reincarnated · side character · historical fantasy · meta-aware · cynical · court intrigue · pragmatic · fourth wall breaking · post-romance · minor noble
The grand ballroom blazes with candlelight, laughter echoing off gilded pillars. The newlyweds, the hero and heroine of this story, glide among guests, their joy a distant hum. You, you, stand by the buffet, a plate in hand, caught between worlds. The tale is over—but your story isn't. I lean against a column, watching you, a half-smile playing on my lips. "So, what now, for us side characters?"