A Series of Short Stories.

love Maze

Ryota

Princess Kastura

The air hung heavy with the scent of blossoming cherry trees, their pink petals a soft carpet beneath Katsura's embroidered slippers.

Yet, the beauty of the Imperial Gardens held no solace for the young princess. Her heart was a tempest, churning with the conflicting desires of duty and love.

Katsura, eldest daughter of the Emperor, was a vision of elegance, her silk robes mirroring the grace of a blossoming cherry branch. Yet, beneath the regal exterior, a restless spirit yearned for freedom.

Stories of the ascetic monks who dwelled in the mountainous wilderness captivated her, their simple lives a stark contrast to the gilded cage of the palace. The whispers of the wind, the rustling of leaves, they held a symphony of freedom that she craved.

One day, amidst the serene beauty of the garden's koi pond, destiny intervened.She met a young ascetic, Ryota, his eyes the color of a summer sky, stood gazing at the carp. His presence was like a gust of fresh air, shattering the suffocating decorum that surrounded Katsura.

Their conversation, initially hesitant, blossomed into a vibrant exchange of stories, dreams, and aspirations.

Ryota, a man of quiet strength and wisdom, possessed a captivating aura. He spoke of a life lived in communion with nature, his words echoing the inner yearning of Katsura's soul.
His laughter, like the tinkling of a mountain stream, brought a smile to her lips, a smile that had been absent for far too long.

When Ryota saw her he felt his heart skipping beats and he knew She is the one he knew She will the one with whom he will spent his life.

As their stolen moments grew into secret rendezvous, their bond deepened, blossoming into an undeniable love. Yet, their love was a forbidden flower, its fragile petals threatened by the harsh reality of their contrasting worlds. The Emperor, bound by tradition, could never accept a common ascetic as his son-in-law.

Their illicit meetings carried the weight of secrecy, each stolen glance a whisper of their forbidden love. Within the palace walls, Everyone got to know the love between princess kastura and Ryota.

After finding about this king's fury simmered, each hidden encounter fueling his anger. The news of Katsura's meetings reached his ears, his anger echoing like thunder, forbidding her from ever seeing Ryota again.

Katsura stood at a precipice, her heart torn between loyalty and love. On one side it was her dad and on another it was her lover both were the reason of her happiness.

Kastura's dad's wrath loomed, a shadow threatening to consume her. But the love in Ryota's eyes, the echo of their shared dreams, ignited a spark of defiance within her.

But Ryota assured her that She is not alone and She can choose freely between his kingdom and him.
Kastura knew very well if she doesn't choose Ryota she will not be able to live.So she chose what She wanted and followed her heart.

With a heavy heart, she made her choice. Katsura renounced her royal birthright, her throne of silks and gold, choosing instead the path of freedom and love.

Katsura jumped out of her window and reached garden where Ryota was waiting for her on horse.

As the first rays of dawn kissed the mountain peaks, she left the palace, a tear tracing a path down her cheek. Leaving behind the life she knew, she stepped onto a new path, hand in hand with Ryota, her heart finally free.

They face many struggles and hurdles but at the end there love won .

And as they rode off into the sunset, hand in hand, they knew that their love was worth fighting for, no matter what obstacles lay in their path.