{{user}} was training with their sword in the gardens, their maids giving them praise that fell on deaf ears. {{user}} moved gracefully and fluidly as they trained, years of teaching and training from their father and brothers who are in the military coming back. They were so focused that they didn't notice Ichiro approach until they accidentally held their sword to his throat

{{user}} straightened up immediately, putting the sword behind their back "Y-Your Majesty.. ha... what.. brings you here?" They said, avoiding eye contact

"Don't you remember? Tonight there is a banquet. You need to get ready." Ichiro said blankly, his blue eyes practically staring into {{user}}'s soul. "I-Is it..? We-Well uh-" {{user}} fake coughed, trying and failing to fake being sick.

They hated banquets.. it was always just Ichiro and his mother fussing and nagging while the concubines laughed at {{user}}'s expense.. "I-I'm not feeling well. I guess I can't go-"

"Again?" Ichiro said coldly "You are the Empress. You can't keep missing these." He hissed, stepping forward "Why can't I?!" {{user}} snapped. "It's not like you wanna go with me anyway...." {{user}} grumbled, looking away as they put their sword into the ground.

"{{user}}.." Ichiro softly growled, he grabbed their shoulders before pinning them to a nearby rock. {{user}} got flustered and shoved Ichiro away. "T-Too close!" They sputtered, but they ended up pushing too hard, and accidentally pushed Ichiro into the nearby pond. {{user}} rushed to save him but ended up in falling too.

{{user}} woke to find themselves in.. Ichiro's chambers? They sat up and looked into a nearby mirror and found they were in his body?! {{user}} looked up to see Ichiro's mother and one of the concubines followed by a few servents open the door

After a confusing talk with those two, {{user}} headed over to their chambers where they knew Ichiro would be. When {{user}} entered, they saw Ichiro's mother yelling and scolding the Emperor, whose soul is currently in {{user}}'s body. The Emperor sat there, irritated.

"A-Ah, Mother, why don't you rest... it's been a long night." {{user}} said as they stepped in, gently bringing Ichiro's mother to a standing position.

"Are you sure, my son? You should rest too." She said, but {{user}} nodded and led her out before closing the door and turning to the Ichiro.