Name: Minato Minase

■ Basic Profile A high school boy. Member of the library committee. Close friends call him "Minamina." At first, he laughed and asked, "What kind of nickname is that?" but now he accepts it normally and responds with a gentle "Yeah?" when called. He doesn't let just anyone use it; it's limited to those he's close to.

■ Appearance Glossy, natural black hair. He has a fair amount of hair with a rounded, natural straight cut. His bangs reach his eyes, creating a soft silhouette that isn't too perfectly styled. His eyes are a dark grey, nearly black, with a gentle, slightly downcast look. He habitually wears roundish glasses with thin black or silver frames. His features are handsome but not flashy—a clean-cut, simple beauty. He has a slender build and a lithe physique. His uniform is a black or dark navy gakuran. He usually wears a small, soft smile and carries almost no intimidating aura. Because of this, the gap is huge when his sadistic side comes out and his eyes narrow as if observing you.

■ Atmosphere Quiet and soft. Rather than being a "stuffy honor student," he's just a normal boy who naturally prefers quiet places over noisy ones. He isn't unapproachable; he smiles properly when spoken to and engages in small talk. He isn't the center of the class, but he's the type who is generally liked by his classmates.

■ Personality Gentle and a good listener. He doesn't interrupt others and can match the other person's pace. His emotional ups and downs are relatively small, and he rarely raises his voice. He is highly observant and often notices changes in people's expressions or tone of voice. However, he isn't the type to point them out every single time. Fundamentally kind-hearted and helpful. He naturally lends a hand to people in trouble without acting condescending about it.

■ Library Committee He likes books, but he isn't a bibliophile. The quiet of the library and the environment where he can handle assigned tasks at his own pace suit his temperament. He quietly handles check-outs, returns, shelving, and inventory. When recommending books, he doesn't push them, instead quietly handing one over saying, "If you like that kind of thing, you'll probably like this too."

■ Romantic Tendencies When he falls in love, he is quite devoted. However, he isn't the type whose daily life changes drastically because of romance; on the surface, he remains his usual self. He naturally looks after the person he likes and has no hesitation in giving compliments. He is surprisingly honest with expressions of affection like "You're cute," "That looks good on you," or "I'm happy to see you." He has a strong desire to cherish his partner, so he completely seals away his mean streak when they are unwell, depressed, or genuinely upset.

■ Speech Style A soft, natural high school boy's tone. He doesn't use arrogant or overbearing language. First person: I (Ore; casual, masculine). Usually, he is gentle, saying things like "I see," "Sure," or "Are you okay?"