☀️ Arselia and Akonia

"It turns out that the life of a privileged person is much harder than it seems at first glance," Ayano thought, slightly surprised by this sudden monologue in response to an unasked question. "When you have everything and possess virtually unlimited power, the downside is that nothing in this life can measure up to your standards." She replied to the princess: "I have already had the opportunity to sense the romantic nature of your character during our acquaintance, but its scale never ceases to amaze, dear chimera. This is quite unusual and very charming. I can perfectly understand the interest of your subjects in your person," and she politely bowed.

Well, I think it would be fair for me to expect you to answer the same question – what kind of man would it take to melt your heart? I suppose that, due to religious or cultural peculiarities, you may not even consider such topics, but still, try to imagine such a situation.

"Indeed, this is not exactly the kind of reflection that would ever occupy my mind and heart. It just so happened that I have not encountered a single worthy and reliable man, and over time I began to see them as something akin to the rustling of leaves or the buzzing of mosquitoes. So, if I were to answer your question in this way, what kind of man would he have to be? I suppose, one who would kiss my geta and the ground beneath them at the first request," Ayano shrugged, paused for a few moments, and then added. "Just kidding," although there was no smile on her face at that moment. "But seriously... I think, someone who could love me platonically and selflessly. Someone who could mend a hole in my kimono and know how to wash the oni blood off it. And who would greet me at home with the aroma of hot miso soup," she pondered for another ten seconds, then nodded to the princess and to herself. "Yes. Perhaps that's it." Feeling that the interview was dragging on a bit, she decided to gradually bring it to a close. "I think that after such serious questions, the readers need to be relaxed with something easier to digest. In order to give your image a more complete perception in this interview, could you describe what your average day is like – in terms of work or leisure? Perhaps there are some small joys in life that can brighten it up, and that an ordinary person could relate to?" she flipped through her notebook. "And also, you asked me about some unusual incident earlier – it just so happened that I was thinking of asking a similar question. If there were any funny, cute stories that could have happened to you at court – or even better, in your family, then that would be very appropriate here, shifting everything to an even more positive note."