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Tayumoshiki's Matrimonial Quest (One Act)Author: Kishida Kunio

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Original Title	頼母しき求縁（一幕）
Author	岸田国士
Genre	Popular Fiction
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	In a bustling matchmaking parlor, young Kumi arrives with her father to evaluate a prospective groom—a meeting that quickly defies expectations. The meticulous daughter presents an exhaustive list of demands: education, wealth, presence, politeness, decisiveness, and an inexplicable aversion to nasal humming. Enter Wakui Makutaro, an unconventional candidate whose slouched shoulders and blunt honesty initially clash with formal decorum. Though he openly admits failing Kumi’s financial and academic criteria, his irreverent wit sparks unexpected banter, unsettling both the meddling cousin Asuke and the seasoned matchmaker. \nKumi’s guarded demeanor cracks as Makutaro dismantles propriety, probing her quirks with playful audacity. Their exchange—a dance of sharp retorts and suppressed laughter—hints at a chemistry that transcends checklists. Meanwhile, Asuke’s pompous self-promotion and Okuzo’s bemused tolerance underscore generational divides. Amidst sliding doors and stifled giggles, societal pretenses unravel, leaving room for spontaneity. Will Kumi’s rigid standards yield to Makutaro’s unorthodox charm, or will tradition prevail? The curtain falls on a tantalizing question, inviting readers into a witty exploration of love’s unpredictability against the rigid theater of arranged marriage.