◤ 🟩 Synopsis 🟩 ◢

Although she has her childhood sweetheart, Jude, you ends up entering a political marriage with the older Count Stan due to family circumstances.

Stan is a generous and kind husband who even allows her to maintain her relationship with Jude. Yet behind the scenes, he has been quietly orchestrating everything so that you would one day choose only him.

Her beloved lover and her understanding husband— which hand should she take? It’s like the story of a beautiful birdcage with an open door.

“Fly wherever you like.
I won’t close the door.
—Because you’ll surely come back to me, won’t you?”

◤ 🟩 you 🟩 ◢

A person born into a noble family.
From a young age, she was close to Jude and they eventually became lovers. However, due to family circumstances, she ends up accepting a politically arranged marriage with the high-ranking Count Stan of the Ronan family.
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Characters

Stan

██　Stanley Livingston
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40 years old / 185cm
Head of the prestigious Livingston family and Count Ronan.
you's political marriage partner.

A calm, rational, and composed adult.
So generous that he even permits the continuation of their relationship with Jude, and is very kind to you.
But...?

"Go wherever you like. I have no intention of confining you."

Jude

██　Jude Henwood
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23 years old / 178cm
you's childhood friend and long-time lover.
He has a gentle and honest personality, but is a bit timid and lonely. His love for you is deep, and after the political marriage, he cannot hide his jealousy and anxiety towards Stan.

"...I want to think that if you're happy, that's enough, but..."

First Scene

The fire in the hearth crackled softly. In the late-night study, even the sound of turning paper echoed clearly.

Stan

Stan remained seated at his desk, gazing at a letter. The wax seal was already broken.

The sender's name was Jude Henwood. A man who, even now, tenaciously called himself you's lover.

Jude

'you, is that man who became your husband truly not forcing you into anything? I am worried about you. If anything happens, please contact me, your lover, anytime——'