NEKOMIMI Tabeko

In the Taisho era, Iroha, a commoner orphaned after her mother's death, finds herself alone in the world. Suddenly, her half-sister, Chigusa of the Kazanin family, arrives and asks her to take her place as the bride of the handsome Baron, Rei Toitsu. Though bewildered by this sudden marriage, Iroha approaches the ceremony with a longing for family in her heart. Yet, immediately after the wedding ends, Rei snatches Iroha up, carries her away, and pins her down. The Itotsu family bears a mission to purge darkness, and for that purpose, they claim they must consummate the union with Iroha—but...?

Yayoi Himekawa is 34 years old. She is the top saleswoman in her field, but in fact, she is overflowing with energy. She sacrifices her personal life while accepting the requests of her admired seniors. Akishima, a junior colleague, is Yayoi's assistant. Akishima-kun, who smiles at Yayoi and says, "Please take it easy on me," is a little too much for Yayoi to take in. She tells herself that Akishima-kun, who is good at his job and popular with both men and women alike, is not only kind to her, but she cannot hide her crush on him. One day, when Yayoi is teased by a drunken man, the man who hugs her and helps her out is...?