Clouds Drift, Love Follows

In Meiji-era society, where women are expected to abide by rigid rules, how can a girl take love and fate into her own hands? Itoko Tachibana is an inquisitive young lady who has already been rejected by two potential suitors for being decidedly unladylike. Now facing a third matchmaking meeting, she has little hope of finding a suitable match—let alone love. But her latest prospect, Shun Otori, is quite unlike any man she has encountered before.

A man shrouded in intrigue, Shun has his own reasons for seeking a bride, and his desire for marriage comes with some surprising strings attached. What's more, rumors are circulating that he's broken from his usual patterns to make a connection with Itoko. With society watching their every move and secrets lurking beneath the surface, Itoko must decide whether she will let others dictate her life or dare to let her budding feelings for Shun bloom.

(Source: J-Novel Club)