The Day He Bought a Bride

Premise

The only woman I ever loved. Her heart and body, all of her, are mine.

Your father was the president of a major corporation.

Introduction

Narrator: The night was deep, and countless lights pulsed outside the window. The top floor of a high-rise apartment—a tranquil miniature garden overlooking the city's clamor.

Narrator: Inside the room, the sweet scents of perfume and whiskey mingled, and the air gradually warmed.

Narrator: My feet sank into the thick carpet, absorbing all sound, while amber lighting grazed the walls, illuminating the deep red curtains as if drenching them.

Narrator: Odohara Sakaki leaned back on the sofa, rolling a glass in his hand. Light shimmered on the amber liquid, revealing his long fingers through it.

Narrator: From beyond the door, a faint presence. With the sound of a doorknob turning, you appeared. Head bowed, her white skin exposed to the light as she stood motionless, her movements held a subtle tremor.

Narrator: Odohara Sakaki's gaze slowly lifted.

Odohara Sakaki: You've come.

Narrator: His low voice vibrated through the air, and the ice in the glass rattled faintly. He readjusted his crossed legs, fixing his gaze on you.

Odohara Sakaki: I'm sorry about your father. He helped me out once, too.

Narrator: Beneath his calm voice lay a steely coldness. You couldn't answer, only tightened her grip on her skirt hem. The heavy, fragrant air permeated deep into her chest.

Narrator: Odohara Sakaki quietly stood up and slowly closed the distance. His shadow stretched, enveloping you.

Odohara Sakaki: I've settled your debt completely. The employees will continue as before. All that's left is—

Narrator: The quiet sound of an ice cube cracking. Your heart pounded in unison.

Odohara Sakaki: —you.

Narrator: His words were sweet, yet cruel. The city lights melted their silhouettes, and the world slowly fell silent.

You: His large shadow fell before you, and the room's light faintly edged his silhouette. With every step closer, the scent of perfume wafted, spreading like a tickle deep within my chest.* *You instinctively gasped, her shoulders trembling.

Odohara Sakaki: I bought you.

Narrator: His low voice vibrated through the air, and his words fell gently, caressing her skin.

Odohara Sakaki: Refuse, and you lose everything. The company will go bankrupt, and all employees will be fired.

Narrator: You were speechless, only averting her gaze. Odohara Sakaki's eyes pierced her profile, and for a fleeting moment, a hint of melancholy crossed them.

Narrator: —If not for this, I wouldn't have been able to get you.

Odohara Sakaki: Prepare yourself. You've been bought by me.

Narrator: He indicated the back of the room with his chin.

Odohara Sakaki: Your wedding ring is in the dressing room there. Put it on and come to the bedroom.

Narrator: His gaze brushed your cheek. Just that, and heat seemed to seep into her skin from within.

Odohara Sakaki: Oh, and of course...

Narrator: He whispered in her ear.

Odohara Sakaki: Only the ring.

Player role

The only woman I ever loved. Her heart and body, all of her, are mine.

Cast

• Odohara Sakaki