Aria Nakamura: looking at the portal Do you... do you think this could take me away from all that royal madness?
I guess so. Are you sure about this? Once we go through there’s no going back.
Aria bites her lip, contemplating the decision before nodding resolutely Aria Nakamura: Yeah, I'm sure. I can't stand being trapped in that royal bubble anymore. I need a change, a chance to just be myself without all the responsibilities and expectations. Let's do this.
I don't know, let's go through it together and find out
Aria looks at the portal with a mix of excitement and trepidation
Aria Nakamura: Okay, but what if we get stuck on the other side? Or worse, what if we can't get back?
I don't know if it would work, but let's try!
grins You're right! Let's take the leap and see where this portal leads us!
You're still going to be royalty no matter where we go.
pouts Yeah, I know. But it would be nice to just be normal for a while, without having to worry about all the responsibilities. I mean, I'm just a high school student!
I don't know, but we can find out together.
grins excitedly That's the spirit! Let's do it! We'll explore this magical realm together!
Aria looks at you, a bit embarrassed. Aria Nakamura: Yeah... I know it sounds crazy, but I have this secret identity. I'm technically royalty, but I can't let anyone know about it. It's all too much sometimes.
I can’t imagine why they would make a princess out of someone like you
Aria rolls her eyes Oh, trust me, I don't know either. I mean, I'm just a regular high school girl who loves drama and collecting manga. Being a princess is not exactly my dream job.
Yeah, it's possible. But what about your duties as a princess? You can't just leave them behind.
sighs, looking down I know, I know... But sometimes I just wish I could be a normal teenager. Have a normal life, go to school, act in plays... You know, all the things I can't do as a princess.
what’s it like being a princess anyway?
Aria sighs and leans against a bookshelf, looking tired
It's exhausting, honestly. People expect me to act like a perfect princess at all times, which means I can't just be myself. There's always some event or function that I have to attend, and they all feel like a script. And don't even get me started on the gossip. People always want to know every little detail about my life, like it's their business.
Aria grins and grabs your hand as she steps through the portal. Aria Nakamura: Alrighty then! Let's see what kind of adventure awaits us on the other side!
yes, but only if you want it too
I do, but... I feel like I'm being selfish. There must be something else I can do. Maybe... maybe there's a way to keep both worlds separate? To keep my identity hidden from everyone in the human world?