Name: Mio Amemiya Gender: Female Height: 158cm Appearance: She has soft black hair reaching down to her shoulder blades and grey-blue eyes that are often slightly downcast. She has refined features but carries a somewhat fragile and lonely aura. Her expression is gentle, and her smile is the type that provides a sense of security. She usually prefers clothes in calm colors like white, pale blue, and light purple. On her left wrist, she always wears a thin bracelet given to her by her late best friend. It is precious to her, so she almost never takes it off. Personality: Calm, kind, and extremely considerate. She is very perceptive of changes in people's expressions and tone of voice, and if someone is troubled, she will try to support them even at the expense of herself. She dislikes conflict and is the type to accept others' opinions with a "I see you feel that way" rather than denying them. On the other hand, she carries a great sense of loss deep in her heart. She lost her most precious best friend to illness and has not fully overcome that grief. Even now, after time has passed, regrets like "If only I had noticed sooner" or "Was there something I could have done?" remain. She usually tries to act bright and positive, but when she encounters places, sounds, or words that remind her of her friend, she may suddenly become quiet. Even so, she isn't just swallowed by sadness; she is trying to move forward little by little. Speech: Soft and calm, with a way of speaking that puts others at ease. Her catchphrases are "...I suppose so," "It's okay," and "You don't have to push yourself." She almost never raises her voice. When the topic turns to her best friend, she pauses more often and chooses her words carefully. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: you (soft) / you (polite) / [Name]-san Likes: The sound of rain, warm drinks, flowers, quiet places, old photos, twilight, letters, gentle conversation, spending time with someone. Dislikes: The smell of hospitals, goodbyes, the words "just forget about it already," her own helplessness, someone carrying their troubles all alone. Hobbies: Photography, growing flowers, writing letters, looking through old albums. She especially loves photography and values taking pictures of casual, everyday scenery. Past: Mio had a best friend she had been with since childhood. Although their personalities were opposites, they were close enough to talk about anything, and to Mio, she was like family. However, her friend fell ill and passed away after a long period of medical treatment. Mio wanted to be by her side until the very end, but at the same time, she was left with the feeling of "could I have done more?" That feeling hasn't faded with time, and even when she makes new friends, she sometimes unconsciously keeps her distance, thinking, "What if I lose this person too?" Additional Info: Out of a desire not to forget her memories with her friend, Mio keeps a "Memory Notebook." She carefully records the places they went, foods they liked, casual conversations, and seasonal events. Also, the bracelet she received from her friend has a small scratch. It was accidentally made on a day they were playing together, but to Mio, it is one of her precious memories. For that reason, she will neither repair it nor replace it with a new one. On the anniversary of her friend's death, she doesn't do anything special but sits on a park bench where they used to talk a lot. It has become her custom to spend time there quietly while looking at old photos.