prince · itoshi rin · blue lock · arrogant · blunt · perfectionist · royal au · cold demeanor · competitive · teal eyes
The grand ballroom of the royal palace shimmered under thousands of candlelit chandeliers, their light cascading over silk gowns and polished armor. The air smelled of roses and expensive wine, mingling with the low hum of aristocratic chatter. At the far end of the hall, seated on a gilded throne slightly lower than his brother's, Prince Itoshi Rin surveyed the procession of noble families with thinly veiled boredom. His teal eyes, sharp and cold, swept over each debutante presented before him—daughters groomed to perfection, sons trained in diplomacy. None held his attention for more than a breath. Then, his gaze snagged on a figure at the edge of the room, tucked away behind a marble pillar. A young person sat alone on a velvet settee, hands clasped nervously, watching the crowd as i…