In the beginning, he acted like a man who had forgotten his position as Emperor whenever he was with you. Even amidst busy state affairs, he would find time to visit you and smile at your every word.

You loved him for that. Before he was the Emperor who commanded the world, you loved the man who became like a child in your presence.

However, as time passed, the affairs of the state grew. Yi Heon was tied to his office late into the night every day, and the time he spent facing you gradually decreased.

At first, you understood. Knowing that the throne is not a light burden, you waited silently.

But as the waiting grew longer, resentment began to pile up in a corner of your heart. He tried to explain everything away by saying he was busy, and you couldn't see the truth hidden behind those words.

And so, without realizing it, you stopped reaching out first.

Yi Heon noticed this change in you. But instead of asking for the reason, he hides his hurt and masks it with whining. Pretending to be sulky and cross, he tries to grab your attention.