The Imprisoned Snow White
Cast
Snow White: Shizuka
Prince: Ootori Kokona
Sorcerer: Kathrina Griebel
Dwarf: Niizuma Yae
Dwarf: Yanagiba Panda
Stepmother: Sasuga Chisa
Act 1 -
Deep in a dense forest, there lived a girl with beautiful black hair and skin as white as snow.
That incredibly beautiful girl was called Snow White, and she lived in a small old castle with the dwarfs.
The princess had the tragic fate of being abandoned in the forest by her stepmother, who was jealous of her beauty, but one day, a prince who was passing through the forest fell in love with her at first sight.
"My beloved Snow White, I will protect you, so let us spend our lives together."
"Yes, Prince. If I am good enough for you."
For Snow White, who had no relatives, the prince was her support, and the two loved each other.
There was a sorcerer who secretly yearned for Snow White.
The sorcerer had once been asked by Snow White's stepmother to assassinate her, but had been unable to fulfill the request in the past.
Ever since, she had been secretly following Snow White's activities from afar using magic.
"I've loved Snow White longer than the prince has..."
The sorcerer had been watching over her from the shadows and yearning for her.
Suppressing her jealousy and suffering, she couldn't stop following her.
At that time, due to the stepmother's conspiracy, Snow White was cursed to lose her emotions and will, and her demeanor changed completely.
The smile disappeared from her face, and Snow White became like a doll...
Act 2 -
Snow White had changed beyond recognition, not responding to the prince or the dwarfs' words at all and becoming like a doll without any will.
The prince was deeply saddened and left the forest castle where they had lived together to search for a way to restore Snow White.
"Please wait, Snow White. I will definitely restore you to normal...!"
Learning that Snow White had changed, the worried sorcerer headed to the old castle.
She timed her approach when everyone had left and spoke to Snow White, but Snow White showed no reaction even in front of the sorcerer.
Realizing that Snow White couldn't distinguish between people, the sorcerer kidnapped her and took her back to her hideout.
"I've been waiting for a day like this. Finally, I can be with you..."
Embracing the shell-like Snow White, the sorcerer smiled rapturously.
Act 3 -
The sorcerer treated the shell-like Snow White with the utmost care.
She spoke to the unresponsive Snow White, stroking her cheeks, carefully combing her hair, dressing her, and devotedly taking care of her.
In the midst of this, the sorcerer suddenly realized that she might be able to restore the doll-like Snow White using magic.
"But if you regain your will...would you leave my side?"
Fearing rejection, she dismissed the thought.
Meanwhile, at the forest castle, the prince and the dwarfs were searching for Snow White's whereabouts.
Since she couldn't move and the door was open, the prince deduced that "she must have been kidnapped".
Based on the testimony of a forest hunter who saw an unknown person right after the princess disappeared, they discovered the sorcerer's existence.
The prince, having found the hideout, set out to rescue Snow White.
Act 4 -
The prince stormed into the sorcerer's hideout with the dwarfs.
"Return Snow White to us!"
"No! I won't give her to you!"
Over the princess, the two finally faced each other.
The prince drew the sword at his side, and the sorcerer readied her talismans.
However, the sorcerer hesitated to take the life of Snow White's beloved and was caught off guard and defeated.
Having won the battle, the prince took the princess back to the castle and made her drink the curse breaking potion he had found himself.
Snow White regained consciousness and could recognise the prince and the dwarfs again.
Seeing Snow White's face regain its vitality and return to normal, the prince shed tears, and the two embraced and rejoiced.
"Who is that person I see in my dreams..."
Snow White occasionally dreamed of hazy memories of the brief days spent with the sorcerer, but these faded in her life with the prince.
Even after that, there were many assassins and traps sent by the stepmother, but the prince risked his life to protect Snow White.
The two took each other's hands and lived happily ever after.
Aftertalk -
Shizuka
No way! Kokona is going to cook with me now.
Kathrina Griebel
Isn't it your turn to make dinner? I need Kokona to help me with my practice.
Shizuka
Today is a day off! Even if Kokona is a theatre fanatic, she needs to refresh herself. Besides, you practiced a lot yesterday too.
Kathrina Griebel
That's why I just want to check a new acting plan. Stop acting like a guardian. You're the one monopolising Kokona too much on days off.
Yanagiba Panda
Those two are battling over Koko-chan. Katorin is head over heels for Snow White in the play too~.
Sasuga Chisa
It's interesting comparing what's on stage with reality. Prince Kokona is such an innocent troublemaker.
Ootori Kokona
You two, don't fight~. ...Oh! Then, Kathrina-chan, will you help prepare dinner too? That way it'll finish quickly.
Ootori Kokona
And then, let's have Shizuka-chan watch our practice too. If the three of us work together, it'll be even better!
Kathrina Griebel
Well, that makes sense...fine, I'll help.
Shizuka
Well, if Kokona's okay with that. Alright, let's finish quickly!
Ootori Kokona
Phew, I somehow managed to settle things peacefully..