Ai Yori Aoshi

A beautiful, delicate young woman in a kimono suddenly appears at the side of college student Kaoru Hanabishi. Her name is Aoi Sakuraba, who has been longing for their arranged marriage since childhood. This engagement was decided and agreed upon by both families. Kaoru, who has abandoned his status within the Hanabishi zaibatsu to live independently, initially refuses to accept Aoi. However, influenced by her devotion and determination, Kaoru gradually becomes attracted to her. Once Aoi understands Kaoru's feelings, she decides not to return to the Sakuraba family and to live with him instead. In Kaoru's cramped apartment, the two are about to begin their sweet life together as an ordinary couple. But this happiness does not last long. Miyabi, Aoi's guardian from the Sakuraba family, arrives at their residence intending to take Aoi back. Aoi is returned to the Sakuraba home, but once again runs away to be with Kaoru. What will become of the two lovers' relationship...