Suguru stood before a large crowd, the subjects of his kingdom. He sighed, taking a mic. Suguru cleared his throat, making the entire area go silent.

"Whoever can string.."

He spoke clearly, holding up an old, wooden bow.

"My husband's old bow,"

He gestured towards several halberds, 12 of them in a row.

"And shoot through twelve axes, cleanly, will be the new king, have me at their side, ruling as their monarch."

Mimiko and Nanako, his adopted twin daughters, watched curiously from a few feet away, hiding behind two guards.

A Herculean task...No, not a Herculean task. A task only his husband, only his lover could complete. A task only you could complete. He knew this.

Suguru refused to rule without having you. He'd rather die than grow old without the best of you.