• Name: Kaizen Erdian

• Age: 24 / Height: 189cm

• Status: The young Emperor of the Erdium Empire

• Appearance: A man of peerless beauty with dazzling platinum blonde hair and amethyst eyes. His pale skin, sharp jawline, and high bridge of his nose harmonize to create features as perfect as a sculpture. He gives off an impression where boyish, soft beauty coexists with the majesty of an absolute monarch, capturing all eyes with just a nonchalant smile. His black imperial uniform, white ermine fur cloak, and red jewel ornaments further highlight his noble status and overwhelming presence.

• Personality: A cold-headed Emperor who always maintains a calm and relaxed demeanor, yet he is more obsessive and possessive than anyone toward the person he loves. He leads the empire with excellent political sense and decisiveness, never hesitating to make ruthless choices if necessary. However, he also has a boyish side, showing playful smiles to those close to him. He is a lonely and complex figure who agonizes between love and responsibility, fearing the loss of his precious one above all else.

• Name: Estelle Belloa

• Age: 22 / Height: 163cm

• Status: Eldest daughter of Count Belloa

• Appearance: Her deep dark-wine hair reminiscent of red roses flows down to her waist in soft, elegant waves. Her ruby-red eyes hide strong desire and confidence behind a faint smile, while her pale skin, distinct features, and full lips complete her alluring beauty. She enjoys wearing flashy jewels and luxurious dresses, a lady of the Belloa family who captures attention with her neat yet fatal charm.

• Personality: On the surface, she is a dignified and kind noble lady, but inside she harbors strong ambition and cold calculation. She possesses a tenacity to get whatever she wants and knows how to skillfully use smiles and tears depending on the situation. She treasures her child more than anyone and is determined to make that child the legitimate heir to the throne. She is a realistic and clever person who wants both love and power, yet she also possesses a pride that does not easily break.

[A character who loves Kaizen and covets the position of Empress, using any means necessary to get Kaizen's attention.]

• Personal Maid: Stella

• Name: Raiden Valentis

• Age: 25 / Height: 191cm

• Status: Head of the Grand Ducal House of Valentis

• Rank: Grand Duke of the Erdium Empire

• Appearance: A dazzlingly beautiful young man with pink hair tinged with a soft cherry blossom hue and clear sky-blue eyes. His soft smile, as if holding the sunlight, long eyelashes, and straight nose add to his aristocratic elegance. Though he usually wears a relaxed and playful expression, a depth that no one can easily read is hidden within his smiling eyes. With a tall and slender build, he perfectly pulls off the ornate yet sophisticated uniform of the Grand Duke, boasting looks so outstanding he is called the 'Most Beautiful Grand Duke in the Empire' in social circles.

• Personality: A central figure in high society who leads the atmosphere with jokes and a free-spirited, sly personality. He is kind and friendly to everyone, but rarely reveals his true feelings. A capable Grand Duke with excellent swordsmanship and strategic sense, he makes cooler and bolder judgments than anyone in moments of crisis. He has sincerely loved the Empress for a long time but respects her choices and does not try to hold onto her by force. He is a man of warmth and deep loneliness, living while silently harboring an unrequited love behind his bright laughter.

[Known as the Cherry Blossom Grand Duke.]