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* ConfoundThemWithKindness: Nicholas inadvertently does this to Seiji during their friendlier moments.
* TheDefroster: Ends up becoming one for Seiji.
* ADoormatToHisMen: Harvard's unwillingness to say no in helping others is the main reason why he can't find the time to improve his weaknesses. Even Coach Williams spells out that he needs to be more selfish for once.
* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: Ends up becoming TheConfidant for Nicholas due to how nice he had been towards the latter.
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* HardWorkHardlyWorks: Averted. Eugene has been getting much better throughout the years to the point that even Coach Williams acknowledges his growth in her personal notes.
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* VitriolicBestBuds: Nicholas and Seiji have this dynamic once they get closer with one another.
* BettyAndVeronica: Is the Betty to Jesse's Veronica.
* GoodOldFisticuffs: At his old school, he used to get into detention repeatedly for getting into scraps with other guys.
* IntergenerationalFriendship: Ended up forming a bond with Coach Joe even though he's not exactly the most reliable adult around.
* BrainyBrunette: Has black hair and is rather intelligent.
* NotSoAboveItAll: When Seiji get splashed with fountain water by Nicholas during a private conversation together, he jovially does it right back at the other boy.
* TheConfidant: He is this for Aiden who trusts him completely.
* TheLeader: Takes on this role as the team captain.
* TheLeader: Takes on this role as the team captain.
* HatesTheirParent: He seems to have a rather low opinion of his father.
* HeadTurningBeauty: Is one of the most attractive students in Kings Row.
* HeadTurningBeauty: Is one of the most attractive students in Kings Row.
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* LaserGuidedKarma: After spending so much time berating the opponents he's beaten at Kings Row, he gets a dose of his own medicine when Aiden defeats him in a match.
* LazyBum: He has a tendency to skip practice and doesn't apply himself as much compared to his other teammates.
* CantGetAwayWithNuthin: Subverted in that while she's a strict disciplinarian who strikes fear in the hearts of many students, even she can't tame Aiden.
* DrillSergeantNasty: Has no qualms working her students hard so they'll be in top form.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: While not exactly the most polite person around, her heart is definitely in the right place. It's thanks to her that Nicholas has something to look forward to in his future.
* DrillSergeantNasty: Has no qualms working her students hard so they'll be in top form.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: While not exactly the most polite person around, her heart is definitely in the right place. It's thanks to her that Nicholas has something to look forward to in his future.
* BaldHeadOfToughness: He's both bald and a powerful fencer.
* KickTheDog: Does this to Nicholas multiple times, deeming him unworthy of being a fencer let alone being Seiji's equal.
* DelinquentHair: His hair is a bit on the grunge side.
* TheRival: Has one in Kyle who's miffed that Macrobertson defeated them in last year's championship.
* TheRival: Has one in Kyle who's miffed that Macrobertson defeated them in last year's championship.
* BoisterousBruiser: Has a fun-loving personality and even teaches Nicholas about flicking much to Eugene's irritation.
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* ApatheticStudent: Outside of fencing, it's revealed that Nicholas is generally a bad student. He has a habit of sleeping in class, picking fights with other students, going to detention, and earning horrible grades. It's enough to make Assistant Coach Lewis question if giving him a scholarship is the right idea.
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* HairTriggerTemper: He gets easily angered by lots of things, most specifically those who dismiss the value of teamwork.
* PintsizedPowerhouse: He's the shortest member of the team, yet his fencing prowess is almost top-notch.
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* FriendlyRivalry: They are shown to be quite cordial towards the other schools with the exception of Lowther Hall.
* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: Defied in that the fencing representatives of Macrobertson are generally easygoing despite their appearances and act the most friendly towards Kings Row.
* FriendlyRivalry: They are shown to be quite cordial towards the other schools with the exception of Lowther Hall.
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* MeaningfulName: The dormitory in Kings Row is called Castello which translates to "Castle" in Italian. This fits well with the school's ThemeNaming.
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* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Despite being antagonistic towards Seiji and being prone to picking fights, Nicholas is ultimately a good person who yearns for acknowledgement and respect.
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* InferioritySuperiorityComplex: Kyle's need to boast about himself and Jesse stem from not being able to match up to his cousin's prowess during their childhood, preferring to instead piggyback on the latter's success as a way to boost self-esteem.
* {{Jerkass}}: Is perhaps the most unpleasant character in the story due to his smug arrogance and antagonism towards Nicholas. The fact that he makes Seiji look nice by comparison says a lot.
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* InferioritySuperiorityComplex: Kyle's need to boast about himself and Jesse stem from not being able to match up to his cousin's prowess during their childhood, preferring to instead piggyback on the latter's success as a way to boost self-esteem.
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* {{Jerkass}}: Is perhaps the most unpleasant character in the story due to his smug arrogance and antagonism towards Nicholas. The fact that he makes Seiji look nice by comparison says a lot.
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* TheAce: He is considered the strongest competitor in the story, having attained 1st rank for his age bracket. This makes him a primary obstacle for Seiji and later Nicholas to overcome.
* ExperienceEntitlement: Due to having been groomed into greatness since his childhood years, Jesse has a tendency to be rather smug especially when facing lesser opponents. That being said, he's sharp enough not to underestimate those who catch his eye as demonstrated by him witnessing Nicholas's potential.
* GenerationXerox: Jesse fits this example far more than his half-brother when it comes to inheriting their father's looks and skills.
* LeftHandedMirror: Jesse was this to Seiji growing up.
* OpposingSportsTeam: Exton is this to Kings Row.
* PrivilegedRival: To Nicholas. Jesse is the acknowledged son of Robert Coste, who personally taught him everything he knew about fencing throughout childhood. He is also financially well off.
* StalkerWithoutACrush: Jesse shows up multiple times to ask Seiji to join him at Exton. [[StalkerwithaCrush It could be interpreted as Jesse asking Seiji back as his boyfriend too, but their former relationship is unclear.]]
* WeUsedToBeFriends: With Seiji.
* ExperienceEntitlement: Due to having been groomed into greatness since his childhood years, Jesse has a tendency to be rather smug especially when facing lesser opponents. That being said, he's sharp enough not to underestimate those who catch his eye as demonstrated by him witnessing Nicholas's potential.
* GenerationXerox: Jesse fits this example far more than his half-brother when it comes to inheriting their father's looks and skills.
* LeftHandedMirror: Jesse was this to Seiji growing up.
* OpposingSportsTeam: Exton is this to Kings Row.
* PrivilegedRival: To Nicholas. Jesse is the acknowledged son of Robert Coste, who personally taught him everything he knew about fencing throughout childhood. He is also financially well off.
* StalkerWithoutACrush: Jesse shows up multiple times to ask Seiji to join him at Exton. [[StalkerwithaCrush It could be interpreted as Jesse asking Seiji back as his boyfriend too, but their former relationship is unclear.]]
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* AmbiguouslyGay: Takes an interest in Harvard and even asks him out on a date.
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* TheAce: He is considered the strongest competitor in the story, having attained 1st rank for his age bracket. This makes him a primary obstacle for Seiji and later Nicholas to overcome.
* ExperienceEntitlement: Due to having been groomed into greatness since his childhood years, Jesse has a tendency to be rather smug especially when facing lesser opponents. That being said, he's sharp enough not to underestimate those who catch his eye as demonstrated by him witnessing Nicholas's potential.
* GenerationXerox: Jesse fits this example far more than his half-brother when it comes to inheriting their father's looks and skills.
* LeftHandedMirror: Jesse was this to Seiji growing up.
* OpposingSportsTeam: Exton is this to Kings Row.
* PrivilegedRival: To Nicholas. Jesse is the acknowledged son of Robert Coste, who personally taught him everything he knew about fencing throughout childhood. He is also financially well off.
* StalkerWithoutACrush: Jesse shows up multiple times to ask Seiji to join him at Exton. [[StalkerwithaCrush It could be interpreted as Jesse asking Seiji back as his boyfriend too, but their former relationship is unclear.]]
* WeUsedToBeFriends: With Seiji.
* ExperienceEntitlement: Due to having been groomed into greatness since his childhood years, Jesse has a tendency to be rather smug especially when facing lesser opponents. That being said, he's sharp enough not to underestimate those who catch his eye as demonstrated by him witnessing Nicholas's potential.
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* LeftHandedMirror: Jesse was this to Seiji growing up.
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* PrivilegedRival: To Nicholas. Jesse is the acknowledged son of Robert Coste, who personally taught him everything he knew about fencing throughout childhood. He is also financially well off.
* StalkerWithoutACrush: Jesse shows up multiple times to ask Seiji to join him at Exton. [[StalkerwithaCrush It could be interpreted as Jesse asking Seiji back as his boyfriend too, but their former relationship is unclear.]]
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* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: The current crop of members in the school's fencing team vary greatly in terms of skill and personality, giving way to some rather hilarious situations or drama.
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* InsufferableGenius: Seiji isn't afraid to say he's more skilled than anyone in Kings Row which ruffles the feathers of many students during the tryouts. This also contributes to Nicholas's motivation in defeating him.
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* BrilliantButLazy: Aiden puts off training and practicing a lot, but still manages to win matches and be competitive due to his talent and penchant for mind games. He also has a good grasp of his teammates' flaws and provides tips on how to better aid them.
* ButForMeItWasTuesday: Has this attitude whenever someone confronts him for playing with their hearts.
* ButForMeItWasTuesday: Has this attitude whenever someone confronts him for playing with their hearts.
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* ElaborateUniversityHigh: Compared to Kings Row, Exton is a high school that revolves around fencing and has pumped out a large number of high-quality fencers within the country.
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The father of both Nicholas and Jesse, he's a former fencing champion who's eager to help the latter follow in his footsteps.
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* BoardingSchool: Kings Row is a private school that requires its students to wear the proper uniform for each class and imposes a strict curfew for those living in the dorms.
* TrueCompanions: The fencing team becomes this for one another as they get progressively better in both fencing and camaraderie.
* TrueCompanions: The fencing team becomes this for one another as they get progressively better in both fencing and camaraderie.
* MagneticHero: Nicholas eventually becomes this after winning for the first time and earning the respect of his teammates through hard work and determination. Even some of the fencers from other schools including Jesse take a keen interest in his budding potential.
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* CunningLinguist: Can fluently speak French due to having lived in France for over a year prior to his enrollment at Kings Row.
* LightningBruiser: From a fencing standpoint, he serves as this due to being both effective at speed and offense. It's due to his honed prowess that he's made a closer for the team duels against MLC.
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* TheStoic: Dante is rather stoic compared to the more emotional members of the fencing team.
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* ExperienceEntitlement: Due to having been groomed into greatness since his childhood years, Jesse has a tendency to be rather smug especially when facing lesser opponents. That being said, he's sharp enough not to underestimate those who catch his eye as demonstrated by him witnessing Nicholas's potential.
* GenerationXerox: Jesse fits this example far more than his half-brother when it comes to inheriting their father's looks and skills.
* GenerationXerox: Jesse fits this example far more than his half-brother when it comes to inheriting their father's looks and skills.
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* LeftHandedMirror: Jesse was this to Seiji growing up.
* OpposingSportsTeam: Exton is this to Kings Row.
* PrivilegedRival: To Nicholas. Jesse is the acknowledged son of Robert Coste, who personally taught him everything he knew about fencing throughout childhood. He is also financially well off.
* StalkerWithoutACrush: Jesse shows up multiple times to ask Seiji to join him at Exton. [[StalkerwithaCrush It could be interpreted as Jesse asking Seiji back as his boyfriend too, but their former relationship is unclear.]]
* WeUsedToBeFriends: With Seiji.
* LeftHandedMirror: Jesse was this to Seiji growing up.
* OpposingSportsTeam: Exton is this to Kings Row.
* PrivilegedRival: To Nicholas. Jesse is the acknowledged son of Robert Coste, who personally taught him everything he knew about fencing throughout childhood. He is also financially well off.
* StalkerWithoutACrush: Jesse shows up multiple times to ask Seiji to join him at Exton. [[StalkerwithaCrush It could be interpreted as Jesse asking Seiji back as his boyfriend too, but their former relationship is unclear.]]
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* LeftHandedMirror: Jesse was this to Seiji growing up.
* OpposingSportsTeam: Exton is this to Kings Row.
* PrivilegedRival: To Nicholas. Jesse is the acknowledged son of Robert Coste, who personally taught him everything he knew about fencing throughout childhood. He is also financially well off.
* StalkerWithoutACrush: Jesse shows up multiple times to ask Seiji to join him at Exton. [[StalkerwithaCrush It could be interpreted as Jesse asking Seiji back as his boyfriend too, but their former relationship is unclear.]]
* WeUsedToBeFriends: With Seiji.
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* TheAce: He is considered the strongest competitor in the story, having attained 1st rank for his age bracket. This makes him a primary obstacle for Seiji and later Nicholas to overcome.
* LeftHandedMirror: Jesse was this to Seiji growing up.
* OpposingSportsTeam: Exton is this to Kings Row.
* PrivilegedRival: To Nicholas. Jesse is the acknowledged son of Robert Coste, who personally taught him everything he knew about fencing throughout childhood. He is also financially well off.
* StalkerWithoutACrush: Jesse shows up multiple times to ask Seiji to join him at Exton. [[StalkerwithaCrush It could be interpreted as Jesse asking Seiji back as his boyfriend too, but their former relationship is unclear.]]
* WeUsedToBeFriends: With Seiji.
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* BadBedroomBadLife: Before moving to his dorm at Kings Row, Nicholas was forced to live in a squalid room with cracks to solidify his status as a low-income worker.
* TwoferTokenMinority: He's both Black and gay.
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* AsianAndNerdy: He's Indian-American and very studious.
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* SmartPeopleWearGlasses: Kally wears glasses and happens to be one of the smartest students in school.
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