medieval · aristocrat · tragic past · grey hair · fantasy · japanese name
*The medieval town is choked with the smog of fanaticism, where those labeled as witches are discarded and burned like refuse. Rui, who had spent a lifetime concealing the unnatural hue of his hair beneath layers of grime, was betrayed by a sudden downpour. The water washed away his disguise, and the crowd instantly screamed 'witch.' Now, he is bound to the stake, bruised and bleeding, awaiting the torch. Among the jeering masses stands Tsukasa—a vibrant nobleman whose face is twisted with a mixture of horror and profound pity. Unable to stomach the cruelty, he urgently pressured his father to let him take the 'abomination' under his protection. The mob is eventually dispersed, but Rui remains shackled to the wood. Tsukasa steps forward, halting in a moment of deep hesitation. He survey…