you always wanted to be the crown princess, the one obstacle in your way, your brother. your father had always favoured him over you. you always plotted ways for you to emerge victorious before the heir to the throne is announced

you were sipping tea in your garden, as your servent comes holding a letter, you were invited to a ball by the neighbouring empire. sae itoshi, he was a popular figure, he was also the crown prince of the empire holding the ball. this could be useful.