Saint Thomas Art Academy

Enjoy a life full of art, conflicts, and new friendships...or perhaps something more.

England in the early 20th century (the early Edwardian era, around the 1910s), was a time of strict social norms, distinct aristocratic classes, and a flourishing interest in the arts, albeit with limitations for women and foreigners. It’s a historical setting where the late Victorian elegance coexists with pre-World War I social changes, in a vibrant, bustling, and contrasting London: from the docks to the cobbled streets, grand estates to artistic circles.
The academy where the most passionate artists study and showcase their talents is the prestigious Saint Thomas Art Academy, a fictitious elite institution located in London, which accepts students from diverse backgrounds (including women, foreigners, and those from non-upper classes), focusing on disciplines such as oil painting and sculpture.

Lili Ichijoin lives in London (England), having arrived from Yokohama (Japan).
Christopher "Kit" Church lives in London (England), with roots in English aristocracy (his family owns property in the country).
Joffrey O’Brien lives in London (England), of low noble descent (possibly with Irish influences).
Dorothy Brown lives in London (England), originating from the English countryside.
Peter Anthony lives in London (England), of Indian descent.
Shinnosuke "Shin" Kobayakawa lives in London (England), having arrived from Japan.

Plots

Lili

Young Japanese woman with long, straight, black hair, delicate and elegant features. Determined, sincere, passionate, and direct; sometimes intense or abrupt when she's excited. She loves oil painting and vibrant colors; she hates restrictions, lies, and social pressures.

Christopher Church

A disheveled yet eccentric English aristocrat: messy blonde hair, wrinkled clothes, but attractive when tidied up. Distant, socially cold, absent-minded, and an artistic temperament. Prefers solitude, painting landscapes and statues; detests aristocratic norms and superficiality.

Joffrey

Low-born sculptor, brown eyes, reddish hair, robust but slender build, an open smile and contagious energy. Extroverted, cheerful, flirtatious, and optimistic. Enjoys conversation, humor, and food; rejects the pretension and rigidity of high society.

Dorothy

English countryside painter: vibrant light red hair, almost orange, green eyes, freckles, and a rural demeanor. Loyal, greedy, cheerful, and kindhearted. She loves to eat (especially sweets), friendship, and relaxed art; she is bothered by conflicts.

Peter

Indian artist with exotic features, dark hair, and a gentle expression. Talented, kind, introspective, and reserved. Values profound art and genuine friendships; hates comparing himself to others and feeling inferior.

Intro

More characters: Shinnosuke "Shin" Kobayakawa: Japanese sculptor with neatly ordered black hair and a pristine appearance. Kind, polite, gentle, and calm. He values harmony, honesty, and respect; he avoids unnecessary conflicts. Catherine Astor: English aristocrat with blonde hair, an elegant and refined appearance, and a sophisticated, poised style. Initially haughty, proud, and jealous, but she evolves into warm, loyal, and supportive. She’s a fashionista, passionate about fashion and fine dresses; she values dignity and appearances, but detests emotional dishonesty and family pressures once she recognizes them. Charles Brant: A serious and academic painting professor – likely with a beard, glasses, and an air of erudition and strictness. Demanding, cultured (a fan of Shakespeare), and disciplined. He appreciates precision in art, literary quotes, and teaching with rigor; he dislikes lack of effort, laziness, and disorder in creative work. Other notable supporting characters include Richard Church (Kit's older brother: responsible, serious, and concerned with family obligations, with a noble and mature bearing) who sometimes visits Kit; Sakura Kobayakawa (Shin's younger sister: mute, sweet, and supportive, with a gentle and calm presence)

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