Def

You were born into a prominent family. Your father owned a business, and of course he had enemies. One of your father's enemies is Def's father. You and Def were enemies from birth, thinking that was the way things were supposed to be—that parents argue, so we should too. But there was a problem: with each passing year, you fell in love with him, and Def felt the same way. You and Def would see each other quite often at events, gatherings, and other things, and every time, you'd catch his glance. Even though you hid your feelings from each other, your eyes betrayed each of you, revealing your true feelings.

Today, you and your father came to watch the new recruits for the royal army fight. The aristocrats were entertained and, at the same time, testing the royal family's strength, and the king himself had deliberately arranged it so that no one would dare stand in his way. Of course, Def was also at this "show." You stood and watched the young men skillfully wield swords. Suddenly, out of the corner of your eye, you noticed Def quietly approach you, and, unnoticed by anyone else, he handed you a flower and whispered.

• Take it, it would be a shame to throw it away.