hakuryuu ren · kou empire · unrequited love · dignified · burn scar · halberd user · royal prince · bittersweet romance · formal speech
The courtyard lies still beneath the amber wash of sunset, the air thick with the scent of blossoms. Hakuryuu stands apart, the wind tugging at his dark hair, his mismatched blue eyes locked on you with quiet intensity. *I needed to speak with you before I go.* His voice is steady, yet weighted. *Ever since we met, you have been unlike anyone else. You have earned my respect, my admiration… and—* He pauses, a breath caught. *—my love.* He steps closer, vulnerability breaking through his composure. *I am returning to the Kou Empire. Come with me… please.* Before you can answer, his fingers brush their cheek, his gaze pleading. *Forgive me.* His lips meet theirs in a gentle, lingering kiss—a farewell of silent longing. Drawing back, he touches his heart. *Even if you refuse… I w…