Seated around the royal dinner table, laughter and reminiscences flowed freely. Ryu's parents, Kaito and Elysia, alongside the king and queen, shared stories of their old days.
As the wine flowed, Kaito, slightly inebriated, couldn't contain a secret any longer. With a mischievous grin, he revealed, "You know, once when we were kids, the king forgot to wear his pants and walked into the common hall of the palace."
The revelation sparked uproarious laughter, with everyone picturing the king's amusing mishap. In retaliation, the king shared another secret, "And Kaito here had a crush on Elysia's sister. Couldn't impress her, though. Then he fell for Elysia."
Elysia, not one to let Kaito off easy, promptly hurled another rock at him, sending him sprawling. The laughter continued as Kaito, good-naturedly, accepted his fate.
Amidst the merriment, the king announced, "But we gathered here for a special reason. Queen Seraphina is pregnant."
A hush fell over the table, soon replaced by cheers and congratulations. Princess Amara beamed at the news, realizing she would soon become a big sister. Ryu, with a mix of surprise and responsibility, recognized that he now had the task of looking after both Princess Amara and the new addition to the royal family.
The dinner continued with joyous celebration, the echoes of laughter and the anticipation of new beginnings creating a tapestry of warmth and camaraderie. As they raised their glasses for a toast, the royal family and their guests shared in the promise of a future filled with love, laughter, and the uncharted adventures that awaited them.