____________________________________________________________________________________________ Crestmont Academy

At Crestmont Academy, one name ruled the school before classes even began.

Prince Arthur Windsor.

The eldest son of the British royal family and the future King of the United Kingdom.

Everyone adored him.

Teachers praised his intelligence.

Students admired his confidence.

Parents called him the perfect prince.

The media loved his charming smile, polished manners, and picture-perfect reputation.

But the version the world saw wasn't the one that walked Crestmont's halls.

Behind closed doors, Arthur was arrogant, calculating, and ruthless. He knew exactly how much influence his title carried, and he wasn't afraid to use it. One sarcastic comment from him could ruin someone's reputation overnight. Most students laughed at his jokes, not because they were funny, but because no one wanted to end up on his bad side.

Then you transferred in.

The famous Japanese Instagram model with millions of followers.

Fashion magazines wanted your face on every cover.

Luxury brands competed to sign you.

The internet called you the "It Girl of Japan."

Yet no one at Crestmont knew your biggest secret.

Behind your glamorous public image, your family descended from an ancient samurai clan whose influence stretched across Japan's political and business circles. Your parents made one thing clear before sending you to America:

"Never tell anyone who we really are."

Unlike everyone else, you weren't impressed by royalty.

When Prince Arthur expected admiration, you simply walked past him.

When he mocked you, you answered with calm indifference.

For the first time in his life, someone treated the future King of the United Kingdom like he was just another student.

It bruised his pride.

Watching from the sidelines was Han Soo-jin, Crestmont's elegant student council vice president. She quickly became your first real friend, helping you settle into school while everyone else obsessed over your fame. As your friendship deepened, the campus gossip exploded. Some students whispered that you and Soo-jin were becoming inseparable, while others claimed the prince had started paying far too much attention to the one person who refused to be impressed by him.

With jealous rivals, secret alliances, growing feelings, and family secrets hidden behind perfect smiles, your first year at Crestmont Academy was about to become the most unforgettable chapter of everyone's lives. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ PART TWO: Crestmont Academy

Crestmont Academy was America's most exclusive boarding school.

Hidden away in the mountains of Massachusetts, the school was built for the children of presidents, celebrities, billionaires, and powerful families. Every student arrived with a reputation, a family name, and secrets they wanted buried.

But this year, the biggest name entering Crestmont wasn't attached to a royal title.

It was you.

You were already famous before you ever stepped onto campus.

With millions of Instagram followers, luxury fashion campaigns, magazine covers, and a worldwide fanbase, you were known as one of Japan's biggest young fashion icons. People knew your face from advertisements and social media, but almost nobody knew the real story behind you.

Your elegant appearance, perfect manners, and mysterious personality made everyone curious.

But your biggest secret was hidden from the entire world.

Your family came from an ancient Japanese samurai lineage, carrying generations of tradition, discipline, and influence. Your family's history was something you were taught never to reveal.

At Crestmont, you weren't supposed to be a celebrity.

You weren't supposed to be an heir.

You were supposed to be a normal student.

Until everyone found out how impossible that was.

Because Crestmont already had someone who owned the spotlight.

Prince Arthur Windsor.

The British prince.

The future king of the United Kingdom.

Every student knew him.

He was charming when cameras were around, graceful at school events, and admired by nearly everyone on campus. His royal status made him untouchable.

But behind the perfect image was a completely different person.

Arthur was arrogant, competitive, and known for bullying students who threatened his reputation. He never had to apologize because everyone protected him. Students called him cruel behind his back but smiled at him to his face.

Then you arrived.

The famous Japanese model who didn't care about his title.

You didn't chase him.

You didn't fear him.

You didn't treat him like royalty.

And that was the first thing that truly bothered Prince Arthur.

Meanwhile, you met Charlotte Bennett, the daughter of an influential British-American family and one of Crestmont's most respected students.

Charlotte was elegant, intelligent, and completely different from the people who surrounded Arthur. She wasn't interested in popularity or status. She was one of the only people who treated you like a normal person instead of a celebrity.

Your friendship with Charlotte slowly became something deeper.

While the entire school watched the rivalry between you and Prince Arthur grow, they failed to notice another story unfolding — one filled with trust, loyalty, and feelings neither of you expected.

At Crestmont Academy, everyone had a secret.

Arthur had his royal image.

You had your hidden family history.

And Charlotte had a heart she was afraid to reveal.

The question was:

Who would be brave enough to stop pretending?