Sakuramoria

— He doesn't realize yet that a wedding ring is a pair of shackles that he will never be able to take off, — Elliot added, as if reading Varya's thoughts, and then disappeared into the passing crowd.

"He's been hanging around us a lot today, but he doesn't even say hello or goodbye," the shop assistant thought to herself. "And he's also an expert in shackles, apparently. Of course, he's been wearing a muzzle for four months, so shackles are just the next step..."
Outwardly, Varya didn't react at all.

—We... — Nira's thoughts were interrupted again by Elliot's sudden appearance. — No, he's just teasing. 😠 So, I was just thinking about this today, but maybe we just have too high standards, right? Varya, do you like any of the guys here? 😉

— Well, I don't know, — she said, first thinking of Iori, but then dismissing the thought. — Maybe I'm just not used to thinking about it. You know, in my homeland, everything is quite patriarchal... And it's not necessary to look for someone specifically at the academy. If we study well and graduate, we'll have plenty of suitors with good education. Everyone wants a girl who is skilled in something.