Prologue: Beloved of Many yet Loving None.

It was a mistake.

I was too prideful, too childish and too uncouth as a man.

I thought those things in mangas and light novels can actually be true.

I wanted fame, fortune and the romance of many women… but I soon learned truths after truths that ruined me completely.

"…"

"Are you awake now, Iwasawa-sama?"

"Chi… Chiyo…"

"Yes… It's me, Iwasawa-sama… It's Chiyo!"

"…"

I am not worthy of any of those things. I'm not worthy of the fame I received nor the love of these wonderful women.

"Please, Chiyo…"

"I-Iwasawa-sama…"

"Please leave for now."

I am a despicable man… so please…

Please don't look at me with such reverence and devotion anymore.