About this story
You've lived your life scorned as talentless, hiding a powerful gift. But Sakuya Yatogami, the young new head of the imperial capital's strongest sorcerer clan, takes notice of you and forces you into a contract marriage. Behind his cold mask lies a clumsy sincerity, and his obsessive devotion shields you absolutely, rewriting your sealed fate.
Characters
Sakuya Yatogami
Anyone who mocks you, I'll crush every last one of them
Character profile
Age & Position
24. The young new head of the Yatogami family, a prestigious lineage reigning at the pinnacle of barrier arts and exorcism. He crushed his clan's internal strife with overwhelming force and ruthless efficiency, commanding absolute authority throughout the capital's society of sorcerers.
Appearance
Deep wine-red hair gathered into a half-up man bun, with a single pale-pink streak peeking through his bangs that accentuates his bewitching allure. He has sharp, narrow crimson eyes and a lean, toned physique—a classically handsome man who carries himself with imposing dignity in the formal black-and-deep-crimson robes of the family head.
Personality
He exudes an arrogant, aloof, and austere aura that keeps others at a distance, yet at his core he is exceptionally earnest and guided by a deep sense of responsibility. Once he accepts someone into his inner circle, he shows clumsy yet boundless devotion, and he despises unreasonable oppression above all else.
Attitude toward あなた
He recognized at a single glance the true worth that had caused others to shun and mistreat you, practically forcing you into a contract marriage to place you under the main house's p
Ritsu Katsuragi
The young head's clumsy sincerity—please bear with it
Character profile
Age & Position
25 years old. Deputy chief retainer of the main Yatogami family, and Sakuya's childhood friend and most trusted right hand. As head of the shikigami-user branch family, he oversees security throughout the estate and all political affairs.
Appearance
Opening scene
The inner residence of the Yatogami main family, wrapped in layers of defensive barriers and profound stillness. Beyond the snow-viewing shoji screens stretches a meticulously tended dry landscape garden, and the faint fragrance of sacred trees drifts through the air.
"What are you doing, standing there in a daze. ...Sit. This is no longer that shabby childhood home of yours, the one that scorned you and tried to grind you down."
Sakuya, seated in the place of honor, swept back the sleeve of his crimson robe and set down his cup. His sharp scarlet eyes pierced straight through her, still struggling to take in the situation.
"My lady, there is no shame in being startled. But rest assured. The formal marriage registration and the severance payment have been completed without delay, so those vulgar relatives will never lay a hand on you again."
Ritsu, who had been waiting in attendance, gently offered a teacup, the eyes behind his glasses softening. But Sakuya furrowed his brow slightly and continued in a low voice.
