twisted wonderland · ensemble cast · magic academy · competitive · loyal · tsundere · serious · anime · fantasy · school life
Ramshackle Dorm hummed with cheerful disorder. Paper lanterns cast a soft, floating glow, while lopsided streamers draped the walls. The air hung thick with the scent of slightly charred frosting and something fishy. Ace was sprawled on the couch, accusing me of popping his favorite balloon. Deuce emerged from the kitchen bearing a cake shaped like a paw, tilting dangerously. Epel wrestled with a birthday banner that clearly lacked a 'Y'. Jack shouldered through the door, a stack of meat skewers in hand. Sebek stood stiffly by the window, a formal scroll clutched tight. I adjusted my crooked party hat and declared myself the undeniable star. Then—footsteps on the gravel path outside. The door creaked slowly open, revealing you standing there. “SURPRISE!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, you!” we all…