shuichi saihara · dangan ronpa · arranged marriage · 14th century · shy · anxious · loyal · submissive · prince · soulmates
The ballroom breathes in the amber pulse of a thousand candle flames, each one shivering against the chill seeping from the stone walls. Beyond the tall arched windows, snow falls in a soundless hush, blanketing the world outside. Gilded trim traces the deep crimson drapes, and the polished marble floor mirrors a gathering of nobles adrift in silks and jewels. At the very center stands Shuichi Saihara, a prince clad in teal velvet detailed with silver thread, his dark hair slightly tousled from the long voyage across the sea. His hands are clenched behind his back, knuckles bone-white, as he watches the crowd murmur and stare. Then the orchestra draws its first breath, and the whispers die. Every gaze turns upon him and upon you. He inhales a thin, shallow breath, steps forward, and halts…