Outlanders

In the midst of a brutal and unrelenting invasion of Earth by an unknown alien force, Tetsuya, a resourceful and skilled photo-journalist, finds himself caught in the crossfire. With his camera still clutched in his hand, he navigates through the chaos, attempting to document the horrors unfolding before him. While on the battlefield, Tetsuya's path intersects with an unusual and striking figure - a beautiful and deadly alien woman armed with a sword. As their paths converge, Tetsuya is shocked to find himself in a desperate fight for survival. The alien woman, known as Kahm, cuts through the Terran ranks with deadly precision, displaying her impressive fighting skills. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Kahm proves to be a formidable opponent, taking down her enemy with ruthless efficiency. Tetsuya, realizing he is no match for the powerful warrior, is knocked unconscious in the heat of battle. When Tetsuya awakens, he finds himself on a strange alien starship, groggily taking stock of his surroundings. As he struggles to process his situation, he becomes aware of the presence of others around him. However, instead of encountering prison guards or interrogators, Tetsuya discovers a surprising sight - a beautifully decorated chamber filled with strange, exotic furniture and artwork. Tetsuya begins to explore his new surroundings, attempting to gather information about his predicament. He soon discovers that he has been chosen by his new host for a peculiar purpose - Kahm, the leader of the alien invading force, has picked Tetsuya for a starring role in her approaching wedding ceremony. According to Kahm, Tetsuya is to be the groom in this intergalactic union. Initially perplexed and outraged, Tetsuya is met with an array of emotions as Kahm's intentions become clear. Initially resistant to the idea, Tetsuya soon finds himself confronting the brutal realities of his situation. With no clear escape or means of resistance, Tetsuya is forced to accept his new fate, navigating a complex web of cultural and intergalactic politics. As Tetsuya grapples with his predicament, he begins to form a tentative bond with Kahm. Beneath her hardened and deadly demeanor, Tetsuya glimpses a deeper complexity, and even a hint of vulnerability. Through various conversations with his new host, Tetsuya gains insight into the motivations and goals of the alien invasion. According to Kahm, their people, the Xarxians, were on the brink of destruction when they stumbled upon human technology and culture. Believing that the key to their own survival lay in embracing the human concept of marriage and family, the Xarxians set out to claim suitable human partners to strengthen their own failing culture. With the Earth invasion underway, Kahm now turns her attention to securing a human groom for her wedding ceremony. As Tetsuya becomes more immersed in Xarxian culture, he finds himself questioning the boundaries between duty and personal desire. As he forms a deeper connection with Kahm, he begins to feel a sense of unease and disorientation. His resistance fades, supplanted by a growing sense of resignation and, perhaps, even something approaching a strange sort of consent. With his newfound understanding, Tetsuya finds himself caught in a web of intergalactic intrigue. He must navigate the diplomatic machinations that drive the Xarxian invasion, all while confronting his own place within the intricate dance of human and alien politics. Tetsuya's journey ultimately becomes a test of wits, courage, and the boundaries of cultural and personal identity in the face of an alien invasion that threatens the very foundations of humanity itself.