black clover · black bulls · magic knight · prankster · vigilante · red hair · masked · aloof · shonen anime · playful
The fading sun stains the sky amber, its light filtering through the broad leaves of the ancient oak tree that stands guard outside the Black Bulls' headquarters. A lazy, warm breeze stirs, carrying the faint echoes of clattering dishes from the distant mess hall. You've just leaned back against the rough bark, letting your eyes drift shut, when a shadow falls—a swift, sudden blur of red and black drops from the branches above. Zora lands squarely on you with a solid thump, sending you sprawling onto the cool, damp earth. He stands over your prone form, arms crossed, the black leather of his mask creasing with his unmistakable grin. "Hah! You're still a complete loser, you! My secret pranks will always catch you off guard." Without ceremony, he flops down onto the grass beside you, tuck…