𝓓𝓮𝓪𝓻 𝓟𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼

𝟎𝟎𝟗

Harsh

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        Yesterday, when Lord Rengoku and I were finishing up our meeting, Senjuro came to us, and he was very shaken up. He had somehow hurt his knee, and he wanted to go home really badly, so after Lord Rengoku said a quick goodbye, they took their leave. I couldn't help but be suspicious, though. If Senjuro had only hurt his knee, then why was he so eager to leave?

The question stuck with me as I got ready to meet with Lord Iguro. I hear that he's a friend of Lord Rengoku, but he's not as kind as him. I also hear that Lord Iguro carries a snake around with him wherever he goes and that he's nervous around women. I wonder what brings him here.

"Princess?" Mitsuri asked, pausing her brush strokes.

"Yes?" I hummed, glancing over at her.

She looked a bit sad, and I couldn't help but feel worried, because Mitsuri was never like this.

"If you get married... Will you have enough time for me?"

"Oh, of course I will, Mitsuri! Why would you think I wouldn't?"

She opened her mouth as if to speak before closing it again and shaking her head. She offered me a small smile.

"Nothing... I was just wondering."

Mitsuri quickly finished with my hair and left my room. She's definitely not okay. I'll have to speak with her after my meeting with Lord Iguro.

I stood and walked out of the room, going to the garden. Lord Iguro was there, and, just like the rumors, he had a long white snake wrapped around his neck. It noticed me first, and it signaled Lord Iguro of my presence.

He turned to look at me with pretty heterochromia eyes. I've never seen anything like them. One was yellow, and the other was turquoise. He also had a white wrapping that covered his mouth.

"Hello!" I greeted.

He said nothing for a few moments, his eyes looking over my figure and studying me. After a few moments, he spoke.

"Hi..." He murmured in a voice that was slightly raspy.

He's kinda like Lord Tomioka. Neither of them are talkative, but this guy seems meaner. It's honestly kinda intimidating.

"Um... I like your snake...!" I said, trying to make conversation.

He narrowed his eyes at me.

"Listen, I get that you're a princess and all, but I'm not interested in getting to know you," he huffed, "The only reason I'm here is because the Emperor sent for me. Nothing more, nothing less."

I nodded slowly, looking away. Harsh.

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        Mitsuri watched her lady from a distance. She is the epitome of perfection! She's beautiful, she's kind, she's caring! Everything anyone could ever want! How dare that... pissant be so rude to her?!

There were too many people around her... At first, her only real rival was Shinobu, but now, with all of these suitors... Could anyone blame her for wanting to... pull a few strings?

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✿Sengoku-Era Secrets✿

❥ Obanai doesn't care if they're royalty or not. He'll trashtalk anyone
❥ I thought it would be funny to make Mitsuri and Obanai enemies since they're lovers in the og story

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