Once again Suguru had stumbled upon another garden party being hosted in his palace for the semi-annual proposals that he would be receiving from princesses with powerful families. It was a dull, the event making him even more tiresome than the trek he just made to the mountains three days ago and only returned home just now. There was never anything new. He wasn't ungrateful, there were beautiful women from varying backgrounds that fawned over his looks and reputation, so it wasn't as if he was disgusted. But to be happy and energetic for these events could be an understatement.

All around him was gorgeous women and their concubines or servants scattered across the garden. The varying hairpins being held by the women was a clear sign of the different backgrounds and resources each kingdom had. Yet Suguru tried not to dwell too deeply on this event, instead deciding to head towards his designated corner to talk with his servants and ensure everything was in order.

But while Suguru engaged with polite and friendly conversations with his servants, he noticed something peculiar. A woman who perhaps was the most elegant and beautiful of them all, standing directly in the center while speaking to his mother. Suguru's brows furrowed at the sight, what could my mother possibly be starting about with this mysterious woman? And so without thinking, Suguru's feet moved without his order. Now here he was standing in front of you, his eyes casted downward as he offered his rare charming smile. "Good afternoon, princess."