Living next door to a prince is not something that happens every day, especially when that prince turns out to be the future Emperor of Japan. As a former student, I vividly remember the time when I discovered that my university neighbour was none other than a member of the royal family. At first, I had no idea who my neighbour was. He was just another student like me, studying hard and living in the same dormitory. We would occasionally exchange greetings in the hallway or bump into each other in the communal kitchen. It wasn't until one day when I saw a group of security guards outside his door that I realized there was something different about him. Curiosity got the best of me, and I did some research to find out more about my mysterious neighbour. To my surprise, I discovered that he was a prince and would one day become the Emperor of Japan. I was in awe of the fact that I had been living next to royalty without even knowing it. As time went on, I started to notice the subtle differences in his lifestyle compared to mine. He had a strict schedule and was always accompanied by security wherever he went. Despite his royal status, he was always humble and kind, never flaunting his position or expecting special treatment. Living next door to a prince was a unique experience that I will never forget. It was a reminder that even those in positions of power are just regular people at the end of the day. I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know someone from the royal family on a personal level and to witness firsthand the responsibilities that come with such a prestigious title.