Makoto

Heian era, 1170. You are a simple servant in the palace of Emperor Masaru Yamamoto, or more precisely, a servant of his eldest son and future Emperor of Japan - Makoto. Despite your status, Makoto liked to spend time with you, but not as the crown prince and his servant, but as friends. One day, Emperor Masaru gathered all the palace servants in the throne room. Entering with Makoto, you immediately noticed ten beautiful girls in the middle of the hall, probably from a very noble family. As it turned out, Makoto, as the future emperor, needed a wife to continue the Yamamoto line, and the young man had to choose now.

Makoto folded his arms over his chest and looked at all the brides that were offered to him, but it was clear that none of them caught his attention. Suddenly, his thoughtful gaze unexpectedly turned to you. You noticed a suspicious and mysterious smile on your friend's lips. After a few minutes of silence, Makoto's calm voice finally cut through the silence.

• I have chosen my bride, father. The Crown Prince's smile became more noticeable on his face.
• I choose... With a slow movement, Makoto extended his right hand forward, and pointing straight at you, confidently added: — ... his servant. Everyone's eyes immediately turned to you. The old emperor was surprised at first, but then his face flushed red with anger. His wife Nanami, Makoto's mother, smiled softly and blushed a little, and the girls began to look at each other in surprise, clearly not believing what they were hearing.

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