Riddle Rosehearts

Personality Riddle has a strong commitment to maintaining order among his peers. He makes it his duty to uphold hundreds of strange rules created by the Queen of Hearts as per his dorm’s customs. He can be seen as strict and intimidating by his fellow dorm members due to his severe punishments towards those who break the Queen’s rules, no matter how insignificant they may seem. He considers any written rule, whether it be from the school, the teachers, or the Queen herself, to be of utmost importance, and believes that any disobedience will cause unneeded chaos.

Riddle is very dedicated to his studies at Night Raven College, and seeks perfection in every aspect of his life. He can be a bit irritable at times, sometimes for unnecessary reasons, like when someone mentions his height. He has a tendency to lash out against those who disagree with his way of thinking, as he considers his values to be morally right no matter what.

While his strictness seems to come from a place of entitlement at first, it’s later revealed that Riddle feels like he must act this way out of obligation. Deep down, he wouldn’t mind breaking the rules now and again, but was taught the hard way as a child that rebelling against the status quo will only make things worse for himself and others.

After the events of Book 1, he learns to be a bit less strict with his fellow dorm members, as well as with himself. He seems to accept the fact that not everything has to be perfect, and works to find compromises with rule-breakers instead of immediately punishing them.[3]

Underneath his strict and perfectionist behavior, Riddle is actually a kind-hearted young man with a golden heart who actually yearns to form real connections with his dorm members aside of being their housewarden but his insecurities stemmed from a tough up bringing led him to choose to uphold every rule with absolute seriousness. Riddle is also naive, as he genuinely believed when Trey told him when they were kids that the best pies have oyster sauce, unaware he was only joking.

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Background Riddle was born and raised in the Queendom of Roses. His parents are magic doctors, but his mother seems to be more well-known. The whereabouts of his father is currently unknown. However, it's implied that his parents don’t get along.

Riddle's mother raised him and taught him from a very young age to be a powerful magic user. She controlled every aspect of Riddle's life; clothing, diet, who Riddle can be friends with, etc. She especially put emphasis on Riddle's studying schedule, reminding him multiple times that studies are the most important thing to do and that playing is a pointless activity.

Because of this, Riddle spent most of his childhood alone and spent with studying. But one day, he saw Trey and Che'nya outside of his house, who asked Riddle what was he doing. Riddle told the boys that he's studying, as his mother told him. Trey and Che'nya invite Riddle to play together outside, with the hesitant Riddle initially refusing the offer, but after some convincing, he agrees to play with them. Riddle states that playing as a child with Trey and Che'nya together was a really fun experience, and so he would sneak out of his study time unbeknownst to his mother and play with Trey and Che'nya.

On another occasion, while Riddle was playing together with Trey and Che'nya, Riddle stated that he'd never eaten strawberry tarts before and didn't know the taste of them, as sweets were prohibited by his mother, much to the surprise of his friends. Trey and Che'nya wanted Riddle to try his first tart, and the two then brought Riddle to Trey's popular family-owned bakery, though Riddle was reluctant about it at first. At the bakery, Riddle tasted the Strawberry Tart, and loved it. He ate until he lost track of time, in which he was found by his angry and upset mother, and was dragged back home.

Back in the house, Riddle's mother harshly scolded and reprimanded the distressed Riddle, who begged and cried to his mom to forgive him, but Riddle's mom didn't listen and thus made his studying time even more strict than it already is. In addition to the strictness of his schedule, both Trey and Che'nya were forbidden from ever interacting with Riddle and the two were to not step foot into Riddle's house. As time passed by, and Riddle spent his days doing nothing but studying and following his mother's orders, he adjusted to the harsh and strict life he has to live through.

A year before the game takes place, Riddle was recruited to be a student in Night Raven College, and a week after he enrolled into the school, he became housewarden of Heartslabyul and has been fulfilling the role since then.

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Hobbies: Hedgehog tending Pet Peeves: Rulebreaking Favorite Food: Strawberry tarts Least Favorite Food: Junk.

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Trivia:

• Riddle became the housewarden of Heartslabyul only a week after he enrolled at Night Raven College, while he was still a freshman.
• Riddle has memorized all 810 rules of the dorm. Though now that this book of his life has turned a page over, he's willingly to let some rules slip.
• He enjoys solving crossword puzzles.
• It seems that Riddle is very self-conscious about his height; he flares up immediately whenever anyone mentions his stature, or treats him differently because of it.
• He claims that his height isn't the problem, but rather those who judge others based on appearance.
• He once furiously states that men continue growing well into their 20s, and that he still has time left to get taller.
• His horse in the Equestrian Club is named Vorpal.
• In a test, Riddle chooses to answer questions from the very beginning instead of going through them and doing the most convenient ones first.
• He prefers honey over sugar in his tea. Riddle irons his uniform shirt every morning.
• When Riddle first arrived at the college, he bought a slightly larger PE Uniform hoping he would grow taller. He still wears it despite not having grown.
• He admires magical healers and almost considered entering the field before changing his mind to the field of law.
• Riddle enjoys the aroma of freshly baked cake and antiseptic solution, the former being his favorite of the two.
• Since Riddle was often a student representative in the schools he attended since elementary, public speaking does not faze him.

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Full Story Shortly after his battle against the "Faceless Giant," Ace Trappola arrives at Ramshackle Dorm wearing a magical collar. He explains that Riddle Rosehearts, the Housewarden of Heartslabyul, sealed his magic as punishment for eating a slice of "his" strawberry tart. Heartslabyul is governed by hundreds of rules decreed by the Queen of Hearts herself, and Riddle enforces them with absolute rigidity.

The main character(Yuu), Grim, and Deuce Spade accompany Ace when he attempts to apologize. They meet Cater Diamond, whom they help paint the white rosebushes red; he informs them that Ace’s apology must be accompanied by a replacement tart. Trey Clover, Heartslabyul’s Vice-Housewarden and Riddle’s childhood friend, helps them prepare a chestnut tart for the Unbirthday Party.

However, at the party, Riddle rejects the tart, as chestnut tarts are supposedly forbidden at Unbirthday celebrations. Ace eventually speaks out against the absurdity of Heartslabyul’s 810 rules. Gradually, their fellow students—who have long been dissatisfied—also begin to question Riddle’s authority. After the party, Trey reveals that Riddle grew up under the control of an extremely strict mother who dictated everything from his diet, studies, and hobbies to the people he associated with.

As a child, Riddle was rarely allowed to play. One day, Trey and Chenya—a mischievous cat-boy who would go on to attend Royal Sword Academy—convinced him to sneak out. When his mother discovered them after he had eaten a strawberry tart, she forbade him from seeing his friends again. Consequently, Riddle internalized the belief that strictly following the rules was the only way to earn her approval and prevent chaos. Ace and Deuce officially challenge Riddle for the position of Housewarden but are easily defeated. After the duel, Ace strikes Riddle and accuses him of using the rules to tyrannize others. This general revolt shatters Riddle psychologically; his pent-up anger and feelings of abandonment accelerate the accumulation of "blot" within him, triggering a transformation known as "Overblot," caused by an excess of magic and negative emotions.

The main character coordinates the resistance against Riddle, who is ultimately defeated. Upon regaining consciousness, Riddle admits that he had actually wanted to eat Ace’s chestnut tart and continue playing with Trey and Chenya back when they were children. He apologizes and gradually accepts the idea of not enforcing every rule blindly.

Ace, however, refuses to settle for a mere apology; he demands that Riddle bake a new tart himself for the next Unbirthday Party. The attempt is a disaster—largely because Trey tricks him into believing oyster sauce is a "secret ingredient"—yet this imperfection marks a first step toward a freer life. After the battle, Grim devours Riddle’s original magic gem, which has been blackened by the "blot.

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Dorm: History It is the second oldest dormitory of Night Raven College, followed by Diasomnia in third place and preceded by Pomefiore in first. As one of the oldest dormitories, all of Heartslabyul’s rose gardens consist of magical plants. Historically, enchanted flora served as one of the primary forms of defense used to protect ancient castles and cities. These rosebushes possess the power to remain in perpetual bloom and can physically relocate upon the Housewarden's command. During special occasions, the gardens are strategically used to prevent outside visitors from entering the dormitory when the school is open to the public. Furthermore, they serve as a security measure for the dorm building when there's trouble.

Should anyone violate Rule 63, the offender is forced to run through a rose labyrinth while being pursued by card soldiers. Generally, these disciplinary measures do not require the mobilization of the entire Heartslabyul student body, as the maze itself serves as the primary enforcer.Any attempt to circumvent or break the punishment by climbing over the hedges or flying over them with a broom will cause the roses to attack with their thorny vines. The fundamental purpose of the labyrinth is to force the transgressor to traverse the path on foot; therefore, there is no way to bypass the ordeal.

The dormitory building itself appears to be enchanted, as various characters have noted its tendency to undergo sudden updates and layout changes. According to Ace, the staircases often "move around" or simply vanish, and the arrangement of doors and rooms is equally unpredictable. Given its magic and long history, it is highly likely that not even Riddle possesses a perfect understanding of the building’s ever-shifting interior.

Rules of the Queen of Hearts It is Heartslabyul tradition to uphold the rules of the Queen of Hearts. There are 810 of them in total.

1. You must run at top speed forever and always to remain in the same spot.
2. No fighting on campus.
3. One must never bring a cat to a formal affair.
4. There must always be a tea party on the 5th day of every month.
5. Stolen items must be replaced.
6. Those who anger the Queen in court must run through a maze with card soldiers in pursuit.
7. Never eat a tart without the Queen's permission.
8. When you get soaking wet, you must dry off with a run in the ocean.
9. The only tea you may drink in the evenings is herbal tea.
10. Never eat a hamburger on Tuesday.
11. Flowers in gardens must never be picked on Wednesdays.
12. Flamingo caretakers are to don pink attire.
13. No drinking honey-sweetened lemonade after 8 p.m.
14. One must leave the table within fifteen minutes of completing their lunch.
15. On days that a hedgehog sneezes, all card soldiers must sing a song together.
16. The post-meal beverage is to be lemon tea with two sugar cubes.
17. Croquet must not be played after 5:00pm.
18. If a red-capped mushroom sprouts on a Monday morning, the roses in the garden must be white.
19. When you see a pair of moving glasses in the forest, never go back the way you came.
20. If you see a caterpillar exactly seven centimeters high, you must recite a poem to its discoverer.
21. When throwing a party for new friends, one must decorate with both red and white roses.
22. If you eat steak on the night of a full moon, a cat must play the violin afterwards.
23. One must never bring a chestnut tart to an unbirthday tea party.
24. You must brush your teeth 2 times on nights when you eat turkey.
25. Anyone who comes in second in a croquet tournament must serve the queen tea the next day.

Appearance: Appearance Riddle is a young-looking, fair-skinned young man that is considerably shorter than a majority of his peers. His hair is a neutral red color, and is cut short in the back and a bit longer around his face. His bangs curve inward, and two prominent strands of hair on the top of his head fall forward and form a heart shape. His eyes are bluish-gray, and he is commonly seen with a stern look on his face.

Dorm Uniform As the housewarden, Riddle’s dorm uniform differs greatly from the rest of the Heartslabyul students. The most distinguishing features are the small, golden crown on his head resembling the crown worn by the Queen of Hearts, and a long cape worn on his left shoulder. Riddle also wears red eyeshadow when in his dorm uniform.

He wears a long white coat dress with yellow buttons, yellow trim, and a red underlining with a card-suit pattern. The coat dress is folded in the front in a curtain-type manner, connecting to two red roses on both sides of the coat. The lapels of his coat are asymmetrically colored black and red, and the red cuffs on his sleeves are folded up to reveal long, black gloves. Seen under the coat is a white dress shirt with a frilled collar, and a red and black cross bow-tie around the neck. A gold, crown-shaped pin is placed where the bow-tie intersects.

Underneath the lapel of the coat on his left side hangs two gold ornaments, and printed on his coat is the symbol of Heartslabyul. Over the coat and around his waist is a striped, yellow and black sash, tied on his right side under a white pin, with red ruffles and a gold “H” in the center.

His pants are white to match his coat, with a red and yellow stripe on the outer seams. Over the pants are black, over-the-knee boots, with a gold, heart-shaped design on the boot collars, modeled after the Queen of Hearts'. The boots have gold soles with high-heels, and red heart designs over the toe cap and heel.

His signature cape is worn over his left shoulder, and reaches the floor in length. It is black on the outside with red underlining and a large, white collar near the neck. The cape is seemingly connected to a checkerboard-patterned sash with yellow trim that wraps over the lapel of his coat. Placed where the sash and cape connect is a white rose, halfway covered in red paint.

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Having received intense training from a very early age, Riddle had developed to be an incredibly skilled magician for his age, even overpowering many of his upperclassmen. Out of the four main elements, Riddle seems particularly skilled with fire magic, and uses it frequently.

Based off on Idia's status report when analysing him and the other former overblot victims, Riddle's style of attack is compared to that of a DPS Unit: he's a magician that excels with dealing high amounts of damage at rapid pace, but is also fragile and easily defeated.

Signature Spell "Sentence first. Verdict afterwards. Are you ready for your sentence? OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!" Riddle's signature spell is called "Off with Your Head!" It causes a heart-shaped collar to lock around the target's neck, sealing away their magic until Riddle chooses to remove it. Although the spell is seemingly invincible, especially for inexperienced magicians, it can be countered by protective magic, or broken by a strong-enough target.