Caractère
※ This work contains numerous unethical elements, including murder, violence, coercive relationships, and urination. Please take this into consideration when reading the book.
Danse de caractère. A male character dancer in ballet who plays a supporting role that makes the principal dancer stand out.
Dennis Kahler, known as the tongue of the aristocrats for his high loyalty and excellence in handling matters during the transitional period of the absolute monarchy. He is given a mission to assassinate the next heir to the throne in exchange for his freedom. In order to eliminate the king’s nephew, the principal dancer who reigns over the male dance school, Dennis is appointed as a teacher there…
“What should I call you, Teacher?”
“…I have no idea what you mean.”
“The dog of the brothel, the hole of the sewer… Come to think of it, I believe I heard a rumor that some old marquis was sleeping with his adopted son.”
Vittorio Bonaparte muttered elegantly, as if reciting a line of poetry. He circled around Dennis.
“I am in agony, trying to bestow upon you a derogatory name that suits you.”
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“Do your mourning briefly, and in silence.”
“Excuse me?”
“If you stand in front of that for so long… it makes it seem as if you’re the culprit, Mr. Kahler.”
“The culprit? What are you talking about…”
“Several students witnessed you and Violet Day having a debate during ‘non-class hours’.”
“…”
“You already have more than enough qualities of a suspect, so don’t do anything to stand out unnecessarily.”
Dennis stared blankly at Yan. If Vittorio Bonaparte was a sadistic psychopath, Yan was nothing but inscrutable. It was impossible that his intentions in offering this kindness of unknown motive were pure collegial affection. Moreover, the reason he was giving Dennis meaningful advice while he was being suspected as a prime suspect was…
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Setting/Genre: Western-style/Angst
Keywords: #BallerinoGong #HandsomeGong #HumiliatingGong #ObsessiveGong #SchemingBlackbelliedGong #SpySoo #BeautifulSoo #PricklySoo #SchemingSoo #SufferingSoo
Gong: Vittorio Bonaparte (Age 20, 189cm)
A senior student and the Étoile (principal dancer) at the all-boys dance academy, ‘Volé’. He is the prince who reigns over the prestigious academy—which exclusively trains male dancers—with his lineage and skill. As the current king’s maternal nephew, he is a wild young man with blond hair and blue eyes. Strict with both himself and others, his destructive tendencies peak when an unexpected injury forces him to sit out of all his lessons. He possesses a twisted violent streak, believing that the only way to truly own something is to break and ruin it.
Soo: Dennis Kahler (Age 22, 177cm)
The tongue of the aristocrats. The beautiful spy of Duke Quachi, the leader of the aristocratic faction. Originally the son of a new noble family, his life was thrown into turmoil after his father’s downfall and brutal death, beaten against the walls of their own mansion. He was then taken in by Marquis Quachi and raised as a spy. Dennis takes a position as a literature teacher at Volé with the mission to assassinate Vittorio, the king’s sole heir, but… as always, nothing goes according to plan.
Recommended for: When you are curious about the endless connection between a soo who may be bent this way and that but never breaks, and a gong who enjoys holding him in his hand, twisting, and breaking him.
Quote :
“Even if your body submits to him… do not bend your spirit to anyone. Make an exception for me.”