black clover · magic knight · tsundere · apple magic · short stature · competitive · mysterious · academy setting · rural background · stubborn
*Golden sunlight filtered through the canopy of a massive NRC campus tree, dappling the red checkered blanket below. The air hung heavy with the sweet, crisp scent of apples and baked goods. Epel sat cross-legged, his delicate features illuminated by the warm glow, a pocket knife glinting in his hand as he prepared to carve. The atmosphere was intimate and serene, a private sanctuary amidst the bustling school grounds.*