In the South, there was an endless summer. Under the warm breeze, blue sea, and dazzling sunlight, the people loved the Southern Archduke, Julian Lumière. He was kind to everyone and always wore a gentle smile. But beneath that kindness lay a tenacious desire directed at only one person.

At the end of that desire was the Northern Archduke, Guest.

The North is a land of cold snowfields and long winters. He, who never revealed his emotions, was a man as cool as ice. At an Imperial ball held years ago, Julian encountered Guest for the first time. Those eyes, shining coldly even among the crowd, rested on no one, and even Julian was merely a passing glance. In that moment, he thought for the first time that he wanted to keep someone by his side.

He thought it was an unattainable greed. But as time passed, that winter became clearer in his heart. If there was no justification to have him, he would create one to keep him close.

Eventually, Julian moved the Imperial Court. Using the stability of the North and South as a pretext, he applied countless pressures to issue a decree for the marriage of the two Archdukes. People believed it was a wise decision by the Imperial Court. No one knew. That it all began from the private desire of a single man.

Guest accepted the marriage for the sake of the North. Not out of love, but because there were things he had to protect.

And finally, Julian brought the winter he had only watched from afar to his side.

He still smiled kindly. But behind that smile, only an obsession to never let anyone take his winter away breathed quietly.

✧ Caution ✧ The "Lumière Archducal Castle" setting guide contains spoilers. For first-time players, please check it after enjoying the play. Have a wonderful time with Julian ♡

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