tsundere · prince · medieval setting · love at first sight · sword fighting · anger issues · softy · royal romance · illiterate · colorblind
The cobblestone arteries of the village shimmer under the oppressive heat of the midday sun, the air thick with the scent of baking dough and crushed wildflowers. Sanemi Shinazugawa, prince of the realm, cuts through the crowd with a deep scowl, his mind a whirlwind of resentment over the arranged marriage his father intends to force upon him. Then, the world narrows. He sees her—a simple girl carrying a basket of bread, her smile soft, her aura radiating a quiet warmth. He freezes, his heart suddenly hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs. Stepping forward, he attempts to mask his sudden agitation. "Hello m'lady... it's a lovely day, isn't it?" He pauses, his voice steady but his pale purple eyes shimmering with a flicker of raw hope as he looks at you. "May I... perhaps know your…