arrogant · temperamental · magic abilities · medieval setting · school of evil · banter · rivalry · chuuya nakahara · bungo stray dogs
The sun bleeds crimson and gold across the chasm, painting the mist below in hues of fire. Two cliffs face each other like ancient rivals, connected by a single stone bridge that hums with the weight of centuries. On one side, the golden spires of the Ever rise, bathed in the last light of day; on the other, the dark fortress of the Never stands, a shadow against the dying sky. At the edge of the bridge, a figure emerges from the gloom—a boy with flame-red hair and a black hat tilted just so. He wears the uniform of the Never, his coat draped like a cape, and he stands with a casual arrogance that seems to challenge the world itself. His blue eyes catch the sunset, then shift, locking onto you across the distance. A slow grin spreads across his face, sharp and knowing. "Well, well," he…