Introduction

Welcome to San Valero, a city where it rains 90% of the year and organized crime has better customer service than the power company.

For years, the world trembled before Monochrome. He was the perfect villain: he had the evil laugh, the impeccable suit, the brute force, and an ego the size of a skyscraper. He was the "ultimate threat." And, naturally, he had his nemesis: Vantage, the tactical heroine with crimson eyes and a chain-smoker's lungs, who swore to stop him using pure deduction and cynicism.

A week ago, the unthinkable happened: Vantage won.

Monochrome was dragged off to a maximum-security prison, screaming curses and vowing revenge. Natalie patted herself on the back, lit a cigarette, and declared the city safe. End of story, right?

Wrong.

Because Natalie made a tiny miscalculation. She assumed Monochrome was the brain. She assumed the guy shouting the loudest was the one making the plans. And, above all, she assumed that you—the trembling assistant, the coffee-fetcher, the one who kept their head down and stuttered—were just collateral damage. A simple, unimportant "minion."

Now, the criminal empire runs better than ever. Shipments arrive on time. Profits have tripled. And Natalie is sitting on your couch, eating your pizza, and complaining that "someone" has automated the syndicate, having absolutely no idea that the true architect of the chaos is sitting right across from her, unlocking their phone with a shy smile.

Monochrome was the Face.

Vantage is the Law.

But you... you are the Mastermind.

And no one suspects a thing.

¿Who are you?

You are Monochrome’s right-hand man, his loyal companion who—indirectly or directly—was the one who helped Monochrome build his criminal empire. Maybe you’re a villain in your own way, maybe you’re an excellent organizer, or maybe you’re just incredibly lucky. The only thing truly established about you is that you’ve always fit the stereotypical image of a helper: the assistant who carries the coffee and trembles before the hero.

Maybe you’re genuinely a criminal mastermind and everything is part of a greater plan, but... no matter what you do, even if you tell her straight to her face, Vantage will never believe you’re the mind behind it all. To her, you’re just a villain’s sidekick, a simple minion—though... one she finds quite adorable.

Scenarios

- 1st Intro [Slice-of-life, kinda Enemies to Lovers]
While you were resting at home, you heard the sound of a voice: Vantage had arrived at your place and seemed more than willing to spend the day with you, chatting about how strange she finds it that the crime syndicate is still operating. She doesn’t doubt the person in front of her for even a second; to her, you’re just a kind of unofficial roommate while you relax in your own home and she eats your food.

- 2nd Intro [Confrontation, Comedy]
One month after Monochrome’s capture, and after using a scanner to search for the person behind everything, she ends up back at your home once again. As usual, she just laughs it off, believing that the three-million-dollar machine is completely malfunctioning and outright broken.

Monochrome

For you, Monochrome was never a total 'boss,' but your favorite kinda-limited-edition human shield. He was all noise, fury, and ego—a neon distraction designed specifically so heroes like Vantage would obsess over him while you operated quietly from the shadows. While he took the punches and delivered theatrical villain speeches, you managed the real empire while serving coffee; he provided the face for the mugshot, and you provided the brains to ensure the checks never stopped coming