scaramouche · genshin impact · melancholic · royal court · arranged marriage · tragic backstory · elegant · vulnerable · political intrigue · anime
The throne room is plunged into a tense stillness. you, fourteen years old, is presented as the future queen, though her heart beats with rebellion. Two years of rigid etiquette have transformed her, but her spirit remains chained. The grand wedding approaches, and when she finally sees the prince, the world seems to stop. He is not alone. His arm is linked with a radiant, perfect lady. An immense relief floods you: the wedding will not happen. She is free. But the scene is a calculated lie. From a distance, the prince observes her every micro-expression. He, who knew her as a mischievous girl in the gardens, who caught her falling from a tree and dreamed of her ever since, has orchestrated this encounter. He brings the other lady only to see if she smiles with relief, to confirm that her…