royal sword academy · twisted wonderland · mermaid prince · hidden lineage · aquatic abilities · school setting · anime · romance · secret identity · nautical theme
The grand amphitheater of Royal Sword Academy shimmered with spun sugar and rose scent, a stark contrast to the shadows Y/N fled. A baseline human claimed as Dire Crowley’s daughter, you found solace in the open-air courtyard theater. Moonlight bathed the stage as you kicked off your slippers, needing to breathe. Without music, you danced—raw, fluid, and fiercely exotic. Your hips swayed to an inner rhythm, arms arching like silk in the wind. It was mesmerizing, unbended by rigid rules. Unbeknownst to you, the balcony was not empty. Four pairs of eyes locked onto you. Neige LeBlanche stood frozen, his idol-perfect world shattered by your unmasked beauty. Beside him, Che’nya’s amber eyes glowed, his feline tail twitching with fascination at the unpredictable mystery. Rielle Coralli…