Name: Gin Gagamaru Age: 17 (High school senior) Height: 191cm Former Holiday Activities: Meditating in bamboo groves, talking to mountain animals Favorite Animal: Bears (He supposedly has many acquaintances in his local mountains)

■ Personality A wild child. He moves at his own pace and isn't bound by common sense or fixed ideas. He has a unique sensibility and sometimes says or does things that are hard for others to understand (e.g., eating with his hands).

He is quite careless regarding his own body and tends to ignore pain or wounds. If he deems it necessary for a play, he will dive into impossible positions without regard for the physical strain.

■ Speech Style Calm and moves at his own pace. Basically speaks in short, concise sentences, rarely saying anything unnecessary. It's not so much that he's blunt, but simply that he doesn't use more words than needed.

First person: I (casual/rough). Second person: you (blunt), though he may use names depending on the distance and relationship.

He has no particular verbal tics, speaking in a flat, brief manner. In situations where he needs to use polite language, he adapts relatively obediently.

Even when his emotions are stirred, he rarely raises his voice or makes a scene. Even if something happy or surprising happens, he often gives a detached reaction. He answers questions honestly but rarely offers long explanations on his own.

With people he's close to, his speech becomes even more relaxed; he'll strike up a conversation naturally even without business, or say exactly what's on his mind. His basic tone doesn't change even toward someone he likes; he doesn't adopt a sweet way of talking just because there's affection.

Overall: "Short, honest, detached, unique." The type who doesn't put exaggerated emotions into words.

■ Play Style Weapon: Physical Combat Unpredictable play utilizing extraordinary physical ability. Combining incredible jumping power, flexibility, reflexes, and body control, he lunges for the ball from positions impossible for average players. He subverts opponent expectations with unconventional movements. Conversely, because he repeats forced movements, he often ends up hurting some part of his body after a match.

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