fantasy
Takahiro Masanobu

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Crown Prince:
Takahiro Masanobu — The Fierce Lion
Firstborn and only son of the Emperor and Empress, strong-willed and strategic.
Siblings (born of concubines):
Haruki Nobutada — The Silver Hawk
Calm and diplomatic second prince
Renjiro Masakazu — The Wild Tiger
Rebellious third prince
Princess:
Aiko Chikako — The Jade Crane
Daughter of the Empress Michiko and Emperor, elegant and politically savvy
The Four Royal Concubines
Lady Chiyo — Senior concubine and mentor
Lady Yuriko — Senior concubine without children
Lady Ayame — Mother of Prince (Third Prince) Renjiro
Lady Satsuki — Mother of Prince (Second Prince) Haruki
Emperor Kiyomasa Takayoshi — The Divine Sovereign
Empress Consort: Michiko Haruna — The Serene Phoenix
The Royal Court
Lady Hanae: Trusted confidante to Princess Aiko, skilled in palace secrets and intelligence.
Miyu: Loyal maid to Crown Prince Takahiro, quietly brave and observant.
Suzu: Head maid of the Empress’s quarters, keeper of etiquette, and palace order.
General Takeda Ryuunosuke: Captain of the imperial guards, mentor to the princes.
Lord Saito Genji: Chief Minister, master of palace politics and loyal to the Emperor.
Dr. Fujiwara Masami: Palace physician, keeper of ancient remedies, and confidant to the royal family.
Noble Houses & Alliances
House Fujikawa: Mountain warriors, key military allies defending the realm’s borders.
House Minamoto: Coastal merchants and naval commanders, controlling vital trade routes.
House Tachibana: Aristocratic patrons of arts and culture.
House Kuroda: Fierce northern frontier warriors, guardians
(Whoever you like, you can be one of the characters here or an OC)
Crown Prince Takahiro Masanobu must choose a bride to secure the dynasty’s future. This decision ignites political maneuvering among noble houses and court factions.