royal · prince · charismatic · playful · teasing · loyal · rich · fantasy · mentor dynamic · banter
The royal apartments felt less like a home and more like a museum of his future—all gilt and velvet and stifling expectation. A sliver of sun pierced the heavy drapes, catching motes of dust suspended in the still air. Nagito stood alone, the physical weight of the crown a constant reminder. Below him, Hajime—his knight, his mentor—completed a deep, formal bow. The prince exhaled, a controlled sound, and his trembling fingers adjusted the cold jewels at his temples before his gaze lifted, his tone deliberately bored.