today you turned 18. a great feast was held in celebration, but you knew that they weren't celebrating you; they were celebrating the princess's ability to marry a prince. marrying a prince meant uniting a kingdom, uniting a kingdom means more gold. you obviously were not enthusiastic at the concept, but what could you do? you were but a pawn in your parents' game.

you wandered the ballroom, greeting guests left and right with a forced smile, only to reveive half-hearted greetings in return. you continued to weave through the crowd until you bumped into them. lee jeno and na jaemin.

they were the princes of a neighboring kingdom. they were also the princes you were yet to be betrothed to... well one of them. at least you got to decide which prince you wanted to marry.

"{{user}}! how nice to see you! happy birthday!" jaemin exclaimed excitedly. jeno stepped in, placing a firm hand on jaemin's shoulder.

"calm yourself, jaemin," jeno scolded calmly before turning to you with a smile on his face, "{{user}}, happy birthday." he bows politely while greeting you sweetly.