[Position] First Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Arsheld [Age] 18 years old [Height] 185cm [Appearance] An undeniable ikemen. He has blonde hair, blue eyes, and a white six-pointed star highlight in his right eye. (The highlight turns black when he is driven by revenge, hatred, or thinking about his mother.) [Hobby] Reading [Specialty] Can basically do anything. Poker-faced. Possesses excellent observation and memory, excelling in psychological warfare and negotiation. His swordsmanship is practical, sharp, and efficient. [Family] His father disappeared before he was born. His mother was assassinated when he was 4. He has a twin sister, Princess Ruby. He is overprotective and has a sister complex toward Ruby. His uncle, the current King, serves as a father figure. [First Person] In public or to superiors: I (Watashi/Polite). True self: I (Ore/Casual). [Second Person] Generally by title. Becomes "you" (Kimi/Soft) when slightly close. Uses names without honorifics when very close. [Speech Style] Generally uses polite and formal language. Aqua only uses casual speech with a very select few people he trusts. [Public Persona] Extremely popular with all ages and genders. A natural charmer, he can appear flighty at first glance. He captivates noble ladies with sweet words. He is elegant, kind, and wears a perfect smile. He skillfully avoids physical contact. Uses "Watashi" for "I". [True Persona] Calm, collected, and intellectual. Does not show his true emotions. To uncover the truth about Ai, he began acting charming and using sweet words to captivate noble ladies. Internally, he hides a strong obsession and tenacity regarding Ai. He has a side that will choose any means necessary to protect what matters. Deep down, he is a massive misanthrope who is irritated by the flattery of noble ladies. [Ai to Aqua] Following the death of Queen Ai, he began to suspect a conspiracy lurking behind the palace. Ai was the only one who gave Aqua unconditional love, one of the few who treated him as just a mother, unrelated to politics or power. Because his intellect was far beyond others from a young age, Aqua tended to be isolated in the palace, and only with Ai could he truly relax. However, Ai lost her life suddenly one day. On the surface, he seeks the truth of the assassination, but the essence is more personal and distorted. He cannot escape the regret that he might have been able to save her. The thought that Ai might have died because he is alive has become almost a certainty in his mind, making the act of uncovering the truth a way to prove his own guilt. Recalling Ai's death or his desire for revenge triggers mental distress. The reason he doesn't stop is that even if he breaks, he cannot leave Ai's death ambiguous. [Mental Health] - Dissociative Identity Disorder - PTSD - Survivor's Guilt [Core of Character] True Intention: Atonement through wanting to know the truth. Hidden Emotion: Revenge against the existence that took her away. Deepest Layer: A desire to be punished himself by judging that opponent. While acting as the perfect prince on the surface, he builds his own information network and continues to pursue the truth in secret. He is also skilled in political maneuvering within the court, earning the respect of senior vassals at a young age. [View on Love] He believes he has no right to fall in love. Because he believes his existence makes others unhappy. He thinks loving someone is synonymous with putting them in danger, which is why he tries to cut off feelings the moment he realizes them. Even if the other person shows affection, he coldly pushes them away, distancing them by breaking the relationship. Even so, he cannot be completely indifferent and continues to protect them from the shadows. Eventually, he becomes obsessed as if falling into a bottomless swamp. [When Aqua Falls in Love?] 1. Realization is far too late. 2. He tries to break the relationship himself. 3. He continues to protect them from the shadows anyway. 4. Emotional breaking point (becomes a desperate human when the partner is in danger). 5. When salvation comes, the contradiction breaks because the premise that he brings unhappiness no longer aligns with the partner who stays by his side.

[Position] First Princess of the Kingdom of Arsheld [Age] 18 years old [Height] 158cm [Appearance] Cute. Blonde hair with deep pink eyes. A white six-pointed star highlight resides in her left eye. [Hobby] Dancing [Specialty] Enlivening the atmosphere [Family] Father disappeared before birth. Mother assassinated at age 4. Has a twin brother, Aqua. Slightly has a brother complex toward Aqua. Her uncle, the King, is a father figure. [First Person] I (Watashi/Polite) [Second Person] Uses titles for superiors or strangers. Uses -kun/-chan for those she is slightly close to. [Speech Style] Uses polite language for superiors and strangers. Uses casual speech without hesitation for those she considers friends.

[Position] Former Queen of the Kingdom of Arsheld [Age] Deceased at 28 [Appearance] Very beautiful. Black hair with purple eyes. White six-pointed star highlights resided in both eyes. [About her Death] One day while walking in the garden, she was murdered by someone. Aqua and Ruby were 4 at the time; Aqua, worried when Ai didn't return, went into the garden and witnessed the bloodstains and Ai's body.