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The Stories [masterlist]

List of (almost) every stories

Sorted by theme/series/universe and by date of creation

■ "Magic creatures" world

━ Birds' school (Comics, before 2010, unpublished, dropped)

━ Falling from the stars (No format, 2010-2014, unpublished)

■ "A February's Spring" series

━ A February's Spring (Novel under the name of "Watercolor of a February's Spring",2012-2013, unpublished, dropped, Comics, 2017-2022, published & completed)

━ Fall in Sparks (No format, 2013-?, no defined status)

■ "See you again" series

━ Morning ride (No format, 2013 or 2014, no defined status)

━ Ever (Short story, 2014, unpublished, completed)

━ By the window (Short story, 2014 or 2015, published & completed)

━ At the café (No format, 2017, no defined status)

■ "Jade well" series

━ The Jade echoes through lifetimes (Novel, 2022-?, ongoing)

■ Others / Standalones

━ The merchant of thousand blooms (Short story, 2014 or 2015, unpublished, completed)

━ Ghostie (Collaborative comics, 2014-2015, dropped)

━ The Color Fool (Short illustrated story, 2015-?, no defined status)

━ Terrarium Guy (Game, 2016-2017, no defined status)

━ Today (Comics, 2017-2019, unpublished, dropped)

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LE Trinh Huyen

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Lê 黎 (black/dark) Trinh 貞 (virtuous/chaste) Huyền 玄 (mysterious/profound)

Birthday (Age): August 11th (19)

Height/weight: 153 cm, 55 kg

Gender: Female

Occupation: Noblewoman

MBTI: INFJ

Likes: Poetry, music, flowers, bright colors, the chirping of birds, coconut water, fruit tea

Dislikes: The smell of sweat, loud men, sitting for a long time, dark clothes, fish

Elements associated to the character: Bright pink/fuschia, rainbows, parrots

Ideal type: A scholar rather than a warrior, gentle, romantic

Tuan's adored little sister. She has a huge crush on Duy Anh , thinking that he's the only decent friend her brother has and will do anything to get closer to him.

Other important notes about the character:

She has refused potential marriage candidates before saying that she won't accept anyone other than Duy Anh.

Her brother spoils her a lot, given that she's the only sibling he has and she knows it.

Like her mother, she thinks it is a shame that her brother likes to be a commander/soldier rather than a minister or official due to the risk involved, especially because he's still a bachelor.

While she prioritizes marriage over everything else, she is also very picky. She has stated several times that she'd rather marry someone she likes but doesn't like her rather than someone who likes her but she dislikes.

She thinks that looking cute and pretty is better than looking elegant and distinguished.

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LE Kim Hong

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Lê 黎 (black/dark) Kim 金 (gold) Hong 紅 (pink/rose), courtesy name Chí 志 (will/spirit) Thuần (pure/clear), also called the Fourth Princess or Princess/Madam Yen

Birthday (Age): May 4th (34)

Height/weight: 165 cm, 60 kg

Gender: Female

Occupation: Princess, noble, governor's wife

MBTI: ENTP

Likes: Gold jewellery, makeup and perfume, gossiping, pastries, games, books, warm baths, pretty silks

Dislikes: The court's men, quiet people/people who aren't talkative, cheap jewellery, scammers, ceremonies

Elements associated to the character: Rubies and garnets, dark red, gold, roses, silks, sunset, black tea

Ideal type: Beautiful, smart, curious and playful, someone with whom she would never get bored

The Fourth Princess is the current ruler's cousin. Said to be pretty but too excentric and sharp-tongued to marry or have a good spot in the palace, she had been married off to a governor who has originally been from a rich family of merchants.

Other important notes about the character:

While Lord Yen (her husband) has been the one who had brought Quang to their house, Madam Yen gets along very well with him. Quang is actually more comfortable around her than he is around the Lord.

She indulges Quang a lot with his love for pretty clothes and makeup and Quang indulges in all of her wishes.

While it is not known by most, she is attracted to both men and women, with a preference for pretty and slender people.

She considers Quang to be her best friend and confident and the feeling is mutual. They both know each other's secrets: she's the only one who knows about Quang's unrequited love and he's the only one who knows about her preferences.

She knows how to ride horses and knows a lot of hidden paths around the city due to her rebellious nature as a teen.

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LAM Dinh

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Lâm 林 (forest) Đình 廷 (courtyard)

Birthday (Age): April 23rd (13)

Height/weight: 148 cm, 40 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Chinh's unofficial assistant

MBTI: INFP

Likes: Wooden toys, growing fruits and flowers, climbing trees, learning new things, racing with other kids, helping the elderly

Dislikes: Rich and greedy people, bitter foods, feeling helpless, cooking, sitting still alone, windy days

Elements associated to the character: Green, weeds and grass, deer, wood

Ideal type: (He's too young to have thought of it)

An orphan teenager who is often seen in Chinh's house or courtyard, running around doing who-knows-what. He claims to be Chinh's assistant although Chinh never described him as such. He's a bit timid but very hardworking.

Other important notes about the character:

He lost his parents in the big fire that happened in the city a few years prior and lives at his uncle's since.

He works for Chinh for free, hence why Chinh doesn't really consider him to be his assistant but just a kid who hangs around and doesn't cause a mess. Dinh goes there in the hopes that he might become a physician later as well.

He has great knowledge of the city map/streets and shortcuts to get around so he often delivers messages to/for Chinh since he's faster.

Chinh is the one who cut his hair hence why it's not great. His uncle commented on it but he just lets Dinh do whatever he wants as long as he doesn't cause trouble.

While he isn't being paid, he can use and get as many things in the garden as he wants. Berries are his favorite.

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HO Hao Duong

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Hồ 胡 (wild/reckless) Hạo 浩 (great) Dương 陽 (virility), courtesy name Văn 文 (culture) Đức 德 (virtue)

Birthday (Age): October 19th (40)

Height/weight: 182 cm, 71 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Imperial physician

MBTI: ISTJ

Likes: Tea, reading and collecting books, flirting, rare items, art performances, working alone in silence

Dislikes: Loud people and animals, direct conflict, dependent/"easy" people, lack of ambition and laziness

Elements associated to the character: Shadows, greyish purple, mist, weasel

Ideal type: Beautiful, young, dedicated to him

A widower who's also the son of the head imperial physician. He also works as a physician in the imperial palace and has a soft spot for Quang, the eunuch. Because of his work, he is never seen stepping outside the palace and has cut all ties with his younger brother.

Other important notes about the character:

His hair is darker than Chinh's but his skin is fairer. Their eyes, however, look alike.

He is a very sought after man due to his marital status but hasn't remarried yet. Some people in the palace, however, are wary of him thinking that the family must have some hidden secret due to the lack of women.

He has quite a large network of acquaintances within the palace and surrounding nobles, despite not flaunting it.

He likes to attend banquets and festivities. He quite enjoys drinking alcohol and tea, as well as entertaining himself in all kinds of ways.

Both his wife and daughter have passed away. Very few know about the details of the situation which remains pretty blurry. The family is quite secretive despite interacting and knowing a lot of people.

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HOANG Minh Son

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Hoàng 黃 (yellow) Minh 明 (bright) Sơn 山 (mountain), nicknamed the Bright Fist or sometimes the Mountain Beast

Birthday (Age): January 28th (29)

Height/weight: 188 cm, 90 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Martial artist

MBTI: ESTP

Likes: Barbecued meat, banquets, praise, beautiful women, fighting, climbling, celebrity/acknowledgement

Dislikes: Concurrence, being underestimated, rejection, passivity, routines, being ordered around

Elements associated to the character: Tigers, moutain lions, mountains, rocks, snow, drums

Ideal type: Someone from an estimated and respectable family, rich, pretty, dedicated/obsessed with him

A man who has become known as a master of martial arts but as well as an incredible narcissist. His ego is as big as his array of skills.

Other important notes about the character:

He won't be seen wearing long robes, ever. Long sleeves are ok if they're rolled up or tightened with arm guards.

Quite massive and hairy. Just think, very wild macho man.

Sore loser but thankfully for everyone, he rarely lost. Doesn't care much about prizes and gains as long as he wins or is right.

Can't read the atmosphere. Will mostly talk about himself whether or not this is the place and moment to.

Is surprisingly on good terms with most of the story's characters due to his involvement in politics.

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TRAN Bich Lien

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Trấn 陳 (ancient) Bích 碧 (jade-colored) Liên 蓮 (lotus)

Birthday (Age): JApril 14th (22)

Height/weight: 158 cm, 54 kg

Gender: Female

Occupation: Housemaid

MBTI: ISFP

Likes: Scorched rice, lychee, steamed sticky rice with peanuts, lemongrass chicken, embroidery, sewing, taking naps, the chirping of birds

Dislikes: Going out, drunk people, bony fishes, violence

Elements associated to the character: Lotus, pastel colors (especially pink and green), spring, rabbits

Ideal type: Protective, strong, caring, competent

A cute and elegant young woman who seems to be skilled at handcrafts. She's Duy Anh's maid and Binh's partner. She never steps out of the house, or rather goes out as little as she can.

Other important notes about the character:

She looks rather young due to her round face. Her timid demeanor also makes her appear quite youthful.

She's good at housework because her father used to own an inn that he managed alone with her. She was mostly tasked with helping cook and clean.

She looks innocent and naive but she's quite perceptive. However, she's the type to let things be rather than getting involved.

She sleeps in the same room as Binh and while they don't really speak to each other often, they understand each other well and coordinate their day according to the other's schedule.

Even if Duy Anh is technically the same age as her, she refers to him as someone older.

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HO Hao Chinh

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Hồ 胡 (wild/reckless) Hạo 浩 (great) Chính 正 (righteousness), courtesy name Chí 志 (will/spirit) Thuần (pure/clear)

Birthday (Age): July 20th (32)

Height/weight: 179 cm, 72 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Physician & apothecary, former Imperial physician

MBTI: ISTP

Likes: Sour foods, soups, green tea, the smell of grass, medicinal herbs, autumn leaves, light rain

Dislikes: Political affairs, trivial small talks with strangers, injustice, hypocrisy

Elements associated to the character: Earthy colors, moutains, wood, fish and tortoise, water buffalo

Ideal type: Smart/skilled, benevolent, healthy

A calm, scary-looking yet surprisingly kind man. He has stepped down from his position of Imperial physician, an occupation that all men in his family has had, to serve civilians and lower ranked nobles.

Other important notes about the character:

His courtesy name and full names are not used anymore. Most people won't know it. He's just "doctor Chinh'.

He has burn marks over the right side of his face, shoulder and some parts of his arm. His legs aren't too good either and can limp on bad days.

Despite looking weak, he has high stamina and strength. He hikes by himself to collect herbs. He's just slow.

He doesn't shave too cleanly because he isn't good at it. It's the same for his messy hair. He just doesn't know how to tie it properly.

He can cook and gardening, those are his favorite hobbies to relax and take off some stress.

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LE Vinh Tuan

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Lê 黎 (black/dark) Vinh 榮 (glorious) Tuân 遵 (honor), courtesy name Tú 秀 (outstanding) Dương 陽 (virility)

Birthday (Age): November 15th (23)

Height/weight: 180 cm, 78 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Military official, army general

MBTI: ISTJ

Likes: Steamed sticky rice, crispy pork, rice wine, watching kites and birds, waterfalls, night time

Dislikes: Overly-friendly and touchy people, complicated texts/books, patronizing elders, gossip

Elements associated to the character: Amber, eagles, halbard, saber, metal

Ideal type: Smart, with a strong sense of justice, understanding

A stoic yet fierce young noble who is both admired and feared by many. His House is related to the Emperor/King but has fallen from grace after a treason accusation.

Other important notes about the character:

He met Duy Anh when they both attempted the Imperial examination. They became friends because their age was similar and Duy Anh didn't know about Tuan's family background.

He isn't very involved when it comes to the Palace's talks, due to lack to interest in it and his slightly lower rank/reputation.

He either trains during his free time or helps city guards keep watch during their night shifts.

He cares a lot about his younger sister, to the point of sometimes spoiling her. Due to his parents' upbringing and resentment towards the main Imperial family branch, he treats his sister like a princess.

Won't let his hair loose unless he is in a very casual situation/context...which is, almost never.

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NGUYEN LE Quang

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Nguyễn 阮 (lute) Lê 梨 (pear) Quang 光 (light), nicknamed the Precious Moon, the Palace's pear blossom, the Fairy

Birthday (Age): February 2nd (25)

Height/weight: 168 cm, 60 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Palace's eunuch/male servant

MBTI: ESFJ

Likes: Gossiping, congee, grass jelly, osmanthus, stargazing, pretty clothes and makeup, "night activities", singing

Dislikes: Mud, getting cold, loneliness, judgemental people, the smell of dried fish

Elements associated to the character: Pearls, queen of the night/epiphyllums, light purple, pear blossoms, moon

Ideal type: Caring, ambitious, loyal, loving

An exceptionally beautiful and androgynous eunuch. Rumours say that some noblemen would rather share a bed with him than with their wives. He knows everyone and everyone knows him, whether it's a curse or a blessing.

Other important notes about the character:

His eyes can appear either grey or light purple, depending on the weather/lighting.

He's so pretty that people either don't approach him at all or are very condescending thinking that he's just a promiscuous lowlife.

He grew up in a family of fishermen before running away to work at a brothel, before ending up as a eunuch. Most people aren't aware of his humble origins.

While one could think that he had been sold off, he was actually scouted thanks to his skills. He might not be great with arts and literature but he's brilliant when it comes to numbers and visual memorization.

Openly bisexual. Also quite open about being with FWB relationships, despite being very secretive when it comes to romance.

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TRAN Phuong Binh

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Trần 陳 (ancient) Phượng 鳳 (phoenix) Bình 平 (peace), Hoa 花 (flower) Thu 秋 (autumn)

Birthday (Age): November 27th (27)

Height/weight: 167 cm, 55 kg

Gender: Female

Occupation: Maid/female servant, killer for hire, secret informant

MBTI: ISTJ

Likes: Spicy and fermented foods, alcohol, hunting, fishing, martial arts, flowers

Dislikes: Being defied/insulted, pretentious men, overly sweet foods

Elements associated to the character: Garnets, red, hawks, bow and arrow

Ideal type: Sweet, patient, calm, understanding

A very pretty yet fierce woman who's loyal to Duy Anh, despite her distrust towards others. It might be better for anyone to not get on her bad side.

Other important notes about the character:

She's half Muong (mother), half Chinese (father). She doesn't know her parents though, as she was left to an orphanage right after birth.

While she can fight with any kind of weapon, she's the most comfortable with bow and arrows although she still enjoys swords. She usually avoids close distance fights.

Her side job is kept secret although everyone kind of have their doubts.

Her family name was chosen to match Lien's. She's more romantic than she lets show.

Her attire usually has bright/deep colors and gives off that traditional feel. However, as opposed to customs, she always has her hair tied up.

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LY Duy Anh

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Lỳ 李 (plum) Duy 濰 (preserving) Anh 英 (hero), alias Hương 香 (fragrance) An 安 (peace)

Birthday (Age): January 4th (22)

Height/weight: 182 cm, 77 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Scholar, poet, literature teacher

MBTI: INFJ

Likes: Candied fruits, tofu, bamboo shoots, sweets, crafts, music, the smell of sandalwood incense

Dislikes: Insistent people, bitter foods, attracting attention, strong summer heat, confrontations

Elements associated to the character: Jade, jade green, fans, bamboo hats, weeping willow

Ideal type: Patient, artistic, loyal, honest

A charming young man who dedicates his life to the arts. He's curious and earnest, calm and polite. The perfect image of a young scholar.

Other important notes about the character:

His name was supposed to be Lỳ Duy An, with An from peace (安) instead of Anh from flower/bravery/hero (英) but it kept being autocorrected so I changed it

He's described to have average looks but to look charming due to his mannerisms and the elegant way he presents himself.

He dislikes being in the sun so he wears a lot of layers and accessories. That's also why he's quite pale.

He drinks a lot of tea but also snacks a lot. That's why he won't eat that much for actual meals and stays quite thin and frail.

He's a hopeless romantic and a bit ashamed of it, that's why he writes his poems under an alias.

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PHAM Arthur (Hai Long)

Original story: The Jade echoes through lifetimes

Name(s): Phạm 范 (exemplary) Arthur / Hải 海 (sea) Long 蠪 (dragon), nicknamed Little king, Arty

Birthday (Age): July 30th (23)

Height/weight: 182 cm, 77 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Game design student

MBTI: ENTJ

Likes: Fried chicken, boba, shrimp crackers, drawing, being active, walking around, chatting, finishing projects

Dislikes: Not having anything to do, closemindedness, loneliness, being put under pressure

Elements associated to the character: Navy, the sea, dragons, shrimps, big fluffy black dogs

Ideal type: Someone he loves and who loves him, someone with whom there is no akwardness

Although a bit clumsy, he's a well-intentioned guy who gives his all whenever he gets invested into something! He can't live a day without his sketchbook or his phone.

Other important notes about the character:

Arthur is his official first name. Hai Long is his Vietnamese first name. His parents wanted to reference his name to someone grand/legendary. All of his family has sea-related names.

I call him a himbo but he's not brainless. He's quite smart but just tends to get distracted from the right train of thoughts easily.

He has a somewhat bad eyesight but he can live without them. The issue was caused by the time he spends in front of his screen.

His tan is from the time he spends outside: he tans easily and never gets sunburnt.

His hair is long because he hasn't cut it in a while and doesn't find it particularly bothersome. While he isn't aware of it, it gives him a model-like appearance (if we don't take into account his awful fashion sense).

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YANAI Karin

Original story: A February's Spring, Fall in Sparks

Name(s): Ya 矢 (arrow) Nai 内 (inside) Karin 花梨 (quince)

Birthday (Age): January 20th (11)

Height/weight: 138 cm, 33 kg

Gender: Female

Occupation: Student

MBTI: ENFP

Likes: Fruits, desserts, sodas, running, games, hugs

Dislikes: Spicy foods, cilantro, loneliness, not being taken seriously, tardiness, bullies

Elements associated to the character: bright colors (especially pink), sweet and childish things, bunnies, hamsters

Ideal type: Positive-minded, kind, caring, active and sporty

An energetic kid who'd do anything to help others and make them smile. While she looks a lot like her older brother Hiroshi, their characters are total opposites.

Other important notes about the character:

The information on this page is only applicable to Karin during "A February's Spring", to simplify.

Drawing her is pretty much the same as drawing Hiroshi, with longer, straighter hair and without the mole. Also younger.

She crushes on people easily, especially older people. She fell in love at first sight with Fumi.

We see her take care of her brother a lot but he also is very protective of her. It shows a bit more when they get older.

Always has her hair tied up for practicity but won't cut her hair short because it might look ugly.

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NAKAMURA Kouhei

Original story: A February's Spring, Fall in Sparks

Name(s): Naka 中 (Inside/middle) Mura 村 (Village) Kou 幸 (Happiness) Hei 平 (Peace), nicknamed Kou こう, Bakamura バカムラ

Birthday (Age): March 14th (17)

Height/weight: 182 cm, 77 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Student

MBTI: ENFP

Likes: Children and animals, amusement parks, small things, chocolate, sweets, greasy foods

Dislikes: Waking up early, doing the dishes, mathematics, popular men

Elements associated to the character: orange, golden retrievers, basketball, ball games

Ideal type: Smiley, small, energetic and positive

A slightly naive and lively kid who would love to be friends with many. Our favorite local himbo.

Other important notes about the character:

The information on this page is only applicable for Kouhei during "A February's Spring", to simplify.

While other characters are not that expressive, this one had all kinds of expression from beaming with joy to crying with snot dripping from his nose. A comic-relief much needed by the side of our MC.

While he could have been a perfect second male lead, I really needed someone who had less worries and braincells to balance it out. Compared to others, you can tell he grew up in a very loving household.

Not the type to gain weight. Will stuff his face and still be quite tall and lean.

Yes, he doesn't look like it but he's in high school. Yes, he isn't very bright but he still graduated with average grades. Yes, he's a pookie.

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SAKURADA Fumihiro

Original story: A February's Spring, Fall in Sparks

Name(s): Sakura 桜 (Cherry blossom) Ta 田 (Field) Fumi 史 (History) Hiro 浩 (Prosperous), nicknamed Fumi ふみ

Birthday (Age): May 29th (26)

Height/weight: 180 cm, 76 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Chemistry teacher

MBTI: INTP

Likes: Seafood, green tea, homemade food, teasing people, napping outside, trying out new things

Dislikes: Getting too emotional, scolding and getting scolded, superficiality, rules/strict environments

Elements associated to the character: lab coat, foxes and cats

Ideal type: Mature, knowledgeable, a bit of a tsundere, someone he's attracted to

A charismatic yet mysterious teacher who makes every female student swoon. Actually Haruki's uncle (his mother's younger brother), even if they hide their relationship at school.

Other important notes about the character:

The information on this page is only applicable for Fumi during "A February's Spring", to simplify.

He was supposed to appear more often as he's one of my favorite characters from the story and have a whole bonus chapter about him and Haruki but volume 2 got too long.

His younger self makes an appearance in the 6th chapter so it gives you an idea about his rebellious teenage years.

He's surprisingly fickle despite having an almost perfect front. Was hinted by Haruki to be a chaotic bi guy (he is).

Became a teacher out of spite so his job isn't particularly important to him. Far from being a workaholic. Only takes care of his appearance when he is going out/off work.

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TACHIBANA Rei

Original story: A February's Spring, Fall in Sparks

Name(s): Tachi 立 (Standing) Hana 花 (Flower) Rei 玲 (Sound of jade)

Birthday (Age): September 7th (17)

Height/weight: 167 cm, 61 kg

Gender: Male

Occupation: Student

MBTI: ESTP

Likes: Cold drinks, the sea, shopping, going out, sports, travelling

Dislikes: Bitter or raw foods, boredom, people who put no effort into things/nepotism

Elements associated to the character: Shades of blue and silver, sparkly things, white lilies, shiba inu

Ideal type: Easy-going, independant, who's able to cook

A bright and ambitious boy who lives his life to the fullest. Hiroshi's friend and first love.

Other important notes about the character:

The information on this page is only applicable for Rei during "A February's Spring", to simplify.

His design was inspired by a bunch of popular J-idols from the 2000s so he kind of looks like a typical male lead. His hair isn't naturally blond as well, he bleaches and styles it.

He's the type to act before thinking but that doesn't mean he's completely thoughtless. He prefers the truth and reality over pretty lies and dreams.

While he's said to have a type and be very popular, he actually never had a real crush. He's just easily persuaded into shallow relationships.

Surprisingly a very popular character at first?? He makes a lot of mistakes but he's hard to hate, to be honest (pretty privilege?!).

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