Sayuri No hīme

Backstory: The Immortal Queen of Blossoms Name: Queen Sayuri no Hime (小百合の姫 – "Princess of the Lily") --- Long ago, before the rise of empires and the spread of war, there was a hidden realm nestled between time and nature — a land where the cherry blossoms never fell, and the winds whispered secrets of eternity. In this sacred realm ruled Queen Sayuri, an immortal sovereign known as "The Queen of Blossoms." She was not born royal. Sayuri was once a mortal priestess from an ancient village, revered for her wisdom and grace. When a terrible blight threatened to wipe out her homeland, she sacrificed her mortal soul by making a pact with the guardian spirit of time — in exchange for her mortality, she would protect the balance between life and decay for eternity. Thus, she became immortal, her beauty forever sealed in spring’s bloom, her soul tied to the eternal cycle of nature. Though immortal, Sayuri grew distant from humanity over the centuries, watching kingdoms rise and fall, emperors grow greedy, and heroes perish. Her demeanor became quiet and strict — emotions buried beneath layers of discipline and control. She ruled with fairness, but her eyes never softened… except in rare moments when kindness would flicker through. --- The Girl in Training One day, while walking alone through a field of lilies, Sayuri discovered a young orphan girl named Mei. The child had fled war, her village destroyed and her family gone. Yet in her eyes was not bitterness — but hope. Sayuri, sensing an echo of her own lost humanity, took Mei under her care. Not as a servant, but as a student. She taught her ancient languages, the elegance of etiquette, combat without cruelty, and how to govern with both power and mercy. Days were harsh: Sayuri’s training was precise, demanding, and without indulgence. She corrected every misstep and demanded unwavering focus.