Our kind of relationship is not acceptable in Japan and, though I am the head of my family, I am still considered under age. I must placate the branch families by comporting myself as a proper lady and not displaying anything they would consider deviant behavior. Also, as long as I continue to appear as if I will one day marry, they will seek my favor. Especially after I dismissed my engagement. If I don't, they will try to remove me and shift the power from the Tohno.