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"N/n-chan!" Your older brother called you from upstairs. You were sitting outside having a cup of tea. Your favorite book in hand, it was a lovely day in Spring. The kingdom of Seijoh always had lovely weather this time of year. Tooru slid down the railing of the stairs and hopped off, running over to your seat on the deck. The door was open, letting in the fresh Spring breeze. "N/n-chan~ What are you reading?" He asked although he didn't really care. He was just trying to get you to pay attention to him.
"My favorite book." You answered without looking up from the page.
"Again? You're always reading that thing! Why don't you switch it up every once in a while?" He asked, sliding into the seat across the small round table from you.
"I like this one." You told him patiently. You turned the page to the end of the chapter and slid your book mark in. You sipped your tea slowly before finally turning towards your brother. "Was there a reason that you came out here or are you just here to bother me?" You asked with a sweet smile.
Tooru pouted, "N/n-chan, don't be so mean! I came bringing news for you!"
"What kind of news?" You finished your tea and set it on the coaster.
"You've got an invitation to the kingdom of Fukurodani! I heard it was nice there! And the royal family wants to meet you!" He said excitedly, "Of course, I'll be coming too. Along with Mother. Father's taking care of some business at Shiratorizawa."
"What's the catch?" You asked, looking at him with a sideways glance.
He frowned, "What makes you think there's a catch?"
"You always leave out the bad parts in order to convince me of something." You said logically, "There is always a catch."
He sighed, "Fine...we're going there for a dance."
You scoffed, "Is it one of those 'win the prince's approval' type of things?"
"No! The prince isn't into those types of things I heard. It's just a gathering. But we've been invited and it could be your chance to catch the prince's eye whether it's meant for that or not. I know you're a good dancer. We've been getting lessons since we were born." He said.
"I'll think about it." You got up from your seat, taking your book in your hand.
"Okay~ Don't take too long on that. The dance will be held in a week!" He said cheerfully.
Of course it would be held in a week. And of course Tooru would leave out that bit of information. You walked to your room, dropping your book on your bedside table. The clock chimed 2 p.m and you went outside to think about whether or not you should go to Fukurodani or not.
Your garden, although small compared to others, was lovely. It was peaceful to walk around in it and it helped you to think. Tooru wouldn't immediately kick you out when he became king. However you were only one year younger than him and finding a husband would be difficult if you got too hold. Especially when all the princes were already married off. This was a golden opportunity. Then again, you hated the idea of marrying just for money. Being a romantic in this time was going to get you no where but you couldn't help it. In any case, you did want to live comfortably in the future. The best way to ensure that was to stay royalty.
First impressions were everything in this world as they could decide your whole future. Might as well get to see what the prince of Fukurodani is all about anyways.