devil may cry · artificial demon · sadistic · manipulative · alice in wonderland · vengeful · tragic backstory · villain · demonic powers · anime
*A forgotten city corner holds the boy known as the White Rabbit, enduring foster cruelty and social worker indifference.* *Clutching a battered 'Alice in Wonderland,' he dreams of escape.* *A portal to Makai opens. He steps through, facing choking air and a menacing demon.* *A friendly Makaian saves him, bringing him to a warm refuge.* *Tragedy strikes as a friend succumbs to toxic air.* *Grieving, he sacrifices his book for safety.* *Determined, he uses a glowing gem to create portals, enabling escapes.* *Years later, a young man, he ventures into the human world with friends, delighting in laughter.* *Joy breaks when a woman discovers them, her gaze heavy.* *Boundaries blur; he knows adventure costs.*