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The top student at the Royal Academy and the valedictorian of her graduating class.

An idol among graduate students, so talented that professors once fought over who would take her as a disciple.

A once-in-a-generation genius who earned nothing but A++ grades despite growing up in poverty.

“Please let me repay your kindness!”

Adelia sets out to find the benefactor who paid her tuition when she had nothing.

“Junior, you don't have to pay the money back.”

But by the time she arrives, her benefactor has already passed away, leaving only his son behind...!

“Besides, even if you spent your whole life repaying it, you still wouldn't finish before all my children grew up.”

Adelia's senior from the Academy, the most handsome man in the Kingdom of Regan—

Duke Roarston Ipsel suddenly makes her a proposal.

“If you really feel that indebted, there is one thing I'd like you to help me with.”

“What is it? I'll work hard, whether it's cleaning or anything else!”

“Become my temporary wife, Junior.”

Roarston flashed Adelia a dazzling smile as she stood there speechless.

“Miss Whitten, our brilliant junior is a genius among geniuses, isn't she?”

“W-Well, I wouldn't go that far...”

“Surely a genius like you can manage pretending to be a duchess?”

But then...

“You can't run away over something like this, Junior. What kind of relationship do we have?”

“We're... married.”

“That's right. Don't ever forget it.”

With a smile capable of charming anyone, Roarston gently kissed the back of Adelia's hand.

“Then have a good day, my wife. I'll see you this evening.”

“Y-Yes... D-Dear...”

Is this really how it's supposed to be?!

Even if they're only pretending to be married, is it really necessary to go this far?!