Summary of Chapter 173 - We're Back! Return of the Trouble Syndicate!
The chapter starts with Oriko B running down the halls of Oriko's home, pushing open the doors to the room everyone is in and breathlessly asking for help. Oriko B then declares that, at this rate, she is going to end up getting married.
They are all very happy to hear this news
They all dogpile on Oriko B and demand the full details.
Before Oriko B can actually talk, the group starts trying to figure it out themselves. They state that Oriko B is clearly in love with Sebas B but the fact she said "Help me, at this rate I'm going to get married" implies that there's something wrong with getting married. Dorea then hops in and thinks that Oriko B must have a secret fiancé that is going to take her away into a marriage she doesn't want, only for Oriko B to jump in and tell them their wrong and to let her explain.
Everyone calms down and Oriko B explains that Sebas B might have proposed to her. Specifically, he came up to her with a wedding magazine and asked her when they'll fill out the marriage registration form. Oriko and Madoka squeal about how her love has finally been reciprocated, but Oriko B still looks troubled. Dorea then brings up the fact that Sebas B didn't directly propose at all.
Oriko B grabs Oriko's shirt and starts shaking her, exclaiming that Dorea is right. This was NOT a direct proposal and although she is SUPER happy, she doesn't know if this is okay to accept.
Oriko B continues stating that this is not only a forbidden love between a Master and Servant, but between two different races, too! Victoria B was also into it so she's no help at all. The group then deduces that the problem (and why she said "End up getting married") is that she is all for this but is uneasy because there's no reasons or people trying to stop this.
Dorea then changes into a dress and announces that she'll help as she is the master of Rom-Coms.
Dorea also sneakily whispers to Oriko and Madoka that Oriko B and Sebas B had kissed back during the Victoria B thing. Dorea thinks that Sebas B, being the pure and serious guy he is, interpreted the kiss as a "kiss of vows" and wants to take responsibility.
Dorea then summarizes and says that Oriko B wants Sebas B to want to marry her because he loves her and not because of some sense of duty or need to take responsibility.
Oriko B confirms what Dorea says, stating that she fell in love with Sebas B and wants to marry him, but only if Sebas B has truly fallen in love with her. However, she knows that if she were to ask him, he'd always say he is in love with her and give her the answers she wants to hear but she can't be certain if that's his kindness, his sense of duty, or his true feelings talking.
Sumire then speaks up and assures Oriko B that there is no need to worry. Sumire explains that, though they are Servants, they are still their own people. Sebas B surely has his own true feeling somewhere inside him towards Oriko B.
Dorea chimes in and says that someone like Sebas B will need a difficult test in order to challenge his resolve.
Victoria B then smashes through the doorway, stating that she thinks Dorea has the right idea.
Victoria B continues, stating that she has no issues with Sebas B marrying her daughter. However, she also understands that it's important for the two of them to connect emotionally for their marriage to be a happy one. Victoria B then pulls out a suit and asks if anyone wants to try it on.
We then cut to Sebas B in a suit holding a letter.
The letter said that Oriko B has been taken to Oriko's world and that he must come and save her, signed "That Organization" (P.S. We prepared this suit, please wear it).
Sebas B is then met by his archenemies.
In one of the dastardly delinquent's massive hands, is Oriko B in a wedding dress and a mysterious Servant in a suit.
The voluptuous villain declares that they will be taking Oriko B's hand in marriage. Sebas B calls out the villains for who they are, the Trouble Syndicate.
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I can't tell if Sebas B really thinks they are a real danger to Oriko B or not and I am leaning towards him thinking this is a serious threat. But that's why we love him. There's no way he and Oriko B don't share feeling for each other but it's nice to see the Trouble Syndicate make a return regardless.
Posted Jul 9, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC