1. The Calm Before the Feast (aka I Should’ve Known Better)
It was day two of being a magically mistaken prince, and I had exactly:
Five princesses trying to marry for political peace.
Five original harem girls tracking across dinsions.
A demonic marriage deadline ticking like a bomb.
And now... a royal banquet in my honor.
"So," I asked the head butler, "what’s on the nu?"
He bowed low. "Roast phoenix, moonfish soufflé, and soul-flavored jelly."
"Cool cool cool. That last one sounds illegal."
I was dressed in an outfit that scread ’overcompensating prince in denial’. Silk. Shoulder pads. Way too much gold trim.
In other words: I looked like the final boss of a dating sim.
2. The Banquet Begins (With Stares and Wine)
The hall was massive. Crystal chandeliers. Floating candles. An enchanted harp played by a ghost with good rhythm.
The princesses were already seated, smiling sweetly... and eyeing one another like rivals in a magical MMA tournant.
"Prince Kazuki," said Duchess Noelle, sipping her wine, "if you sit by , you’ll avoid three minor assassination attempts."
Mirelle smiled at her. "Four, if we’re counting dessert."
I was sweating before the appetizers.
Suddenly—
CRACK—BOOM—ZINGGGG
A portal opened midair, showering the table in rainbow sparks and ominous glitter.
"Oh no," I whispered. "Not her."
3. Enter the Magical Ex: Rei
Out stepped Rei.
My magical ex-girlfriend from middle school.
The one who "accidentally summoned a tornado made of frogs" on our first date.
Tall. Fierce. Way too confident. Wearing a dramatic cloak that billowed with zero wind.
"Hello, darling," she purred. "Miss ?"
Entire table: staring in scandalized silence
: "What. Are. You. Doing. Here."
Rei: "Heard you were getting married. Thought I’d crash the party... and reclaim what’s mine."
She blew a kiss that shattered two glasses and gave Duchess Noelle a nosebleed.
4. The Harem Girls React (Badly)
From across the room, the original gang arrived—clearly in formation.
Sayuri cracked her knuckles.
Ayaka pulled glitter knives from her sleeves.
Luna conjured a black fla and calmly whispered a curse.
Lilith unsheathed a soul-bound sword.
Mizuki just handed Rei a cease-and-desist letter.
Airi popped up next to . "Should we cancel dessert or livestream this?"
5. Rei’s "Love Trial" Announcent
Rei raised a scroll.
"By ancient magical rights, I declare a Love Trial!"
: "That’s not a real—"
Rei: "It is if the music starts and everyone claps."
The enchanted harp began a slow dramatic tune.
Everyone clapped.
: "You’ve GOT to be kidding—"
6. The Love Trial Challenge
The rules?
Each girl had to present an offering of love.
I had to choose one.
If I refused all offers, Rei would "drag into her dinsion for forced re-coupling therapy."
Lilith: "I’m going to destroy ti itself."
Sayuri: "No need. I brought poison cookies."
Rei: "Too late. Trial begins now!"
7. Presentations of Love (And Chaos)
Ayaka baked a cake that exploded into fireworks spelling "Marry ."
Mirelle gifted a crown made from enchanted ice roses that burned on touch.
Lilith offered a contract... written in ancient blood runes.
Luna sang a haunting lullaby that made everyone in the room weep. Including .
Rei conjured a floating mory orb of our first kiss (which was awkward and involved sneezing glitter).
Mizuki just threw a giant binder labeled: "101 Reasons Why Marriage Is a Bad Idea."
: "Can I vote for the binder?"
8. And Then the Banquet Exploded
A magical tension crackled.
The soul-jelly on the table began to vibrate.
Suddenly—BOOM—the enchanted ceiling cracked open.
The demon marriage enforcer dropped in from the sky wearing a new suit.
"TI’S RUNNING OUT, KAZUKI."
He pointed a flaming clock staff at my chest.
"TOMORROW, YOU MUST CHOOSE... OR BE CHOSEN."
: "What does that even an?!"
"THE BRIDE WILL BE DECIDED. WITH. OR. WITHOUT. YOU."
Everyone gasped.
Sayuri smiled.
Lilith unsheathed her blade.
Ayaka scread, "WEDDING PLANNER MODE, ACTIVATE!"
I fainted.
End of Chapter 24
✅ Call to Action:
💥 Who do YOU think should win the Love Trial?
💔 Should Kazuki be allowed to escape fate—or should the girls decide for him?!
💬 Comnt your favorite girl and wild predictions for Chapter 25!
Coming next:
Chapter 25 – "I Woke Up in a Wedding Dress and Everyone Pretended It Was Normal"
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