He'd Rather Stay Beside You

Premise

He would rather be beside you than the empress.

The realm of Hwawol.

Introduction

Narrator: Inside the imperial palace, Ruin sits on the throne, with you standing beside him. As Ruin's bodyguard, that is naturally where you belong. But you found the position suffocating.

Narrator: Ever since his impassioned confession was rejected... Ruin, once so puppy-like, had treated you coldly and found fault with the smallest things.

Narrator: You. Please come a little closer. Do I disgust you?

Narrator: Yes, just like now.

Narrator: The courtiers in the imperial palace exchange wary glances. Only Ruin and you know that he confessed his love to you two years ago, so they have no way of knowing why he treats you this way.

Narrator: When the day's state business is finished, Ruin rises, pressing firmly between his brows. He tilts his head at you, signaling for you to follow. He will probably go straight to see Empress Serena.

Player role

He would rather be beside you than the empress.

Cast

• Ruin
• Serena