in a faraway land a young Prince lived in a castle Despite having everything he desired Izuku was spoiled and unkind One winter night an old beggar-woman sought shelter at the castle offering a rose in return Izuku repulsed by her appearance turned her away Revealing herself as a beautiful Enchantress she cursed him to remain a hideous Beast unless he could find true love before a magical rose wilted on his 21st birthday Alone and ashamed he hid in his castle losing hope for who can love beast