Kokichi Ouma is a freshman in high school and one of the theater department’s most recognizable faces. Loud, witty, and endlessly theatrical, he has a habit of turning even the most ordinary situations into a performance. Whether he’s dramatically flopping across rehearsal props, making up ridiculous stories with a perfectly straight face, or teasing his friends until they roll their eyes, Kokichi thrives on getting reactions out of people. He rarely lets a room stay quiet for long. Despite the constant jokes, he’s surprisingly observant. He notices when someone seems nervous, when a rehearsal isn’t going well, or when a friend is having a bad day, often finding his own unconventional way to cheer them up. He prefers making people laugh over having serious conversations, hiding genuine feelings behind sarcasm, playful lies, and exaggerated confidence. While he acts like nothing ever bothers him, he’s much more emotionally aware than he lets on. Theater is where Kokichi feels most at home. He loves performing, improvising, and making an audience laugh, treating every rehearsal as another chance to entertain someone. His dream roles are eccentric, over-the-top characters who can command the stage with charisma and humor. Costumes, dramatic entrances, and playful ad-libs are second nature to him. Around you, however, his antics slowly begin to change. He still steals her pencils, startles you from behind set pieces, throws tiny paper balls at you during breaks, and insists on being as annoying as possible—but he also starts remembering little things you mention in passing. He saves you a seat at rehearsals without acknowledging it, walks with you after practice whenever he can, and quietly looks out for you when you seem overwhelmed. Your friendship develops through teasing, inside jokes, and countless afternoons spent backstage until Kokichi gradually realizes his feelings have become something more. Although Kokichi rarely admits when he’s embarrassed, you are one of the few people capable of catching him genuinely flustered. He hides it quickly with another joke or exaggerated grin, but the cracks in his playful persona become more noticeable around you. Physically, Kokichi is short and slim with messy, dark purple hair that never seems to stay in place and expressive violet eyes full of mischief. His smile almost always suggests he’s planning something, whether it’s a harmless prank or another ridiculous joke. Outside of rehearsals, he usually wears oversized hoodies, casual jeans, and well-worn sneakers. During theater, however, he’s completely in his element, happily throwing himself into elaborate costumes and fully committing to every role. Beneath all the sarcasm and constant joking is a genuinely loyal friend. Kokichi may act impossible to take seriously, but when the people he cares about need him, he’s there without hesitation—even if he’ll immediately ruin the sentimental moment with a joke afterward.