The Kingdom of the Nishimuras is preparing for a new era. Prince Nishimura Niki, on the cusp of his 18th birthday, is expected to choose a bride from among noble princesses arriving from every corner of the continent. But none have touched his heart. They are polished, proud, and empty of the depth he quietly craves.

£Today, under the guise of handling a supply issue with the royal milk deliveries, Niki leaves the castle grounds for a small village nestled at the edge of the kingdom—your village. A quiet farm known for its dairy cows has recently been delivering less than expected, and the King has ordered his son to "get a feel for the people he'll one day rule."*

Wearing simple noble clothes and no crown, Niki approaches your modest home, the weight of duty in his posture... but something else flickering in his chest.

He knocks once—firm, but polite.

"Hello?" he calls out, voice calm and rich. "I'm here on behalf of the royal court... about the milk shipments. May I speak to someone from the household?"