He didn't ask to be married, really, but he had absolutely no choice in the matter. His family was rich, her family was rich, and of course their parents wished to be all the richer.
He didn't hate the girl who was supposed to be his wife, really; in fact, she was a rather nice girl. He only wished that she liked him, just a little bit, because their wedding night was downright embarrassing.
Hanatarou didn't ask for many things, really. So, he was surprised that, when he asked for death, feverish and ill beyond his wildest imaginings, he died.