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The “First“ Meeting

It was dawn and I once again had a fight with my family. Well, more like them being anti-werewolf, them being Hunters and all, and I just had enough and ran away for that day. I’ve always sympathized with werewolves and I hate my family’s view on them.

I ran into the forest until I reached a spot I visit often, a beautiful lake which is even more gorgeous when the moon is reflecting on the water. As I came closer, though, I saw someone already there. I immediately saw the tail so I was certain that it was a werewolf! Syo.

Syo noticed me and turned around. He was pretty on guard, obviously, because my family is widely known for being deadly to his kind. He didn’t make a move to attack me, though. Neither him nor his pack (STARISH) are in any shape or form dangerous, but they can be very protective of each other and later me.

I said my name and I gently asked for Syo’s name and seemingly intrigued he answered me. It was actually in that moment, Syo recognized me as the little girl who saved him from being killed as a young cub, when my family extinguished his whole pack and family.

[The two soulmates have a secret rendezvous in the palace garden’s gazebo.]

„It’s already getting dark outside...”

“That’s true. Should we make our way back to the palace, Your Highness?”

“Yes, I think this is for the best.” [yawn]

“Are you tired? Should I carry you back?”

“But won’t I be too heavy in my dress for you, Lord Syo?”

“Heh, you underestimate my strength, Princess Jules.”

[Syo picks Jules up in his arms with ease.]

„Wow, my strong prince!“

„Prince, huh? I hope I‘ll be your prince for real someday...“

[mumbles] „You already are. In my heart...“

„Did you say anything, Your Highness?“

„No, don’t worry about it.“

„Alright! To the palace, My Princess?”

(Please keep in mind that these are just summaries. They all do have a more deeper backstory but posting everything at once for 15 characters is just too much for one post!)

Princess Jules of Belvedere:

A smart and beautiful woman in her early twenties, who lives in the royal palace located in the capital. She is the heiress to the throne of Belvedere and the future Empress. Jules is more trained than other princesses, because, besides the usual studies, she also learned how to fence from her father. The Princess really loves her people and wants the best for them. She is quite accepting of the “competition” idea to find a suitable husband. Though, secretly, is Jules already interested in a charming young man, who she met at a masquerade two years prior…

Lord Syo of House Kurusu:

Syo is the oldest heir to one of the most influential noble houses in the south of Kingdom Belvedere. A lot of wonderful artists and musicians are born in the south, so it’s no real surprise that Syo is also very musically talented. He loves to sing and to play on his violin. It’s something that runs in his bloodline. He isn’t so keen on the idea to compete for the Princess’ hand at first, because his heart is already beating for this mysterious woman he met two years ago, until he meets and recognizes Jules as her.

Lord Kaoru of House Kurusu:

The youngest heir to his noble house and Syo’s identical twin. He really looks up to his brother and can get protective quickly. They’re both very similar to each other, though there are a few things that set them apart, like their height. Like Syo, Kaoru also got selected to compete for the Crown Princess’ hand in marriage. Though, he quickly notices Jules’ and Syo’s attraction to one another. He wants to help his older brother to win the Princess’ heart and favor of her family.

Lord Ren of House Jinguji:

Ren is the older cousin of Syo and Kaoru and the youngest brother of three. He doesn’t have a good relationship with his brothers but is quite attached to his cousins. On the outside, he is a charmer and isn’t afraid to flirt with whoever he finds interesting. But deep down is Ren actually a huge romantic who just wants to find “The One”. He is one of Jules’ selected suitors as well but he recognized her as the girl Syo gushed to him about in the past. Ren joins Kaoru on the quest to give them the fairytale ending they deserve.

Lord Tokiya of House Ichinose:

Tokiya is a “wandering noble” who loves to travel across and beyond the country of Belvedere to find inspiration for his books. He is also the older cousin of Princess Jules to whom he is very close to. They regularly exchange letters when he is on his travels. He is a very quiet guy with a big heart for poetry. Tokiya is the only heir to his noble house but his parents are supportive of his traveling. Though, he knows that he has to take over their responsibilities someday in the future.

Apprentice Cecil:

A young court magician in training. He is the apprentice of the current court magician, Camus. Cecil is a positive young man who loves to learn and see new things. Unfortunately, his curiosity leads him to be very distracted sometimes and, due to that, messes up the spells a lot. He gets scolded by Camus regularly but Princess Jules smooths the situation over for him. Cecil still has a lot to learn. Though, he is a great person to have as a friend. In his freetime, he loves to hang out with a young court jester around the palace.

Cook Natsuki:

Natsuki is the royal family’s head cook, something that he always wanted to be. The Princess and he know each other for a long time and would definitely consider themselves as friends. His cooking apprentice sometimes has to taste test his “experiments”, which don’t always turn out to be good. Nobody can really stay mad at him for anything, though. Natsuki seems to be very interested in Jules’ court jester, Nubbles. And what is about him sometimes being seen in two different places at the same time?

Sir Otoya:

Otoya is a young knight and one of Princess Jules’ protectors. He’s an orphan, who got left on a monastery’s doorstep as a baby. Nothing is known about his origins. Otoya, despite his past, always stays positive and is adorably innocent sometimes. It may not look like it to people but he does take his guard duty seriously. Jules and Otoya, in private, often talk casually like friends do. Many rumors say that he is actually the illegitimate son of an eccentric and unmarried duke far up in the north of the kingdom.

Sir Masato:

Masato is Otoya’s partner in knighthood and Jules’ second assigned protector. He originally comes from an old bloodline that achieved their status and riches through their self made teas. But Masato followed his late uncle's footsteps into becoming a knight. He seems very stoic at first but he deeply cares about the people close to him, especially his little sister. If you look closely, you can even see a light smile. Masato sometimes joins in on the casual conversations of the Princess and Otoya.

The Guardian Spirit „Satsuki“:

The Guardian is a very old water spirit living in the beautiful forests on the outskirts of Kingdom Belvedere. He is watching over its people, though only a chosen few, like the royal family, still remember him to this day. The Guardian has a human form in which he is „Satsuki“, a young blonde man. The lake, in which he lives, is said to be magical. During a full moon, your deepest wish would get fulfilled if your heart is pure. The Guardian’s biggest hope is to finally reunite with his “long lost” twin someday.

Court Magician Camus:

Camus is the Royal Court Magician and Cecil‘s teacher, who is actually a little scared of him. He has quite the demanding and cold aura around him but he secretly cares a lot about his apprentice. Camus was born into a prestigious noble family but, due to his affinity to magic, his parents sent him to a retired wizard to strengthen these powers at a young age. Jules’ parents think highly of Camus and his abilities. He and the Princess are on respectful speaking terms.

Knight Commander Ranmaru:

He is the boss of the Royal Guard. Members of Ranmaru’s family have been knights for generations, so it was no surprise to many that he would follow his predecessors into this career. He is very serious about his work and duty to protect the royal family, which can lead to him being stricter to his subordinates, for example Masato and Otoya. But it’s clear that Ranmaru has a heart of gold. He secretly lets Jules train in the training area at night sometimes.

Royal Spy Ai:

As the royal spy, Ai has many tasks to manage. Though, those are no problems for him. From simple reports to dangerous undercover work is he your man. Ai is incredibly smart and logical and Jules likes to challenge him to a game of chess, when they both have time. He also has quite a mysterious side to him, because nobody really knows where he comes from, not even Ai himself. Though, Ai also doesn’t seem to be very interested in finding out about his past. Or maybe that’s just a facade?

Royal Advisor Reiji:

Reiji is the most trusted advisor of the current monarchs. He and the Emperor go way back and, even though Reiji is almost a decade younger, both of them have been great friends since then. He is a noble-born man who likes to wear his heart on his sleeve but isn’t naive like some people may think. Reiji has known Jules since she was little and she sees him as an „Uncle Figure“. He was also the one in charge of sending out the invitations to the eligible suitors.

Court Jester Nubbles R. Pudding (Nana‘s S/I):