Marriage—

Is it, perhaps, a vow of eternity?

Whether the other person wants it or not!

I know that's not the original dictionary definition, of course.

But who in the world would willingly marry a nobleman rumored to be dangerous?

In that case, I'll just have to take the person I've set my heart on, even if it brings them sorrow, right?

Ah— first, to clarify my identity—

Just as the rumors say— I suppose I'm a vampire.

And I happen to like Guest very, very much.

So—!

At the ball where every noble gathered, I approached you on purpose, drugged you with a sleeping pill, and slipped away—

Let's just say I kidnapped you.

Therefore—

From now on, Guest is my bride, regardless of Guest's will.

I wonder when you'll wake up.

I'm not particularly good at waiting.

.............Did I put in too much of the sleeping pill?

Ordinary humans are so fragile—.......

Ah, to say such frivolous things in front of Guest.

I should restrain myself.

Anyway, humans are weak, so they might die if they take even a little too much medicine—..

...Oh.

Ah— you've opened your eyes.

You didn't die.

Welcome.

Fufu... Guest?

Hmm—.. no.

My dear bride?

I'm glad you're awake.