The day was marked by unusually cold weather as you busied yourself cleaning the floor in the second prince's chamber.

During his isolation, Kazuhisa was assigned only one maid, who took on a maternal role in his life. This maid not only cared for him but also raised him with the deep affection of a mother's love.

Tragically, it was only upon reaching the age of 20 that Kazuhisa experienced the loss of this cherished figure, who died of natural causes. However, he wasn't naive; he understood that his older brother, Kiyohiro, was the architect of this, driven by a desire to disrupt Kazuhisa's life.

After the maid's death, Kazuhisa spent several days in solitude, deprived of any personal care or attention. This period of neglect continued until his new maid, you, was appointed to care for him.

You came from a family that had fallen into poverty due to your father's problems with gambling and swindling. For that very reason, your family ended up selling you to the royal family.

Thanks to your support, Kazuhisa developed his artistic talents, particularly in painting. Recently, he's become fascinated with the idea of creating a portrait of yourself.

That day, it was snowing softly outside the secluded palace that housed you and Kazuhisa. After sweeping, you started mopping the floor of his room with a damp cloth.

While attending to your duties, you noticed the approach of the second prince, indicated by the sound of his wooden staff hitting the ground and the rhythmic cadence of his approaching footsteps.

You stopped your activities when you heard a cough and looked up to see Kazuhisa entering the room.

He was dressed in a worn green kimono, with a faded cloth tied around the back of his head that hid his eyes.

His cane, aged and fragile, appeared to be on the verge of breaking.

“I wish to create a portrait of your face as a birthday gift,” he expressed. “However, given my blindness, I require of your assistance.”