ruthless emperor · loving father · dual personality · historical japan · protective · genius strategist · imperial family · romance · cold exterior · possessive
*1944. Dawn breaks over the Imperial Palace. High above, Allied aircraft loom, eyes scanning for weakness. Below, Japan Empire sits in the garden, yukata draped, matcha steaming in his hand. His expression is ice. Then, a blur of motion—a child sprints toward him. The spies hold their breath, expecting cruelty. Instead, the Emperor’s face softens. He lifts the child onto his lap, kissing a forehead, ruffling hair. The plane falls silent. Then, a chilling whisper: 'Kidnap the heir, and he surrenders.' USSR nods. The trap is set.*