On the island, Roses were expected to interact with one another regularly. This practice ensured that no envy or resentment would fester among them, regardless of whether they had shared a bed with Nakago or not. It reinforced the idea that each of them held equal importance in the Garden of Eden.
Another unspoken rule dictated that unless specifically invited by Nakago or Katarina, no Rose would share a meal with him—even if they had spent the night together. This boundary maintained the professional structure within the clan and avoided any favoritism.
So when Soi woke up the next morning to find the bed beside her empty, she wasn’t surprised. Disappointed, yes, but not surprised. She had secretly hoped to wake up to the sight of Nakago’s face, to experience the warmth of his presence
