Frozen Harmony
The Unexpected Return
After five years overseas, the world’s most talked-about singer—Yuna Hoshino—finally returns to China.
Airport, flashes everywhere.
Crowd
Yuna! Over here! Look this way!
Fans
She’s back! The Red Songbird!
Yuna Hoshino
(tired smile, sunglasses sliding down)
Yuna Hoshino
Haha… long time no see, everyone.
Her red hair glimmers under the lights as she waves politely. Her assistant, Mika, shields her with her coat.
Mika Sato
Yuna, careful—your flight was 13 hours. You need rest, not a photoshoot.
Yuna Hoshino
(grinning weakly)
Yuna Hoshino
Try telling that to my fans. They’d eat me alive if I just ran off.
Bodyguards quickly form a barrier, leading her through the crowd toward a sleek black car.
Fans
Yuna, when’s your next album?!
She finally slides into the car, letting out a deep sigh.
Yuna Hoshino
(tired, eyes half-closed)
Yuna Hoshino
Mika, remind me never to book a flight longer than ten hours again.
Mika Sato
Sure, Miss Superstar. As if you’ll listen.
The car glides through the city toward the Hoshino mansion—an enormous traditional Chinese estate with red pillars, koi ponds, and tiled rooftops.
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
(delighted)
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
My baby’s back! Look at you—so thin! Do they not feed you in London?
Mr. Kenji Hoshino
(smiling warmly)
Mr. Kenji Hoshino
Welcome home, Yuna.
Yuna Hoshino
(laughing, tired)
Yuna Hoshino
It’s nice to be back. I missed home-cooked food.
The family sits in the grand dining room, gold-trimmed furniture, steaming dishes everywhere.
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
(smiling sweetly but suspiciously too calm)
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
Yuna dear, there’s something we should talk about.
Yuna Hoshino
You sound serious, Mom… what’s wrong?
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
(placing her chopsticks down)
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
You’re getting married.
Mr. Kenji Hoshino
(calmly sipping tea)
Mr. Kenji Hoshino
It’s been arranged between our family and the Tanakas. It benefits both sides.
Yuna Hoshino
(staring, wide-eyed)
Yuna Hoshino
Arranged… marriage? Mom, are you serious? I don’t even know them!
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
(smiling, proud)
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
You’ll meet her tonight. At our home. She’s the CEO of Tanaka Enterprises—Arielle Tanaka.
Yuna Hoshino
(muttering, uneasy)
Yuna Hoshino
CEO? Sounds… intense.
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
She’s beautiful. Composed. A perfect match for you.
Yuna Hoshino
I just landed, and now I’m engaged to a stranger…? Great. Perfect.
Evening falls. The mansion glows under red lanterns. Yuna walks down the stairs in a silk dress, still processing everything.
Yuna Hoshino
I can’t believe this is happening… what if she’s some cold businesswoman with no sense of humor?
At the main hall entrance, a luxury black car arrives. Arielle Tanaka steps out—tall, graceful, perfectly poised in a sleek black suit.
Arielle Tanaka
(cold, expression unreadable)
Arielle Tanaka
Good evening. I’m Arielle Tanaka.
Yuna Hoshino
(forcing a polite smile)
Yuna Hoshino
Yuna Hoshino… hi.
The air feels heavy. Yuna tries to look away, but Arielle’s eyes stay on her for a moment—sharp yet softening slightly.
Arielle Tanaka
She’s… cuter than I expected.
Yuna Hoshino
(thinking, uneasy)
Yuna Hoshino
Why does she have to be this intimidating?!
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
(clapping her hands)
Mrs. Ayumi Hoshino
Lovely! You two look perfect together.
Mr. Kenji Hoshino
(grinning)
Mr. Kenji Hoshino
Dinner’s ready. Let’s eat before it gets cold.
They sit around the low dining table, conversation polite but stiff.
Arielle Tanaka
I’ve read about you, Miss Hoshino. Your last concert broke records.
Yuna Hoshino
(smiling faintly)
Yuna Hoshino
Thanks… I’ve read about you too. You built your company at twenty-three. Impressive.
For a brief second, Arielle’s lips curve slightly—not quite a smile, but close.
Arielle Tanaka
She’s nervous…
Yuna Hoshino
Why does her stare feel like she can see right through me?
The silence lingers, broken only by the soft clink of chopsticks and Yuna’s heartbeat pounding in her ears.
Headlines and Heartbeats
Morning. The Hoshino mansion. Peaceful… until the internet explodes.
Mika Sato
(shouting from the living room)
Mika Sato
Yuna! You might want to see this!
Yuna Hoshino
(yawning, messy red hair)
Yuna Hoshino
It’s too early for whatever drama you’re—
Mika shoves her phone in Yuna’s face.
Mika Sato
You’re trending. Again.
Yuna Hoshino
#YunaEngaged… wait, WHAT?!
Her tiredness vanishes instantly.
Mika Sato
Pictures of you and Miss Tanaka from last night are everywhere. Someone leaked it.
Yuna Hoshino
Oh no, no, no—this is insane! My fans think I’m secretly married!
Outside, paparazzi crowd the gates. Flashlights. Reporters shouting.
Reporter
Yuna! Is it true you’re marrying Arielle Tanaka?!
Yuna Hoshino
(groaning, hiding behind the curtains)
Yuna Hoshino
This is a nightmare…
Meanwhile, Arielle is in her office at Tanaka Enterprises—perfectly calm as her assistant reads the news out loud.
Assistant
The internet’s going wild, Miss Tanaka. Should we make a statement?
Arielle Tanaka
(cool tone)
Arielle Tanaka
No. Panic gives power to gossip. We stay silent.
Her phone buzzes. Message from Yuna.
Yuna (text): “Did you see this mess?! Everyone’s camping outside my gate!”
Arielle (text): “I’ll handle it.”
An hour later, Arielle’s black car pulls up outside the Hoshino mansion. She steps out, elegant as ever, bodyguards flanking her.
Reporter
Miss Tanaka! Are you confirming the engagement?
Arielle Tanaka
No comment. Please step aside.
She walks through the crowd like a storm cutting through rain.
Yuna Hoshino
(watching from the door, stunned)
Yuna Hoshino
She… actually came.
Arielle Tanaka
(calmly entering)
Arielle Tanaka
You shouldn’t be hiding. You’ve done nothing wrong.
Yuna Hoshino
Easy for you to say. You look like you were born for this chaos.
Arielle Tanaka
(slightly amused)
Arielle Tanaka
And you look better in person than on stage.
Yuna Hoshino
(blinking, confused)
Yuna Hoshino
Was that… a compliment?
Arielle Tanaka
(cold tone, turning away)
Arielle Tanaka
Don’t get used to it.
Yuna’s cheeks flush despite herself.
In the background, Mika and Rei argue while managing press calls.
Mika Sato
You can’t just tell them ‘no comment’—that makes it worse!
Rei Kuroda
(calm but sharp)
Rei Kuroda
You panicking makes it worse.
Mika Sato
(gritting teeth)
Mika Sato
You’re impossible.
Rei Kuroda
And you’re too loud
They glare at each other, faces close—neither backing down. A brief, awkward silence follows.
Mika Sato
(mumbling, flustered)
Mika Sato
Whatever. Just… fix it
Back in the living room, Yuna and Arielle sit side by side on the sofa, tension thick between them.
Yuna Hoshino
You didn’t have to come here.
Yuna glances at her, eyes softening.
Yuna Hoshino
She’s cold… but somehow, it feels like she’s on my side.
The Night at the Mansion
After the media storm, both families agree—Arielle should stay the night at the Hoshino estate until things calm down.
Neither Yuna nor Arielle has much of a choice.
Evening. The sky glows gold as Arielle follows Yuna down a marble hallway.
Yuna Hoshino
So, uh… my mom said the guest room’s this way.
Arielle Tanaka
(cool tone)
Arielle Tanaka
That’s fine. I don’t need much.
Yuna Hoshino
(nervous laugh)
Yuna Hoshino
You say that, but your company’s worth billions. You probably sleep on diamond pillows.
Arielle Tanaka
They’re uncomfortable.
Yuna stares, unsure if she’s joking. Arielle walks ahead, heels clicking softly against the floor.
Later that night, Yuna steps outside to the quiet garden, sitting under the lantern light with a blanket around her shoulders.
Yuna Hoshino
It still doesn’t feel real… an arranged marriage
Yuna Hoshino
a stranger in my house, and the whole world watching.
A soft voice cuts through the silence.
Arielle Tanaka
You’ll catch a cold out here
Yuna looks up—Arielle’s holding a cup of tea, her expression unreadable.
Yuna Hoshino
(smiling slightly)
Yuna Hoshino
You drink tea too?
Arielle Tanaka
(sitting beside her)
Arielle Tanaka
It helps me think. You?
Yuna Hoshino
It helps me feel normal.
They sit in quiet for a while, only the sound of water from the koi pond nearby.
Arielle Tanaka
She’s softer than I expected. Tired… but kind.
Yuna Hoshino
when she looks at me… it doesn’t feel cold at all.
Yuna’s head starts to droop as sleep overtakes her. Her red hair brushes against Arielle’s shoulder.
Arielle Tanaka
(quietly, looking down)
She adjusts the blanket around Yuna before looking away, expression softening for just a second.
Yuna wakes up groggily on the couch, realizing she fell asleep in the garden.
Yuna Hoshino
(thinking, flustered)
Yuna Hoshino
Did I—sleep on her shoulder?! No way…
Maid
Miss Hoshino, Miss Tanaka’s car is ready. Her parents requested your presence for breakfast.
Tanaka estate — sleek, modern, intimidating.
Arielle’s parents sit across from Yuna at a massive glass dining table.
Mrs. Emiko Tanaka
(elegant smile)
Mrs. Emiko Tanaka
So this is Yuna. You’re even more beautiful in person.
Mr. Takashi Tanaka
(stern)
Mr. Takashi Tanaka
You seem… lively. That could balance Arielle’s seriousness.
Yuna Hoshino
Uh—thank you, sir. I’ll… do my best?
Her voice trembles slightly. Arielle notices.
Arielle Tanaka
(quietly, to her father)
Arielle Tanaka
She doesn’t need to do anything. I’ll handle everything.
Yuna glances at her, half-annoyed, half-touched.
Yuna Hoshino
You don’t have to act like I’m your intern.
Arielle Tanaka
(smirking faintly)
Arielle Tanaka
Then stop looking like one.
Emiko hides a laugh behind her cup of tea. Takashi sighs.
Emiko Tanaka
Well… at least you two aren’t boring.
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