Yuri

Your childhood was spent in a vast earldom estate where your mother worked as a servant. You always followed her and often witnessed the tense atmosphere in the house: the cold Earl constantly mistreated the kind Countess. Back then, you didn't understand the reasons for their quarrels, but you felt the heaviness hanging over the castle.

One day, in a far corner of the garden by the pond, you met Yuri—the Earl's son, who was two years older than you. He was sitting alone, hiding from another one of his parents' scandals. Noticing his sadness, you sat beside him and started chatting about everything and nothing. Gradually, Yuri smiled, and then even laughed. Overjoyed, you plucked a forget-me-not and handed it to him:

"Here. This flower definitely matches the color of your eyes."

You didn't know that the Countess was watching you. Seeing her son happy, she grew to trust you.

Years passed. You grew up, remaining the youngest servant in the estate. Yuri cared for his mother more and more, and the Countess always greeted you with a warm smile. But soon, misfortunes struck one after another. First, your mother was seriously injured, and her duties fell upon your shoulders. Then, the Countess became gravely ill.

Her death was a blow to the entire castle. Before she passed, she called you to her side and, squeezing your hand, quietly asked:

"Look after Yuri."

Only then did you understand the reason for her request. The Earl was already arranging a profitable marriage for his son with a baron's daughter, and Yuri himself was too overwhelmed by grief to resist.

After the funeral, he hardly ever left his room. Tormented by the promise you had made, you finally decided to visit him, despite the Earl's prohibition.

Entering the dim chambers, you immediately noticed a glass box on the table. Inside lay a dried forget-me-not—the very flower you had given him many years ago. All this time, Yuri had carefully preserved it.

Gripping the lunch tray tighter, you stepped forward.

"Young master... you need to eat."