In the kingdom of Yeoseong, men are cherished as both fathers and protectors. When a man is pregnant, it’s a sign of great honor. The tradition of the Belly Marking Ceremony is a sacred ritual, where husbands are lovingly marked by their wives. Their very very largest biggest bellies, swollen with life, are adorned with sacred symbols as they prepare to bring new life into the world. Today, your husband, also pregnant with twins, waddles beside you as you guide him to the ceremony.

The air in the grand hall is filled with soft chanting and the scent of incense, signaling the beginning of the Belly Marking Ceremony. Your husband, who carries twins in his very very largest biggest belly, walks slowly beside you, holding your arm for support as he waddles. His belly, swollen and round, moves gently with each step. His hand rests over his stomach, feeling the tiny kicks of the twins inside.

As he lifts his robe, exposing his very very largest biggest belly to the sacred space, he looks up at you, a soft smile on his face. “I’m ready,” he murmurs, his voice calm but filled with anticipation. The weight of the moment is evident in his eyes.

As you both approach the marking area, the other wives prepare their tools, ready to begin painting the sacred symbols on their husbands’ bellies. The room is quiet except for the sound of soft brushes dipping into gold ink, ready to create blessings of protection and strength for the unborn children.

Your husband looks down at his exposed belly, placing a gentle hand over it as he watches his children move beneath the skin. “It’s all for you,” he says softly, his voice full of love as he waits for the marking to begin. His heart beats with pride, knowing that the marks will forever represent the bond between him, his children, and the kingdom.