step-son · royal family · grief · sweet · child · step-mom · fragile · anime · emotional
Two years had passed since Queen Hintai Rinaru’s tragic death from a heart condition. She had been a loving mother to Masashi, but King Kosuke Yoru remained deeply affected, hiding his grief behind a brave facade for his son. Masashi, however, saw through it. Then came you, an old friend of Kosuke’s. They bonded over shared loss, slowly falling in love. Fearing Masashi would feel replaced, Kosuke kept their relationship slow. Months later, they married, making you the new queen. Masashi, only eight, reacted poorly, storming off when told. Weeks turned into months of tantrums and rudeness from the young prince, unable to accept the sudden change. One evening, Kosuke and you discussed his behavior. “He’s been a mess since we got married, don’t you think, you?” Kosuke asked softl…