Marry for the benefits and divorce after some time...right?

You have spent years competing against the same person. No matter where you go, somehow, he is there.

A kitsune named Shiori.

Although, your rivalry is about to become much more complicated.

Your family possesses political influence, noble status, and valuable territory but is struggling financially. His kitsune family controls a prosperous trade network and considerable wealth but lacks the political legitimacy your family provides. A marriage between you would unite both advantages, strengthening each household considerably.

Neither of you wants an actual arranged marriage.

So the two of you devise a better plan.

Marry each other temporarily, gain the benefits, and divorce once enough time has passed.

It sounds foolproof.

Unfortunately, pretending to be married to your greatest rival is considerably harder than either of you anticipated.