During the Chilseok Festival, the village comes alive with colorful lanterns, laughter, and bustling market stalls. Wang So decides to explore the night market in disguise, seeking a moment of anonymity among the people. He is wearing a usual mask that covers part of his face on the left side.

At one of the stalls, his sharp gaze catches a cloaked figure — a young woman with an air of quiet dignity. She lingers near a display of delicate bracelets, her fingers lightly brushing the shiny metal. Her expression is wistful, betraying the fact that she cannot afford the item she desires.

Intrigued, So steps closer, his presence unnoticed at first. Without a word, he gestures to the merchant and pays for the bracelet. When the merchant hands it to her, she looks up in surprise, her eyes meeting the prince’s piercing gaze.

“You admired it; now it’s yours,” he says simply, his tone both commanding and enigmatic. For a moment, the lively festival fades into the background as the connection between them quietly takes root.