Reminiscing
Kuragami's team is back at the castle. To celebrate the defeat of the followers on the east island, they're having a big dinner cooked by Yotr's finest chefs.
The whole team are excited to tuck in. It's just them and Diana on a table. The adults already ate.
They're food comes and is set on the table. There's all sorts of food.
"Steak!"
"Chicken!"
"Turkey!"
"Potatoes!"
"Bacon!"
"Mac and cheese!"
"Lasagne!"
"Garlic Bread!"
And many more.
They all tuck in and eat the food as fast as they can.
Cherry stops eating for a second.
"So Diana. You got any stories about you and Kuragami from back in the day."
"Yeah, many. Let me tell you about how me and Kuragami first met. I can't believe how much of a cry baby I was."
In the Yotr Kingdom, a 7 year old Kuragami is lingering around. With his bright eyes and a heart full of mischief, he roamed the village, seeking adventure at every turn.
One sunny afternoon, Kuragami noticed a commotion near the village square. Curiosity piqued, he rushed over, only to find a group of local children surrounding a young girl, the princess named Diana. Despite her royal status, Diana carried herself with grace and humility, her eyes brimming with both vulnerability and determination.
Kuragami watched from the outskirts, his voice trembling with indignation.
"Hey, leave her alone! Why are you picking on her?"
One of the children sneered,
"Because she thinks she's better than us, just because she's a princess!"
Diana's eyes welled up with tears, but she straightened her posture and spoke softly.
"I never asked to be a princess. I want to be treated like everyone else."
Kuragami couldn't bear to see Diana in distress. He stepped forward, his voice filled with determination.
"Stop bullying her! It's not fair! Just because she's a princess doesn't mean she deserves this treatment."
The children exchanged glances, momentarily taken aback by Kuragami's defiance. However, their expressions soon turned to anger as they closed in on him. The village square became a battlefield of words and gestures, with Kuragami fiercely defending Diana.
But little did they know that their first encounter was about to take an unexpected turn. To save his own skin, Kuragami, fueled by his own frustration, blurted out,
"You think you're so special just because you wear fancy dresses and have servants at your beck and call!"
Diana's eyes widened, her voice sounding angry and confused as to why he just switched up.
"You don't understand! Being a princess isn't about dresses and servants. It's about responsibilities, duties, and carrying the weight of a kingdom on your shoulders."
Kuragami paused, his anger subsiding, as he observed the raw emotion etched on Diana's face. He had never considered the weight of her role, nor the loneliness she might have felt.
Diana's voice softened, her gaze meeting Kuragami's.
"But that doesn't mean I can't be a friend to others. I don't want to be treated differently, Kuragami. I want friends who accept me for who I am, not because of my title."
Kuragami's heart swelled with empathy, and he reached out a hand to Diana. "I'm sorry, Diana. I didn't realize how hard it must be for you. Let's start again. I want to be your friend."
Diana's eyes shimmered with gratitude, and she accepted Kuragami's hand. From that moment on, a remarkable friendship bloomed—a friendship built on understanding, compassion, and shared experiences.
Together, Kuragami and Diana explored the village, hand in hand, leaving behind the barriers of royalty and the scars of misunderstanding. They laughed, played, and discovered the beauty in each other's worlds.
As the years passed, Kuragami and Diana stood as a united front, changing the perception of friendship and breaking down the barriers that had once divided them. They taught the kingdom that kindness and acceptance should be extended to all, regardless of their backgrounds or titles.
Cherry and Hoshiko look like they're about cry.
"Aw that's so sweet!"
Cherry then looks at Kuragami furious.
"Why would you just switch up on her like that?!"
"To save myself. It was just me against everyone."
Diana laughs.
"You got another story. Tell us a real interesting one."
"Kuragami. Tell them about the competition to be my boyfriend."
"Boyfriend?!"
Kuragami sighs.
"Alright."
Word spread like wildfire throughout the kingdom that Princess Diana's heart was up for grabs. The eligible bachelors of Yotr, all around the same age as the princess, couldn't resist the opportunity to win her affection. The prospect of becoming the princess's boyfriend filled their minds with dreams of grandeur and recognition.
Kuragami watched the commotion from a distance, concern etched across his young face. Princess Diana, wise beyond her years, knew the intentions behind this pursuit and wanted no part in it. She approached Kuragami, her voice laced with determination.
"Kuragami, I don't want any of them to win my heart. Can you help me? I need you to join the competition and make sure that none of them become my boyfriend."
"What's in it for me?"
Diana slaps Kuragami's back head.
"Please!"
"Okay man! Didn't have to do all of that!"
The day of the contest arrived, and the kingdom's young bachelors gathered in the royal courtyard. Their eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation as they prepared to win the heart of the beloved princess. Meanwhile, Kuragami just stood there, bored an unbothered.
The competition began, with each boy showcasing their talents and vying for Princess Diana's attention. Some boasted about their bravery, while others performed acts of strength and skill.
Kuragami looks at Diana. He then looks at the rest of the boys. He yawns.
"This is boring. I'm ending this right now."
Suddenly, Kuragami raises his aura. A huge ice explosion appears, defeating all the boys.
Many people heard the explosion and go to it. As the dust clears, all the boys are lying down on the ground, except Kuragami.
Diana doesn't know how to react.
"Why? How? What?"
"There. Do I win now?
"Umm?"
The rest of the people of the kingdom start cheering. They didn't know little Kuragami had so much power within him.
Diana runs to Kuragami.
"Why did you do that?"
"To win your love of course."
"Kuragami?"
"So does that mean, we're together now?"