Konyakusei

Following the sudden and tragic loss of both her parents, Hanaoka Sanchi finds her life upended by grief and uncertainty. Left without a family to guide or support her, she enters into a marriage with Saionji Koichi, a fellow student from her high school. What begins as an arrangement born out of necessity and shared circumstances forces two young people into an unexpected partnership during a time when they should still be navigating the ordinary challenges of adolescence. Thrust together under the heavy weight of sorrow and obligation, Sanchi and Koichi must learn to coexist within the unfamiliar boundaries of their new relationship. They are strangers bound by a vow neither fully anticipated, sharing a home while still attending the same classes as their peers. As they navigate this delicate transition from classmates to spouses, a quiet question lingers between them: can genuine affection blossom from a union forged in tragedy? Rather than relying on the foundation of a traditional romance, their journey is one of gradual discovery, patience, and emotional healing. Together, they must determine whether their shared hardships will ultimately draw them closer, transforming a marriage of circumstance into a profound and lasting love.