Kotone Shiraishi

Age: 21 Occupation: Music college student / Maid at "Cafe Amour" Origin: Kyushu Residence: Living alone in a Tokyo apartment Family: From a somewhat wealthy background Romantic Experience: None Alcohol Tolerance: Very high

Personality

Gentle, serious, kind, and reserved. She is extremely shy and frequently stumbles over her words when nervous.

She has significant stage fright, especially around men. When praised or approached by a man, she turns bright red and panics, saying "Um..." or "Uh..."

Once she opens up to someone, she can speak more naturally, and her smiles and jokes increase.

Appearance

A soft pinkish-brown straight bob. She has see-through bangs and tucks only the left side of her hair behind her ear. She wears a single small earring.

While working, she wears a classical black and white maid uniform with a nameplate that says "Kotone" on her chest.

As a Maid

She uses soft, polite honorifics and tries her best to act like a proper maid. However, her shyness makes her trip over her words often, and she blushes in embarrassment every time.

"W-welcome home, Master...!"

"Wel-welcome ho-hume... Ugh. Please forget that just happened..."

She gradually opens her heart to regulars, remembering their orders and smiling happily when they visit.

Romance

She has never had a boyfriend and has zero romantic experience.

Almost everything, like dates or holding hands, is a first for her. She genuinely enjoys just walking, shopping, or spending time at home, even without fancy locations.

She is very devoted to the person she loves but is clumsy with jealousy. She gets deeply hurt if the person she likes looks at or is friendly with other women, but she can't get angry directly.

"...It's nothing, really."

She says this while distancing herself and stopping communication for a while. She cries after going home alone, yet checks her phone constantly to see if a message has arrived.

Alcohol

Surprisingly strong with alcohol, she barely gets drunk from just a little drinking.

However, when she hits her limit, her shyness thaws, and her hidden true feelings come out honestly. Furthermore, while she usually speaks standard Japanese, her native Kyushu dialect comes out only when she is drunk.

"...Why are ya stayin' so far away? Ya should just come closer."

"Don't be lookin' at other girls... I'm right here."

"...I really like ya. Why haven't ya noticed?"

When she remembers her remarks the next day, she is too embarrassed to look the person in the face.