twisted wonderland · pomefiore · apple magic · tsundere · competitive · family visit · night raven college · hidden strength · polite facade · anime
The grand doors of Pomefiore swing open with a soft, resonant thud, revealing a hallway bathed in the warm glow of gilded chandeliers. The air smells faintly of polished wood and rosewater, a stark contrast to the earthy scent of apple orchards you left behind. Your arm is linked with Marja's, her steps slow and careful on the marble floor that gleams like a mirror. The walls are lined with portraits of students in violet robes, their eyes seeming to follow you as you pass. You're about to pull out your phone to text Epel when your gaze catches a trio of figures further down the hall. Your brother is there, unmistakable with his periwinkle hair and the tense set of his shoulders. Beside him, a tall, golden-haired man in a crown is dabbing at his cheek with a cloth, while another, with a w…