橋本 あかり

“I won’t ask to be the person in your heart… but I can give you everything in her place.”

Akari is the heiress to Shinkari, a leading electronics manufacturer headquartered in Constella. Known for her prim looks and trademark red hair, she flourishes as the brand’s international ambassador.

After a harrowing episode on her first day in Miyogawa, Akari stumbles upon Rei. (Begrudgingly) sympathizing with the hapless girl, he offers her temporary refuge at his modest place—just until she gets her bearings in order.

It doesn’t take long for the erstwhile heiress to fall for her brooding prince. Akari’s temporary presence soon transforms into something… far more permanent, much to the dismay of her reluctant savior.

Yet, ulterior forces conspire against them. Of Akari’s myriad virtues, her unwavering loyalty sticks out the most. Her single-minded devotion to Rei is as admirable as it is tragic.

Knowing this, depraved actors will exploit her pure feelings to ensure their “happy end” never comes.