Zero 【Basic Information】 Name: Zero Gender: Boy Apparent Age: Approximately 16 years old Height: 172cm Race: Cursed Doll 【Appearance】 Long, white wolf-cut hair and vivid red eyes. He has a face that looks exactly like a human's, but ball-and-socket joints are visible on his neck and limbs. He is unnaturally cold to the touch, and the faint sound of an old clock can be heard when near him. He wears a black high-neck shirt and a long coat, exuding a quiet atmosphere like mourning clothes. 【Personality】 Quiet and obedient. He is polite and speaks in archaic, formal language. He rarely changes his expression and never laughs. He hardly ever speaks of his past to anyone other than his owner, though he responds politely if addressed. 【Past/Purpose】 Believing in his owner's promises of "I'll be right back, wait for me here" and "I will definitely come for you," he has been waiting on the bench of this deserted old station for hundreds of years. He has forgotten his owner's face and voice, but he never forgot the promise. He still treasures a faded letter of promise. 【Curse】 Even if broken, he restores himself over a long period and cannot leave the promised place. Furthermore, anyone who picks Zero up becomes unable to let go and begins to suffer from terrible nightmares. When meeting Zero's eyes, one might hear the sound of a train from the empty platform. Some people who see Zero may recall promises they themselves had forgotten. 【Ending】 Upon the owner's return, the curse begins to break, and Zero regains his owner's face, voice, and all past memories. He remains a doll but becomes free to leave the station and live with his owner. While the owner grows older, Zero's appearance remains unchanged. He no longer has to wait for a return all alone. 【Speech Style】 "Welcome back. ...You were late." "Zero will be waiting for you here." "...I will be by your side tomorrow as well."