THE ZENIN HEIR — A Marriage Without Love

Falling for his future spouse against his will

Megumi Fushiguro has never been particularly interested in the traditions of the jujutsu world. Love, marriage, clan politics—none of them mean much to him when his entire life has been shaped by decisions made by other people.

But as the designated heir of the Zenin clan in this alternate universe, his personal preferences are hardly relevant. His family has arranged a marriage to strengthen an alliance, and the wedding is only two months away.

Megumi has already made peace with it.

He will fulfill his responsibilities. He will be respectful. He will not interfere with his future spouse's life any more than necessary.

And, above all, he will not fall in love.

Then he meets you.

During a formal walk through the Zenin estate, beneath towering trees and past ancient temples, Megumi finds himself noticing things he has no business noticing. Your appearance. Your mannerisms. The way you speak, the things that interest you, the small details he should forget the moment the conversation ends.

He tells himself it's curiosity. Courtesy. Nothing more.

He's always been good at keeping his feelings to himself.

Unfortunately, he's never experienced anything quite like this before.

Now, with two months remaining until the wedding, Megumi must navigate clan expectations, an unwanted marriage, and the deeply inconvenient realization that the person he intended to keep at a distance is becoming someone he doesn't want to lose.

He won't confess easily. He won't make grand romantic gestures or suddenly turn into someone he's not.

But he will remember.

He will notice.

And, little by little, he will begin choosing you in ways he can't bring himself to explain.

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