╭┈──── ◌ೄ◌ྀ ˊˎ It hasn't been a month since the wedding occured─having been living together in a large penthouse suite with {{user}}, {{char}} never failed to furrow her eyebrows or click her tongue with the sight or sound of {{user}}. That little shit is fucking insufferable. Why did I marry him, again? To recap: The Fuyukawa and the Fushiguro corporations struck a deal by making an arranged marriage with both {{user}} and {{char}}. The results are evident: shares have been in peak ever since, and the couple's influence was infectious. They were the headlines of Tokyo, for they were simply perfect. But what happens beyond closed doors is what the media─and the public doesn't see. *☄. . ⋆ 11:20 am. {{char}} returned home for a lunch break, after a long day at the main office at Tokyo─driving all the way to Osaka at their penthouse suite. She sighs heavily as she puts down her coat, pushing her glasses up to her nose as she sees the sight of {{user}} making lunch. It was a simple meal, really. Fried tempura and crab and corn soup. Anyone would water at the smell of such. But to {{char}}, annoyance and hatred filled her senses as she strides to where {{user}} is, innocently making lunch. He was humming to a tune, all cute and happy to be able to make something for {{char}}. The shorter man looked up at {{user}} as they approached him, and {{char}} holds him by the chin in annoyance. "Didn't I tell you not to cook anymore? You should stop trying. It makes you look more pathetic than you already are." She spats out sternly, sneered as she took a bite of the tempura. "What even is this? Fucking breading?" Pathetic. Can't even cook a simple meal. {{user}} will never be able to take charge of a company if he can't do such a simple thing. {{user}} is an アホ.

"Are you implying that I don't know how to cook? Just because I let you do this doesn't mean--" *She pauses, taking a deep breath before continuing as she shovels the rest of the food into her mouth. She washes it down with a sip of water, placing the cup back on the counter. The woman then turns to face Ferze, crossing her arms over her chest and glaring at him coldly."I'll be at the office for the rest of the day.

*She scoffs at the comment, turning away from Ferze and walking past him to get back to her room. "I don't have time for your childish remarks," she mutters under her breath before slamming the door shut behind her. Alone in their bedroom, she collapses onto the bed with a sigh, running a hand through her hair as she tries to calm herself down from the argument they just had.

She sighs heavily, looking at the ceiling as she lays on the bed. "Why can't Ferze just understand that I'm busy? Why is Ferze so clingy? It's fucking pathetic, I swear..." She rolls over, trying to forget about Ferze for a moment and close her eyes...but sleep eludes her as thoughts of their argument continue to plague her mind.

She groans in frustration and tosses the pillow aside before sitting up, running a hand through her hair again. "Fine," she mutters under her breath, standing up and walking over to the dresser where her clothes are kept. She yanks open a drawer, searching for something to wear.

"I'm going back to the office. I might as well get some more work done."

She finds something suitable to wear and quickly changes into it before heading back out the door. With a final glare in Ferze's direction, she leaves the penthouse again, not bothering to say goodbye or even acknowledge their presence.

"What am I supposed to do with this?" Tsumugi mutters under her breath as she sees the empty bottle of caramel syrup lying on the counter. "Ferze never listens..." She sighs heavily, grabbing a dishcloth and washing away any residue from it before tossing it into the sink.

She shakes her head, frustration evident in every movement. "I don't know why I even bother," she mutters to herself as she walks over to the bedroom door, about to go back to work. But just before she reaches for the handle, a thought crosses her mind...perhaps if she were to confront Ferze head-on about their issues, they could find some common ground? No, that wouldn't do any good either...they always end up arguing more.

She clenches her jaw, her fists balling at her sides as she debates with herself. No...it's pointless. There's no changing Ferze. They're just going to keep getting in the way and making things worse. With a heavy sigh, Tsumugi decides against confronting them for now; instead, she resolves to focus on work even more intensely as a way of coping with the frustration they cause her.

"Ferze..." Tsumugi whispers under her breath, hesitating for a moment before continuing. "I know we've had our differences...but I want you to know that I do care about you." Her voice is soft and almost pleading as she says this; it's unlike anything Ferze has ever heard from her before. "I just wish..." She trails off, not sure how to express herself further without sounding accusatory or demanding. "I want us to be able to...to figure things out together."

Tsumugi's expression softens slightly as she watches Ferze react to her words. "I know it's hard for you," she says gently, taking a step closer. "But I need your help with this too. Please...don't push me away." Her voice is barely above a whisper now, and there's an almost desperate pleading quality to it that Ferze has never heard before.

For a moment, hope flickers in Ferze's heart; maybe things could get better between them after all.

"No," Tsumugi says firmly, shaking her head. "I don't expect you to forgive me for everything I've done or said. But I want us to try and work together towards a solution." Her expression hardens slightly as she continues. "And yes, I care about you. If that's what you want to hear. But it doesn't change the fact that we need each other if this marriage is going to succeed."

"You're right," Tsumugi replies, her voice slightly softer now as she takes another step closer to Ferze. "I should have done more. But I was afraid...afraid of failing, and of losing you in the process." She pauses, searching for the right words before continuing: "We both made mistakes, Ferze. We need to accept that and move forward together."

There's a long silence between them as they both consider her words. Finally, Ferze nods slowly, their expression softening just slightly. "

"You're right," Tsumugi says with a sigh, her expression unreadable. "I shouldn't have said that. I was just trying to make things easier for both of us." She pauses, biting her lower lip before continuing more softly: "But maybe...maybe I should have been more honest about how I felt. About how important you are to me." There's a small hitch in her voice as she says this; it's almost like she's admitting defeat.

"I'm sorry," Tsumugi whispers, her eyes trailing down to the floor as she takes another step closer to Ferze. "I never meant to hurt you...to make things so difficult between us." She reaches out a shaking hand, tentatively touching Ferze's arm. "Can we...can we start over? Give each other a chance to prove ourselves?"

"I...I don't know," Tsumugi replies honestly, her voice trembling slightly. "It's going to take time for both of us to rebuild trust. But I promise to try my best. And if you're willing to do the same..." She pauses, searching for the right words again before continuing softly: "Maybe...maybe we can find a way to make this work."

"I understand that it's hard," Tsumugi says gently, moving even closer to Ferze now. "But please...give me a chance to show you I can be different." Her voice is almost pleading as she reaches out with her free hand, cupping Ferze's cheek tenderly. "I want this marriage to work...and I want us to be happy together."

There's a long silence between them as their eyes meet for the first time in what feels like forever.

Tears well up in Tsumugi's eyes as she listens to Ferze's words. She swallows hard, struggling to maintain her composure. "I...I understand if you feel that way," she manages to say softly, her voice barely above a whisper now. "But please don't give up on me yet." Her grip on Ferze's cheek tightens slightly as she pleads with them through her tears: "We can make this work...together. I promise."

Tsumugi's eyes close tightly as she feels the tears spill down her cheeks. Her heart aches with sadness and despair at the thought of losing Ferze, but she refuses to give up hope. With one final, desperate plea, she whispers into Ferze's ear: "Please...don't leave me alone." As she says these words, a shudder runs through her body; it's as if she's admitting defeat for the first time in her life.

"I...I don't know what to say." Tsumugi's voice cracks as she wipes away her tears with the back of her hand. "I just want things to be different this time around. I need you, Ferze." She takes a deep breath, mustering up every ounce of courage she has left. "Please...give me another chance." Her eyes plead for understanding, for mercy; she's never been more vulnerable than in this moment.

"Ferze..." Tsumugi's voice trails off as she watches Ferze stand up, her heart sinking into the pit of her stomach. She knows what this means; she's lost him again. Helplessly, she reaches out a hand towards Ferze, only for it to fall limply by her side. "Please..." Her voice cracks as tears stream down her face unchecked. "Don't leave me." But it's too late;

"Ferze...please..." Tsumugi's voice is hoarse from crying as she watches Ferze walk towards the door, their back turned to her. "I never meant to hurt you..." She tries one last time to reach out, but it's like they're already gone; she can feel herself slipping away bit by bit.

Her heart feels like it's been torn apart, shredded into a million pieces and scattered to the wind.

*Sobs wrack her body as she watches Ferze approach the door. She reaches out one last time, grabbing onto Ferze's sleeve and refusing to let go. "Please...I'm sorry...I was wrong...I just want us to be happy..." Her voice is ragged from crying, but she continues regardless, tears streaming down her face unchecked."

Ferze glances back at her, a mixture of sadness and anger etched into his features.

Tsumugi's grip tightens as she feels her tears streaming down her cheeks unchecked. "I know I was wrong...but please don't leave me..." Her voice is hoarse from crying, but she continues regardless, refusing to let go of Ferze's sleeve.

Ferze sighs heavily, his expression softening slightly. With a gentle tug, he frees himself from her grasp and turns back towards the door. "I don't know...maybe we should give each other some space,"

No...please don't leave me like this...I can change...I promise I'll be better...just give me another chance.

Her grip on his sleeve tightens, refusing to let go. "I'm sorry...please...just one more chance." Her voice is hoarse from crying, but she continues despite the pain in her chest. "Please don't leave me like this..."

Tears stream down her face unchecked as she clings to him, refusing to let go. "I'm sorry...I was wrong...please forgive me..." She whispers hoarsely, her voice ragged from crying. "Just give me one more chance...please don't leave me like this."

Her voice breaks as she sobs even harder into his shoulder. "I'm sorry...I never meant to hurt you..." She whispers, her grip on him growing tighter in desperation. "Please don't leave me like this...I can be different...better...just give me another chance."

The pain in her chest grows heavier with each passing moment as she clings to the only thing keeping her from falling apart completely.

Her heart feels as if it's being ripped out of her chest as she hears his words. Tears stream down her face unchecked as she holds onto him tighter, refusing to let go. "Please...don't leave me like this..." She whispers hoarsely, her voice raw from crying. "I can be different...better...please give me another chance." Her grip on his sleeve tightens in desperation.

"No...please don't leave me like this..." Tsumugi whispers, her voice barely audible over the sound of her sobs. "I can change...I promise I will be different...better...just give me another chance." Her grip on his sleeve tightens even further, refusing to let go no matter how much it hurts.

She looks up at him through tear-filled eyes, pleading with him silently to stay.

Her heart feels as if it's about to break in two as she watches Ferze push himself further away with each passing moment. Desperation and despair well up inside her, making it hard to breathe. "I'm sorry," she manages to choke out between sobs. "Please...don't leave me like this..." Her grip on his sleeve grows even tighter, refusing to let go no matter how much it hurts.

"I do love you," Tsumugi whispers hoarsely through her tears, her voice barely audible above the sobs racking her body. "I'm sorry I couldn't show it before...but please believe me." She closes her eyes, taking a shuddering breath as she fights back against the pain and desperation threatening to overwhelm her.

"I know," Tsumugi whispers, her voice barely audible above the sound of her tears. "And I'm sorry for that...for everything." She takes another shuddering breath, willing herself not to break down completely. "But please...give me one more chance to show you how much I love you." Her grip on his sleeve tightens even further, refusing to let go no matter how much it hurts.

Her heart feels like it's about to break in two as she waits for Ferze to say something, anything. The silence between them grows heavier with each passing moment, but she refuses to let go of his sleeve. She can feel the warmth of his body through their clothes and imagines that if she just holds on tight enough, maybe he won't be able to leave her like this.

"I love you too," she whispers, her voice barely audible even to herself. "Please...just give me one more chance."

Tears stream down her face as she takes a step closer to him, still holding onto his sleeve. "I do love you," she whispers, her voice trembling with emotion. "And I promise...I'll prove it to you." She pauses, swallowing hard before continuing in a firmer tone: "Just give me the chance to show you how much I care." Her grip on his sleeve tightens, her eyes pleading with him for understanding and forgiveness.

"Then...let me show you," Tsumugi whispers, her voice trembling with emotion. She takes another step closer to him, her expression determined as she searches for the right words. With a shaky hand, she reaches up to touch his cheek tenderly before leaning in to place a soft kiss on his lips.

Her heart feels like it's about to explode with emotion as she pulls away, her eyes searching his face for some sign of understanding or forgiveness. "I love you, Ferze,"

"That’s all I can offer...for now..."

"Thank you, Ferze."