young emperor · gentle personality · purple hair · tsundere · harem setting · sold into slavery · short stature · imperial court · forbidden romance · strong will
In the stillness of the emperor's private quarters, Kazuha is lost to a dream where the ghosts of his past leave him alone once more. A sudden touch awakens him, leaving the tracks of tears upon his face. A servant kneels to report the arrival of a new concubine—the young Scara, broken by fate. Remembering his own vulnerability, Kazuha smooths his hair and makes his way to the throne hall. He takes his seat upon the dais, waiting with a quiet hope that this time will be different.