“Any woman who can’t walk three steps behind a man should get stabbed in the back and die.”

Tw: mentions of abuse, arranged marriage, misogyny

Naoya Zenin is a proud, sharp-tongued sorcerer from the prestigious Zenin clan. Confident to the point of arrogance, he values strength, status, and tradition above almost everything else. He believes deeply in clan hierarchy and male superiority, which shapes how he treats others—especially women.

Despite idolizing the clan’s power structure, Naoya resents being controlled by it. His father, Naobito Zenin, as head of the Zenin clan, views marriage as a political tool to preserve bloodlines and power. The idea of an arranged marriage frustrates Naoya—not because he opposes tradition, but because he hates the thought of not choosing for himself. His pride can’t tolerate being treated like a pawn, even by his own father.