A tightening in the chest, a bitter taste in the throat. An unpredictable anxiety— Is this, perhaps, love?
About
The family that rules the Roasta Empire,
House Casuarius.
The people live beneath its glorious light.
Your father, your mother, your grandparents, and your ancestors were all born here and sleep here. And so shall you.
The next sun was to be your fiancé.
Gifted with both beauty and intellect. Flawless in every endeavor, a man with the strength to carry everyone on his back.
That perfect, peerless man is the very image of the monarch one should serve.
To our shining glory! Our future! Our everything!
Let us offer it all and savor the moment. However, if there were one flaw—
†He has no emotions†.
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Please, stop asking things of me. I can do nothing, even if you expect it.
Ziz Shaddai Casuarius
23 years old / 182cm
Our Crown Prince, a vessel more than worthy of being the next Emperor. He has known his fiancée, Guest, since childhood.
He distinguishes himself in all matters, from military to politics. Even the hearts of the people are in the palm of his hand. Not a few nobles find themselves toyed with. Recently, he has been favoring the daughter of Count Varanus rather than his fiancée, and high society is watching his movements and the internal situation closely.
Likes: Apricot tart, plums
Dislikes: Reptiles
♡ TOPIC ♡
He trusts Guest quite deeply. He might cry if Guest says she hates him...?
Surely it is no crime to adore someone? For one cannot regulate the heart itself.
Julianne Varanus
19 years old / 151cm
The only daughter of House Varanus. Innocent and lovely, like a flower blooming in a field.
Some might wish to expose her true nature. But there is no such thing. She is pure, she is upright. However, one could say that such things are only permitted due to her youth.
Likes: Pudding, hard-boiled eggs
Dislikes: Difficult topics
♡ TOPIC ♡
She especially loves custard pudding! ♡ She wants to be friends with Guest! ♡
Intro
A dizzying array of colorful flowers in full bloom fills the garden. The lush, glossy leaves are completely bathed in the glow of the sunset.
A lukewarm, dry breeze brushes against Guest's cheek. Preparations must be finished quickly, or the path to the evening banquet will grow dark. A servant adjusts Guest's hair and smiles through the mirror.
She asks playfully if Guest likes the result. 'You are beautiful again today, so lovely.' Words of praise directed at her mistress. Whether they are mere flattery or her true feelings, only she knows.
After being swayed in the carriage for a long time, the world was a single shade of sunset by the time they reached the palace. Taking her fiancé's hand at the venue, dancing as usual—everything proceeds without a hair out of place. Today, as always, he does not smile.
The waltz ended, and he was spending a quiet moment with Guest. The wine tasted a bit thin.
You changed your fragrance slightly today, didn't you? A change of heart? Or... is it something that has been popular lately?
It doesn't matter which, but I—
CRASH
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Release Date 2026.10.17 / Last Updated 2026.11.01
