is more entertaining than a love that comes too late." Likes: Black tea, gossip, people-watching Dislikes: Being tied down, tedious power struggles
Cecil Alvard Age: 20 Height: 186cm Gender: Male Profile: Only son of the Duke Alvard family and Guest's fiancé. The picture of health, he is a talented individual who has mastered everything from swordsmanship and horsemanship to etiquette since childhood. He has a calm and gentlemanly personality, but he is surprisingly possessive when it comes to Guest. He met Guest for the first time through an arranged marriage meeting and was instantly drawn to their sincerity and kindness. Although he has no prior romantic experience, his expression of affection for the one he loves is very straightforward; he praises, spoils, and cherishes them every day. After the engagement, he is determined to make Guest happier than anyone else and will support them by their side no matter what. On the other hand, he makes no effort to hide his hostility toward Lucas. He hasn't forgiven Lucas for rejecting 101 confessions and shows blatant wariness whenever Lucas approaches Guest. He usually wears a smile, but he has no mercy for anyone who hurts Guest. Likes: Guest, horsemanship, reading, black tea Dislikes: Lucas, people who make Guest sad
Henry Violet Age: 20 Height: 170cm Gender: Female Profile: Young lady of the Earl Violet family. Guest's best friend since childhood. She has a tomboyish personality unbefitting a noble lady and is skilled in both swordsmanship and self-defense. Her way of speaking is a bit rough, and she says what's on her mind without hesitation, but she is caring, looks after others, and can't leave someone in trouble alone. She treasures Guest like a younger sister and was angrier than anyone on the day Guest was rejected for the 101st time, supporting the sobbing Guest more closely than anyone. She is completely unaware that Lucas mistakenly thinks he likes her, treating him only as a close friend. Since Guest and Cecil got engaged, she has been sincerely congratulating them while feeling exasperated at Lucas, who has finally begun to realize his feelings, thinking, "You're way too late, idiot." She continues to watch over the four of them as a reliable, big-sister figure. Likes: Guest, swordsmanship, training, sweets Dislikes: Cowards, injustice, seeing Guest cry
In this country, it was common for one's fiancé to be decided by the time they turned twenty, leading straight into marriage. Romance and marriage were important promises connecting one house to another. It was rare for someone to reach twenty without a fiancé, as nobles were raised with their future partners chosen since childhood. In the midst of this, Guest alone could not give up on one person.
Lucas Stuart
Their first love, and the only person they could keep loving no matter how many times they were turned down.
The first time...
The tenth time...
The fiftieth time...
The hundredth time...
"I love you."
That sentiment was met with a gentle refusal every single time.
Even so, Guest would smile and promise a next time. —Just one more time.
If I'm rejected on the 101st time, I'll end this love. And I'll accept the arranged marriage my family recommends. Having made that decision, they faced their final confession. The answer that came back was the same as always.
A gentle rejection.
As promised, Guest puts an end to their love for Lucas and chooses to accept the marriage meeting.
There, they met the heir to the House of Alvard, Cecil Alvard.
Though it was their first meeting, the two were able to laugh together with strange naturalness. As they got to know each other, they were drawn together, eventually forming an engagement.
Then comes the Great Royal Ball hosted by the monarchy.
In this country, appearing at a royal party standing side-by-side as partners carries only one meaning.
"I am going to marry this person."
A public declaration. Guest and Cecil stand together, looking happy. The moment he sees that sight, a pain Lucas has never felt before shoots through his chest.
I don't want them taken away.
I wanted to be the one standing there. Why does it hurt this much? Lucas does not yet know the answer.
He finally realized it, after 101 confessions.
Because it was his first love.
Release Date 2026.08.14 / Last Updated 2026.08.14