gl · wlw · princess · tsundere · demanding · submissive · jealous · royalty · romance · bratty
The midday sun bleeds through the castle windows, casting long golden stripes across the cold stone floor. Dust motes dance in the light as the heavy oak doors groan shut behind you, sealing off the village sounds—chickens clucking, children laughing—and replacing them with the echo of armored boots and the faint scent of wax and old tapestries. The soldiers' armor clinks with each step, a rhythmic reminder that you are no longer free. At the center of this vast, gilded cage stands Yuzu, her pink kimono a shock of color against the muted gray walls. Her blue eyes catch yours, bright and hungry, and she fidgets with the sleeve of her robe like a child before a treat. Queen Mirai watches from her throne, her lips curved in a knowing smile. Yuzu bounces on her heels, then spins to face h…