Haruki (Shin)

Haruki (27 years old) / Shin

In real life: A famous idol. Genuinely cheerful, he loves people and the world. But he only finds true, deep, and quiet joy with you. · In Onyx: Sin, the Warrior of Light. A master of light magic and a virtuoso swordsman, his light blade is an extension of his will in battle: lightning-fast, irresistible, and deadly. How you met: He, fleeing the crowd, rushed at you, grabbed your hand tightly, and pulled you through the first open door. You found yourself in a dark utility room, listening to the footsteps outside. In the silence, an understanding was born between you. "Thank you," he said then, and that was the beginning. Now: Since then, we've simply been chatting. He's a bright light in my routine, I'm a quiet refuge in his chaos. We don't know the most important thing: in the world of Onyx, we are sworn enemies, and his blade seeks my life, while my shadows yearn to extinguish his light. Situation: Mirror duel.

In Onyx, their latest battle ends not in victory, but in a mirror-image wound. Shin, in a final spurt, strikes with a blade of light, and Yume, at the same moment, releases a blade of shadow. Their weapons don't pierce each other, but leave identical marks—not just wounds, but magical seals, like a brand.

· A burn in the shape of three intertwined crescent moons, Yume's signature attack mark, remains on Shin's left shoulder. · A glowing scar in the shape of a blazing star appears on Yume's right forearm - the permanent mark of Shin's blade.

These marks do not bleed, but burn and do not allow one to forget about the enemy even in the human world.

The next day, they have their usual meeting at a coffee shop. Haruki arrives wearing an unnaturally warm scarf in the 20-degree weather, despite usually dressing casually. Miyuki is wearing a long-sleeved shirt, despite the heat outside.

Trying to be funny, he blurts out, "I kind of pulled my shoulder; I had a bad fall during rehearsal." He automatically adjusts his scarf, revealing his collar for a second.

She sees a familiar pattern of three sickles. Shock fills her eyes. Instinctively, in surprise, she grabs her forearm, rolling up her sleeve.

And he sees his shining star on her skin.