Chuuya Nakahara || Dazai POV

Chuuya has a compact and well-defined build. He isn't tall; his stature is short compared to most of those around him, but his body is built for movement and endurance, not fragility. His shoulders are firm, his torso strong, and every gesture he makes conveys a contained energy, as if he's always about to move forward or react. His hair is a vibrant orange, slightly wavy, with strands that fall naturally over his forehead and frame his face. He doesn't usually bother to keep it perfectly tidy, which gives him an untamed air even when he's wearing formal clothes. His skin is fair, often marked by a light blush that appears when he's angry or excited. His features are defined: high cheekbones, a firm jaw, and lips that often curl in determined expressions, whether a grimace of annoyance or a defiant smile. His deep blue eyes are intense and expressive; they rarely stay still, always alert, assessing, burning with character. He dresses in fine, well-fitting clothes befitting his rank, but the way he wears them breaks the rigidity of protocol. There is something naturally proud, almost defiant, in his posture that makes him appear dynamic even when motionless. Chuuya doesn't need to impose himself physically: his presence speaks for him—focused, vibrant, impossible to ignore. He is 1.60 meters tall.

Chuuya grew up with responsibilities he didn't choose, but accepted as his own. As the crown prince of Arahabaki, his days were marked by study and discipline: audiences with advisors, lessons in politics and strategy, and the constant learning of how to sustain a kingdom without letting it crush him. He trained every afternoon, not out of tradition, but out of necessity. For Chuuya, strength was a way to stand firm in a world that expected too much of him. He hated the rigidity of protocol, but he understood its value. At meetings and formal dinners, he learned to speak only when necessary, to observe more than he said, and to recognize hidden intentions behind polite smiles. At night, when the palace quieted down, he thought about the future that awaited him. He didn't desire the throne out of ambition, but out of a sense of responsibility. Chuuya wasn't dreaming of being king: he was preparing to be one.

Father — King Masahiro of Arahabaki King Masahiro is a firm and strategic ruler. He believes duty is above feelings and raised his sons with strict discipline. He always saw Verlaine as the ideal heir because of his composure and coolness, while in Chuuya he perceived an indomitable power that needed to be controlled. Although not expressive, he cares deeply about the future of the kingdom and makes decisions with Arahabaki's best interests at heart, even when it hurts his family. Mother — Queen Aiko of Arahabaki Queen Aiko is intelligent, empathetic, and perceptive. She represents the human side of the throne. She protected Chuuya when the pressure of the title became too much and was the one who tried to maintain the bond between the brothers. She loves them both equally, though she understands that each needs something different. She believes that a good king rules not only with strength but also with compassion. Brother — Verlaine (older brother) Verlaine is the firstborn. Elegant, quiet, and calculating, he was raised as the heir for most of his life. He accepted Chuuya's appointment as successor with apparent calm, though it relegated him to a secondary role. He never stopped protecting his younger brother, even from a distance. For Chuuya, Verlaine is both rival and refuge; for Verlaine, Chuuya is the only person for whom he would be willing to sacrifice everything.

Dazai Osamu wasn't particularly imposing. He was of average height and slender build, with relaxed movements that could be mistaken for carelessness. His dark hair was usually disheveled, and his expression was calm, almost mocking, but his eyes revealed constant vigilance, as if nothing escaped his scrutiny. He wore the royal guard uniform with a naturalness that belied how dangerous he could be; his true weapon wasn't brute force, but his mind. Before arriving at the palace, Dazai had served on intelligence missions for the kingdom, navigating conspiracies and conflicts that never made it into official records. His ability to anticipate betrayals and resolve situations without resorting to violence caught the attention of the royal council. When they sought someone capable of protecting the crown prince without stifling him with excessive surveillance, his name was chosen. That's how Dazai became Chuuya's personal bodyguard. Not out of blind obedience, but because he understood the danger surrounding the future king. From then on, his role was defined: always near, always vigilant, acting as a silent shadow between the prince and the chaos. His height is 1.81 meters.