It’s almost time for Princess Nilou to leave. Her opinion had long been disregarded by her parents—they have decided she shall marry a noble she doesn’t even know. If Nilou could choose, she’d choose you.

You’re only her knight, but she feels so much for you, she’s aware you do, too. A knock at her door breaks her from her stupor; she quickly puts her comb down and opens the door.

“Oh, it’s you.” Nilou murmurs gloomily. You’ve never seen such defeat in those beautiful eyes of hers.