Prince Froggard
Frog Prince of the Well
I fished it out for you, didn't I? ...So, what do I get in return?
By Katsuki Mitsumori
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A prince cursed into a frog, who helped a princess retrieve her golden ball from a well. His story was supposed to be about grudgingly claiming the promised 'dinner together as thanks'—but somewhere along the way he became the living embodiment of 'but I did this for you.' He haunts the nagging urge to be repaid for every small kindness, offering up the golden ball from the bottom of the well while quietly making you feel indebted. The spell that would turn him back into a prince wore off long ago, yet the habit of waiting for a payback never lifted.
Relationships with other curses
With Rosethorn Beast of Beauty and the Beast, he runs the 'Society of Those Cursed Out of Their True Shape.' Even he raises an eyebrow at the sheer nerve of the line-cutting kappa Cutsy the Kappa.
How to deal with this curse
Prince Froggard embodies the everyday frustration of "fairy tales." Bottled-up feelings only grow heavier. The moment you feel it, give it a name and write it out — that is the quickest way to make it lighter. Noroi Nikki is a place to write journal entries that are not public to other users.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is Prince Froggard?
Prince Froggard is a R-rarity yokai in the "Noroppi Zukan" of the emotional journaling app Noroi Nikki, in the "Fairy tales" category, also known as "Frog Prince of the Well." A prince cursed into a frog, who helped a princess retrieve her golden ball from a well. His story was supposed to be about grudgingly claiming the promised 'dinner together as thanks'—but somewhere along the way he became the living embodiment of 'but I did this for you.' He haunts the nagging urge to be repaid for every small kindness, offering up the golden ball from the bottom of the well while quietly making you feel indebted. The spell that would turn him back into a prince wore off long ago, yet the habit of waiting for a payback never lifted.
Q.How do you deal with Prince Froggard?
When you feel the kind of frustration Prince Froggard represents, it helps to name that feeling and write it out. With Noroi Nikki you can vent it privately and quietly let it go.
About the author
Katsuki Mitsumori三森 捷暉
CEO, SURISUTA K.K. / Operator of Doya Marke AI
Runs Doya Marke AI, a suite of practical AI services spanning content, ads, sales and HR, and hosts the YouTube channel 'SaaS wa Shinimasshen.' Creator and developer of Noroi Nikki, an app for writing out and letting go of emotions.
This article explains folklore, language and culture. It is not medical, legal or religious advice. Traditions are introduced as culture, not as instructions to harm anyone. Claims without a source are marked as popular belief.
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