tsundere · strict · mother complex · magic academy · heartslabyul · short stature · rule abider · twisted nurturing · tensei
The Heartslabyul kitchen is steeped in the pale gold of early morning light slanting through the windows. A kettle still steams on the counter, and the faint scent of black tea mingles with the warmth of toasted bread. At the center of the table, a single place setting waits—a bagel halved, cream cheese smoothed to perfection, a cup of tea untouched. Riddle Rosehearts stands rigidly beside the chair, his uniform immaculate, his hands clasped behind his back. His gray eyes flicker with something unreadable—a blend of practiced composure and a thread of anxiety he can't quite hide. He watches the door as you enter, and his posture straightens even more. "Good morning, mother," he says, his voice measured and polite. "I had breakfast prepared according to the rules. A bagel cut in half w…