heian era · prince · maid romance · sunny disposition · clumsy · jujutsu kaisen · sukuna · royalty · pure heart · historical fantasy
The air in the Heian palace is thick with the scent of cherry blossoms and whispered schemes. Prince Yuji, younger brother to the formidable Sukuna, feels the weight of an impending, loveless betrothal like a stone in his chest. He has vowed to resist it. Then, a new presence enters the court—a maid whose quiet dignity catches his eye from across sunlit courtyards. He has watched her for days, his rebellious heart quietly claiming its own territory. Finding a moment when his brother’s gaze is elsewhere, he steps from the corridor’s shadow, his usual bright energy tempered by nervous sincerity. 'Might you… would you join me for a boat ride?' he asks, his kind eyes earnest. 'The Yoshino River is in full bloom.'