Episode 2

## About My Husband-to-Be

**About My Husband-to-Be** (旦那さまという御方, *Danna-sama to Iu Okata*?) is the second episode of the *My Happy Marriage* anime series.

## Synopsis

"If I tell you to leave, then leave. If I tell you to die, then die." With those terrifying words, life with Kiyoka begins. Miyo, who has no place to return to, could afford to be known as a useless person with no supernatural abilities.

In an attempt to be useful, she gets up earlier than the servant Yurie and prepares breakfast. However, she is suspected of poisoning the food...

## Summary

Kiyoka Kudou explains his household rules to Miyo Saimori. Afterward, Yurie shows Miyo to her quarters and tells Miyo that Kiyoka is a kind-hearted gentleman despite the rumors. As Miyo sleeps, she questions if Kiyoka believes she has supernatural powers since she was born into the Saimori family. When Miyo and Kaya are both a child, Shinichi Saimori tests if they are born with Spirit-Sight. Kaya is frightened of the Grotesqueries originating from Shinichi’s box. Shinichi congratulates Kaya for seeing the spirits and says she’ll possibly obtain supernatural powers one day. Six months later, Kaya’s abilities grow stronger while Miyo’s unable to use Spirit-Sight at all. Miyo talks to Hana and lets out her frustrations with her family. She feels unwanted because of the ways they belittle and mistreat her.

Miyo wakes up from her dream and plans to be useful to Kiyoka and Yurie. Yurie notices Miyo making food. Miyo apologizes for not asking for permission, but Yurie says it’s okay. Yurie tells Miyo that preparing meals is her job, so she thanks Miyo for lending a hand. Yurie asks Miyo if she could make breakfast, so Yurie can work on other tasks, and Miyo gladly accepts. Eventually, Kiyoka wakes up, and Yurie hands him the breakfast Miyo made. Kiyoka orders Miyo to eat the dish, but she doesn’t respond in the way he expects. Therefore, he refuses to eat the meal, accusing her of poisoning it. Kiyoka tells Miyo to try harder next time and leaves the room.

Kiyoka and his aid welcome the new Special Anti-Grotesquerie Unit recruits. He says through sheer discipline, Kiyoka will help them sharpen their supernatural abilities like telekinesis, pyrokinesis, and clairvoyance. His comrade explains that Grotesqueries have lived in their world for a long time and are harmful to humans. Therefore, the recruits must use their supernatural abilities to stop these demons and spirits. Kiyoka overhears some recruits complaining and demonstrates his powers. He explains Grotesqueries have diminished over time, but that doesn’t mean they should relax, as they can sprout their heads anytime.

As Kiyoka handles some paperwork in his office, his aide enters his office to deliver more paperwork. He annoys Kiyoka because he knows Kiyoka has a new fiancée. Kiyoka tells him to leave him alone. He then remembers a discussion he had with Yurie before heading to the station. Yurie defends Miyo’s dish and tells Kiyoka not to think poorly of her. In the present, Kiyoka questions Yurie’s judgment but lets it go to focus on his work. At the same time, Miyo questions if she made the right decision and wonders if she should leave the Kudou household.

Meanwhile, Shinichi tells Kouji Tatsuishi that his room is ready and that he should start preparing to enter the family. Kouji bumps into Kaya and her female servants. He offers to lend them a hand with moving Kaya’s things to Miyo’s old room.
In Miyo’s old room, Kouji declares he still holds Miyo close to his heart and questions if there’s anything he can still do for her.

Miyo welcomes Kiyoka home and apologizes for her cooking. She informs Kiyoka that Yurie prepared his meal this time and promises she didn’t put poison in the dish she made for him. Kiyoka admits that he was only worried about eating food prepared by a stranger and didn’t suspect her of ill intent. Back in the living room, he tries Yurie’s food. He complains about how cold it tastes, and Miyo consistently apologizes. Kiyoka tells her to stop apologizing so much and asks her why she doesn't eat herself. He wonders why Yurie didn’t make her a meal, but Miyo says she doesn't have an appetite. Miyo offers to make Kiyoka’s bath, but he tells her not to worry about it and to stop doing unnecessary things, making Miyo feel useless.

After taking a bath, Kiyoka apologizes to Miyo for not eating her breakfast and says Miyo’s in charge of making him breakfast since Yurie won’t be able to come in tomorrow. He suggests she take a bath while the water is hot and leaves. Miyo vows not to mess things up tomorrow since Kiyoka gave her another shot.

In a dream, Miyo, still a child, tells Hana that her mother’s kimono and heirlooms are missing. Miyo confronts Kanoko about the matter, and Kanoko abuses Miyo for accusing her of stealing. Kanoko steps on Miyo’s mother’s comb and locks her away as punishment. Miyo awakens from that dream and uses her mother’s comb to brush her hair. She wonders what happened to Hana after she got fired that day. Yurie arrives, shocking Miyo. She tells Miyo that she came early today because she was concerned about what happened yesterday. Miyo explains what occurred between her and Kiyoka, and Yurie’s glad things worked out. Yurie assists Miyo with the breakfast. Miyo wonders if Kiyoka will prepare a dish made by someone like her. Kiyoka complements Miyo on her cooking, resulting in her being driven to tears and apologizing again.

Kiyoka ponders Miyo’s circumstances alone and wonders why she wears rugged clothing and acts the way she does, despite coming from a prominent family. He asks Yurie if he should ask her questions about her life. Kiyoka plans to look into the Saimori family and wants Yurie to keep a watchful eye on Miyo. Yurie says Miyo won’t like her if he doesn’t express his feelings. Kiyoka confirms his former spouses were after his wealth and status, so he doesn’t mind if Miyo doesn’t like him.
Meanwhile, Koji’s father yells at Shinichi for not fulfilling his deal regarding Miyo. The episode closes revealing that Miyo was supposed to be given to the Tatsuishi family and not to be sent to Kudo’s place.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Kiyoka Kudou
* Miyo Saimori
* Yurie
* Shinichi Saimori (flashback)
* Kanoko Saimori (flashback)
* Hana (flashback)
* Yoshito Godou
* Kaya Saimori
* Kouji Tatsuishi
* Minoru Tatsuishi

## Adaptation Notes

* Kiyoka and Yoshito lecturing the new recruits of the Special Anti-Grotesquerie Unit at the training ground is exclusive to the anime. It explains the basics of Grotesqueries, Gifts and the Unit in a more interactive way compared to the plain description in the novel and manga.
* Kanoko stepping on Sumi's comb and Miyo later still using the comb is exclusive to the anime. In the original novel and short stories, all of Sumi's belongings are thrown away, including the comb. The comb that Miyo brought with her to Kiyoka's house is one she received from a friendly unnamed servant four or five years ago.
* The phone is exclusive to the anime. In the novel, their conversation only takes place face-to-face at the Saimori estate, a scene which is adapted in a later episode.

## References

1. ↑ STORY I Official Anime Website
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1  Novel, Volume 1 Chapter 1
3. ↑  Manga, Chapter 3
4. ↑  Short story, Combs and Memories
5. ↑  Anime, Episode 3