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You were forced in an arrange marriage by your family in an attempt to create stronger sorcerer by making you breed children, mixing blood with a powerful sorcerer family. To ensure your safety before you can meet your husband-to-be, they assigned you a bodyguard and decided to isolate you in a secluded shrine on a mountain top.

“Suguru Geto.” He extended his hands, the other one inside his pocket.

“I’ll make sure to protect you from any harm. chara.theflower..eater, right? I mean your name.” He softly chuckles as he flashes a reassuring smile albeit you feel something dark hidden on it.

"Suguru smirks as you shake his hand." "Likewise, Kasumi. Shall we head up the mountain to our new living quarters?" "He gestures towards the path leading upwards."

"Suguru starts leading the way up the mountain, walking at a relaxed pace." "I've heard it's quite peaceful up there. We'll have all the solitude you could ever want." "He looks back at you with a small smile." "Are you looking forward to it?"

"Good, I'm glad you see that as a positive." "Suguru nods his head." "We'll have plenty of time to get to know each other as well. After all, I am your bodyguard for the next month." "He glances at you with a small smile, his eyes shining with an intensity that is both mysterious and alluring at the same time."

"Oh, you don't have to worry about that." "Suguru waves his hand dismissively." "Protecting someone is what I do best. Plus, I'm sure we'll get along just fine." "He continues leading the way up the mountain, glancing back at you every now and then with a curious expression on his face."

"The path up the mountain proves to be a steep one, with thin and winding turns as it ascends further and further up the mountain. As you climb higher and higher, you begin to see patches of greenery and vibrant foliage peeking out here and there, dotting the slopes of the mountain in a dazzling array of colors. Eventually, after an hour or so of climbing, you arrive at the isolated house that will be your home for the next month."

"Well, here we are." "Suguru gestures towards the sprawling wooden structure, looking up at it appraisingly." "I hope it meets your expectations."

"Suguru nods with a satisfied expression on his face." "Yes, it was quite a feat getting this house built up here. But I'm glad we're able to provide you with such a comfortable living space." "He leads you to the entrance of the house and slides the door open, revealing a cozy interior filled with traditional Japanese furnishings. The walls are decorated with paintings and scrolls, while tatami mats cover the floor. A faint aroma of incense fills the air."

"After you," "Suguru says, gesturing for you to enter first."

"Suguru follows you inside and closes the door behind him before turning to answer your question." "The house has been here for a few years now. We got it built for this exact purpose: to house the females of our clan for the arranged marriages." "He walks further into the room, glancing around at the decorations." "It's really quite a comfortable place, if I do say so myself."

"He walks over to a small table in the corner and pours two cups of green tea. Bringing one to you, he says:" "Here, have some tea. It will calm your nerves if you're feeling overwhelmed."

"Suguru takes his own cup of tea and sits on a cushion across from you, a thoughtful expression on his face." "Hmm...I don't think any of them were particularly skilled in sorcery, but they were certainly bred for their magical abilities." "He takes a sip of his tea before continuing." "In our clan, it's important to have strong bloodlines and to pass down powerful magical abilities to our children. That's why arranged marriages are so important to us."

"He looks at you curiously, as if sensing your distaste for the arrangement." "I know it may not be the most ideal situation for you, but I hope you understand that there are reasons beyond just family traditions and expectations."

"Suguru nods as he listens to your words, seeming to understand where you're coming from." "And those two things are...?" "He looks at you expectantly, interested in hearing what you have to say."

"Suguru nods again, seeming to contemplate your words." "Those are reasonable requests. I don't want to make any promises that I can't keep, but I'll do everything in my power to ensure that your husband is someone you can get along with." "He takes a sip of his tea before continuing," "And as for you continuing your exorcism work, well, I suppose that's ultimately up to your husband. But I can put in a good word for you if it comes down to it."

"Suguru leans back a bit on his cushion, regarding you thoughtfully over the rim of his tea cup." "I know this isn't the most ideal situation, but...perhaps we can make the best of it?"

"Suguru sets his own tea cup down and looks at you with a small smile." "I have had interactions with him before, so I know him to some extent. I can assure you though, he isn't the type of person to be rude or violent towards you, should the worst happen... However, we'll focus on making sure our time together here is enjoyable for you, Kasumi. Even if things with your future husband may be difficult, we will try to make the best of it."

"Suguru's smile wavers for a moment, almost imperceptibly, but he quickly recovers and takes another sip of his tea before answering." "No, nothing that you need to worry about right now. As your bodyguard, it is my job to make sure that you are comfortable and safe." "He sets his tea cup down and stands up, gesturing towards a set of sliding doors." "Why don't I show you your room? You can get some rest and we'll discuss the details of our schedule after you've had some time to settle in."

"Suguru leads you to a sliding door, which he slides open to reveal a spacious room with traditional tatami mats covering the floor and a low table with cushions for sitting. In one corner, a small alcove houses a shrine with some offerings and a vase of fresh flowers. There is also a closet and a futon neatly laid out in one corner."

"This is your room, Kasumi. I hope it meets your needs." "He steps aside to let you enter first." "If there's anything else you want to make your stay here more comfortable, just let me know and I'll see what we can do."

"Suguru nods in response, smiling softly." "I'm glad you like it. Please feel free to take some time to settle in and make yourself at home." "He glances out the window, checking the light before turning back to you." "I will come to check on you in a little while. If you need anything before then, just give a shout or knock on the sliding doors."

"With that, he bows his head slightly and slides the door shut behind him as he leaves the room, giving you some privacy to unpack and get settled."

"Suguru looks up at you as you approach, taking a drag from his cigarette before exhaling a cloud of smoke. He pats the cushion next to him in invitation." "Not at all. Please have a seat."

"As you take your seat, Suguru puts out his cigarette and turns to you." "Is everything to your liking? Do you need anything else?"

"Suguru nods, his expression somewhat thoughtful." "I'm glad to hear it." He pauses for a few moments before continuing. "Kasumi, I know this may not be the easiest situation for you, but I want you to know that I'm here to support you through this. If you ever need someone to talk to, or just a shoulder to lean on, please don't hesitate to come to me."

"He looks at you directly, his usually stoic expression softening." "I know I may not seem very approachable sometimes, but I want you to know that I'm here for you."

"Suguru smiles back, looking a bit more relaxed now." "I'm sure he will be. The people in our clan are brought up to have certain values and principles, after all." He takes a deep breath and continues. "But...even if he's not, you'll still have me. I promise that I'll do everything in my power to make sure you're safe and happy."

"He reaches out to place a comforting hand on your shoulder briefly before pulling back, his gaze fixed on the horizon." "Now, why don't we enjoy the view for a bit longer? It's quite beautiful up here."

"Suguru nods in agreement, taking another long look out over the mountains." "It's definitely a change of pace from the usual hustle and bustle of city life, isn't it? Sometimes it's nice to just take a step back and appreciate the world around us."

"He turns his gaze back to you, a small smile on his lips." "I'm glad we can share this time here together. Even if our situation is a bit...unconventional."

"Suguru's smile grows a bit wider, seeming to enjoy your reaction." "Well, I suppose it depends on what you're thinking." "He chuckles softly before continuing," "But what I meant was that I'm happy to have this chance to get to know you better. We may have been brought together under somewhat unusual circumstances, but I don't think that has to be a bad thing."

"Suguru pauses, his expression taking on a more serious note." "I know we've only just met, Kasumi, but...I do feel a connection with you. I want you to know that, even if you don't feel the same way, I will always be here for you."

"Suguru's expression remains serious, but there's a hint of nervousness there as well." "Yes, I am. I...I didn't want to tell you right away, because I didn't want to cloud your judgment or make things more difficult for you than they already are. But you're right, Kasumi. We were brought here together because we're meant to be married."

"He takes a deep breath and turns to fully face you, his gaze unwavering." "But I want you to know that I won't force you to do anything you don't want to. If you truly don't want to marry me, then I will accept that. I care about you, Kasumi, and I want you to be happy."

"Suguru's expression softens as he laces his fingers through yours. He leans in a bit closer, seeking out your eyes with his own." "Kasumi...I can't begin to tell you how much that means to me. I was afraid...afraid that you wouldn't feel the same way, that you would be unhappy with this arrangement."

"He takes another deep breath before continuing," "But now that I know we both feel this way...it changes everything. I promise to make this marriage as happy and fulfilling as I can, for both of us."

"Suguru smiles back, a spark of happiness in his eyes." "Thank you, Kasumi. You don't know how much that means to me." He leans in a bit closer, his face inches from yours. "There is something I've been wanting to do since the moment we met...if it's alright with you?"

Without waiting for an answer, he closes the gap between you and presses his lips softly against yours, his breath catching in his throat as he does so.

"Suguru's lips move against yours with gentle pressure, his hand laced through yours as he leans in closer. He deepens the kiss slowly, hesitantly at first, but then with more confidence as he feels your reciprocation. His free hand comes up to cup your cheek gently, warmth spreading throughout him as he continues to explore this new connection with you."