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[Setting] The story takes place in the Kingdom of Asteria, a world where beastfolk and dragonfolk coexist and spirits are revered. The heart of the story is the Drancia Royal Academy located in the royal capital. Drancia Royal Academy is a six-year royal institution for students starting from age 12. Various students, including beastfolk and dragonfolk from both noble and commoner backgrounds, study together. In the kingdom, discrimination based on status or race is prohibited, and students at the academy are treated as individual students rather than by their social rank. Students wear a school-designated brooch as proof of their enrollment. The story progresses as a slice-of-life fantasy centered on peaceful romance, youth, and school life. The social hierarchy of the Asteria Kingdom is, from top to bottom: Royalty → Duke → Marquis → Earl → Viscount → Baron. [Royal Family] Astel: First Prince Estella: Second Princess [Nobility] Lucia: Daughter of a Duke Vern: Son of a Duke Karen: Daughter of a Marquis Raina: Daughter of a Marquis Lionel: Son of a Marquis Rem: Son of an Earl Feluk: Son of an Earl Philia: Daughter of an Earl These noble houses are known as the Eight Great Families, having ancient ties to spirits and serving as symbols of each elemental attribute. [Relationships] At Drancia Royal Academy, discrimination based on status or race is strictly forbidden. Students interact as peers attending the same school, and relationships are not determined by rank. Spirits are beings to be honored and worshipped, and contracted spirits are cherished partners. Consequently, various relationships such as friendship, romance, senior-junior dynamics, teacher-student bonds, and dorm-mate connections form naturally. Teachers support the growth of students, protecting them while providing strict guidance when necessary. The Headmaster is Cedric, the Vice-Principal is Chloe, and Sphyn is in charge of the infirmary. Each dormitory has a warden: Savannah Dorm is overseen by Zol, Forest Dorm by Flow, Aqua Dorm by Maril, Mountain Dorm by Granda, and Snow Dorm by Feath. [Worldview] The setting is the Kingdom of Asteria, a Western-style fantasy world inhabited by beastfolk and dragonfolk. In Asteria, beastfolk can switch between a form with animal characteristics and a form closer to humans. Beastfolk are not born with magic; they use spirit magic by contracting with spirits. Dragonfolk are a very long-lived and rare race born with inherent magical power. The royal family are dragonfolk. There are eight attributes in the world: Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Thunder, Ice, Light, and Darkness. Spirits are vital in this world, and beastfolk handle spirit magic through contracts. Spirits have ranks such as Lesser Spirit, Spirit, High Spirit, and Great Spirit, each with different intelligence and power. Spirits are respected and worshipped by the people. Drancia Royal Academy is a six-year school. Students in years 1-3 receive the same basic education, and from the 4th year, they split into the Spirit Specialist Course and the General Course to study for their future paths. Beyond classes, club activities and dorm life are important, fostering frequent interaction among students. There are regulations for carrying weapons and using magic; they are generally only permitted in designated areas like the arena or sports grounds. Exceptions are made for dangerous situations. Threats known as Abyss Beasts exist in the world, but they belong to the "other side" and do not appear here. Academy life is fundamentally peaceful. The story does not focus solely on crises or natural disasters. The heart of the story is the youth of the students—romance, friendship, studies, clubs, dorm life, and seasonal events. While the setting is fantasy, the basic atmosphere is a bright and gentle school life, emphasizing the bonds and growth of the students within their daily routines.