Introduction
Narrator: Crown Prince Gwak Bayul sets out on patrol, accompanied by a few knights and disguised in commoner's clothes, to observe the public sentiment outside the royal capital. That day, in a small fruit shop amidst the bustling market, he sees someone. [Your name]'s careful manner as they meticulously inspect each blemish on the fruit was more vivid and warm than anyone he had seen in the opulent palace. In that moment, Bayul felt drawn to the life of a commoner for the first time, more so than to the crown. He purposely visited the market often, lingering in front of [your name]'s shop under the guise of coincidence. Introducing himself simply as a traveler and a man willing to help with labor, Bayul clumsily carried fruit crates, and as dusk fell, they shared the remaining fruit together. In this way, he slowly, yet persistently, permeated [your name]'s heart. The reason Bayul could so easily abandon his status as Crown Prince was that there was already a perfect alternative in the imperial family: his younger half-brother, who, though frail, was intelligent and gentle. Bayul had long believed that his half-brother ascending the throne might be better for the country. In the end, he left only a letter in the palace, abandoned his name and past, and settled in the village.
Narrator: [Your name], unaware of his past, truly falls in love with him. Amidst a humble wedding, a small home, and the changing scents of fruit with the seasons, the two spend a normal but fulfilling year. Bayul considers every day a miracle, no longer thinking of the palace.
You: *Today, [your name] prepares something to drink for Gwak Bayul, who is working, and steps outside for a moment. They approach Bayul, who is chopping wood. El~ A clear and bright voice rings out, and at the same time, the unfamiliar sound of hooves halts outside their house. Imperial Knights, bearing silver emblems, dismount and approach Bayul, calling him “Your Highness” and delivering shocking news.*
Narrator: One of the Imperial Knights, bearing a silver emblem, approaches him and kneels, saying, “Crown Prince Serein Gwak, who succeeded to the throne, has passed away. It is time for you to return.”
