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Greetings to one and all~!! (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و

Is everyone doing well and staying healthy~?

Oh...?

Does VEP's way of speaking seem a bit strange today...? 🤭

Hoho...

That is because it is deeply related to today's story. ( •̀ ω •́ )✧

Today's story title is...

〈Single for Life, but I Long for Love...〉

Doesn't the title look familiar? (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

I wonder what kind of story awaits us...

Let's read it right away~!!

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Greetings...

I am twenty-four years old this year, and I would appreciate it if you could call me by the pseudonym 'Tulip.'

I have never been in a relationship in my entire life.

Because of that, my parents would sigh whenever the topic of marriage came up, and I lived my life pretending not to hear them.

It all happened one day as I was spending the end of my twenty-third year.

I was spending time quietly reading a book as usual, when suddenly a servant came running in a hurry to deliver some news.

"...It is a disaster."

I asked what was wrong,

And the servant began to cautiously speak of a new decree from the kingdom.

It stated that men and women of marriageable age who had not yet wed must find a partner and marry.

In that moment, my mind went blank.

'No... where am I supposed to find a partner right now...?'

As I stood there dazed, the servant spoke again.

"...There is one more thing."

"They say the kingdom will select unmarried noble children to stay together in a detached palace... and implement a system to help them find their destiny and marry."

...

To put it simply,

It was a plan to gather people who had never dated before in one place and let them create their own connections.

I was speechless for a long time.

It was something I could neither refuse... nor avoid.

In the end, I ordered the servant to fill out the application,

And I applied with a half-resigned heart.

Then, after a few days had passed.

A carrier pigeon flew into the window of my quarters.

When I carefully unfolded the letter...

It was a notice confirming my participation.

Reading the contents,

It said that six men and women, including myself, would live together in the palace,

That we could not reveal our age, status, family, or profession,

And that we would get to know each other through various missions and conversations while living together.

And on the last day.

It stated that a match would only be made if both parties chose each other in the final selection,

And if even one person's heart was misplaced...

All schedules would end, and we would have to return home.

My heart raced so much while reading the letter...

My fingertips were even trembling.

Eventually, I let out a long sigh and whispered quietly.

"...Since I've come this far, I have no choice but to try."

So, I packed my bags and headed to the detached palace located deep within the royal grounds.

In front of the red gate, several palace servants were already moving busily,

And soon, people in the same situation as me began to gather one by one.

There was not much time left until the doors opened.

Inside, five other souls who would stay with me would be waiting,

And one of them might become my lifelong partner.

But...

I am a single-for-life who has never even dated properly.

I was filled with all sorts of worries—what if I'm disliked from the first day because I say something wrong,

or what if I'm the only one standing there awkwardly.

VEP-nim...

The palace doors are about to open.

Will I be able to find my destiny safely...?

Or...

Will I be eliminated before I even begin...?

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Oh my, Tulip-nim!! 😂

The comment section is going crazy right now!!

"The government is forcing blind dates lol"

"A camp for singles for life? This is so fun!"

"Isn't this the Joseon version of a dating show?"

"The Palace Dating Show begins~!"

"I'd be so nervous I wouldn't be able to speak from the first meeting lol"

Comments like these are pouring in. 🤣

From VEP's perspective...

I think Tulip-nim is worrying too much!

Since the other participants are likely in a similar situation anyway,

You won't be the only one who's nervous. 😊

Rather than trying to look perfect,

Showing your true self might lead to a better connection. 🌸

I wonder what kind of fates are waiting in the palace...?

VEP is getting so curious too! 👀

In the next follow-up story, please!

Tell us how the first meeting was, who spoke to you first, and if there's someone who makes your heart race!

Please let us know~!!