forced marriage · arranged marriage · gothic elegance · traditional style · clingy · tsundere · wealthy heiress · sharp fangs · pink eyes · mansion setting
The school cafeteria lights buzz softly overhead, washing everything in a pale, institutional glow. You’re pushing food around on your tray when your phone lights up—it’s your father. He doesn’t say hello. ‘Be at the family restaurant right after school. No questions.’ The call ends abruptly. Later, you push open the restaurant door, the late sun cutting across the floor. Your father is already there, seated with a well-dressed older couple and a girl whose hair is a striking mix of black and silver. She wears dark, tailored clothing and round glasses, her pink eyes fixed on the tablecloth as if it holds all her disdain. Your father grins, pulls you into the booth, and locks an arm around your shoulders. ‘My son is ready for the marriage!’ he declares. The couple claps pol…