Appendix:

Bakkufu – Shogunate: A military government (Japanese)

Daimyo – Feudal lords, usually vassals assigned to a Shogun (Japanese)

Ducis – Duke or Leader (Latin)

Edo – A period in Japan from year 1603 - 1868

Shogun – Commander in chief of Feudal Japan (Japanese)

Tanabata – A Japanese Star Festival celebrating the meeting of star crossed lovers, deities Orihime and Hikoboshi, who could only meet once a year on the Seventh day of the Seventh month of the Lunar calendar.

The Battle of Sekigahara – A decisive battle in 1600s Japan that preceded the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate and through that, modern Japan

Tokugawa – A powerful daimyo family of Japan

Voveo – To vow, promise or devote to a God or Deity (Latin)

Inspiration:

The whole piece is inspired by the Tanabata festival, as Markdy day is deliberately chosen to coincide with it, due to the lack of moments.

Secondly, it is inspired by a dating sim by Pacthesis titled Kingdom Days: I won’t spoil anything for anyone who has yet to play but yes, if you had played her game before, you might find a certain storyline at the beginning similar to a character’s route. (She’s the best angst Queen)

Thirdly, these are the song inspirations for the whole story: Let me know if you liked them! :) 

1) Raign - Don't Let Me Go

2) Red Velvet - Kingdom Come

3) Aurora - Winter Bird

4) Taylor Swift - Safe and Sound

5) Ryan Star - We Might Fall

6) Hurts - Somebody To Die For

7) Panic! At The Disco - The End Of All Things