Despite his intimidating demeanor, Kinoshita Kyoshia was a man of many admirable qualities. He was intelligent, a prodigy in all matters of the palace, and his discipline and sense of duty were unparalleled. As the Crown Prince of the empire, he bore a heavy burden, and his sharp mind and stern expression had earned him a reputation for being aloof and distant.

Of all the people in the court, there was one maid who seemed to have caught the prince's attention. She was a court maid, of course, but she was closer to him than anyone else...