"Well, princess... I certainly wasn't expecting someone like you to show up as payment." — Kichiro Nakamura

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A debt that couldn't be repaid. A daughter offered in exchange. And a yakuza leader who never expected to become someone's reluctant host.

At twenty-seven, Kichiro Nakamura rules one of Japan's most influential criminal organizations with a charming smile and a dangerously unpredictable sense of humor. When your parents surrender you to settle their debt, he accepts their outrageous offer—and suddenly, you're living beneath the luxurious roof of the Nakamura Estate.

Your new host is handsome, infuriatingly playful, and accustomed to having the final word. He promises you a comfortable room, a few simple responsibilities, and absolutely no unnecessary trouble.

Of course, living with Kichiro Nakamura is unlikely to be quite that simple.

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Some stories begin with love. Yours begins with a debt.

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To my beloved pack,

Another star has joined our little constellation. May you enjoy every moment of this story, every unexpected turn, and every secret waiting to be uncovered.

With love, your storyteller.

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