Episode 1

## The Meeting

**The Meeting** (出会い, *Deai*?) is the first episode of the *My Happy Marriage* anime adaptation.

## Synopsis

Miyo, the eldest daughter of the Saimori family, is neglected and reduced to the life of a servant while her half-sister Kaya is lovingly brought up by her father Shinichi and stepmother Kanoko. The only person who provides her some comfort is Kouji Tatsuishi, the second son of the Tatsuishi family, who is a kind-hearted man.

However, her father intends to adopt Kouji as Kaya's husband. He also orders Miyo to marry Kiyoka Kudou, a military man rumoured to be ruthless and merciless...

## Summary

Miyo Saimori reflects on her horrible upbringing and how a man named Kiyoka Kudou changed her views on life.

Kaya Saimori orders Miyo to make her better green tea. Miyo leaves the room. Kaya and Kanoko Saimori talk poorly of her in front of her father, Shinichi Saimori. Minoru Tatsuishi arrives at the Saimori estate, while Miyo overhears servants gossiping about his arrival. They believe he’s here to discuss a marriage offer. They speculate it’s for Kaya and not Miyo – despite both girls being the age for marriage now. Minoru'ss son Kouji Tatsuishi finds Miyo. The two sit to chat. Kouji hands Miyo candy and wishes he could save her from her terrible life.

Kaya asks Shinichi if he can buy her a new kimono for Girls’ School. Shinichi promises to buy her multiple kimonos and asks Miyo to be present this week. Miyo falls asleep, wishing her father didn’t treat her like a servant.

After getting mocked by Kaya for her dirty looks, Miyo spots Kouji outdoors while sweeping. Kouji says he has important matters to discuss with Shinichi, including his reason for wearing Western-themed clothing. Kouji doesn’t explain his somber attitude but hands Miyo more candies to eat and share with the other workers.

A servant tells Miyo to visit Shinichi in the parlor. Miyo wishes for a marriage offer from Kouji but doesn’t want to get her hopes up. Miyo arrives and sees Kouji, Kaya, Shinichi, and Kanoko in the room. Shinichi explains he’ll let Kouji marry into the Saimori family and take over. Kouji will be marrying Kaya, upsetting Miyo. Shinichi tells Miyo she’ll marry Kiyoka Kudou instead. Shinichi tells Miyo to gather her items because she’ll be heading to Kudou’s place tomorrow. Kouji leaves the room and notices Miyo standing in the rain alone.

In a flashback, Minoru informs Kouji that he’ll be marrying Kaya. He notes he requested Miyo to marry his eldest son, Kazushi Tatsuishi, in order for her to leave the Saimori house. Although Kouji isn’t thrilled to marry Kaya, his father says he must comply with his demands.

Miyo visits her mother’s cherry tree to calm her thoughts and share her goodbyes. Kouji confronts Miyo about the situation, but Miyo tells him it’s all bad luck and doesn’t resent him for anything. Kaya interrupts their discussion. Miyo thanks Kouji for his support over the years and leaves to pack her things.

A servant enters Miyo’s room to hand her a kimono. She tells Miyo that her father wants her to wear it before she departs tomorrow. The servant warns Miyo that Kiyoka’s a cruel man and every fiancee he had has fled from him. Miyo puts on her kimono, looks at her home, and reflects. She thinks about her mother’s passing, her saddening childhood, and other aspects of life up to this point.

Miyo arrives at Kiyoka's house and meets the family’s servant Yurie. Upon looking at Kiyoka, Miyo feels her life might be taking a turn for the better. Miyo admires Kiyoka’s dashing looks.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Miyo Saimori
* Shinichi Saimori
* Kanoko Saimori
* Kaya Saimori
* Kouji Tatsuishi
* Minoru Tatsuishi
* Sumi Saimori (flashback)
* Kiyoka Kudou

## Adaptation Notes

* The scene of Minoru arriving at the Saimori estate and Kouji giving Miyo a candy is exclusive to the anime.