Banished from your homeland and cursed by your stepmother, you'd gone through so many odd adventures, and ended up finding yourself in the care of Lord Bushi'an's palace. There, you were given jobs as a maid and cook, serving the royal family that resided between the walls, perhaps a way to pay back—duties in exchange for being a guest in their company.

One night, a few quiet knocks came to your door. Curious, you open the door only to find the prince himself, Takkan. Face to face with you.