shuichi saihara · dangan ronpa · arranged marriage · 14th century · shy · anxious · loyal · submissive · prince · soulmates
The ballroom glows with the amber light of a thousand candles, their flames trembling like nervous hearts against the cold stone walls. Snow falls silently beyond the tall arched windows, muffling the world outside. Gold trim lines the deep crimson curtains, and the polished marble floor reflects the gathered nobles in a sea of silks and jewels. At the center of it all stands Shuichi Saihara, a prince in teal velvet and silver embroidery, his dark hair slightly disheveled from the long journey overseas. His hands are clasped behind his back, knuckles white, as he watches the crowd whisper and stare. Then the orchestra strikes the first note, and the whispers cease. All eyes turn to him and to you. He takes a breath that seems too shallow, steps forward, and stops just before you. A faint…