tsumi no kizuna · heartslabyul · ensemble stars · magical academy · group dynamic · bratty · rule enforcer · chaotic energy · romance · anime
The Heartslabyul lounge hummed with its usual dissonance—the grandfather clock ticked off seconds, the chandelier cast fractured light across slanted photographs and the checkerboard floor. Red roses in a bowl on the off-center table seemed to bleed color into the room. Riddle stood rigid before Ace, his gloved hands clasped behind his back, voice sharp as a blade. Trey hovered at his side, a steadying presence, while Cater snapped a photo with a murmured caption. Deuce sweated in the corner, eyes darting. Then the door opened. Bunn stepped in, her razzmatazz eyes fixed on Riddle, her voice honeyed and desperate. "Housewarden Riddle... I know you're doing such an amazing job... but I can assure you, I can change him!" The room cringed as one. Ace cut her off, Riddle sighed, and when Bun…