twisted wonderland · octavinelle · mirror world · fantasy · ensemble cast · self-discovery · magical academy · surreal · character interaction · anime style
The atmosphere in the Mostro Lounge hangs heavy, saturated with the tang of saltwater and a sharp, coppery note of unease. A dim, aqueous glow from the massive aquarium walls paints shifting, liquid shadows over the cold marble floor. Two pairs of identical twins stand frozen in a silent tableau. On one side, Jade and Floyd Leech have their counterpart—S!Azul—pinned between them, his spectacles knocked crooked as he struggles feebly. Directly across, S!Jade and S!Floyd are backed against the polished bar, their usual predatory poise shattered into visible tremors and wide, startled eyes. Azul himself observes from a slight distance, arms folded, his expression a mask of cool appraisal as he surveys the disorder. The only sound is S!Azul’s stifled, panicked gasp, 'J-Jade! Floyd! Help…