# My Happy Marriage

My Happy Marriage (Japanese: わたしの幸せな結婚, Hepburn: Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon) is a Japanese light novel series written by Akumi Agitogi [ja] and illustrated by Tsukiho Tsukioka. Initially published online via the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, it was later acquired by Fujimi Shobo, who has released the series since January 2019 under their Fujimi L Bunko imprint.
A manga adaptation illustrated by Rito Kohsaka [ja] has been serialized in Square Enix's Gangan Online service since December 2018. A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japan in March 2023. An anime television series produced by Kinema Citrus aired from July to September 2023. A second season premiered in January 2025.

## Synopsis

In an alternative version of the Taishō era in which spirits and magic are real, but in decline, Miyo Saimori, born without supernatural talent, is forced into an existence of servitude by her abusive stepmother. When Miyo finally comes of marriageable age, though, her hopes of being whisked away to a better life crumble after she discovers her fiancé's identity: Kiyoka Kudou, a commander apparently so cold and cruel that his previous would-be brides all fled within three days of their engagements. With no home to return to, Miyo resigns herself to her fate—and soon finds that her pale and handsome husband-to-be is anything but the monster she expected. As they slowly open their hearts to each other, both realize the other may be their chance at finding true love and happiness.

## Media
### Light novels

Written by Akumi Agitogi [ja], My Happy Marriage began publication online via the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. The series was later acquired by Fujimi Shobo, who began publishing the novels with illustrations by Tsukiho Tsukioka on January 15, 2019, under their Fujimi L Bunko imprint. As of March 2025, nine volumes have been released. To advertise the fourth volume of the novel, three promotional videos were released on September 15, 2020, featuring the voices of Kaito Ishikawa, Reina Ueda, and Yuki Yagi as Kiyoka, Miyo and Kaya, respectively. In June 2021, Yen Press announced that it licensed the novels for English publication.

#### Volumes

| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
| 1 | January 15, 2019 | 978-4-04-073019-6 | January 18, 2022 | 978-1-9753-3500-7 |
| 2 | July 13, 2019 | 978-4-04-073253-4 | July 12, 2022 | 978-1-9753-3502-1 |
| 3 | February 15, 2020 | 978-4-04-073473-6 | November 22, 2022 | 978-1-9753-3504-5 |
| 4 | September 15, 2020 | 978-4-04-073725-6 | June 20, 2023 | 978-1-9753-3506-9 |
| 5 | July 15, 2021 | 978-4-04-073948-9 | October 17, 2023 | 978-1-9753-6735-0 |
| 6 | July 15, 2022 | 978-4-04-074601-2 | February 20, 2024 | 978-1-9753-7529-4 |
| 7 | July 14, 2023 | 978-4-04-075039-2 | August 20, 2024 | 978-1-9753-9156-0 |
| 8 | March 15, 2024 | 978-4-04-075110-8 978-4-04-075111-5 (SE) | January 21, 2025 | 979-8-8554-1110-2 |
| 9 | March 14, 2025 | 978-4-04-075697-4 | - | — |

### Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Rito Kohsaka [ja] began serialization online via Square Enix's Gangan Online service on December 20, 2018. As of July 2024, five tankōbon volumes have been released. In July 2021, Square Enix Manga & Books licensed the manga for an English print and digital release. Square Enix published an art book on August 10, 2023.

#### Volumes

| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
| 1 | September 12, 2019 | 978-4-7575-6293-6 | September 13, 2022 | 978-1-64-609146-1 |
| BetrothalThe First BreakfastThe First DinnerStrange Fiancée A Contradicting HeartThe First Date (Part 1)The First Date (Part 2) Special Short Story |||||
| 2 | September 9, 2020 | 978-4-7575-6777-1 978-4-7575-6778-8 (SE) | January 10, 2023 | 978-1-64-609147-8 |
| A Present for HimWhat I Hate Most...Unshed TearsThe Truth A Meal in ThanksEnvy and ImpatienceDiffering Expectations Special Short Story |||||
| 3 | October 12, 2021 | 978-4-7575-7499-1 978-4-7575-7497-7 (SE) | May 9, 2023 | 978-1-64-609156-0 |
| UncompromisingOur First Act of DefianceBetrothalMy New Life with Lord Kudo Call Me SisterAn Audience Special Short Story |||||
| 4 | November 11, 2022 | 978-4-7575-7765-7 978-4-7575-8170-8 (SE) | September 12, 2023 | 978-1-64-609248-2 |
| A Match for the MasterArata TsurukiTrue FamilyThe Visitor Feelings UnalignedTear-Streaked Morning Special Short Story |||||
| 5 | July 11, 2024 | 978-4-7575-9216-2 978-4-7575-9217-9 (SE) | April 1, 2025 | 978-1-64-609389-2 |
| The Usuba HouseholdComebackA Role That Is Mine AloneTrue Family The Gift of Dream-SightThe Happiness I Desire Special Short Story |||||

### Live-action film

A live-action film adaptation was announced on April 25, 2022. It is directed by Ayuko Tsukahara, with the screenplay written by Tomoe Kanno [ja], and music composed by Akiyuki Tateyama [ja]. The film was released in Japan on March 17, 2023 by Toho. Idol group Snow Man performed the theme song titled "Tapestry" (タペストリー).
The film had its North American premiere at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival on June 10, 2023, under the title As Long as We Both Shall Live. It was also screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival on August 8 the same year.

### Anime

An anime adaptation was announced on April 5, 2022. It was later revealed to be a television series produced by Kinema Citrus and directed by Takehiro Kubota, with supervision and storyboards handled by Takao Abo, scripts written by Ami Satō, Takahito Ōnishi and Momoka Toyoda, character designs by Shōko Yasuda [ja], and music composed by Evan Call. The series aired in Japan from July 5 to September 20, 2023, on Tokyo MX and other networks, with Netflix simulcasting the series on the same day globally, while Bilibili simulcasted it in Mainland China. The opening theme song is "Anata no Soba ni" (貴方の側に。, lit. 'By Your Side') by Riria, while the ending theme song is "Vita Philosophica" (ヰタ・フィロソフィカ) by Kashitarō Itō. The thirteenth episode was bundled as an original video animation (OVA) with the special edition of the eighth light novel volume, which was released on March 15, 2024. The OVA premiered on Netflix on November 22 of the same year.
A second season was announced after the airing of the twelfth episode. Masayuki Kojima co-directed the season with Takehiro Kubota, while Ami Satō is the sole head writer and also co-wrote the script with Minori Hashiba, Fūka Ishii, and Momoka Toyoda. The season premiered on January 6, 2025. The opening theme song is "Shiawase no Yakusoku" (幸せな約束。, lit. 'A Happy Promise') by Riria, while the ending theme song is "Tsukikage Okuri" (月影おくり, lit. 'Moonlight Sending') by Kashitarō Itō.

#### Episodes
##### Season 1

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date |
| 1 | 1 | "The Meeting" Transliteration: "Deai" (Japanese: 出会い) | Takehiro Kubota | Ami Satō | Takehiro Kubota | July 5, 2023 (2023-7-5) |
| Miyo Saimori is the eldest daughter of the Saimori family famed for its spiritual abilities, but she herself lacks it. Following the death of her mother, her father Shinichi marries his lover Kanoko and has a second daughter, Kaya. Since her childhood, Miyo has been mistreated as a servant. Her only friend is Kouji Tatsuishi, who is in love with her and hopes to rescue her by marrying her. Unfortunately, his father Minoru, desiring a more prestigious bride for Kouji, has him engaged to Kaya so he will one day become head of the Saimoris. To get rid of her in a way that makes her useful, Shinichi arranges for Miyo to be engaged with Kiyoka Kudou from the Kudou family, a notoriously bad-tempered soldier known to scare away potential wives within days of meeting. Kouji is forced to accept as long as Miyo will escape her family. Miyo makes her way alone to the remote Kudou estate and meets Kiyoka's servant Yurie. Introduced to her fiancé, she is amazed at his handsomeness, yet Kiyoka is irritated by her passiveness, subservient manner and low self-esteem. |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "About My Husband-to-Be" Transliteration: "Danna-sama Toiu Okata" (Japanese: 旦那さまという御方) | Teppei Takeya | Takahito Ōnishi | Takao Abo | July 12, 2023 (2023-7-12) |
| Yurie assures Miyo the rumors of Kiyoka's cruelty have been exaggerated. Miyo dreams of the day her father confirmed she lacked the Saimori Spirit-Sight and started neglecting her. Miyo prepares breakfast only for Kiyoka to callously assume she was sent to poison him. Kiyoka leaves to train his supernaturally gifted soldiers to kill demons called Grotesqueries, though Grotesqueries are so rare they have not fought one in years. Meanwhile, Kouji moves into the Saimori home and sees the tiny room Miyo used to sleep in. Back at the Kudou estate, Kiyoka notices Miyo's habit of apologizing for everything. Feeling guilty, he asks her to cook breakfast in the morning. Miyo dreams of her father allowing Kanoko to abuse her. Kiyoka praises her cooking and is perplexed when it makes her cry. Bemused by her behavior, he decides to have the Saimori family investigated. Later, Minoru is furious to find out Miyo is now engaged to Kiyoka, having previously agreed that Kouji would marry Kaya only if Miyo was allowed to marry his eldest son Kazushi, since her maternal relation to the Usuba family makes her very valuable as a wife even without her spiritual powers. |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Our First Date" Transliteration: "Hajimete no Dēto" (Japanese: 初めてのデヱト) | Kōji Furukuwa | Ami Satō | Masatsugu Arakawa | July 19, 2023 (2023-7-19) |
| Kiyoka invites Miyo on their first date to go shopping in town. Miyo has no idea what to do and simply tries to not be a bother. At the Saimori residence, Minoru is still furious to have lost Miyo's Usuba bloodline for Kazushi's future children, but is assured by Shinichi that once Kiyoka rejects Miyo, Kazushi can have her. Kaya is frustrated to overhear them still discussing Miyo, especially as she suspects Kouji's feelings for Miyo. Meanwhile, remembering Yurie told him about Miyo mending her own clothes, Kiyoka secretly commissions a kimono. Although she is thankful for Kiyoka's kindness, Miyo decides to hide her lack of spiritual gift in case Kiyoka abandons her. Kiyoka later gifts her a comb, despite Yurie's claim of a comb is a definite sign that he is making a proposal to her as he may see this as a betrayal. The next day, an informant, Iwashimizu, shows Kiyoka the details of the investigation into the Saimori family. While disgusted by the blatant evidence of their abuse towards Miyo, Kiyoka also learns of her lack of spiritual powers and relation to the Usuba family, who has an ability to manipulate people's minds. As he is about to return to Miyo, he destroys several shikigami, furiously discovering someone was spying on him. |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Gift" Transliteration: "Okurimono" (Japanese: おくりもの) | Kōji Furukuwa | Momoka Toyoda | Takao Abo | July 26, 2023 (2023-7-26) |
| Miyo asks Yurie's help in giving a gift to Kiyoka. Yurie suggests something handmade and Miyo choose a kumihimo since Kiyoka always ties his hair with one. Kiyoka later gives her a protective charm and makes her promise to take it everywhere she goes. While shopping in town with Yurie, Miyo encounters Kaya and Kouji. Kaya begins bullying Miyo until she learns Miyo is still engaged to Kiyoka. Elsewhere, Kiyoka visits the Saimoris and informs them they will receive none of the traditional benefits from Miyo marrying into a powerful family unless she receives a full apology. Kaya later briefly encounters Kiyoka and is struck by his beauty. Yurie informs Kiyoka of the incident and encourages him to give Miyo his unconditional love. When Kiyoka invites Hana over, a servant Miyo was close to as a child before she was unfairly dismissed by the Saimoris, Miyo is overjoyed to see her. She soon realizes Kiyoka must know her entire history, including her lack of spiritual talents, yet he nevertheless wants to marry her. Feeling very relieved, she gifts the kumihimo to Kiyoka who promises he will never reject her. Watching their blossoming love through more shikigami, Minoru desperately plots to break them up with a plan involving Kaya. |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Ripples" Transliteration: "Hamon" (Japanese: 波紋) | Masayuki Kojima | Ami Satō | Masayuki Kojima | August 2, 2023 (2023-8-2) |
| Miyo happily accepts the kimono Kiyoka bought for her. At the Tatsuishi residence, Minoru invites Kaya over and shows her the photo of Miyo and Kiyoka, happily engaged. Astonished, Kaya recognizes Kiyoka as the beautiful man. As Minoru had hoped, Kaya becomes jealous of the situation and swears to have her father sever Miyo and Kiyoka's engagement. Meanwhile, Miyo invites Godou for dinner as a thank you for reuniting her with Hana. Kaya spies on Miyo and Kiyoka through her shikigami, angry that Miyo is happier than she was before. Later that night, Miyo has another nightmare and Kiyoka consoles her. Shinichi bluntly turns down Kaya's request, so she instead offers the suspicious Kouji a chance to marry Miyo like he wished. The next day, Miyo forgets her protective charm while delivering a bento to Kiyoka and is kidnapped soon after. Kouji discovers what his father and Kaya are plotting. Enraged that his father knew about Miyo's abuse but did nothing, Kouji attacks his father with his powers but is defeated and restrained. After Minoru leaves to deal with Miyo, Kazushi frees Kouji and encourages him to go help her. A distraught Yurie informs Kiyoka of Miyo's abduction just as Kouji arrives and desperately begs Kiyoka to help save Miyo. |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Determination and Thunder" Transliteration: "Ketsui to Raimei" (Japanese: 決意と雷鳴) | Takushi Koide | Takahito Ōnishi | Takushi Koide | August 9, 2023 (2023-8-9) |
| Miyo finds herself restrained in the Saimori storage room by Kaya and Kanako, who attempt to force her to call off her engagement with Kiyoka. When Miyo refuses, Kanako assaults Miyo for her newfound defiance. Meanwhile, Kiyoka and Kouji head to the Saimori residence to rescue Miyo. After Kiyoka destroys a barrier cast by Minoru and Shinichi, Minoru attacks Kiyoka with his pyrokinetic power, which causes the Saimori residence being set on fire. Kiyoka then strikes Minoru with lightning, rendering him unconscious. Shinichi laments in despair over the destruction of the Saimori family. Once Kiyoka arrives in time to save Miyo, Kanako breaks down upon seeing the burning residence. When Kiyoka confronts Kaya, she tries to approach him about being his fiancée but he dismisses her due to her selfishness and arrogance. Frustrated, Kaya tells Kouji to leave her but he refuses as he does not want Miyo to be tormented ever again. Elsewhere, the Emperor is displeased over Minoru's failure and grants his envoy Arata Tsuruki permission to deal with Miyo and Kiyoka. Miyo wakes up to find Kiyoka by her side. Kiyoka reassures her that everything that happened was not her fault as he, along with a very relieved Yurie, is glad that she is safe and sound. |||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Glamorous Lady of Summer" Transliteration: "Natsu no Hana no Modan Gāru" (Japanese: 夏の華の淑女（モダンガール）) | Sōtarō Shimizu | Momoka Toyoda | Masayuki Kojima | August 16, 2023 (2023-8-16) |
| Miyo requests Kiyoka to take her to the Saimori residence one last time after hearing that it had completely burned down. When they arrive there, Kiyoka informs Miyo that Shinichi and Kanako moved to the small house in the countryside. While the incident has not been revealed to the public, the Tatsuishis did not receive punishment and Kazushi replaces Minoru as the family head. When Miyo asks Kiyoka about Kaya, he tells her that Kaya will be sent to a strict household as a live-in servant. Meanwhile, at the Tatsuishi residence, Kouji tries to reassure Kaya that they can rebuild the Saimori family but she shrugs him off. After Miyo thanks Kiyoka for rescuing her, they run into Kouji. Kouji informs Miyo that he will be leaving for his training in the old capital. Miyo and Kiyoka return home and make their engagement official. Sometime later, Miyo meets Kiyoka's older sister Hazuki, who becomes her tutor when Miyo decides to be re-educated as a proper lady. That night, Kiyoka finds Miyo having another nightmare and deduces that it is the Usuba ability. The next day, Kiyoka's superior General Ookaito informs him that someone has unsealed the burial grounds containing Grotesqueries. Elsewhere, Arata plans his next move. |||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Nightmares and Ominous Shadows" Transliteration: "Akumu to Fuon na Kage to" (Japanese: 悪夢と不穏な影と) | Kōji Furukuwa | Takahito Ōnishi | Takao Abo | August 23, 2023 (2023-8-23) |
| Kiyoka, Ookaito and Kazushi are given an audience with Prince Takaihito who reveals that the imperial capital will be invaded by the Grotesqueries. Soon after, Takaihito congratulates Kiyoka on his engagement with Miyo but gives him an ominous message. Meanwhile, Miyo learns the Western etiquettes for the upcoming party with Hazuki but she begins to have nightmares and headaches that severely impact her daily life and her lessons. As Kiyoka worries about Miyo, he sends Iwashimizu to gather information on the Usuba family. Later, Kiyoka meets Arata for the discussion about the investigation. That night, Kiyoka and his subordinates encounter the Grotesqueries and destroy them. The next morning, Miyo encounters Arata when she suddenly collapses during her training day. |||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Drowning in Dreams" Transliteration: "Yume ni Oborete" (Japanese: 夢に溺れて) | Yūki Koike | Ami Satō | Yūki Koike | August 30, 2023 (2023-8-30) |
| Kiyoka quickly returns home to find Miyo resting with Hazuki by her side. Kiyoka and Hazuki both discuss regarding Miyo's nightmares and the possibility of either her spiritual gift may be awakening or someone is trying to manipulate her. Sometime later, Kiyoka is informed of the Grotesqueries' attack on the civilians. Meanwhile, when Hazuki asks Miyo about her ideal life, Miyo replies that she wanted to be with Kiyoka. Elsewhere, Kiyoka discusses with Iwashimizu about the investigation on the Usubas. Later that night, Kiyoka comforts Miyo over her loneliness and reassures he will be there for her. The next day, Miyo is visited by Arata, who comes to see Kiyoka, and is given an offer to leave Kiyoka. After Kiyoka is put in charge on protecting the capital from the Grotesqueries, he is confronted by Arata over his supposed treatment towards Miyo. Kiyoka becomes shocked when he is told about her sudden collapse the other day. Afterwards, Kiyoka receives information from Iwashimizu about a woman named "Sumi Tsuruki", discovering that she had the same surname as Arata's. He hurries back to find Miyo in the kitchen where she passes out in his arms. Kiyoka takes her with him while on his way to confront Arata. |||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Summer Cherry Blossoms, and the Mistake" Transliteration: "Natsu no Sakura, Soshite Ayamachi" (Japanese: 夏の桜、そして過ち) | Yuki Kanazawa | Takahito Ōnishi | Takahiro Kawanami, Takehiro Kubota & Yuka Kuroda | September 6, 2023 (2023-9-6) |
| Kiyoka and Miyo arrive at the Usuba mansion. There, Arata fully introduces himself as Arata Usuba, Miyo's cousin. He explains that the cause of Miyo's nightmares is actually her spiritual gift. Kiyoka and Miyo are then introduced to the head of the Usubas, Yoshirou Usuba. Yoshirou offers Kiyoka his help if Kiyoka is willing to let Miyo stay with her maternal family. Yoshirou explains that Miyo has the ability to intervene in a person's dreams and because of that, she will continue to have nightmares. When Kiyoka refuses to leave Miyo behind, Arata tells Kiyoka he should focus on the Grotesqueries' impending invasion on the capital before he challenges him to a duel. Kiyoka has the upper hand until he is distracted by Arata's illusion of Miyo and loses the match. As a result, Miyo is taken under the care of her family. Despite his defeat, Kiyoka swears that he will get Miyo back once he deals with the situation. Back at the Usuba mansion, Yoshirou is about to tell Miyo about how her mother married into the Saimoris and why she sealed away Miyo's spiritual powers. |||||||
| 11 | 11 | "My Mother's Legacy" Transliteration: "Haha ga Nokoshita Mono" (Japanese: 母が遺したもの) | Takushi Koide | Ami Satō | Tomohiko Itō | September 13, 2023 (2023-9-13) |
| Yoshirou explains that years before Miyo was born, the family business was in debt. When the Saimori family approached the Usubas, they offered their assistance if Sumi married Shinichi, which Sumi accepted against Yoshirou's wishes. As a result, she was estranged from her family. Yoshirou also explains to Miyo about her supernatural ability, the Dream-Sight. When Miyo uses her powers, she discovers that her mother sealed away her powers to protect her from exploitation. Sometime later, Arata explains to Miyo about her duty as the Maiden of the Dream-Sight along with his duty to protect her. Meanwhile, Kiyoka and his subordinates fight off the Grotesqueries. However, he ends up unconscious when he protects Godou. The next day, Miyo has a conversation with Yoshirou who feels grateful for meeting her and tells her to depend on him and Arata as a family. Soon after the sealing on Miyo's powers is lifted, but she becomes shocked as she is informed of Kiyoka's condition. When she wishes to see Kiyoka again, Arata reveals to Miyo that the Emperor wants her to stay with the Usubas permanently because of her existence and ability. Despite the consequences, Yoshirou allows Miyo to leave and Arata takes her to Kiyoka. |||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Light in the Darkness" Transliteration: "Kurayami no Naka no Hikari" (Japanese: 暗闇の中の光) | Takehiro Kubota | Takahito Ōnishi | Takao Abo & Takehiro Kubota | September 20, 2023 (2023-9-20) |
| When Miyo decides to uses her powers to save Kiyoka, she suddenly ends up in the dream world of the Saimori residence. There, she confronts her other self who represents Miyo's unhappiness and trauma. When Miyo's other self attempts to dissaude her, Miyo declares that she will not run away and promises that she will live a happy life with Kiyoka. Soon after, using Kiyoka's kumihimo as her guide, Miyo manages to find him in an endless battle against the Grotesqueries. Elsewhere, the Emperor is informed of Miyo's attempt to rescue Kiyoka. When the Emperor tries to destroy Miyo and Kiyoka in the dream world, their combined power overwhelms and defeats him as the Grotesqueries are destroyed. After Miyo and Kiyoka are awake, Arata reassures her that she is still part of the Usuba family while Kiyoka tells him that they will have a rematch someday. The next day, Prince Takaihito reveals to General Ookaito that the Emperor is responsible for releasing the Grotesqueries while planning to have his father atone for his actions in the future. Miyo and Kiyoka return to their daily lives. Several days later, they both attend the party. |||||||
| 13 | 13 (OVA) | "The Shape of My Happiness" Transliteration: "Watashi no Shiawase no Katachi" (Japanese: わたしの幸せのかたち) | Naoya Murakawa & Takehiro Kubota | Momoka Toyoda | Masayuki Kojima | March 15, 2024 (2024-3-15) |
| Miyo attends the party with Kiyoka. There, Hazuki introduces Miyo to her son Asahi, who seemingly dislikes Miyo. After Miyo converses with the guests, Kiyoka brings her to meet Prince Takaihito. Takaihito explains the real reason why his father, the Emperor, was involved in the incidents between the Saimoris and the Usubas. When Takaihito apologizes to Miyo for everything that happened to her, she tells him she is happy to be with Kiyoka. After the conversation with Takaihito, Miyo bumps into Asahi. When Asahi confesses that he is jealous of Miyo because she spends too much time with his mother, Hazuki reassures him that she loves him. As a result, Asahi apologizes to Miyo for his behavior. The next day, Arata comes to visit Kiyoka and Miyo to make a proposal of becoming Miyo's bodyguard. Soon after, Miyo watches Kiyoka leave for work as she hopes for their happiness. |||||||

##### Season 2

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date |
| 14 | 1 | "Another Kudo Residence" Transliteration: "Mō Hitotsu no Kudō-ke" (Japanese: もう一つの久堂家) | Masayuki Kojima | Ami Satō | Masayuki Kojima | January 6, 2025 (2025-1-6) |
| Miyo wakes up from a foreboding dream and ponders about the meaning behind her dreams. Soon after, Miyo goes shopping with Kiyoka and Hazuki. She suddenly feels someone watching her right before she encounters Tadakiyo Kudou, Kiyoka and Hazuki's father. Tadakiyo invites Miyo while informing Kiyoka about the Grotesqueries' appearances in the countryside and wants his son to investigate it. Kiyoka argues about Tadakiyo's retirement but he is given a personal request from Prince Takaihito. The next day, Miyo goes with Kiyoka to visit his parents. After they arrive at the villa, Miyo meets Fuyu, Kiyoka's mother. Fuyu however does not accept Miyo as Kiyoka's fiancee and insults her in front of Kiyoka, much to his anger, until Tadakiyo intervenes. Soon later, Kiyoka apologizes to Miyo for what happened with his mother as he becomes concerned about her. Miyo reassures Kiyoka that she wishes to want bond with Fuyu and asks him to watch over her, which he understands and allows her to do so. Meanwhile, Arata is given an audience with Prince Takaihito and is entrusted with an urgent mission. |||||||
| 15 | 2 | "A New Ordeal" Transliteration: "Arata na Shiren" (Japanese: 新たな試練) | Yūki Koike | Fūka Ishii | Masayuki Kojima | January 13, 2025 (2025-1-13) |
| The next morning, Fuyu, who is unhappy with Kiyoka's engagement, assigns Miyo to perform housekeeping duties. Miyo nonetheless begins her tasks at the Kudou villa. When Fuyu finds out that Miyo did not give up, she confronts Miyo and insults her once more. Miyo however remains unfazed, expressing her determination as long as Kiyoka allows her to stay by his side. Frustrated, Fuyu attempts to strike Miyo, but Tadakiyo stops her and berates her. While apologizing to Miyo, Tadakiyo brings his wife back upstairs but not after Fuyu tells Miyo that she does not have the responsibility for the Kudou family. After Fuyu left, the housemaids become atonished by Miyo's hard work and understand why Kiyoka chooses Miyo as his fiancee. Meanwhile, Kiyoka investigates an abandoned building where he discovers lab experiments and a black cloak with the emblem. There, he confronts a suspicious cloaked man and subdues him. The man claims that he is bestowed upon by the founder before he kills himself. After his investigation, Kiyoka is welcomed home by Miyo who talks with him about her understanding with his mother. The next day, Miyo tries to speaks with Fuyu but Fuyu coldly ignores her and demands Miyo to leave her alone. Later, a distraught shopkeepr brings her son to the Kudou villa for help. He tells Kiyoka that the village was under attack before he suddenly collapses. While Kiyoka is on his way to the village, Miyo attempts to use her Dream-Sight on the young villager but is stopped by Arata's sudden appearance. |||||||
| 16 | 3 | "The Gifted Communion and Demons" Transliteration: "Inō Shinkyō to Oni" (Japanese: 異能心教と鬼) | Sōtarō Shimizu | Minori Hashiba | Takehiro Kubota | January 20, 2025 (2025-1-20) |
| Kiyoka arrives to the abandoned building where he is confronted by a man in a dark cloak who is revealed to be a member of the Gifted Communion, a religious organization led by Naoshi Usui. Kiyoka fights a Grotesquerie while Tadakiyo deals with two more cloaked members. After Kiyoka defeats the Grotesquerie, he and his father discover that the villager was forced to turn into one through unknown methods. Meanwhile, with Arata's support, Miyo enters inside the dream and saves the young man's life. Following the crisis, Kiyoka informs Arata about the Gifted Communion. When Kiyoka mentions Naoshi Usui, Arata comes to realize as he reveals that Usui shares the Usuba blood, much to Kiyoka and Miyo's shock. Arata explains to the two about Usui who suddenly disappeared from the Usuba family. Soon after, Kiyoka and Miyo both kiss under the moonlight. The next day, Miyo is visited by Fuyu who gives her a stern lecture while slightly acknowledging her determination as Kiyoka's fiancee. She gives Miyo a ribbon as a gift before she leaves. Fuyu then tells Kiyoka to have Miyo overcome her shyness the next time she comes to visit. Miyo thanks Tadakiyo and the house servants for having her and leaves with Kiyoka and Arata. But when they return to the capital, they encountered Usui. |||||||
| 17 | 4 | "What the Autumn Breeze Brought" Transliteration: "Akikaze ga Hakondekita Mono" (Japanese: 秋風が運んできたもの) | Kōji Furukuwa | Momoka Toyoda | Kōji Furukuwa | January 27, 2025 (2025-1-27) |
| After confronting Usui at the train station, Kiyoka protects Miyo. Usui tells Miyo that he will come for her before he disappears. Due to Miyo being Usui's possible target, Kiyoka assigns Kaoruko Jinnouchi as her bodyguard. As Kaoruko gives Miyo a tour, Miyo watches Kaoruko having a sparring match at the dojo while having a conversation with Mukadeyama, Kaoruko's superior. Miyo begins to understand the soldiers' treatment towards her, not only because she is a woman but because of her connection to the Usubas. Meanwhile, Yoshirou tells Arata about Usui. That night, Kiyoka watches the moonlight with Miyo while he recalls his past conversation with his father regarding his feelings for Miyo. Later, Miyo finds herself in a dream where she sees her mother chastising Usui when they were children. The next day, Kaoruko helps Miy clean up the kitchen. At the infirmary, Kazushi visits Godou, who is injured from the raid on the Gifted Communion, just as Godou is surprised to find out about Kaoruko. |||||||
| 18 | 5 | "Deep Within the Heart" Transliteration: "Kokoro no Oku wa" (Japanese: 心の奥は) | Hao Can Yuan | Minori Hashiba | Masayuki Kojima | February 3, 2025 (2025-2-3) |
| Miyo overhears three soldiers disparaging Kaoruko and defends her. One of the soldiers Tanaka, who was Kaoruko's sparring partner, tells Miyo off that women have no physical abilities when it comes to fighting. Miyo argues that why he didn't beat Kaoruko in the sparring match. To his anger, Tanaka attempts to strike Miyo but is stopped by Kaoruko. He then angrily storms off with the other two soldiers while Kaoruko becomes irritated. Miyo cheers Karouko up by having a secret tea party with homemade sweets. Later, Miyo goes to the infirmary with Kiyoka to visit Godou. There, Miyo meets Jakuji Unan, the infirmary doctor. When they come to see Godou, Kiyoka quickly excuses himself just before Godou tells Miyo about Kiyoka's past. Miyo then finds out that Kaoruko used to be Kiyoka's ex-fiancee, much to her surprise. After visiting Godou, Kiyoka opens up to Miyo. Miyo wishes to know more about Kiyoka as she asks him if he and Kaorouko were in love. He strongly reassures Miyo that she is the only fiancee he approves of. The next day, Miyo suddenly wakes up from another foreboding dream. Later, Kaoruko confides to Miyo about her feelings for Kiyoka and how she is poorly treated due to being a woman. Miyo comforts Kaoruko and tells her that she still wants to be friends with her. Meanwhile, Arata discovers the Emperor kidnapped by the Gifted Communion and sends a shikigami to warn Kiyoka. After Kiyoka leaves to help Arata, Miyo is left under the protection by Mukadeyama, Kaoruko and the other soldiers. However, Usui suddenly appears before them. |||||||
| 19 | 6 | "The Man Called Naoshi Usui" Transliteration: "Usui Naoshi Toiu Otoko" (Japanese: 甘水直という男) | Masayuki Kojima | Fūka Ishii | Masayuki Kojima | February 10, 2025 (2025-2-10) |
| Kiyoka and his soldiers meet up with Arata. But when they are about to rescue the Emperor, General Masashi arrives and warns Kiyoka that Miyo is in danger. Usui has Miyo and the others trapped and exposes Kaoruko as the traitor. Kaorouko confesses that she tampered the barrier because she found out her father is taken hostage by the Gifted Communion. But when one of the soldiers mentions about her father, Kaoruko is too late to realize that she was tricked. Then, Mukadeyama suddenly finds his soliders attacking each other. He tries to attack Usui but finds himself caught in an illusion before Usui wounds him. Kaoruko protects Miyo as she fights Usui, but is overwhelmed. Usui urges Miyo to come with him, but she refuses after seeing Kaoruko and the others getting hurt. Usui attempts to take her by force, but Kiyoka intervenes in time and destroys the barrier. Usui quickly escapes. Following the incident, Arata asks General Masashi for permission to investigate alone. Soon after, he is suddenly approached by Usui, who offers Arata to join the Gifted Communion. Mukadeyama apologizes to Miyo for his judgement towards her and praises her bravery for confronting Usui. Later, Miyo and Kiyoka celebrate an end of the year party with Hazuki, Yurie, Godou and Arata. Miyo then receives a surprise visit from Kaoruko. Kaoruko informs Miyo that she is given a minor punishment, thanks to Kiyoka and Mukadeyama. She then tearfuly asks Miyo to be her friend which Miyo happily accepts. |||||||
| 20 | 7 | "A New Year's Commotion" Transliteration: "Toshiake, Zawameki" (Japanese: 年明け、ざわめき) | Kōji Furukuwa | Momoka Toyoda | Tomohiko Itō | February 17, 2025 (2025-2-17) |
| Prince Takaihito and General Masashi discuss the Emperor's disappearance. Meanwhile, Miyo and Kiyoka make their first shrine visit. Soon after, they witness an omnious public demostration held by the supporters of the Gifted Communion. While Godou and his subordinates arrive to arrest them, Kiyoka then gives Miyo a shikigami for her protection. Later, Kiyoka discusses with General Masashi and Godou about the Gifted Communion's influence on the capital. Miyo once again dreams of her mother and Usui, but suddenly wakes up after Usui notices her presence. Miyo and Kiyoka begin to stay at the imperial palace as he has assigned to protect Prince Takaihito. Hazuki, Yurie and Arata join to keep Miyo company. Miyo discusses Arata about her recent dream as he explains that she has not yet awaken the power of the Dream-Sight. Kiyoka and Godou discuss with Kaoruko, who communicates with them by using a mirror, about Usui and his inside man. |||||||
| 21 | 8 | "An Evening Banquet and Distant Snow" Transliteration: "Yoru no Utage to Enbō ni Utsuru Yuki" (Japanese: 夜の宴と遠望に映る雪) | Hao Can Yuan | Minori Hashiba | Masatsugu Arakawa | February 24, 2025 (2025-2-24) |
| Prince Takaihito has an imperial meeting with the ministers and suggests on focusing on protecting the imperial palace. That night, Hazuki invites Miyo on a ladies' night banquet with Yurie, Kaoruko, and Prince Takaihito, who prefers to be addressed as "Lady Takako". Following the banquet, Takaihito talks with Miyo alone before he gives her an omnious warning. While Miyo grows concerned about Kiyoka, she and Arata are approached by Hasebe, the minister of Education. Hasebe attempts to make an offer for the Usuba's powers but Arata angrily rejects and demands Hasebe to leave. Takakura, the prince's close aide, arrives and tells the minister to refrain his actions on the palace grounds. Later, Miyo and Kiyoka find only one futon and reluctantly decide to sleep together. They both have a conversation about having romantic feelings. Miyo suddenly ends up looking at Kiyoka face to face but she moves away. He tells Miyo that he will be here when she is ready. |||||||
| 22 | 9 | "Dream Tidings" Transliteration: "Yume no Shirase" (Japanese: 夢のしらせ) | Takehiro Kubota | Ami Satō | Takehiro Kubota | March 3, 2025 (2025-3-3) |
| After capturing a Grotesquerie, Kiyoka has Unan examine the body. They find a sphere containing something inside. Meanwhile, Miyo finds herself in a dream where Usui speaks with Sumi at the Saimori residence. Sumi tells Usui that he does not need to protect her as she has found her happiness and implores him to find something important to him. Miyo discovers that she has actually entered Usui's dreams. After Miyo quickly wakes up, she, along with Hazuki and Yurie, hears gunshots and finds Hasebe's secretary with two dead imperial guards. While Yurie goes to find help, Hazuki urges Miyo to escape but the secretary incapacitates Hazuki and goes after Miyo. He then transforms into a Grotesquerie by swallowing a sphere and attacks Miyo. Later, Kazushi helps Kiyoka as he unseal the sphere that contains claws of a Grotesquerie. Unan theorizes of how humans can tranform into Grotesqueries by using certain materials. After Yurie finds Hazuki injured, Hazuki sends a shikigami to warn Kiyoka. Hasebe conspires with Usui after the minsiter of the army is assassinated. Usui is then informed of the Emperor's wellbeing as he plans to kill the Emperor himself. As Miyo refuses to scream for help, Kiyoka rescues her. Kazushi removes the sphere from the Grotesquerie's body and Kiyoka delivers the finishing blow. Miyo tries to warn Kiyoka but watches in horror as he is wounded with two gunshots by Arata. Before he is taken away, Kiyoka confesses his love to Miyo, causing her to break down in tears and despair. |||||||
| 23 | 10 | "Promise" Transliteration: "Yakusoku" (Japanese: 約束) | Kōji Furukuwa | Ami Satō | Kōji Furukuwa | March 10, 2025 (2025-3-10) |
| When Miyo is informed that Kiyoka has been taken captive in the army's headquarters, she attempts to rescue Kiyoka on her own but she is stopped by a young boy, who reveals himself to be Kiyoka's shikigami. He suggests Miyo on visiting the Usuba family in order to learn about Usui. After she manages to sneak out with Takakura's help, Miyo gives Kiyoka's shikigami the name "Kiyo". At the Usuba residence, Yoshirou tells Miyo about Usui's past and his close relationship with her mother. He then gives Miyo a special book to help her learn about the Dream-Sight. Miyo witnesses her mother's memories with Usui in her dreams. Sumi broke her promise with Usui before she left to get married into the Saimori family. Years later, Usui was affected by Sumi's death. The next day, Miyo finally awakens her Dream-Sight, unquestionably determined to stop Usui. |||||||
| 24 | 11 | "A Resolute Departure" Transliteration: "Ketsui no Shuttatsu" (Japanese: 決意の出立) | Sōtarō Shimizu | Fūka Ishii & Minori Hashiba | Sōtarō Shimizu | March 17, 2025 (2025-3-17) |
| During Kiyoka's imprisonment, he accuses Arata for his betrayal just as Arata only reminds him that his actions is for Miyo and the Usuba family. Meanwhile, Miyo and Kiyo go to the Special Anti-Grotesquerie military station only to find a group of protesters blocking the entrance gate. Miyo uses the back door to get inside, which she saw from her dreams. After meeting with Godou, Miyo enlists his help while Kazushi volunteers to help her rescue Kiyoka. At the army's headquarters, Hasebe angrily confronts Usui over Prince Takaihito's intact authority but he is burned in flames. Elsewhere, Miyo visits Tadakiyo in the imperial captial where he accepts her offer to help her on the rescue mission. Soon after, Fuyu asks Miyo about her feelings for Kiyoka which Miyo firmly answers that she loves him. The next day, Godou, Mukadeyama and the rest of the soldiers attack against the Gifted Communion while Miyo, Kazushi and Kiyo successfully infiltrate the headquarters. They enter the prison where they discover a sphere being used as a barrier to prevent them from using their spiritual abilities. Kazushi attempts to dispel the barrier but the Grotesquerie suddenly appears. Kiyo distracts the demon only to be wounded by it. Miyo then quickly runs away while the Grotesquerie chases after her. Kiyoka saves Miyo as he destroys it with his pyrokinetic power after Kazushi manages to destroy the barrier. Reuniting with Kiyoka, she confesses her feelings. When Kiyo's role to protect Miyo is complete, Kiyo reverts back into a shikigami as Miyo thanks him. After rescuing Kiyoka, Kazushi and Tadakiyo join Godou in their battle while Miyo and Kiyoka finally confront Usui with Arata by his side. |||||||

### Stage play

A stage play adaptation titled Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon: Teito Rikugun Okutsuki Kitan was announced on June 9, 2023. It featured an original story, with Kaori Miura serving as the director and writer, and Taka composing the music. Akumi Agitogi, the original author, also cooperated in the production. The stage play ran at Theater 1010 in Tokyo from August 11–20, 2023.

## Reception
### Accolades and box office

In 2020, the manga adaptation ranked eighth in the sixth Next Manga Awards in the web manga category. It ranked sixth in the 2021 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list of the best manga for female readers. The manga ranked first in the "Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2021" list by Japanese bookstore Honya Club. In 2022, the manga was nominated for the best shōjo manga at the 46th Kodansha Manga Award. It ranked 29th on the 2022 "Book of the Year" list by Da Vinci magazine.
The live-action film debuted at first at the Japanese box office during its opening weekend, earning ¥654 million through 479,700 admissions. By December 2023, it earned ¥2.8 billion in Japan. At the 66th Blue Ribbon Awards, it was nominated for Best Film, and Ren Meguro was nominated for Best Newcomer.

### Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| 2024 | 8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards | Best Romance | My Happy Marriage | Nominated | |
| 2024 | 8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards | Best Drama | My Happy Marriage | Nominated | |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Anime of the Year | My Happy Marriage | Nominated | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Boy of the Year | Kiyoka Kudou | Nominated | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Girl of the Year | Miyo Saimori | Nominated | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Couple Ship of the Year | Kiyoka x Miyo | Nominated | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Best in Adapted Screenplay | My Happy Marriage | Nominated | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Best in Sceneries and Visuals | My Happy Marriage | Nominated | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Opening Theme Song of the Year | "Anata no Soba ni" by Riria | Nominated | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Drama Anime of the Year | My Happy Marriage | Nominated | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Romance Anime of the Year | My Happy Marriage | Won | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Supernatural Anime of the Year | My Happy Marriage | Nominated | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Best Voice Acting Performance – Female | Reina Ueda as Miyo Saimori | Won | [70] [71] |
| 2024 | Japan Expo Awards | Daruma for Best Romance Anime | My Happy Marriage | Won | |
| 2025 | Tokyo Anime Award Festival | Best Music | Evan Call | Won | |