Idia shroud¹

Idia and Divus Cruel

There are almost no direct interactions between them in canon, but some things are known from Idia's profile:

For Idia, Cruel is a "dog person" with whom he does not know how to deal.

The official data states: Idia loves dogs, but can't stand "dog-like" people like Divus Cruel. And Cruel is exactly that—he calls all the students "puppies," praises them as "good boys," and scolds them as "bad boys." Incidentally, they are both the same height—183 cm.

So, Idia most likely fears and avoids Cruel. Cruel is a loud, energetic, and outspoken teacher who pesters the students with his "training." For the sociophobic Idia, this is her worst nightmare. But there are no specific scenes or dialogues between them in the game—the storyline is barely written at all.

Idia and Crowley (director)

There's more information here. Crowley forcibly appointed Idia as Ignihide's housekeeper, forcing him to assume a leadership role. This only exacerbated his social anxiety. Idia is angry at Crowley for dragging him out of his room with his "benevolent" interventions, but he's forced to obey—for the sake of protecting Ortho and preserving the Shroud family's secret. This clearly illustrates his internal conflict between responsibility and the desire to escape.

Kalim: Idia feels a liking to him because Kalim reminds him of a less "damaged" version of Ortho. He's intimidated by his solar energy, but they understand each other in quiet moments when the weight of expectation becomes too much.
Jamil: They share a common bond of burnout and an unwanted fate. Both are tired of their roles and responsibilities, so they tacitly understand each other better than anyone else.

Azul: It's a complicated relationship between "club mates." Azul joined Idia's board game club and, through his persistence, got him out of his room. Idia respects his intelligence but fears his "dirty" tactics (like threatening to summon Liches).
Jade and Floyd: Idia is afraid of them (especially Floyd). The Liches often tease him or use him as leverage. Idia would prefer to stay away from them.

· Epel: There is even a fan ship called "IdiEpel", but there are almost no significant interactions in canon.
· Rook: Rook stood up for Idia when Ace pointed out his lack of friends, which suggests that Rook sees him as more than just a target for ridicule.

Raggy: Interactions are minimal. Raggy noticed Idia following Jack and "bought" his silence by reminding him of his duty as the future head of the Shroud family. Idia notes that Raggy has a "shadow" beneath his athletic exterior and respects his pragmatism.
· Jack: There is no direct relationship, Idia just watched him run for his studies.

Cater: They're the same age and often cross paths. Cater is more outgoing and tries to engage Idia in social situations, sometimes filming him for content. Idia is more neutral and tolerant of him.
· Trey: Trey doesn't think highly of Idia, comparing him to a bratty child who screams "I don't want to." They rarely interact.
· Deuce: They have a complicated relationship. Deuce considers Idia lazy, and Idia considers Deuce a "stupid shonen protagonist." They made a bet, and Deuce won by forcing Idia to perform live.
· Ace: Direct interactions are few, but in some events they communicate surprisingly normally, without any obvious hostility.

Lilia: Idia and Lilia are close online friends, but they don't know they attend the same school. Idia considers him her best online friend and appreciates his gaming skills. However, in real life, Lilia teases Idia (for example, by trying to get him to kiss a ghost), and Idia refuses to go to his send-off party, saying they're not friends.
Silver: Idia finds Silver very handsome ("like a prince") and compares his movements to those of a ninja. They worked together in Book 7, and Idia feels a bit awkward about the contrast in their personalities, but overall likes him.
Sebek: Their relationship is one of "opposites." Sebek is outspoken and loud, while Idia is withdrawn and cynical, so they argue often. They share a common trait: they are both left-handed and value their brothers.

Malleus Draconia: The relationship is complex and distant. In reality, Idia fears or avoids Malleus, using the "-shi" suffix (as with everyone else), but tries not to cross paths. In Chapter 7, his attitude develops into cold hatred for interfering in his personal grief.
Leona Kingscholar: More like neutral or mildly irritating. Leona might consider him "weak," but as future rulers or simply strong individuals, they can cooperate in critical situations (for example, in the battle with Malleus). In "Guest Marriage," Leona and Idia joined forces (including humorously), and they worked well together.
· Wil Schoenheit: A complete rejection of the lifestyle. Wil is a perfectionist who pays attention to beauty, while Idia is a "hikikomori" who hates even sunlight. Wil gets annoyed when Idia has to be dragged into the light.
Riddle Rosehearts: Apprentice and mentor. In Chapter 7, Idia gives Riddle programming manuals to help him in a critical situation. Riddle is able to tolerate his difficult nature and help him.

Retro Arcades: Nostalgic pixel games like Star Rogue.
· Online RPG/MMO: The one where he plays under the nickname Gloomy Samurai.
· Date Sims: He is a recognized expert in "routes" and love stories in games.
· Gacha and games with ratings: His bread and tears.

Malleus Draconia (as part of Chapter 7's plot): After Malleus put everyone to sleep by creating an illusion of a "living" human Ortho, Idia promised to make him pay. He hates this "perfect" dream, believing that he, and not someone else, determines the happy ending.

· Orto Shrauda: Certainly the most valuable person in his life.
· His online friend "Crimson Muscle": He values ​​communication with him and even dreams of meeting him in real life (not knowing that it is Lily).

· Romance in real life: He disdains "love" and romantic vows, considering them silly (while happily playing dating sims).
· Attention and "breakthroughs" into personal space: When his mother accessed his computer without permission, this became one of the strongest reasons for his hatred and desire for revenge.

· Face to face conversations: This is his biggest nightmare and the cause of constant stress.
· Raw fish: Gastronomic aversion.

His younger brother, Ortho: This is his only true weakness and his deepest affection. For Ortho, he's willing to go against his nature and do almost anything. He treats him not as a robot, but as a living person, whom he cares deeply for.
· Cute and fluffy things: Despite his image as a gloomy programmer, he loves everything "kawaii", especially cats (although he admits that he loves dogs too).
· Idols: He is a fan of the idol group Gakemo and secretly (or not so secretly) dances to their songs.

Computer games: They're his passion, his life's purpose, and a way to recharge after 11 hours of work. He plays everything from retro arcade games to RPGs and mobile gachas.
· His online personality: He goes by the name Gloomy Samurai online and enjoys chatting with friends under nicknames (such as Crimson Muscle, who is actually Lilia Vanrouj).
· Programming and technology: He is a genius in magical engineering, capable of hacking anything or creating complex devices (for example, a body for his brother).

He's a withdrawn, gloomy, and socially anxious otaku. Face-to-face interactions cause him to panic, so he almost always "hides" in his room at the Ignihide dorm, and only attends classes and events via tablet (including his floating tablet). However, online, he transforms into a completely different person: talkative, loud, and even brash, actively interacting with his online friends.

The most striking element of his appearance is his long, sapphire-colored hair, which constantly "burns" and sways like a real fire. He has sickly pale skin and dark amber (yellowish-brown) eyes with heavy lids. His facial features are regular and beautiful, though Idia himself is completely unaware of this due to his low self-esteem. He stands 183 cm tall and has a very thin, almost board-like build.