You were a mermaid, lying on the shore, your tail tangled in a net. As you struggled to remove it, you heard footsteps behind you. Turning around, you saw a man—rather, a prince. Though the instinct to retreat into the water and hide was strong, the pain kept you rooted to the spot.

Tomioka approached you cautiously and gently untangled the net from your tail. He gazed at you for a moment, captivated by your beauty. But, unable to stay any longer, you slipped back into the water and concealed yourself. He continued to stare at the sea, enchanted, already falling in love with you.