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Women are the property of the family. A currency to barter with or give away.

They have no say in matters of marriage.

And yet…

I fell in love, of my own free will, with someone I was never allowed to love.

And I was truly happy.

Sticky and clinging

I take off the lint

To the way wind blows

I quit walking like that

Bashful but rejecting heart

If it's me

It's faster when the awoken morning comes

I breathe, distant tomorrow

It's yours

Simplified and pathetic,

Can you turn off those festival lights?

Even in the dark

If we look for each other

They glow, our tears

It feels like we are struggling

But we're moving on no matter where

So absorbed, I was about to stop

The days I left behind

They made me bloom

The last moments on my own

With simple and plain things

I want to live

No one else's "now"

Set it to the sound raining down

Slip through the streets

Drenched in untouchable love

I can be me because

You are who you are

/ various

The days I appended

/ various

The genuine period

/ various

What few days I added

Shifted, the period can still be away

(Firefly Wedding)

(Unwanted Repayment)

Hey, stop staring and get back to work!

Well, she hardly ever leaves the house.

This might be our only chance to get a good look at her.

Thank you for your hard work.

Y-Yes, miss.

She's so beautiful.

Sister!

You shouldn't be outside.

You have a weak heart.

What if you collapse during tomorrow's marriage meeting?

Marriage meeting?

Your meeting with Lord Hatano.

Are you worried about hurting my feelings?

Please, don't be. He chose you, after all.

Miwako…

Cheer up.

Father already turned down that marriage proposal.

What?! But he's from a prestigious family.

What could Father possibly find wrong with him?

I intend to marry whoever Father chooses for me.

That's so sad.

I hear commoners can marry whoever they please for love, unlike us.

I'm so jealous.

I wish I could have that kind of relationship with Lord Hatano, too.

If you have something to say, then say it.

I heard you grew those flowers for Father's birthday.

So you're going to use that little act of flattery

to steal Father's affection, my soulmate,

and everything that rightfully belongs to me.

Miwako…

That's a rather nasty way to put it.

Huh?

You simply weren't the one he chose.

I wonder if the men who propose to you even know…

…how much time you have before your heart gives out.

Apparently, a maid found something while she was cleaning your room.

Your will, I mean.

So stay cooped up in your room and live as long as you can.

Let me tell you something.

They were the ones who proposed the match.

While you were playing around instead of studying or taking lessons,

I worked hard to become elegant and beautiful,

and made sure to get a proper education.

And all that effort has paid off.

I'm a burden to this family,

so I've always done my best to make myself useful.

You're just putting on a brave face.

You should be more worried about yourself.

Huh?

Because, aside from your looks… you're utterly worthless.

What did you say?!

And with that personality of yours, I doubt you'll ever find a husband.

Well, good luck with that.

You're the worst! Mother will hear about this!

Maybe I got a little carried away.

I should go home.

My mother died shortly after I was born, and my father remarried.

Then my father had Miwako, his daughter from his second marriage.

The four of us have lived together ever since.

I was born with a weak constitution.

The doctors told me that I likely wouldn't live a long life.

Perhaps Miwako can't stand that I get so many marriage proposals.

And the person who dislikes me even more than Miwako is my stepmother.

She believes I'm getting in the way of Miwako's marriage.

In this house, I have only one person on my side…

Father.

Come in.

Did you get in another fight with Miwako?

It's because she's always pissing me off.

I've raised quite a wild daughter, haven't I?

Satoko.

Hmm?

I've received another marriage proposal for you.

He's the son of a friend of mine.

Would you meet him?

Have you told him about my condition?

No.

I'm sure he wouldn't want to meet me if he knew.

And I don't want to deceive anyone.

Satoko…

If you're to receive proper medical care and live a happy life…

you need money and someone to support you.

You probably think I'm a nagging father

who's always talking about marriage proposals…

But I can't help wishing for your happiness.

Fortunately, you were blessed with the Kirigaya name and your beauty.

I'm sure you'll meet a man who will love and protect you.

Please stop talking about my looks. It's embarrassing.

Satoko, I don't believe the doctors when they tell me how much time you have left.

You will live. I'm sure of it.

Father…

Ever since I was little, he's worried about my health more than anyone.

His only wish is for me to marry and be happy.

But I doubt any man would willingly marry a woman…

…whose poor health would make her a burden.

Please give me some time to think.

By the way, Father…

Hmm?

Would it be all right if I went into town for a little while?

Into town? Is there something you need?

Um, just a few things.

But how are you feeling?

Please? I'll take Kotaro with me. All right?

Good grief, this girl of mine.

I can't believe Father actually let me!

Right, Kotaro?

That's right.

This is the place.

Could you give me some time?

I have some errands to run for the master, so I'll take care of those first.

Okay.

Please stay out of the sun.

And don't overexert yourself.

If you start feeling unwell, we'll head home right away.

Whatever you do, make sure you stay right here.

Honestly, he's such a worrywart.

Which one should I get?

Those flowers are so vibrant, so I'll go with a simple vase.

Then I'll arrange them nicely…

Actually, it would be a shame to pick them.

I'll let Father see them while they're still in bloom.

It's not much of a present, but they're living things, after all.

But I can't help wishing for your happiness.

Marriage, huh?

Someone who would accept my illness, earn Father's approval, and love me…

I wish there were a man like that out there.

There I go, being greedy again.

I don't even know if a man like that exists.

June 27th…

Miss Satoko, it's about time…

…that was the day I was kidnapped by some strange men.

So this is the girl?

She's quite a stunner.

Who are these people?

I was blindfolded on the way here… Where am I?

Where's Goto?

Oh? He just got back.

Look.

Did you kill him?

Yeah.

You took him down in just one day, even though we had such a hard time with him.

I guess the legends are true.

By the way, I've got another job for you…

Can you kill this woman for me?

But the client told us not to kill her right away,

so keep an eye on her for a while.

Then kill her at nine.

What a waste, though.

But the client is paying very well.

You'll get a hefty reward.

Understood.

And you bastards, don't you dare try to rape her!

Try it, and this guy will gut you!

Aye.

Want some?

What did you do to end up with a price on your head?

What a beauty.

You're so pale, like a ghost.

What's with this guy?

He's looking at me, but I can't tell what he's actually looking at…

It's so scary!

Well? What did you do?

I-I haven't done anything!

There must be some kind of mistake! Please let me out of here!

Well, I can't do that. My job is to kill you.

What should I do?! I have to get away!

But how?! They told him to kill me at nine!

Isn't there any way to save me?!

If you can pay me more than these guys, I might take your side.

Even with him on my side, there's no way he could take on all of them…

But…

I'll hire you!

I don't have any money right now, but I'll pay you as soon…

I don't trust you.

Then you can have my kimono!

I refuse.

I'm likely to make more money from these guys.

No way…

Hey, brat! Outta the way!

All right, be quiet, okay?

No! Please stop!

Are you sure about this?

It's fine as long as we don't get caught. And she's not gonna…

You bitch!

Hold her down! I'll make this quick!

It's the worst.

If I lose my chastity, my dream of getting married will be over…

Father…

I want to repay him for everything he's done for me!

I wanted to make my dream of marriage come true for him.

That was my reason for living!

If I die without even making him happy…

What was the point of me being born?!

Hey, guys.

I was told to cut down anyone who laid a hand on her.

Huh?!

So, can I cut you?

Shut up! Don't get cocky just because people call you a legend, brat!

W-Wait! I haven't done anything to her yet!

Every time you lay a hand on her, I'll cut off one of your limbs.

Think! There has to be a way to survive…

I want to live… I don't want to give up now!

I have to somehow get this man on my side…

I need to convince him that I'm worth keeping alive.

Anything will do. Something I have that's valuable…

Fortunately, you were blessed with the Kirigaya name and your beauty.

I…

Hm?

I'm a very valuable person.

If you're with me, you'll have everything!

Let's get married!

Huh?

Get married?

I've fallen in love with you!

That's an interesting proposal.

My father is a count, which makes me a noblewoman!

If you marry me,

you'll never have to worry about money ever again!

What made you fall in love with me?

Huh? Um… The way you always keep track of time…

Oh! And I loved how you tried to share your rice ball with me!

Hey, Goto! What did you do?!

I cut off their limbs because they tried to rape her.

Are you out of your mind?! We were told not to touch her!

So what?! She's gonna be killed, right?!

Just don't tell anyone we raped her!

No one ever found out before!

Good grief.

You guys need to take your jobs more seriously.

Huh? What are you going to do?

Goto, you!

Oh, good, you're still alive.

Now, let's get back to what we were talking about earlier.

He's actually taking my marriage proposal seriously?

Please save me! I'll repay you by marrying you!

So you mean a loveless marriage?

Isn't that obvious?

You're only after my money too, aren't you?

Of course, there are other ways I can be useful besides that…

Found them! - Over here!

You bitch! - We're gonna rape you!

They've caught up with us already!

Then let's exchange vows.

Vows?

Kiss me.

Huh?

You said you fell in love with me, right?

We're getting married, after all.

But I have to preserve my chastity until the marriage is official.

So kissing is, well…

So your chastity is more important than your life?

Kiss me.

If you don't want to, that's fine.

What will happen if I refuse?

I'll just kill you when the time comes.

It's eerily quiet.

All I can hear is my own heartbeat.

Its frantic pounding seems to be begging me to run…

You're hesitating this much,

so I guess you were lying when you said you were in love with me.

What a shame.

N-No, that's not it…

Are you afraid of me?

It's probably your first time seeing this much blood.

Must be nice being rich.

You don't have to worry about what the future holds.

What do you know about me?

Pardon me.

It's not very hygienic to get someone else's blood in your mouth.

I don't have a future.

I have a weak heart, and I don't have long to live.

That's why I live each day preparing myself for the worst.

Let's get married!

I can't believe you kissed me right after I'd just killed someone!

You're the best!

Every woman I've met before ran away as soon as I told them about my job.

I had no choice but to kill them to keep them quiet.

But you accepted me.

You must be my destined partner.

My love can be a bit intense,

but I'll make you happy.

I could live on even alone

So I never feared anything

No matter what, no matter what

My mind was filled with nothing but questions

More than anything, I was just afraid

Of losing your warm skin

As if our sorrows were blending together, just the two of us

No matter where we go, please don't let me go

Let's comfort each other as many times as we have wounds

Even if it means burning our lives away until death

I believe that will never change

In my arms, the ones everyone feared

The one who cried in them, my beloved

I could live on even alone

So I never feared anything

But I did