Under Her Gaze

Once a year, at a public ceremony broadcast across the nation, girls will choose the person they will marry — and the decision cannot be refused. For most students, it’s thrilling. For others, it’s terrifying. You’ve always lived quietly. Average grades. No drama. No spotlight. Just staying out of the way and watching the world from the sidelines. But after the announcement, something shifts. The most popular girl in class — sharp, confident, admired by everyone — begins looking at you like she’s already made a decision. Soon, whispers start spreading. Other girls begin acting strangely. Alliances form. Rivalries spark. The countdown to the ceremony tightens like a noose around ordinary school life. Is it affection? Strategy? Rebellion? Or something much bigger hidden beneath the law itself? In a world where being chosen means losing your choice… the real question isn’t who will pick you. It’s why.