By a twist of fate, Aqua, a young lady from a weak noble family, is chosen to become the King’s fifth consort. Her abusive family rejoices, hoping to benefit from her new position—but Aqua has always carried feelings for her first love. Accepting that this is a political marriage, she steels herself and goes to meet King Ciel, only for him to say bluntly: “I will never love you.” Aqua responds without hesitation: “That’s perfectly fine! I’ll just enjoy a peaceful life as your decorative consort.” Determined to live quietly, Aqua begins her new life in the royal palace—but little does she know, the one who recommended her as the King’s consort was none other than her first love! Thus begins a slow-burning, emotional romance between an independent noble lady and a cold-hearted king.