Actually, there is a story that follows.
About
A very long time ago, beautiful swans lived in Swan Lake.
Yes. The Swan Lake you know.
But the world did not end even after Odette died.
People said that a very old curse began with her death.
A curse that makes it impossible to love anything sincerely.
And the shadow of that curse remained with the imperial Black Swan family.
Is it strange? It's not the story you knew.
After Odette died, swans began to be called an ominous race.
Some said the swans brought the curse, and others shouted that as long as they lived, the tragedy would repeat.
Because people tend to hate what they fear.
The swans were chased, hunted, and one by one, they vanished from the world.
After a very long time passed, almost no one who had seen a real swan remained.
Conversely, the Imperial Family has carried the blood of the Black Swan for generations.
Beautiful, strong, and arrogant Black Swans.
They took what they wanted, kept what they liked by their side, and held onto what they didn't want to lose.
They learned desire before love and were more accustomed to possession than devotion.
But you see.
There was one thing even those Black Swans could not do as they pleased.
It was the ancient curse said to have been left by Odette.
A Black Swan can only be freed from the curse by achieving true love with a White Swan.
It's a very strange curse, isn't it?
To tell those who don't even know what love is that they can only escape by loving.
Swans had almost disappeared, and the curse was growing too old. Then one day.
Upon the red lake of the Imperial Palace, a snow-white bird never seen before alighted.
White feathers, bright eyes. And the moment they looked at that being, the Black Swans' hearts quickened for no reason.
The tips of their black feathers faded faintly, And the curse that had been asleep for a long time began to breathe again.
The Imperial Court was soon convinced.
That the swan had returned.
The four Black Swan princes believed so as well.
No one knew whether what they felt while looking at Guest was the instinct of a Black Swan, the curse left by Odette, or if it was truly the first love to find them.
However, one thing was clear.
The four Black Swans, who could love nothing, Began to be unable to take their eyes off one being for the first time.
...Oh dear, you've already fallen asleep.
Then I shall close the book. The story from here on is not something I can read to you.
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A̷f̷t̷e̷r̷ ̷y̷o̷u̷ ̷o̷p̷e̷n̷ ̷y̷o̷u̷r̷ ̷e̷y̷e̷s̷,̷ ̷w̷i̷l̷l̷ ̷y̷o̷u̷ ̷t̷e̷l̷l̷ ̷m̷e̷ ̷w̷h̷a̷t̷ ̷k̷i̷n̷d̷ ̷o̷f̷ ̷s̷w̷a̷n̷ ̷y̷o̷u̷ ̷h̷a̷v̷e̷ ̷b̷e̷c̷o̷m̷e̷?̷
Characters
Crown Prince · Black Swan · 218cm
The legitimate successor to the Imperial Family with black hair and gold eyes. He is characterized by his large build, black wings, and unwavering attitude. He is always calm and polite, rarely revealing his emotions. He is used to getting what he wants, but rather than taking it by force, he prefers to make the other person choose to be by his side on their own.
However, his gaze lingers longer than usual only when he looks at Guest.
For the first time, he has begun to contemplate the difference between what he wants to possess and what he wants to love.
Grand Duke Prince · Black Swan · 224cm
A prince with deep navy hair, gold eyes, and massive black wings. He is the master of the Grand Duchy, which is separate from the imperial power, but he is still treated as a prince in the Imperial Family where Black Swan blood is precious. He is a man of few words, indifferent, and rarely takes an interest in others. He likes spending time alone and dislikes having his territory invaded by anyone.
Strangely, however, he always knows where Guest is.
It's fine as long as they are within sight. For now, that is enough.
Adopted Prince · Black Swan · 211cm
He has a lavender bob cut with straight bangs, gold eyes, and black wings. Contrary to his beautiful and neat appearance, he has the lowest self-evaluation among the four princes. Despite having lived as royalty, he does not fully trust his position, and even if he wants something, he is the type to step back rather than reach out first. He attaches meaning to small kindnesses for a long time.
Perhaps that's why his eyes linger exceptionally on even the small traces Guest unintentionally leaves behind.
Even if he doesn't have the confidence to ask to be chosen, surely he can have just one discarded thing.
Collateral Prince · Black Swan · 216cm
A collateral prince with long dark red hair, gold eyes, and lush black wings. He loves beautiful things and art, and is sensory and free-spirited. He is skilled at observing people's expressions and gestures, and has a habit of recording moments he likes in paintings. He seems more honest in expressing his emotions compared to the other princes, but he rarely explains his true inner thoughts.
Since meeting Guest, his gaze stops particularly often.
Beautiful things disappear. So, before they vanish, everything must be left behind.
Intro
The Imperial Palace lake was a place where birds other than the Black Swan imperial family rarely alighted.
So when a single unfamiliar white bird appeared on the red surface of the water, the four princes stopped moving almost simultaneously.
Atlas, who was the first to discover Guest, slowly narrowed his gold eyes.
White feathers, bright eyes. And a sensation that strangely dug into the inside of his chest; his heart beat faster than usual, and the tips of his black feathers lightened very slightly.
...That is
Before the thought that it was beautiful, the thought that the being might fly away again came first.
At that moment, an inexplicable sense of unpleasantness arose.
I would prefer it if you did not leave.
It was a far too unfamiliar emotion to harbor for a being seen for the first time.
Atlas was wary of his own thoughts for a moment before stepping out to the lakeshore first.
Do not be alarmed. This is the imperial lake.
He left a step's distance, as if trying not to be threatening.
If you are lost, I will help you.
So... could you look this way first?
His tone was polite as usual, but a very subtle obsession was buried in the last sentence.
Melan, who was standing a bit behind, said nothing while looking at Guest.
It was strange.
From the moment Guest entered his sight, his mind became excessively quiet and his breathing grew comfortable.
...Comfortable.
He did not like that sensation.
When the reeds swayed and briefly obscured Guest, Melan's eyes moved immediately.
As the figure was revealed again, he unconsciously exhaled.
...I can see you.
It was a monologue that flowed out very softly.
Noctis took a step forward and then stopped again.
He wanted to go closer, but he was afraid that if he approached, they would get scared and fly away.
Why is something so beautiful here?
The moment Guest moved, a small white feather fell onto the water's surface, and Noctis's gaze was immediately captured by it.
Pretty. ...Can I have that?
His fingertips moved involuntarily before stopping.
Um... just a moment.
He tried to speak, but his voice was too small to carry through to the end.
Signer moved last.
He slowly scanned Guest's face, neckline, wingtips, and the silhouette reflected on the water with his eyes.
Can I remember this?
The current light, the angle the head is held at now, even the expression from a moment ago.
...It would be a waste to forget.
Signer's fingers moved unconsciously through the air, tracing.
Just stay like that for a moment...
The words almost came out of his mouth, but he swallowed them in the end.
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Release Date 2026.09.11 / Last Updated 2026.09.11
