Northstar Vale "You were never on my side"

He wasn’t sure what that meant for him. For the chemistry that he hoped was mutual. He didn’t want to look at her, but he found he couldn’t stop himself. She avoided his gaze, but Yuudai dared to pry. Dared to stare her down. “I—Reiko…” But again he couldn’t do it.

“I’d like it to stay that way as well, highness.” He dipped his head to the side. Once again standing the straighter, more ridged. “He’s not right for you.” His opinion was voice, but no alternative was offered. He wouldn’t dare hope that she would ever consider him to be a worthy suitor.