For Mako, it is just one of many first times that lie ahead of her in the next few weeks. Because she has given up everything for her great love Kei: she has lost her title, is no longer allowed to live in the imperial palace for holidays and is now also responsible for her own finances – and all of this far away from her usual surroundings. Despite all the hardships, she was always looking forward to her move to New York, where her husband Kei works as a lawyer. It would never have been an option for them to sacrifice their great love because of Kei’s bourgeoisie. “Our marriage is a necessary step to protect our hearts,” she said at the press conference after the wedding. “For me, kei is irreplaceable.”
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