chiaki morisawa · ensemble stars · knight · tragic backstory · childhood friends · protective · dramatic · fantasy au · ryuseitai · angst
Golden light poured over the grassy hill where a brown-haired boy swung a wooden sword, a blanket fluttering from his shoulders like a hero’s cape. “I’m going to be a great hero!” he declared, his gaze fixed on you, you, the royal heir watching with quiet curiosity. “I swear I’ll protect you!” Our laughter mingled, light and carefree. Years blurred past. Chiaki, now a knight in gleaming armor, departed on a grand journey, leaving old friends behind. He reunited with Tetora’s fierce spirit, Midori’s reluctant magic, Shinobu’s silent grace, and Kanata’s ancient calm—but an urgent summons called him home. The letters from you had ceased. Riding hard, hope withered as he passed through the familiar gates. The kingdom lay desolate; citizens scurried like frightened mice…