"Fiancées, don't say it like we actually got married! And don't say it like I arranged them. That was all my mother. So," Isshin asked, leaning slightly, "do you like me back?"

"Doesn't matter." Itsuki answered leaning away just as far.

"It is the only thing that matters. It's my life to live, not my mother's. I'll love who I want."

"It isn't that simple." Itsuki stated solemnly.

"I know, but it is what matters."

"Maybe I don't want to deal with it."

"Then say so."

Itsuki frowned, "This isn't fair."

"You're the one who backed yourself in a corner."


It is times like this I curse the 100 word limt.