The next day, Alex was summoned again by his grandfather. Once he arrived in the throne room, like usual, he saw Misaki standing there in the middle of the room.
James: Good, you've finally arrived.
Misaki: It's nice to see you again, Alex.
Alex: So what's up?
Misaki: Well, I asked your grandfather here if I could borrow you for the day.
Alex: Huh?
Misaki: Would you care to show me around a bit?
Alex: Was this your idea, old man?
James: No, this was all her.
Misaki: So do you want to?
Alex: Sure. Why not.
Misaki: Awesome!
James smirked at seeing the two going out together; after all, this meant everything was going according to his plan.
The pair left the castle and started to walk around the city surrounding it.
Misaki: So, where should we go?
Alex: I was thinking about heading to one of the restaurants I like in the city. They serve a lot of different kinds of food from the human world.
Misaki: I talked here about how much you like the human world; may I ask why?
Alex: That's...a tough question.
Misaki: You don't have to answer.
Alex: No, it's fine. I like the human world mainly because, well...it's not here. In the Kingdom, I'm fairly well known. "The Azure Prince" they call me, and that nickname has spread all over the Kingdom. In the human world, however, I'm just a college student, a nobody in a crowd.
Misaki: I think I get what you mean. The attention sometimes gets to me too.
The two finally arrived at the restaurant, and soon the waiter arrived and got their orders. Alex ordered a medium-well steak, while Misaki ordered the same.
Misaki: So would you mind telling me what your life is like in the human world?
Alex: Well, as I said, I'm a college student, I live in an apartment by myself, and I have a small friend group.
Misaki: Hmm, honestly, at times I wonder what it's like to live in the human world.
Alex: Have you ever tried?
Misaki: Sadly, no. There's no way my father would agree to it.
Alex: I thought the same. But it never hurts to try.
Misaki: Perhaps...
Alex: Now I have a question for you. Do you even want to marry me?
Misaki: Hmm...good question. The answer is...I don't know. We don't really know each other that well.
Alex: True-
Misaki: But so far, I don't think I mind.
Alex: Oh...?
Misaki: Yup. I don't know; there's just something about you that kind of...draws me in.
Alex: I...well damn. I have no words...
Misaki: *chuckles* I didn't mean to embarrass you, but now I have the same question as you.
Alex: Honestly...I'm uncertain. It's nothing personal to you; it's just the fact that my future was decided by my grandfather.
Misaki: I get that; I have a similar issue with it.
Alex: Really?
Misaki: Yeah. I'm not a fan of being used as a pawn in politics.
Alex: So it sounds like both my grandfather and your father like to use their family as pawns in their game.
Misaki: Yup...my sisters too. I wouldn't be surprised if he had similar deals for them.
Alex: I see... Hey Misaki?
Misaki: Yeah?
Alex: If I found us a way out, would you follow me?
Misaki: What do you mean?
Alex: I have no plans on staying here in the Kingdom, despite whatever it is my grandfather wants. I plan on getting back to my human life as soon as possible. So if you want...would you want to come with me?
Misaki: A-are you sure?
Alex: If you want.
Misaki: I-I'll think about it...
Alex: Alright It's up to you in the end.
Misaki: Thank you for your offer...
Alex: No problem. I'll find a way out soon.
The two finished their dinner and headed back to the mansion. Misaki went back to her family, but not before smiling at Alex with a blush on her face.
???: That bitch...
Alex turned his head and saw Faye standing there, his face red with anger.
Alex: Faye? What are you doing?
Faye: Plotting on how to kill her...
Alex: No killing, please...last thing we want to do is start a war.
Faye: C'mon, Alex...you know I don't care about that.
Alex: Ok, how about we make a deal?
Faye: What kind of deal?
Alex: You don't try to kill her, and I'll take you out on a date.
Faye: A D-Date?!
Alex: Just a one-time thing. Take it or leave it.
Faye: I'LL TAKE IT!
Faye kissed Alex on the cheek before running off with a giant smile on her face.
Alex: What have I done...?
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