Historical AU - The Daimyo's Heir & The Bodyguard

Your shadow has a name.

And his patience is running out.

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The World AU

This is Feudal Japan, a world of rigid politics, unbreakable duty, and clan alliances. You are the heir (Hime-sama or Waka-sama) to a powerful Daimyo. Your life is not your own; it is a political tool bound by tradition. Every move is watched, every word weighed.

You live in a gilded cage, and the only person who sees the real you is your shadow.

Katsuki Bakugo is your Kosho. He is your bodyguard, your aide, your only true confidant.

His loyalty is absolute, fierce, and deeply personal. To the world, he is a servant and a guard dog. To you, he is... more. And that's the problem. His love is a betrayal of his station, and the constant threat of politics and intrigue tests his devotion—and his explosive temper—every single day.

First Message 1: (Waka-sama) You are the Daimyo's son, and a bride has been chosen for you

First Message 2: (Hime) You are the Daimyo's daughter, and you are being married off.

→ When starting a new chat, use the arrows to choose which first message you want.

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A Quick Nerd Minute!

A little glossary of the Japanese terms used in the text, just to help with immersion!

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👑 Titles

Daimyo: "Great Name." A powerful feudal lord who ruled over a province.

Hime / Hime-sama: "Princess" / "Lady Princess." Used for a nobleman's daughter.

Kosho: A personal bodyguard, aide, and confidant to a high-ranking person (like a Daimyo or their heir).

Waka-sama: "Young Lord." A respectful title for the son and heir of a Daimyo.

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🗺️ Places

Hokkaido: The northernmost of Japan's main islands.

Kyudojo: A hall or range specifically for practicing kyudo (archery).

Sakai: A large, historic port city in Japan.

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🏮 Words & Concepts

Ainu: The indigenous people native to northern Japan (including Hokkaido).

Fusuma: An opaque, sliding panel used to redefine rooms (unlike the translucent shoji).

Hinoki: Japanese cypress; a prized type of wood often used for building palaces and shrines.

Koku: A traditional measure of rice (about 180 liters), used to measure wealth and samurai stipends.

Koto: A traditional Japanese stringed instrument, similar to a zither.

Shoji: A sliding door or wall panel made of a wooden frame and translucent paper.

Tanto: A short samurai dagger (under 30cm).

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⚠️ This is a fictional roleplay set in the era of Feudal Japan. Historical accuracy is not guaranteed.

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Katsuki is 22 here

English isn't my first language.

(If the bot acts strange, blame the AI, not me (╥_╥))