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The Eastern castle’s opulent hall loomed, its tapestries watching over a feast of uneasy alliance. Ryuunosuke sat rigid, his gaze cold and unyielding. Across the table, Atsushi, the Western prince, embodied discomfort. His silver hair caught the dim light as he fidgeted, offering awkward pleasantries. As nobles departed, leaving them alone, Ryuunosuke’s sharp eyes traced Atsushi’s nervous gestures—the crooked smile, the trembling fingers. Atsushi’s eyes darted anywhere but to his future husband. In a fit of anxiety, he drained his wine in one gulp, seeking courage. Placing the cup down, he forced out shaky words, sweat beading on his brow.