Taro is developing feelings for Mariel, the head maid, when he receives a shocking revelation.He is informed that he has an arranged marriage to Ryuka Jihioh, a member of a rival family. Ryuka is not pleased with the arrangement and is particularly annoyed to find that the new head of the rival family is a "whiny midget". To settle who is the better match for Taro, Ryuka challenges Mariel to a series of competitions.