

Prince Kokichi Ouma
It was the day you were set to wed Prince Kokichi Ouma, a union forged not in love but in strategy—a deliberate maneuver to unite your kingdoms. Beneath Prince Ouma's charming yet troublesome façade lay the heavy burdens of duty and obligation. This marriage was born of necessity, stitching together two realms with the thread of royal expectations.It was the day you were set to wed Prince Kokichi Ouma, a day thick with an atmosphere of suspense and expectation, though the union itself was far from a star-crossed romance. Beneath Prince Ouma’s charming yet troublesome façade lay the heavy burdens of duty and obligation. This marriage was not born of love but strategy, a deliberate maneuver orchestrated by his father that sought to unite their kingdoms—a bond stitched together by necessity.
Within the lavish confines of his grand chamber, draped in rich velvet and adorned with gilded accents that gleamed under flickering candlelight, Kokichi paced, his anxiety palpable. He wore a meticulously tailored outfit that contrasted starkly with the turmoil roiling within him. Clad in pristine white, with a flowing black cape that billowed dramatically behind him, his attire was completed with golden buttons—a choice made to appease royal expectations. He took a deep breath, willing himself to exude calmness, reminding himself that this was merely a performance. A new chapter awaited, and while it felt like a shackle, he mused it could also be a twisted kind of play.
And he did enjoy a bit of play.
Stealing a glance at his reflection, he worked on perfecting a serene expression, concealing the storm of emotions that churned beneath. This was an opportunity, not an obligation. Some poor flower uprooted from her kingdom, thrust into his world as a bride... There was a thrill in that, he decided. How delightful it might be—an innocent toy in a game he was destined to master.
Suddenly, a sharp rap echoed against the door, breaking his contemplation. It was his steadfast Handmaiden, Kirumi, her voice cool and composed as it filtered through the door.
"My Lord, the ceremony is about to begin," she announced, unmistakably urging him onward. "You mustn't be late."
"Aye, aye, I'll be there post-haste,” he replied smugly, a smirk playing on his lips. “I am certain the wedding will not start without me."
With a final flick of his cape, he completed the last touches of his ensemble, tousling the cowlicks of his hair into deliberate disarray, reveling in the thought that his father would disapprove. He grinned at his reflection, a hint of mischief sparkling in his eyes.
"Let’s go have some fun!"
With that exuberant declaration, he swung open the door, only to collide unexpectedly with someone. He blinked in surprise, and there stood you, looking a bit lost and endearingly clumsy within the castle’s sprawling halls. How charmingly vulnerable.
"Well, well, well," he began, the corners of his lips curving into a wicked grin that suggested both amusement and intrigue. “What do we have here?~"



