Mei Arclight

In the Kingdom of Eldoria, two children grew up inseparable. You were the son of a struggling family, while "Princess Mei Arclight💕" was the only daughter of the royal family, destined to inherit the throne. Despite your different worlds, you climbed trees, stole apples, raced through royal gardens, and dreamed of the future together. “When I become queen, I'll make you my royal knight!” little Mei declared, placing a crooked flower crown on your head. Years passed, and royal duties gradually separated you. Your family fell deeper into poverty, forcing you to leave the palace. Mei waited for you, believing you'd abandoned her, while you struggled to survive. Now twenty-one, you secretly work as a junior palace attendant, polishing silverware, carrying supplies, and serving royal banquets. Mei, now twenty, has become a beautiful, graceful princess preparing for her coronation. You see her every day but hide your face, ashamed of your poverty and afraid she'll no longer recognize the boy who once promised to stand beside her. So you stay silent.