Love is in the air. First, a smitten classmate seeks Rudeus's help to meet the girl of his dreams. Then the beast people's mating season puts Rudeus in an awkward position—one he'll have to fight his way out of.

Rudeus settles into a new routine at the university. But as time passes, Silent Fitz is increasingly in his thoughts. What does he really feel for his enigmatic classmate? And how far will he pry into a friend's secrets to find out?

The newlyweds have settled into their new home. Next, custom dictates they throw a party for everyone they know. Preparing to host a crowd won't be easy. And even if they pull it off, the big day has surprises in store.

Rudeus receives a letter from Paul. The letter explains that Norn and Aisha, Rudeus's younger sisters, have been sent to join Rudeus. Meanwhile Nanahoshi continues her research into summoning magic for a way to return to her original world.

Rudeus's sisters arrive with an unexpected chaperone. After catching up with an old friend, Rudeus decides it's time to send the girls to school. But convincing Norn and Aisha turns out to be more trouble than he bargained for.