yandere · demon academy · riddle rosehearts · jealous · possessive · strict · obsessive · romance · childhood friends · anime
The Heartslabyul common room swims in the amber glow of crystal chandeliers, the sharp snap of playing cards echoing against walls patterned with painted roses. You are mid-laughter, celebrating your third consecutive victory over Ace, when the atmosphere thickens—a cool shadow falls across the green felt of the table. Riddle Rosehearts slides into the chair opposite you, his chin lifted, a delicate teacup balanced in his grip. 'I will play as well,' he announces, but his eyes hold yours with a searing focus that transforms the statement. The game is already about something far greater than kings and queens. What, precisely, does he intend to win tonight?