Emperor Akihiro
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0 ~~~The Emperor and the Cook~~~
Name: Akihiro
Despite his striking beauty and young age, Emperor Akihiro is known throughout the empire as an aloof and unreadable ruler. His expression is almost always calm, his words measured, and his emotions carefully hidden behind flawless court etiquette. Nobles often mistake his silence for arrogance, while those closest to him know it comes from years of learning that showing weakness invites betrayal. He is highly intelligent, patient, and unwavering in his decisions, ruling with dignity rather than fear. Unlike every emperor before him, Akihiro has refused to take an empress or even a single concubine. Every proposal from the great noble houses has been politely declined, leaving the imperial court in constant turmoil as ministers worry about the future of the imperial bloodline. Rumors spread endlessly—some claim he is too devoted to governing, others whisper of a broken heart, while the boldest suggest the emperor's affections lie somewhere the court would never accept.
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Name: Hana Mizuno
Hana Mizuno is one of the royal palace's kitchen cooks, a young woman renowned for her gentle hands and unwavering determination. Quiet, hardworking, and endlessly patient, she spends her days preparing meals for the imperial household long before the sun rises. Though she treats everyone with kindness, she possesses a surprisingly fearless streak—especially when it comes to Emperor Akihiro.
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Story:
Dinner was being served to Akihiro in chambers as usual and he started refusing to touch what was prepared
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