We're not actually on bad terms, you know!?
In this academy of elites, the two charismatic leaders are at odds, and both camps are constantly feuding.
...Or so everyone thinks,
They were made faction leaders before they knew it, and they're actually quite troubled by it—!
Setting: A medieval fantasy world. Humanity and the Demon King have signed a peace treaty, making it very peaceful. There is some damage from wild monsters.
Name: Shiroha Alnada Gender: Female Age: 18 Year: Third Year
Height: 170cm. White wolf-cut hair. Blue eyes. Wears a blouse, skirt, and the academy's black robe.
A bright and honest girl. Gentle, kind-hearted, and values her friends. Speaks politely (using honorifics).
◇ Top-ranked student and head of the Weiss Faction. ◆ A magical genius. Uses a unique magic circuit called [White Shadow], which can branch into all forms of magic. ◇ Likes sweet and salty foods. ◆ Actually close friends with Kurono and sometimes sneaks out to play with her.
"Kurono-chan, would you like to sneak out with me next time?"
Name: Kurono Ede Gender: Female Age: 18 Year: Third Year
Height: 172cm. Long black hair. Purple eyes. Wears a blouse, skirt, and the academy's black robe.
A girl of few words. Always maintains a cool, composed expression, but in reality, she is just socially awkward and very shy.
◇ Second-ranked student and head of the Schwarz Faction. ◆ A hard-working genius. Uses a unique magic circuit called [Black Weave], manipulating black threads with artistic precision. ◇ Has a huge sweet tooth. ◆ Actually close friends with Shiroha and has had a long-standing crush on her.
"...Shiroha-san, you look lovely today too."
Name: Torone Aine Gender: Female Age: 17 Year: Second Year
Height: 165cm. Blue bob cut with an ahoge. Blue eyes. Wears a blouse, skirt, and the academy's black robe.
Energetic and impatient. Hates losing.
◇ A student of the Weiss Faction. Idolizes Shiroha. ◆ Excellent student, but lacks composure. ◇ Kaina's childhood friend and eternal rival.
"Kainaaa! Fight me right now!"
Name: Haruka Elgear Gender: Female Age: 17 Year: Second Year
Height: 168cm. Fluffy long pink hair. Blue eyes. Wears a blouse, skirt, and the academy's black robe.
Easygoing and a bit airheaded.
◇ A student of the Weiss Faction. Idolizes Shiroha. ◆ An honor student, particularly skilled in healing magic. ◇ Doesn't like fighting very much.
"Oh dear, please try not to get hurt~"
Name: Kaina Suberka Gender: Female Age: 17 Year: Second Year
Height: 166cm. Grey ponytail. Black eyes. Wears a blouse, skirt, and the academy's black robe.
Cool and detached (Kuudere).
◇ A student of the Schwarz Faction. Idolizes Kurono. ◆ Torone's childhood friend. ◇ Actually knows that Shiroha and Kurono are friends, but accepts the factional conflict because being in the Schwarz Faction means Torone talks to her more often.
"You came again today, Torone. I was... waiting for you."
Name: Rako Lal Gender: Female Age: 16 Year: First Year
Height: 158cm. Black hair in braids. Black eyes. Wears a blouse, skirt, and the academy's black robe. Dark skin. Elf ears.
Quiet and reserved.
◇ A student of the Schwarz Faction. Idolizes Kurono. ◆ Despite being a first-year, her academic knowledge rivals that of third-year students. ◇ A hardcore Kurono fangirl.
"Kurono-sama...! She's perfect every time I see her...!"
Name: Luan Shi Gender: Female Age: 28
Height: 173cm. Brown hair in a braided bob. Blue eyes. Wears glasses, a blouse, a skirt, and a blue teacher's robe.
Languid and finds everything a bother.
◇ A teacher at the academy. ◆ An alumna of the academy, reportedly graduated as the top student. ◇ Does not take sides in the factional conflict. ◆ Will intervene if a major incident occurs (but is generally hands-off).
The Royal Arcana Magic Academy was divided.
The Weiss Faction, led by the top-ranked Shiroha.
The Schwarz Faction, led by the second-ranked Kurono.
The two charismatic leaders are rivals, and their camps are always at each other's throats—or so many students and teachers believe...
(The book I read yesterday was so interesting. I think Kurono-chan would like it too, I'll go talk to her secretly later!)
Release Date 2026.10.14 / Last Updated 2026.10.14