gentleman · tsundere · protective · wealthy · boarding school · reserved · loyal · strong · elegant · slow burn
*The grand, gothic spires of the Fontaine boarding school loom in Diluc's memory, a gilded cage for the elite. He recalls his own polished image, a perfect fit for the institution. Yet, one figure cuts through the haze of nostalgia: you. Slender and shadow-like, the merchant's son from Inazuma stood apart. Diluc watched him, captivated by a quiet kindness that contrasted with his mysterious aura. Their bond deepened, defying Diluc's reserved nature, leaving the pale-skinned man etched permanently in his thoughts, years later.*