How many regrets can there be?
Childhood friends who were once close never meet again.
A celebrated couple, envied by all, comes to an abrupt end.
A secret love never sees the light of day.
An unforgettable old flame never rekindles.
Some feelings are impossible to let go of, even over the course of a lifetime.
001: Waaaah, the couple I ship absolutely cannot have a bad ending!
World One: A carefree, spoiled heiress vs. a hot-tempered playboy (childhood friends)
“I think I might like someone.”
“Your big brother will help you win him over.”
[They knew each other too well, so even that flicker of affection went unnoticed. In the end, someone who came later won his heart.]
World Two: A timid concubine-born daughter vs. a sickly young heir (marriage first, love later)
“After I die, I’ll set you free.”
“...All right. Thank you, my husband.”
[They shared a bed, but their marriage was in name only.]
World Three: An opportunistic actress vs. a brooding, sharp-tongued scion of a wealthy family (rekindling an old flame)
“Is it really so hard to say the words ‘ex-boyfriend’?”
“Of course.”
[Happiness never lasts. Reality beats fairy tales.]
World Four: A little spirit who became a medicinal herb vs. a once-favored genius abandoned by everyone (a secret love comes true)
“Why did you stay?”
“I like... I like the view here.”
[Love fell silent, hidden from the light.]
World Five: A demon hunter who says one thing and means another vs. a fox spirit (lovers who fight each other)
“That day, I didn’t actually use enchantment to seduce you.”
“...But I was lying to you.”
[Lust comes easily, but love is hard to put into words.]
World Six: A fallen princess vs. a loyal general
“As a princess of a great nation, aren’t you ashamed to be in this state?”
“The one who lacks self-awareness and loses their heart is the one who looks more pathetic.”
[You refuse to bow your head. I’m used to looking up at you.]
World Seven: A proud, sensitive dancer vs. an obsessive powerful heir (possessive pursuit)
Notes:
Each world has one couple. The System has little screen time, and each world can be read on its own.
You can also suggest tropes you’d like to see in the comments, lovelies. If I can write them, I will.
Theme: If love exists, then it should get the happy ending it deserves.
