My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1: Miyo and Kiyoka face new challenges as an ominous threat looms large

My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1, titled Another Kudo Residence, came out on January 6, 2025, on Tokyo MX. In the episode, Kiyoka Kudo's father, Tadakiyo Kudo invited Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka to their family's villa. Additionally, Tadakiyo requested his son to investigate a series of mysterious Grotesqueries sighted near their mansion.

Although Kiyoka didn't want to accept the request, a letter from Prince Takaihiko changed his mind. As for Miyo, she faced the cold wrath of Kiyoka's mother, Fuyu, who disapproved of her. Even then, she wanted to get along with Fuyu and urged Kiyoka to watch over her. My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1 commenced with the familiar charm, offering fans a delightful experience.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1.

My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1: Kiyoka's father invites him and Miyo to the Kudo family's mansion

Miyo Saimori's dream in the episode (Image via Kinema Citrus)

My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1 begins with a dream sequence, where Miyo witnesses a foreboding moment with Kiyoka Kudo. As the warmth of the Spring changes to the barren Fall, Miyo's life turns melancholic. On a snowy night, Kiyoka apologizes to Miyo and mentions how much he loves him. The nightmare wakes up Miyo in a cold sweat, and she begins to wonder about its implications.

Following that, the narrative for My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1 shows Miyo describing the dream to Arata Usuba and Kiyoka Kudo. She wonders whether something has happened, but Kiyoka and Arata assure her that nothing dangerous has transpired.

Kiyoka also admonishes Arata for not filling them (he and Miyo) about the Dream-Sight ability. Arata doesn't mind Kiyoka's hurt that much. Rather, assures Miyo that he will support her until her powers fully awaken. Likewise, Kiyoka feels his fiance will eventually find out the meaning behind her dreams one day if she keeps working hard.

Miyo, Kiyoka, and Arata (Image via Kinema Citrus)

In a monologue, Miyo Saimori says she has never thought about comprehending her dreams. However, she knows that she's the only one in the world with the Dream-Sight ability. Following the opening sequence, My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1 switches to the town, where Hazuki, Miyo and Kiyoka are seen returning from shopping.

Miyo, who has bought a nice dress, thanks Hazuki for accompanying her. Just then, she gets an intense feeling that someone is watching her. The cold sensation almost overwhelms her before someone touches her from behind. Miyo quickly turns around and notices a familiar-looking person.

The elderly person happens to be Kiykoa Kudo's father, Tadakiyo Kudo. Miyo Saimori's meek and gentle behavior pleases Tadakiyo. He holds her hands as if approving of her as his would-be daughter-in-law. Kiyoka is slightly embarrassed by his father's act; he asks why he has arrived.

Kiyoka's father in My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1 (Image via Kinema Citrus)

Tadakiyo Kudo then says he has come to invite them both (Kiyoka and Miyo) to the Kudo family's villa. The narrative for My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1 then switches to a well-furnished cafe, where Tadakiyo sips a cup of tea and mentions how much he wanted to see Miyo earlier.

However, Kiyoka didn't allow him to. Meanwhile, Kiyoka Kudo says they won't go to the villa. Tadakiyo doesn't say anything but rather asks Kiyoka for a favor. He hands him a note, which says that strange Grotesquerie incidents have been occurring near the Kido family's neighborhood.

Miyo and Kiyoka read Takaihito's letter (Image via Kinema Citrus)

As such, the Anti-Grotesquerie Unit will be called in. Yet Tadakiyo wants his son to investigate since something about the case is bothering him. Kiyoka would have refused his father's request, if it wasn't for a letter from Prince Takaihito, appointing him to take the same case.

Both Kiyoka and Hazuki know their father has perhaps pulled the strings from behind, even though he has been retired from the military a long time back. Meanwhile, Miyo wonders whether it'll be fine for her to accompany his fiance. However, Kiyoka reminds her that it's better to go than wait for him at their home.

My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1: Kiyoka gets a cold homecoming as his mother disapproves of Miyo

Kiyoka and Miyo on their way to the Kudo villa (Image via Kinema Citrus)

The narrative for My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1 skips to Miyo and Kiyoka catching a train to the latter's ancestral villa. Seeing the girl tensed, Kiyoka assures her that she can relax. However, it's not that easy since Miyo hasn't stepped outside her home much.

After reaching their destination, Miyo and Kiyoka are greeted by the Kudo family's caretaker and butler, Sasaki. He welcomes the duo and takes them to the villa via a car. Meanwhile, a short flashback reveals the nature of the Grotesquerie incidents.

According to My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1, Kiyoka has been sent on a mission to investigate the sighting of a Demon (a special type of Grotesquerie) and similar Grotesquries near the Imperial border. Additionally, the letter says a suspicious person has been seen in the area.

Kiyoka Kudo, as seen in the episode (Image via Kinema Citrus)

Thus, Kiyoka wants to investigate and see whether such a report is related to the Grotesquerie case. Meanwhile, Kiyoka Kudo's homecoming doesn't go pleasant because his mother, Fuyu Kudo, brutally berates Miyo. She wonders whether Miyo is Kiyoka's "scruffy attendant."

Fuyu Kudo's harsh words toward Miyo infuriate Kiyoka and his rampant emotions bring thunder outside the villa. He also mentions how he never considered Fuyu as his mother. Meanwhile, Miyo doesn't know what she should do, as she clutches onto her fiance's hand.

Fuyu then lashes at Miyo, asking her whether she thinks a lowly abandoned girl can marry the Kudo family's head. Kiyoka Kudo becomes even more furious and is ready to demonstrate his powers. However, his father intervenes and uses his Supernatural ability to prevent a battle from brewing.

Kiyoka's mother harshly treats Miyo (Image via Kinema Citrus)

Tadakiyo reminds Kiyoka and Fuyu that they have a guest. After going upstairs, Kiyoka apologizes to Miyo on behalf of her mother. He knows what type of person she is. Having said that, he's glad to know that Miyo is fine.

Following that in My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1, the narrative moves to Kiyoka Kudo and Miyo Saimori taking a walk through the villa's neighborhood. The former mentions how happy Prince Takaihito was to hear that they are visiting the place together.

He also mentioned how the journey will be a "necessary" one for Kiyoka and his fiance. After walking for a while, the duo enters a shop. Miyo Saimori is delighted to see hand-crafted wooden decorative items, known as classic souvenirs from the place. Seeing Miyo in a thrilled mood, Kiyoka tells her to buy as many as she wants.

Miyo Saimori in the episode (Image via Kinema Citrus)

Meanwhile, the shopkeeper urges Kiyoka to be careful on his way home, since there are disturbing rumors going around the neighborhood about the sighting of a Demon. Moreover, a suspicious outsider has been going in and out from the run-down mansion on the village's outskirts.

While returning home, Kiyoka and Miyo watch the sunset together in My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1. The former apologizes to Miyo once again because of her mother's harsh words. However, the girl says although she can't change the past, she wants to get along with Fuyu Kudo. As such, she wants her would-be husband to watch over her.

Kiyoka smiles and tells Miyo to do whatever she wants. After returning home, the duo enters their room. Miyo Saimori is embarrassed to see there's only one bed, so she exits the room to ask someone to prepare another bed. Kiyoka doesn't quite understand why Miyo appeared such flustered.

Prince Takaihito in the episode (Image via Kinema Citrus)

Following that, the narrative for My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1 switches to Prince Takaihito's mansion, where they inform Arata that the Usuba family's future isn't steady. A threat looms large over the Imperial City by someone with Usuba blood.

Although they don't know the nature of the threat, Takaihito's Revelation ability has told them that only Miyo, the maiden of Dream-Sight, and Arata can prevent the calamity. Thus, Takaihito entrusts the future to Arata. My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1 ends with Prince Takaihito assigning Arata on a mission.

Conclusion

My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 1 was a beautiful experience, embodying the romantic essence and drama. One of the highlights of the episode was how perfectly it set up the plot for the sequel, adding intrigue, tension and drama.

Aside from Kiyoka's strained relationship with his mother, the episode has teased an ominous figure behind the strange Grotesquerie cases surrounding the Imperial City's borders. It remains to be seen how the narrative progresses from here.