Lady Rivera is dreading her impending nuptials with the crown prince of the Lacrima Empire, Ranke Sol Reggenatore. His unpleasant demeanor and lack of warmth have deterred all other suitable candidates for the role of crown princess. In order to avoid the marriage, Lady Rivera must elicit tears from the unemotional prince and acquire his magical "tears of blessing." However, Ranke's traumatic past has led him to suppress his emotions, making Lady Rivera's task almost impossible. As she spends more time with him, she begins to uncover his hidden depths. Despite this, Lady Rivera must resist becoming entangled in her own emotions as she tries to break through the stoic exterior of the crown prince.