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**My Happy Marriage** (わたしの幸せな結婚, *Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon*?), synonymously known as simply **Watakon,** is a novel series written by Akumi Agitogi and illustrated by Tsukiho Tsukioka. It was originally a web novel serialized on Shousetsuka ni Narou that then began been published since January 15, 2019 by Kadokawa's imprint Fujimi L Bunko. It is licensed in English by Yen Press, that published the first volume on January 18, 2022 under their *Yen On* imprint.

## Synopsis

Born talentless to a noble family famous for her supernatural abilities, Miyo Saimori 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 beautiful 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.

## Volume List

 Pages
 ISBN

* Prologue
* 1. Of Our Meeting and My Tears
* 2. The First Date
* 3. A Gift for My Fiancé
* 4. Choosing Defiance
* 5. Endings and New Beginnings
* Epilogue

 Pages
 ISBN

* Prologue
* 1. Nightmares and Disquieting Shadows
* 2. The Chestnut-Haired Man
* 3. To the Usuba Household
* 4. Light in the Darkness
* 5. Truth-Revealing Party
* Epilogue

 Pages
 ISBN

* Prologue
* 1. Father-in-Law and His Invitation
* 2. Quivering, Embarassed
* 3. Confrontation with Mother-in-Law
* 4. Circling Emotions
* 5. Something Closing In
* 6. Once Spring Has Come
* Epilogue

 Pages
 ISBN

* Prologue
* 1. Scars and Precaution
* 2. Her First Friend
* 3. How to Spend Time with a Friend
* 4. Genuine Emotions Deep Inside
* 5. Without Fear
* 6. Feelings Going Forward
* Epilogue

 Pages
 ISBN

* Prologue
* 1. A New Year's Commotion
* 2. The Imperial Palace and a Restless Day
* 3. Night
* 4. The Past Within Dreams
* Epilogue

 Pages
 ISBN
 **Chapters**

* Prologue
* 1. Chapter 1
* 2. Chapter 2
* 3. Chapter 3
* 4. Chapter 4
* Epilogue

 Pages
 ISBN
 **Chapters**

* Prologue
* 1. Chapter 1
* 2. Chapter 2
* 3. Chapter 3
* 4. Chapter 4
* 4. Chapter 5
* Epilogue

 Pages
 ISBN

## Stage Reading

A stage reading of the novels was held on July 10-11, 2021.

## Reception

The combined sales of the light novel and manga have reached 4 million copies.

## Promotional Material

### PVs

Novel Promotional Video - Oppressed versionPromotional Video - "Oppressed Version"Novel Promotional Video - Loved versionPromotional Video - "Loved version"Novel Promotional Video - Standard versionPromotional Video - Standard version
### Visuals

Stage reading visualStage reading textless visual
## External Links

* Official website
* Official Twitter

## References

1. ↑ Volume 1 Amazon page
2. ↑ Series's Official Twitter Account
Hasebe

**Hasebe** (初瀨部, *Hasebe*?) is the Minister of Education.

## Appearance

Hasebe is a middle-aged man with a beard who looks to have a lot of money. He wears a tailor-made three-piece suit to cover his plump figure. He loves to twirl his beard with his hand while talking.

## Personality

Hasebe has an arrogant attitude that makes people uncomfortable.

## Plot

After attending a meeting with Prince Takaihito and other ministers in the Gardenia Hall in the front part of the Imperial Palace grounds, Hasebe and his Secretary drove in the official car meant for ministers to the back of the palace grounds where the residences of the Imperial family are located and stopped in front of the building where Miyo Saimori is temporarily staying for protection purposes. Exiting the car, he claims that he is lost after approaching Miyo and Arata Usuba. When Arata doubts his claims, Hasebe snorts with disdain after carefully looking at the two. He belittles the two for being just a little boy and a poor looking little girl, saying that he thought they would be sacred people if the prince insisted so much on protecting them. When Arata rebuts, Hasebe frowns with displeasure and tells him that he has no proper etiquette when addressing his superior. Hasebe becomes even more dissatisfied when Arata reminds him that he must be vigilante during this period of strict security, causing Hasebe to voice his doubts on the abilities of people with Gifts, calling them "nothing special" and provokes Miyo and Arata to perform their abilities in front of him to show evidence of their Gift. Arata refuses his request and Hasebe is about to curse, when other cars arrive. Takakura, who exits one of those cars, angrily asks Hasebe what he is doing and Hasebe calls him rude for asking such a question. Takakura then tells him to not act recklessly during this period, triggering Hasebe to raise his voice and roar that Takakura shouldn't tell him what to do, telling him that he's at fault in the first place for allowing these people who are no different from liars to enter the palace without permission. His Secretary then dissuades the situation by calming Hasebe, telling him that he should bear for now, as continue making troubles will only cause bigger problems.

## Abilities

As an ordinary human, Hasebe doesn't possess any superhuman powers or abilities.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3  Novel, Volume 5 Chapter 3
Yurie

* Anime
* Manga
* Live-action
* Novel

**Yurie** (ゆり江, *Yurie*?) is an elderly servant who works for Kiyoka Kudou's household.

## Personality

Yurie is a kind and thoughtful woman who cares deeply for Kiyoka Kudou and tries to do what's right, but she also has good sense when it comes to even those she has just met and Kiyoka, knowing this, trusts her judgment. This is shown when her ability to see Miyo Saimori's kindness for what it is helps Kiyoka feel more at ease with his new fiancé.

She is hardworking and diligent, so even at her age, she's still able to rise early and get everything done in the house that needs to be.

Though Yurie is typically gentle and kind, things can get frightening when she grows angry. When Yurie is angry, her anger is ill-concealed and it will leak through in her speech, even though her tone has the same gentleness as usual. She would speak in a dispassionate voice drained of emotion, unlike anything one has heard before. A lecture will follow.

## History

Yurie used to serve as Kiyoka's nursemaid and has been employed at his house ever since. She is not a live-in servant. Even in her old age, she commutes to the house every day in time to prepare breakfast before her master awakes. Her own house isn’t very far. During wintertime, when it gets dark early, her family would come pick her up on the route home. It usually only takes Kiyoka a few minutes to drop her off.

## Abilities

Yurie can use a healing ability.[*citation needed*]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  Novel, Volume 4 Chapter 2
2. ↑  Novel, Volume 2 Chapter 2
3. ↑  Novel, Volume 1 Chapter 1
Manga Chapter 17

**Betrothal** (婚約, *Konyaku*?) is the seventeenth chapter of the *My Happy Marriage* manga adaptation.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Miyo Saimori
* Sumi Saimori (dream)
* Kiyoka Kudou
* Yurie
* Kaya Saimori (pictured)
* Minoru Tatsuishi (pictured)
* Kazushi Tatsuishi (pictured)
* Kanoko Saimori (flashback)
* Hana (flashback)
* Kouji Tatsuishi
Blu-ray & DVD Volume 2

## Volume 2

**Blu-ray & DVD Volume 2** is the second volume of the anime's BD&DVD release. It will be released on December 22, 2023.

## Episodes

5. **Ripples** (波紋, *Hamon*?)
6. **Determination and Thunder** (決意と雷鳴, *Ketsui to Raimei*?)
7. **Glamorous Lady of Summer** (夏の華の淑女, *Natsu no Hana no Modan Gāru*?)
8. **Nightmares and Ominous Shadows** (悪夢と不穏な影と, *Akumu to Fuon na Kage to*?)

### Limited Edition Bonus

* Original novel written by Akumi Agitogi
* Slipcase original illustration by Tsukiho Tsukioka
* Digital jacket by character designer Shōko Yasuda
* Special booklet (contains comicalized illustrations by Rito Kohsaka)

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD on the Anime offical website
Tatsuishi family

The **Tatsuishi family** (辰石家, *Tatsuishi-ka*?) is one of the main families in the *My Happy Marriage* series.

## Known Members

* Minoru Tatsuishi: former head
* Mrs. Tatsuishi: Minoru's wife
* Kazushi Tatsuishi: Minoru and Mrs. Tatsuishi's eldest son, current head
* Kouji Tatsuishi: Minoru and Mrs. Tatsuishi's second son
* Kaya Saimori: Kouji's fiancée

## Description

The Tatsuishis are one of the few distinguished families with the Gift. They are from a long-established noble line, one of the families who had risen to prominence through ridding the land of Grotesqueries. Due to a remnant of their past achievements, the Saimoris has a high rank among the noble families. However, they faces a similar predicament as the Saimori family, with their status was hanging by a thread. In social circles, the Tatsuishis are never worthy of mention when the topic of noteworthy families with the Gift surfaced. People thought they lack both capability and promise. If the next generation doesn't turn out to be extraordinarily Gifted, they would no longer be able to fulfill their role as retainers to the Emperor and be stripped of privilege and their stipend. Though their wealth and status from their past achievements still force their peers to accept them as nobility at present, they certainly don't command much respect. The family is considered to be already on the path toward ruin.

The Tatsuishis have relations with the Saimori family that go back a long way. Their residences are nearby each other, located in an area in the Imperial Capital, in a part of the city where many wealthy families have their estates.

In order to restore the family's status, the current head of the Tatsuishi family, Minoru Tatsuishi wanted the Gift in the Usubas’ bloodline. It is unknown that Minoru followed the orders of the Emperor.

Since Minoru was angry at Shinichi Saimori that he sent his daughter Miyo to the Kiyoka's house to marry Kiyoka Kudou instead of his eldest son Kazushi. So, he told Kaya about Miyo with Kiyoka, which makes also angry. Kaya starts to team up with Minoru, as to kidnap Miyo to marry Kazushi instead of Kiyoka. But then, as Kouji tried to stop his father, but he tied him, so Kazushi freed him and tell Kiyoka about that. At Saimori estate, Minoru was about to use the force field with Shinichi and by himself with the Aerokinesis, but his powers are no match for Kiyoka's powers and as they head to the storehouse, Minoru use the fire to stop them while the Saimori estate is on fire as he can't let Kiyoka to marry an Usuba, but he has been hit by Electrokinesis twice as he was rendered unconscious.

After that, he has committed his crime for what did being replaced from the head of the Tatsuishi family, and Kazushi became the new head of the Tatsuishi family.

## Trivia

* The surname **Tatsuishi** means "Cinnabar" (辰石?).

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  Novel, Volume 1 Chapter 1
2. ↑  Novel, Volume 1 Epilogue
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2  Novel, Volume 1 Chapter 4
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1  Novel, Volume 1 Chapter 3
5. ↑  Anime, Episode 3
6. ↑  Anime, Episode 5
7. ↑  Anime, Episode 6
8. ↑  Anime, Episode 8
Takakura

**Takakura** (鷹倉, *Takakura*?) is the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal in the Imperial Court and a close aid of Prince Takaihito.

## History

Takakura assumed the position of the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal, when Prince Takaihito began his official duties in place of the emperor. Although he is still young, in his early thirties, he is talented due to his flexible thinking and is close to the prince's age, making him one of the few people Takaihito trusts the most.
Kiyoka's house

* Anime
* Manga
* Live-action

**Kiyoka's house** (清霞の家, *Kiyoka no ie*?) is a residence where the head of the Kudou family, Kiyoka Kudou, lives with his fiancée Miyo Saimori.

## Description

The residence is an unassuming domicile located in the woods on the outskirts of the Imperial Capital, at only a stone’s throw from the city. The landscape in the area is mostly forests, plantations, and fields, dotted with just a few houses, with nothing resembling a luxurious estate. A country path connects the area with the city's outskirts. Unlike in the city, the area gets pitch-black at night.

The house is a single-story structure with just a few rooms. It's considerably smaller than both the Kudou villa in the countryside and the Kudou main estate. It has a wooden exterior, which is still pristine, indicating that it has been built recently. Despite being located in the woods, the house has its own water supply. An automobile, which Kiyoka mainly uses to drive to work and to the city, is parked outside the house.

From the entrance, there is a short wood-floored corridor that leads to the different chambers in the residence:

* A study where Kiyoka spends his time at his desk.
* Miyo's room is a new room that was furnished only with the bare necessities: a futon, a desk, a chest of drawers, and a clock.
* The kitchen has an oven and a pantry which is stocked with everything one needs for cooking.
* The living room where the family eats. The dining table had been put away and wooden chairs were left at the corner of the room as it is customary in the house to serve food on trays with legs.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2  Novel, Volume 1 Chapter 1
2. ↑  Novel, Volume 3 Chapter 2
Manga Volume 4

## My Happy Marriage 4

* Japanese
* Japanese Special Edition
* English

**My Happy Marriage 4** is the fourth volume of the *My Happy Marriage* manga adaptation.

## Synopsis

Though the rumors make him out to be cold and haughty, Kiyoka Kudou quickly warms up to Miyo Saimori, the eldest of her clan but ungraced by the supernatural talent that blessed her father and half sister. Intrigued by the girl who stands worlds apart from the spoiled, social-climbing women who usually vie for his hand, Kiyoka soon comes to regard Miyo with affection.

Kiyoka and Miyo make their engagement real and official, but Miyo still worries she lacks the training to be a worthy wife of the Kudou clan. Enter Kiyoka’s older sister, Hazuki, who takes it upon herself to tutor Miyo—and tease Kiyoka along the way!

Suddenly, a man named Arata Tsuruki appears before Miyo and Kiyoka. Who is this mysterious person, and what connection does he have to the enigmatic and powerful Usuba clan that Miyo’s mother hailed from?

## Chapters

* Chapter 21: **A Match for the Master** (旦那さまにふさわしく, *Danna-sama ni Fusawashiku*?)
* Chapter 22: **Arata Tsuruki** (鶴木新, *Tsuruki Arata*?)
* Chapter 23: **True Family** (本当の家族, *Hontou no Kazoku*?)
* Chapter 24: **The Visitor** (訪問者, *Houmonsha*?)
* Chapter 25: **Feelings Unaligned** (すれ違う気持ち, *Surechigau Kimochi*?)
* Chapter 26: **Tear-Streaked Morning** (涙の朝, *Namida no Asa*?)
* Original Short Story

## Gallery

Special Edition Bonus IllustrationSpecial Edition Bonus Illustration 2

## References

1. ↑ My Happy Marriage Volume 4 - Square Enix & Book Official Website
Manga Volume 3

## My Happy Marriage 3

* Japanese
* Japanese Special Edition
* English

**My Happy Marriage 3** is the third volume in the *My Happy Marriage* manga adaptation.

## Synopsis

For failing to inherit the boon of unusual power that is the Saimori birthright and bringing shame to the family name, mistreated Miyo is cast out to become another's problem.

Sent to the Kudo clan—itself preternaturally powerful—as a potential bride for its heir, Kiyoka, Miyo is surprised to experience kindness for the first time in her thus far sad life.

Though the rumors make him out to be cold and haughty, Kiyoka Kudou quickly warms up to the Saimoris' eldest daughter. Intrigued by the girl who stands worlds apart from the spoiled, social-climbing women who usually vie for his hand, Kiyoka soon comes to regard Miyo with affection.

Just as Miyo believes she may have found happiness at last, her jealous half sister, Kaya, kidnaps her and locks her in a cellar. Kaya's eyes are red with rage as she declares her intention to dissolve Miyo's engagement to Kiyoka and replace Miyo as his fiancée herself! Will Kiyoka's supernatural abilities deliver her from Kaya's clutches in time?

## Chapters

* Chapter 15: **Uncompromising** (譲れないもの, *Yuzurenai Mono*?)
* Chapter 16: **Our First Act of Defiance** (初めての抵抗, *Hajimete no Teikou*?)
* Chapter 17: **Betrothal** (婚約, *Konyaku*?)
* Chapter 18: **My New Life with Lord Kudo** (旦那さまとの新しい生活, *Danna-sama to no Atarashii Seikatsu*?)
* Chapter 19: **Call Me Sister** (お義姉さんと呼んで, *Ogishi-san to Yonde*?)
* Chapter 20: **An Audience** (謁見, *Ekken*?)
* Original Short Story: Rain

## Gallery

Special Edition Bonus IllustrationSpecial Edition Bonus Illustration 2
## Trivia

* The special edition includes a booklet with an original manga by Rito Kohsaka and bonus short story by Akumi Agitogi.

## References

1. ↑ My Happy Marriage Volume 3 - Square Enix & Book Official Website
Manga Volume 2

## My Happy Marriage 2

* Japanese
* Japanese Special Edition
* English

**My Happy Marriage 2** is the second volume of the *My Happy Marriage* manga adaptation.

## Synopsis

For failing to inherit the boon of unusual power that is the Saimori birthright and bringing shame to the family name, mistreated Miyo is cast out to become another's problem.

Sent to the Kudou clan — itself preternaturally powerful — as a potential bride for its heir, Kiyoka, Miyo is surprised to experience kindness for the first time in her thus far sad life.

Though the rumors make him out to be cold and haughty, Kiyoka Kudou quickly warms up to the Saimori's eldest daughter. Intrigued by the girl who stands worlds apart from the spoiled, social-climbing women who usually vie for his hand, Kiyoka soon comes to regard Miyo with affection.

But though Miyo has found a place—and warmth—in the Kudou household, the fact remains that she is untouched by the power that defines both the Saimori and Kudou clans, making her a failure as a bridal candidate.

Will the small happiness Miyo has found with Kiyoka end as soon as it has begun?

## Chapters

* Chapter 8: **A Present for Him** (旦那さまへの贈り物, *Danna-sama e no Okurimono*?)
* Chapter 9: **What I Hate Most...** (嫌いなのは..., *Kirai na no wa...*?)
* Chapter 10: **Unshed Tears** (泣かない婚約者, *Nakanai Konyakusha*?)
* Chapter 11: **The Truth** (本当のこと, *Hontou no Koto*?)
* Chapter 12: **A Meal in Thanks** (お礼の宴, *O-rei no Utage*?)
* Chapter 13: **Envy and Impatience** (嫉妬と焦燥, *Shitto to Shousou*?)
* Chapter 14: **Differing Expectations** (それぞれの思惑, *Sorezore no Omowaku*?)
* Original Short Story: What Godou Saw

## Gallery

Special Edition Bonus IllustrationSpecial Edition Bonus Illustration 2
## Trivia

* The special edition contains a booklet with art by Rito Kohsaka and a bonus story by Akumi Agitogi.

## References

1. ↑ My Happy Marriage Volume 2 - Square Enix & Book Official Website
Novel Volume 6 Epilogue

## Epilogue

**Epilogue** (終章, *Shuushou*?) is the epilogue of Volume 6 of the *My Happy Marriage* novel.

## Summary

Miyo Saimori, while hanging laundry in the yard, reflects on the busyness of recent days, including venue visits and outfit arrangements. The news of Kiyoka Kudou, a famous figure, planning a wedding has become a topic of discussion in the streets, making Miyo nervous. Kiyoka joins her in the yard, and they observe newly blooming dandelions, marking the start of spring. Kiyoka suggests planting a cherry blossom tree in the yard as a commemoration of their wedding. Miyo is excited by the prospect of counting down the days to the cherry blossoms' bloom every spring and hosting viewing parties. She expresses her gratitude to him.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Miyo Saimori
* Kiyoka Kudou
Sasaki

**Sasaki** (笹木, *Sasaki*?) is the caretaker and butler for the Kudou villa.

## Appearance

Sasaki is an elderly man whose bright and gentle smile lends him the air of a genial old man. His overall appearance is neat and tidy. He is dressed in a swallow-tailed coat, and his hair is perfectly coiffed.

## History

At a certain point in his life, Sasaki began working for the Kudou family, along with his entire family. This includes his wife Nae, son, daughter-in-law Mitsu, and grandson, all of whom served as household staff for the Kudous. He still addresses the members of the family by their old titles, calling Tadakiyo Kudou "Master", despite him not being the head of the family anymore and his son Kiyoka Kudou "Master Scion".

## Plot

When Kiyoka and his fiancée Miyo Saimori comes to the countryside to visit the Kudou villa on Tadakiyo's invitation, Sasaki comes up to meet them at the train platform. He greets Kiyoka with "Master Scion" and Miyo with "Young Mistress", causing the latter to flush in embarrassment. When he praises Kiyoka for finding a beautiful wife, he accidentally addresses him with "Young Master", but plays dumb when Kiyoka questions it. They all board the automobile that Sasaki has parked outside the station, and Sasaki drives them to the villa.

After they enter the villa, Sasaki stands by as Miyo introduces herself and faces the house's mistress Fuyu Kudou's harsh criticism. Like everyone else present, he watches the ensuing tense confrontation between Kiyoka and his mother with bated breath, looking worried that Kiyoka would really lose it over his mother’s abrasive remark. When Kiyoka leaves the scene with Miyo by going up the stairs, Sasaki hastily follows them and shows them their suite on the second floor. Once he finished bringing them their luggage inside the room, Sasaki bows once, tells them that if they need anything he shall take care of it and departs. That night, Miyo panics when she realizes there is only one bed in the room. Kiyoka believes it must be his father setting things up like that or Sasaki is reading into things in a weird way.

A few days later, while the Kudou family is having breakfast, Sasaki enters the dining room in a state of panic. He rushes inside with a red face and whispers something urgently to Tadakiyo, who receives the news calmly and nods in response. Both Tadakiyo and Kiyoka then follow Sasaki into the entry hall. Kiyoka inquires if Sasaki has any specific information about the situation, but Sasaki responds that he doesn't have the details, only that something concerning a fiend occurred early in the morning.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4  Novel, Volume 3 Chapter 2
2. ↑  Novel, Volume 3 Chapter 5
Takaihito

* Anime
* Manga
* Live-action

**Takaihito** (堯人, *Takaihito*?) is a character in the *My Happy Marriage* series. He is the second son of the Emperor and successor to the throne.

## Appearance

Takaihito is a young man, around the age of Kiyoka. He is uncannily beautiful and is neither large nor small in stature. He has a snow-white skin, bright red lips and almond-shaped eyes, styled with red eyeshadow. His hair is jet black that reaches to shoulder length. The man's figure is so otherworldly that some might take him for a boy or even a girl. At the same time, he possesses an intimidating aura that naturally made others put up their guard. His overpowering presence captivates everyone who encounters him and inspires such an awe that gives the impression he might not have been of this world at all, no matter how many times they lay their eyes on him.

He often wears a dark blue ceremonial court dress that is tailored from the highest-quality silk and is unadorned.

## Personality

During his introduction, Takaihito appears to be a calm, composed, and cordial individual.

As shown in his interaction with Kazushi Tatsuishi, even as the latter explained about his family's involvement of kidnapping Miyo Saimori for their own personal gain out of greed, he is seen as understanding and forgiving.

Even at the point of knowing the Grotesqueries would invade the Imperial capital, due to the seal that has already been broken at the grave site, Takaihito remains levelheaded for the most part. His levelheaded demeanor is also seen when he was able to inform Kiyoka Kudou, Masashi Ookaito, and Kazushi Tatsuishi if anything else were to occur.

## History

Takaihito is born as the second son of the Emperor. Since he was young, he has shared a close relationship with Kiyoka Kudou, as they are of similar age and Kiyoka was the first of the Kudou family to manifest a gift in their generation.

Takaihito is already married. His wife is the precious daughter of an orthodox aristocratic family. The two met on a blind date and eventually got married under the arrangement of the country and the royal family.

## Abilities

* **Divine Revelation**: Takaihito have the same power as as his father.

## Trivia

* Takaihito is a point of view character in the prologue of the fifth volume of the novel.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2  Novel, Volume 2 Chapter 1
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2  Novel, Volume 2 Chapter 5
3. ↑  Anime, Episode 8
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1  Novel, Volume 3 Chapter 4
5. ↑  Novel, Volume 5 Chapter 3
Novel Volume 5 Prologue

## Prologue

**Prologue** (序章, *Joshouu*?) is the prologue of Volume 5 of the *My Happy Marriage* novel.

## Summary

On New Year's Eve, following the Grand Purification ceremony, Takaihito convenes with Masashi Ookaito and Lord Keeper Takakura. He instructs them to keep the Emperor's disappearance under wraps and advises against launching a full-scale search to avoid drawing attention. Through Divine Revelation, he glimpses an impending snowy battle in the Imperial Capital and opts to conserve their strength for it. When questioned about the Emperor's safety, he believes it improbable that the Gifted Communion would go to such great length as kidnapping only to kill him. However, he bluntly expresses that he wouldn't mind if his father meets such a fate, much to the shock of the two men. The coexistence of the Emperor, who still holds the highest authority, and the next emperor, who wields actual power, complicates matters. Everything would be easier if his father was eliminated. When he inquires about the status of a certain matter, Masashi conveys the military's disagreement, and Takakura mentions that many bureaucrats and politicians, including the Ministry of the Imperial Household, also oppose the decision. Despite understanding their concerns, Takaihito insists on his orders. After the two men depart, Takaihito reflects on his unstable revelation power, as he has yet to ascend the throne, leading to errors like the recent incident involving Miyo Saimori. He contemplates whether he has made the right decision this time.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Takaihito
* Masashi Ookaito
* Takakura

### Mentioned characters

* Minister of the Imperial Household
* Lord Chamberlain
* Emperor
* Miyo Saimori
Novel Volume 3 Prologue

## Prologue

**Prologue** (序章, *Joshouu*?) is the prologue of Volume 3 of the *My Happy Marriage* novel.

## Summary

As a young villager is making his way home through the mountain at night, he is suddenly drawn to a strange noise nearby and spots a human-like silhouette, shrouded in a dark cloak that conceal their identity. The mysterious figure is constantly glancing around as if fearing discovery. Driven by a sense of duty to his community, the villager quietly follows this figure and sees the cloaked figure entering a shack. Looking through the open door, the villager catches sight of another shadowy presence inside. Just as he decides to leave to inform other villagers, he turns to find a giant figure standing right behind him. When their eyes lock, a grating, teeth-grinding screech pierces the air. The villager realizes this is no human. There are two large, thick horns protruding from its head. The villager retreats backward, but falls in panic and loses consciousness.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Village youth
* Gifted Communion members
* Fiend
Novel Volume 5

## My Happy Marriage 5

* Japanese
* English

**My Happy Marriage 5** (わたしの幸せな結婚 五, *Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon Go*?) is the fifth volume of the My Happy Marriage novel series.

## Synopsis

After the Gifted Communion stages an operation in the Imperial Capital, crown prince Takaihito proposes that Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka Kudou start living in the Imperial Palace. There, Miyo finally realizes that she’s fallen for Kiyoka, only to find that her fear of change is holding her back from expressing her feelings to him. But things reach a crossroads one night when Kiyoka comes to Miyo with a confession of his own…

## Chapters

* **Prologue** (序章, *Joshou*?)
* Chapter 1: **A New Year's Commotion** (年明け、ざわめき, *Toshiake, Zawameki*?)
* Chapter 2: **The Imperial Palace and a Restless Day** (宮城と落ち着かない日, *Kyuujou to Ochitsukanai Hi*?)
* Chapter 3: **Night** (夜, *Yoru*?)
* Chapter 4: **The Past Within Dreams** (夢の中に在る過去, *Yume no Naka ni Aru Kako*?)
* **Epilogue** (終章, *Shuushou*?)

## Characters in Order of Appearance

### Main characters

* Miyo Saimori\*
* Kiyoka Kudou\*

### Supporting characters

* Takaihito\*
* Masashi Ookaito
* Takakura
* Yoshito Godou
* Naoshi Usui\*
* Sumi Usuba (dream)
* Hazuki Kudou
* Yurie
* Arata Usuba
* Kaoruko Jinnouchi
* Hasebe
* Kazushi Tatsuishi
* Jakuji Unan
* Houjou

### Mentioned characters

* Emperor
* Shinichi Saimori
* Kanoko Saimori
* Kaya Saimori
* Asahi Ookaito
* Fuyu Kudou

\* Point of view characters

## Trivia

* A special leaflet was distributed with the date of Volume 5.

## References

1. ↑ Yen Press: My Happy Marriage (Novel) Vol. 5
2. ↑ 「わたしの幸せな結婚」リーフレット配布中！（数量限定）- Fujimi L Bunko News
Novel Volume 4 Chapter 2

## Her First Friend

**Her First Friend** (初めての友人, *Hajimete no Yuujin*?) is the second chapter of Volume 4 of the *My Happy Marriage* novel.

## Summary

Miyo Saimori dreams of a moment from her mother's past. In the dream, Sumi Usuba, who is in her early teens, appears cheerful and is playfully reprimanding Naoshi Usui for fighting again, which left his opponent hospitalized. Naoshi, looking like a student at the time, explains that he was merely defending himself as the other person had started the fight. As they continue their playful conversation, Miyo can sense the deep love that Naoshi has for Sumi, and it's clear that Sumi also reciprocates that affection. This dream raises questions in Miyo's mind about the nature of their relationship and whether Naoshi might be her biological father.

The day after the meeting, Miyo starts accompanying Kiyoka Kudou to work. She feels restless just sitting around while being protected and wants to contribute in some way. At first, Kiyoka refuses but eventually agrees, suggesting that she explore the building first. As Miyo heads off, Kiyoka grapples with his desire to keep her close but reminds himself that she's changing and he shouldn't try to control her every move.

During their tour of the building, Kaoruko Jinnouchi shares her surprise to see Kiyoka's different behavior around Miyo compared to his usual strict demeanor at work. She suggests becoming friends, which Miyo enthusiastically accepts. They explore various areas of the building, including the kitchenette, office, records room, courtyard, main kitchen, cafeteria, and finally, the dojo. Some of them, like the kitchenette, are in a terrible state, as they were never cleaned by the soldiers. Throughout the tour, Miyo encounters soldiers who stare at her rudely and with suspicion. In the dojo, Mukadeyama invites Kaoruko to spar with a soldier, and during the match, he warns Miyo about the soldiers' negative opinions of her as a civilian woman and a Usuba. Kaoruko wins the spar but faces misogynic criticism from the soldiers.

Once the sun sets, Miyo and Kiyoka return home together. Yurie, having already prepared dinner, notices Miyo's fatigue and offers her a bowl of amazake. As it is already dark outside, Kiyoka suggests dropping Yurie off and insists Miyo to come along. After safely delivering Yurie to her family, Miyo and Kiyoka walk back home together. Miyo asks him if she should stop making his lunch, as she heard the cafetaria food is delicious. Finding her question ridiculous, Kiyoka says he eat her lunches because he enjoys them, much more than any cafeteria food and encourages her to continue making them. They continue their journey hand in hands.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Miyo Saimori
* Sumi Usuba (dream)
* Naoshi Usui (dream)
* Kiyoka Kudou
* Kaoruko Jinnouchi
* Mukadeyama
* Special Anti-Grotesquerie Unit members
* Yurie

### Mentioned characters

* Yoshirou Usuba
* Arata Usuba
Telekinesis

* Anime
* Manga

**Telekinesis** (念動力, *Nendōryoku*?) is the psychic ability to influence a physical system without physical interaction.

## Description

Telekinesis is one of the basic Gifts. People possessing this power has varying degrees of power and the extent of one’s might can also vary depending on their state of mind. For instance, when Kouji Tatsuishi was infuriated by his father, his emotions were out of control and his powers were bent to the whims of the untamed fury that had overtaken him, causing him to muster far more telekinesis power than he'd ever imagined.

The ability can be used for different purposes. Using it the user can move objects through sheer force of will, like making furnitures in a room shoot up in the air, defying gravity, and send them flying at their opponent with terrifying momentum. It is also possible to use the power on living objects, for instance to rend a human body asunder and send the pieces flying. For defensive purposes, one can use telekinesis to stop objects that are flying at them from moving and make them drift down to the floor.
Tsuruki Trading

**Tsuruki Trading** (鶴木貿易, *Tsuruki bōeki*?) is a midsized trading company.

## Description

The firm is established after the Meiji Restoration. It is run by the Usuba family under their Tsuruki identity, and serves as their main income. Arata Usuba currently works as a senior negotiator for the company.

The firm's headquarters is located in the Imperial Capital, a few minutes away from the Usuba estate.

## History

About twenty years ago, the company was on the verge of bankruptcy following declining business. The management at the time failed in negotiations with a major business partner and the company was performing very poorly, the worst since the founding of the company. The family was facing a mountain of debt that was beyond their means. The situation was very dire.

Just before the whole family was about to be forced into the streets, the head of the Saimori family somehow heard of their plight and offered a marriage arrangement in exchange for financial support. They would take on a large amount of the debt if the daughter of the Usuba family, Sumi Usuba, would marry their son, Shinichi Saimori. At the time, the head of the Usuba family, Yoshirou Usuba, could see that the Saimoris were heading into decline and never wanted to hand his precious daughter over to a family like them. He was against the marriage and rejected the offer, but the Saimoris were persistent and would keep sending proposals. Ultimately, in order to save her family, Sumi overcame Yoshirou’s objections and accepted their offer without consulting Yoshirou.

Later, it is revealed that the Emperor was behind this period of economic slump for the company. Fearing the power of Dream-Sight after Sumi was born with Telepathy, he wanted to weaken the Usubas’ power. Even if a Gift-user with Dream-Sight would be born, they wouldn’t pose a threat while the Usuba family was on the verge of ruin. The Emperor used his influence behind the scenes to ensure business went poorly for Tsuruki Trading. The Usuba family was then pushed to the brink of extinction.

After Sumi went to marry the Saimoris in order to save the family, the family received financial assistance from the Saimoris. The money is later revealed to have come from the Emperor, who passed the Saimoris a heavy sum, and incited them into pursuing Sumi. He couldn’t care less whether the Usubas recovered or faded away thereafter. All that mattered was separating the woman from her family; as he feared that Sumi would otherwise marry another member of the Usuba family and produce a child thick with Usuba blood, causing the stronger the power of Dream-Sight in the child would be. The Saimoris were almost entirely lacking in Gift-users, and their fall from nobility was clearly on the horizon.

The Tsuruki Trading company has since recovered and is now stable.

## References

1. ↑  Novel, Volume 5 Chapter 2
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4  Novel, Volume 2 Chapter 2
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2  Novel, Volume 2 Chapter 5
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3  Anime, Episode 11
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4  Novel, Volume 2 Chapter 3
Burial Grounds

**Burial Grounds** (奥津城, *Okutsuki*?), also known as the **Grave**, is a graveyard in the Forbidden Land and serves as a cemetry for Gift-users.

## Description

The Burial Grounds is the only graveyard located in the Forbidden Land. People with the Gift or Spirit-Sight generally possess a large amount of spiritual power. Thus, when they pass, their souls ultimately grow even stronger, which means a regular memorial service often isn't enough to put them to rest. The Burial Grounds is a place where their spirits are sealed away.

Because many Gift-users perish in battle, they are resentful and holding hatred and anguish in their hearts. If their ghosts are awakened from their slumber and set free, then there’s plenty of reason to be concerned they might direct their hatred on the general populace. As specters possess no reason or intellect, if the released spirits make it out of the Forbidden Land, there is no telling what sort of damage they’d wreak. It wouldn’t be easy to return the escaped ghosts back to the Forbidden Land and seal them away once again.

## Plot

After the Emperor authorizes Arata Usuba for starting his actions, he then rings a bell left at his bedside and orders a chamberlain to drive the ghosts in the Burial Grounds to the countryside. Regardless of how many live or die.

As Prince Takaihito received a Divine Revelation, he summons Kiyoka Kudou, Masashi Ookaito and Kazushi Tatsuishi to the Imperial Palace. Before heading there, Masashi informs Kiyoka about people having broken into the Forbidden Land outside the city and that the Burial Grounds are desecrated. Takaihito then tells the three that his Divine Revelation shows this incident will lead to an upcoming battle where lives will be lost if things go poorly.

Some time later, Arata meets with Kiyoka as a negotiator for the Ministry of the Imperial Household, and explains that someone lifted the seals on the Burial Grounds around two weeks ago in the middle of the night. Ever since, the Ministry of the Imperial Household has been rushing to identify the culprit and recover the souls that have been released. However, only seventy percent of the loosed spirits have been recovered, and they are still unsure who may have been the culprit.

## References

1. ↑  Anime, Episode 6
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4  Novel, Volume 2 Chapter 1
3. ↑  Novel, Volume 2 Chapter 2
Comb

**Comb** (櫛, *Kushi*?) is a tool used for combing hairs.

## Description

A comb consists of a shaft that holds a row of teeth for pulling through the hair to clean, untangle, or style it. In the Edo period, it is a very popular hair accessory.

Offering a comb to a lady is also customarily taken as a marriage proposal. It is therefore not necessarily the best of choice for a first present.

Miyo's old comb that she has used for many years is a comb she received from a servant around four or five years ago. It is a cheap comb that is missing a few teeth already. Because of that, combing hair takes twice as long as typical to bring a little result. The comb that Kiyoka Kudou bought for Miyo Saimori is beautifully and intricately crafted. It is made of boxwood and exquisitely decorated with flower carvings. It is a pricey item. Quality combs are known to make all the difference with hair.

## Plot

After Kiyoka invited Miyo to go out with him on his day off, Miyo sits in front of the mirror, combing her hair with more care than usual. She uses the cheap comb she brought along from her time as a servant at the Saimori family. After going through her hair for a while, she notices that her hair has indeed acquired a glossy sheen.

During their outing, Kiyoka brings Miyo to the Suzushima's. In a back room, Keiko hands him a palm-size box that has been set aside for him. After checking the contents and finding the item inside exactly as requested, he tells her to add it to the kimonos, and he will settle the amount due all together. He then carefully tucks the box away inside his kimono.

After their return home, he does not want to give her the feeling of him pressuring her and waits until later in the evening to place it in front of her room while Miyo is in the bath. Knowing she is reluctant to accept gifts, he believes she couldn’t ignore something left by her door. Because of the additional meaning of offering a comb to a lady, he is unable to give it to her openly out of concern she would misconstrue his intentions. He simply purchased it out of purely practical concerns. After placing the gift, he waits for her reaction in the living room. Miyo exits the bathroom and walks back to her room. Not long after, she comes out in search of him. She asks if he is the one who left it for her. Miyo takes the lid off and hesitantly peers inside the box. After seeing the comb, she expresses that she can't possibly accept such an expensive gift. Kiyoka tells her not to dwell too deeply on it and to do what she likes with it. Miyo then thanks him and says she will treasure it.

Ever since the day Kiyoka has given Miyo the expensive comb, she wants to reciprocate with a gift of her own and later crafts a Kumihimo for him.

## Trivia

* The background on Miyo's old haircomb was changed in the anime. It originally belonged to Miyo's late mother, Sumi Usuba and was the only memento she had managed to keep, but was damaged by her step-mother, Kanoko Saimori in the process.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5  Novel, Volume 1 Chapter 2
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1  Short story, Combs and Memories
3. ↑  Novel, Volume 1 Chapter 3
Novel Volume 4 Epilogue

## Epilogue

**Epilogue** (終章, *Shuushou*?) is the epilogue of Volume 4 of the *My Happy Marriage* novel.

## Summary

After returning from the lunch gathering, Miyo Saimori prepares toshikoshi soba and other dishes as dinner to ring in the new year. As she sets the plates on the table, Kiyoka Kudou is busy reading numerous work documents. Miyo thanks him for helping Kaoruko Jinnouchi, and Kiyoka responds that they can’t afford to lose any strength, since the battle against the Gifted Communion is expected to escalate. With the whereabouts of both the Gifted Communion and the Emperor still unknown, he suspects they might be planning something significant. After they finish dinner, snow begins to fall. Kiyoka tells Miyo that it has been a good year because he met her and she shares the sentiment. They kiss for the second time.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Miyo Saimori
* Kiyoka Kudou

### Mentioned characters

* Yurie
* Hazuki Kudou
* Emperor
* Naoshi Usui
Usuba estate

* Anime
* Manga

**Usuba estate** (薄刃家宅邸, *Usuba-ka taku-tei*?) is an estate where the Usuba family resides under their public-facing identity of Tsuruki.

## Description

The residence is located in the Imperial Capital, a few minutes away from the family's Tsuruki Trading office. It is a modern, detached wooden house that is painted white. The name plate out front read TSURUKI.

While the facade looks modern, many of the rooms inside are lined with traditional flooring. The place is a skillful fusion of Japanese and Western styles:

* The first floor mainly consists of chambers lined with tatami flooring. There is a parlor about ten tatami mats in size that serves as a reception room for guests.
* The second floor is styled after Western homes. Miyo's room is one of these Western-style rooms. Complementing the high-quality navy-blue carpet are white walls, painted with a touch of yellow so as not to be too bright. Almost all the furniture is wooden, but their detailed designs make them look like Western-style pieces. A spotlessly polished glass lamp illuminates the interior, imbuing the room with a relaxed atmosphere. There is a raised bed and chairs.

From the inside, the hustle and bustle of the city outside is barely audible, even when it is completely quiet. Despite the house being a stately home and having an decent exterior, it is considerably empty inside, lacking in both people and belongings. The house started to decline a long time ago. There used to be more people, with plenty of furniture and belongings, but both slowly began to disappear as time went on, with the final nail in the coffin coming twenty years ago when Tsuruki Trading was on the brink of bankruptcy.

The estate also has a garden that is surprisingly large for a house of its size. Gravel is spread out in the garden and there are few garden plants. It is a dreary place, and looked as though it has been constructed for dueling.

A room within the estate serves as the warehouse. Despite being a warehouse, it is not messy. The large number of items placed inside are all arranged in order. Most of the things are stored in neatly arranged old wooden boxes, so it is easy to immediately discover where certain information one is seeking might be placed. A large amount of paper that is discolored due to old age is placed in piles against the wall. Some are tied into bundles with ropes, some are rolled into cylinders, and some are simply stacked on top of each other. Judging from the degree of deterioration, it seems that the ones above are newer and the ones below are older. Perhaps because it has been neglected for so long, the surfaces of these papers are all covered with dust.

Currently, the estate is inhabited by Yoshirou Usuba and his grandson Arata Usuba. The chores in the residence are skillfully handled by one or two servants.

## References

1. ↑  Novel, Volume 6 Chapter 2
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4  Novel, Volume 2 Chapter 3
3. ↑  Novel, Volume 2 Chapter 2
4. ↑  Novel, Volume 6 Chapter 1
Yoshirou Usuba

* Anime
* Manga
* Live-action

**Yoshirou Usuba** (薄刃 義浪, *Usuba Yoshirō*?) is the grandfather of Arata Usuba and Miyo Saimori. Although the head of the Usuba family is currently Arata's father, he is the one who is actually in charge.

## Personality

Yoshirou initially comes across as stern and strict, but when you engage in a private conversation with him, one would quickly discover a different side to him. He lacks any intimidating aura and tends to wear a gentle smile. In fact, his apologetic demeanor can make him seem somewhat helpless at times.

In his interaction with Miyo, Yoshirou displays sincerity. He acknowledges the hardships she has endured due to their lack of attention to her situation within the Saimori family. With a deep and genuine bow, he conveyes his heartfelt apology. To Yoshirou, the blood relation they shared held great significance. He encourages Miyo not to hesitate in relying on their support in the future, underlining the fact that they were, indeed, a family. In this moment, Yoshirou reveals a compassionate and understanding side of himself. He shows a willingness to connect with Miyo on a deeper level, one that transcends the formalities of their relationship. His words and actions conveys a sense of genuine care and a desire to foster a stronger bond within the family. For Miyo, this conversation marks a pivotal moment, as she realizes that she has found not only a family but also someone who could empathize with her and see things from her perspective. Yoshirou is someone she can share her burdens and dreams with who genuinely cared.