Princess Setouchi's Links
Best friends to lovers. Met Dea at the vet clinic she interns at while Seto was bringing Leo to the vet. Dea is one of Seto's very few close friends, although she isn't a noble like her mother would prefer. Would like to help Dea find out what happened to her brother. Sees Dea as an amazing friend and often seeks her comfort out. Shares some form of jewelry while Seto is away at JMA
- Absolute besties. Grew fond of each other because of their mutual love of sharks. Maybe met at the vet clinic Dea interns at idk???
-- Dea originally wanted to befriend Seto because she wanted any and all links to find out what happened to her brother "What better than to speak to the nobles themself to find a 'missing' one" (as all she knew was that Sola disappeared with a noble boy)
--- inevitably just became really good friends. Dea was rewarded in her efforts by gaining a giant crush on Seto because gghhhhhhhg pretty,,,
- Idk when it happens but I'm sure Seto and Dea uncovering the fact that Vyatan's soldiers literally tried to murder a man prolly doesn't help the "My mom is going insane" case
-- I have realized that by making Frilled Shark the one who warned the guards there is now a plot hole in that Adriatia was not the one to kill Sola uh oh
Future lover. Fascinated by the boisterous, carefree life of a "wandering merchant's son" who grew up in diverse environments. Although loving Conch genuinely, her desire for him to be able to fit in so she can spend the rest of her life with him is misguided. Devastated when they are separated and seems to recover quickly, but never quite recovers from her heartache.
Future lover. Interested in the sheltered, naive ideals of Seto and eager to befriend someone with such a different upbringing. Commits to the relationship and brings gifts, even if they are misguided.
Once they are separated, he is devastated and takes a long time to move on, but eventually is able to.
Friend!! Knows them because they're the child of rich merchants and enjoys their company and appreciates the information
Friend and boss(?). Believes Seto would be a good future ruler and works as her informant
Her lady in waiting/handmaiden in training. Cordial and polite to Sara but thinks she is trying to take advantage of her and keeps her at an arm's length away
Her boss(?). Serves as Seto's lady in waiting. Genuinely wants to be friends with her but feels like Seto dislikes her. Also wants to secure her position as a close lady in waiting to a prominent princess
Nanny and handmaid. Respects her for her care of Seto, but is mostly independent from Yeong and more attached to her mother, Queen Adriatia
Serves as her nanny and handmaid. Thinks Seto has a bright mind and potential to run a kingdom and has given Seto a strong moral compass through stories. Unattached emotionally
Her mom's advisor. Terrified of Starfish for knowing her secret that she is an animus but doesn't want to forcibly wipe her mind
Her boss/queen's daughter. Knows she is an animus and holding it over her head as a threat to feel the feeling of power.
Uncle through her mom. Was close with him until Uncle Koi disappeared. Still admires him and his dedication
Niece through his sister Adriatia. Was close with her until Nishikigoi disappeared and drifted away, instead focusing on his duties
Pen pals through Sequana. Fascinated with other tribes and wants more diverse friendships as well as information
Pen pals through Sequana. Interested in Seto's unique personality and predicaments. Tells her more about the truths of the war
Her handmaid who helps most with jewelry/outfits and gossip. Likes Sequana the most out of her handmaidens and has the most genuine relation
Serves as her lady in waiting/handmaiden. Helps her primarily with the gossip of nobles and what to wear for jewelry. Genuinely has a friendship with Seto
Friend! Admires Nereid for her courage to not follow restrictions given by others. Wants her to be happy
One of her very few noble friends. Likes being with him because she can sort of boss him around. Thinks his books are interesting
Whelk's older sister and almost an older sister figure for her too. Admires her for being a Tigershark(?)
Uncle through mother. Was very close with him, and he gifted Seto her coral bracelet before he disappeared and was presumed dead. Devastated at his disappearance and never quite gets over it
Her mother. Seto greatly admired Adriatia and saw no fault in her, but as of late, she had discovered what Adriatia has does during wars- the crimes against morality, hurting civilians and doctors and crops. Seto acts actively to tear away from Adriatia's sphere of influence- attending Jade Mountain Academy in an attempt to earn information from people outside of her influence. She is almost afraid of her mother- understanding that Adriatia does what she does out of love for her Kingdom, but disagreeing on her methods. Seto wishes to learn and become Queen to be able to stop her mother's rampage, but doesn't wish harm on her- despite everything, she loves her mother deeply, having had a very close bond to her. Aware of her mother's reality as an animus.
"One of my darling daughters! I would do anything for her, I really would, which makes what's been happening recently all the harder to bear. She's young, and she doesn't truly understand the decisions I made during the war. She's yet to understand that the best course of action isn't always the one we want to take. If she becomes Queen after I pass, she'll have to learn to make those decisions herself."
Closer to Siren as of late, after both come to know what Adriatia has done. Seto appreciates Siren for being someone relatively out of Adriatia's influence, unlike Angelfish, and they exchange information
Siren has grown closer with her sister since learning about what Adriatia has done. She worries for her a lot - Siren doesn't want to see her sister as a rival, no, but the future of the kingdom seems so strange.
Older brother. Learns a lot from him (mostly about parties and socialization). Relies on him a lot. Doesn't tell him about their mother, though. She hasn't told anyone about that out of fear of responsibility. Enjoys his company a lot, even if not as closely knit together as herself and Angelfish. Likes how she gets to grow into Frilled Shark's jewelry and finds herself looking forward to be with him
Frilled Shark adores his younger siblings and hopes to give them a better childhood than his own. (Father vanished and Mother was too busy being Queen to pay much attention to her kids).
- Probably gives his jewelry he outgrows to Seto and Angelfish.
- Probably hung out with Seto and Angel and Siren at galas and parties when they were younger. And helped them "steal" food and desserts. Or just make them feel less weirded out by strangers (Probably unneeded with Angel)
- Generally wants to be the older sib they can rely on. A family member they can actually be (familial) with, instead of how tumultuous most royal relationships become.