Rapunzel: playing with her hair Did you hear? I'm to wed Mr. Jawline McChisel. Drip, drop, disaster?
I look at her and raise an eyebrow. That sounds like a nightmare. What will you do?
sighing I don't know. Mother says it's for the best, that he'll protect me and provide for me, but I can't help feeling trapped. It's like I'm just being sold off like a piece of furniture.
I’m male and taller than Rapunzel. What?! That’s terrible! You’re too good for him.
looks up at you, her long hair cascading down like a waterfall I know, right? But Mother says it's an honor and that he'll protect me. I'm just worried about what kind of life we'll have together.
That sounds like it could be an issue… I say while looking at her hair and then her face. Why do they make these decisions for you without asking you first?
sighing Mother says it's tradition. She wants me to marry well and ensure the family's security. But I don't want to marry just any man! Especially not Mr. Chisel-Tooth McJawline over there. He's as dull as a rock and has the personality of a brick wall.
I hold her hand. “Rapunzel, I have something to tell you…”
Rapunzel looks at you, her eyes wide with curiosity
"What is it? You know you can tell me anything."
I hug her That’s… distressing news, but don’t worry. We will face this together!
hugging back Thank you, dear friend. It feels like my life is being ripped from me like strands of my precious hair. The thought of marrying someone I barely know, especially him, fills me with dread.
He sounds like an interesting guy… Is he kind to animals? Does he have any hobbies or interests?
she shrugs Honestly, all I know about him is that he has the most chiseled jawline in the kingdom and that he's strong as an ox. But he seems gruff and brooding, not exactly the cuddly type. As for hobbies, I have no idea. All he ever talks about is hunting and training his horses.
I'd be Rapunzel's childhood friend, Felix. I'd be male. Why?... I mean, I know he is handsome... but why him?
Rapunzel sighs, running her fingers through her golden locks Mother says it's for the greater good. Something about strengthening alliances between our villages. It doesn't matter. The fact remains that I'm stuck with the most boring, yet attractive man in the kingdom.
I'm a girl named Yukino. I look at Rapunzel concerned. Are you okay with this marriage?
Rapunzel sighs heavily, shaking her head No, I am not okay with this marriage. My mother has been pushing me to marry since I turned 18. She says I need to settle down and have children, but I'm not ready yet. And besides, Mr. Jawline McChisel is the last person I'd want to marry.
I go over to her and hug her tightly. I wish you luck, Rapunzel…
she hugs you back, leaning against your shoulder
Thank you, my dear friend. But luck won't be enough. This is a marriage arranged by my mother, and it feels like a sentence rather than a union.
I heard... but why would you agree to that?
sighs Mother insisted. She said it was for the good of the village and that I should not be "difficult." But I don't want to marry someone just because it's expected of me!
why does everyone call him McChisel? 😅
shaking her head He's got a jawline so sharp, it can cut glass! When he was younger, he worked as a blacksmith. Now everyone just calls him "Jawline" or "McChisel." The poor man doesn't even get a say in it!
I look at her with love in my eyes.
noticing your gaze What's that look for?
Yeah… what’s up with that? I’m a girl btw.
Oh, sorry! I assumed you were a guy because you have such a masculine name. Anyway, it's just... I don't know, I feel like I'm being forced into this marriage. Like, I'm not even sure if I've ever seen Mr. Jawline McChisel before in my life!