Episode 6

## Determination and Thunder

**Determination and Thunder** (決意と雷鳴, *Ketsui to Raimei*?) is the sixth episode of the *My Happy Marriage* anime series.

## Synopsis

When Miyo wakes up, she finds herself in that dark warehouse where she was locked up as a child. Kanoko and Kaya relentlessly torment Miyo, pressuring her to reject the marriage proposal herself. "If it had been me before, I would have obeyed without resistance. But now it is different".

Kiyoka is told of Miyo's whereabouts by Kouji and drives to the Saimori mansion, but Minoru and Shinichi stand in his way with their unusual abilities...

## Summary

Miyo Saimori calls for help after realizing her situation. Kouji Tatsuishi and Kiyoka Kudou head for the Saimori estate to save Miyo. Kanoko Saimori orders Miyo to reject Kiyoka’s marriage proposal, but Kaya Saimori threatens to ruin Miyo’s kimono if she doesn’t accept Kanoko’s terms. Kaya promises to give Miyo Kouji back and plans to wed Kiyoka instead. Despite snipping a piece of Miyo’s kimono, Miyo doesn’t want to let go of her desire to marry Kiyoka. Kanoko slaps Miyo as Kaya cuts the rope Miyo’s hanging from to let her fall to the ground. Kaya criticizes Miyo, saying she has no redeemable qualities and is an embarrassment to the Saimori family. Miyo stands her ground and tells Kanoko and Kaya that she’ll become Kiyoka’s wife whether they like it or not.

Meanwhile, Kouji and Kiyoka arrive. Kiyoka uses lightning to strike destroy the gate and demands Shinichi Saimori tell him where Miyo is. Minoru Tatsuishi tells Kiyoka Miyo won’t be returning to his household any longer. Since Minoru won’t tell Kiyoka where he’s hiding Miyo, Kiyoka plans to use force to get what he wants. Kiyoka fights Shinichi and Minoru. Despite their efforts, Minoru and Shinichi are no match for Kiyoka. Kanoko grows concerned and asks Miyo to reject Kiyoka’s offer. Once again, Miyo refuses to back down.

At the same time, Kouji tells Kiyoka that the Saimoris’ likely put Miyo in the storehouse. Before they’d go there, Minoru attempts to stop Kiyoka again, but Kiyoka knocks him out with a lightning attack.

As Kaya yells at Miyo to reject the marriage offer, Miyo contemplates her life with her family and Kiyoka. Kiyoka comes to Miyo’s aid as she falls unconscious from the abuse she received from Kaya and Kanoko. Kanoko looks outside and notices the disastrous aftermath caused by Kiyoka’s battle with Minoru. Kiyoka asks Kaya what she tried to achieve by hurting Miyo. Kaya tells Kiyoka that she’s the one who should’ve been set up with him and not Miyo. She brags about how inferior Miyo is compared to her, resulting in Kiyoka telling her to shut her mouth. Kiyoka leaves with Miyo in his arms as Kouji urges Kaya to evacuate the area with him. He doesn’t want Kaya’s death to be another burden Miyo has on her shoulders.

In a dream, Miyo sees her mother, Sumi Usuba. Sumi apologizes to Miyo for the rough life she led and tells her to believe in the power she holds inside herself.

Somewhere else, an elderly man is infuriated with Minoru’s failure. A young man asks this man for permission to execute a plan that’ll aid him in his endeavours.

Miyo awakens inside Kiyoka’s home, and Kiyoka comforts her. Yurie enters the room, happy to see Miyo doing fine. Kiyoka tells Miyo that they’re happy she’s okay.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Miyo Saimori
* Kaya Saimori
* Kouji Tatsuishi
* Kiyoka Kudou
* Kanoko Saimori
* Shinichi Saimori
* Minoru Tatsuishi
* Sumi Saimori (dream)
* Emperor
* Arata Tsuruki
* Yurie