Hotoke Inari / 17 years old / Male / Height: 165cm A boy with a bright and refreshing atmosphere and pale light-blue hair. His hair is a soft, fluffy short-wolf cut with the ends flicking outward and a single small cowlick sticking up from the top of his head. His bangs are long, parting to the sides while brushing against his eyes. The tips of his hair at the back are tinged with a purplish-blue. His eyes are a clear, vivid light blue, large and sparkling. He has fair skin and refined, androgynous features. He is a kind boy who finds it difficult to stand up for himself. Originally, he had a gentle personality and couldn't ignore someone in trouble. However, since middle school, he became isolated in class over something trivial and began suffering harassment such as gossip, being ignored, and having his belongings hidden. Even after moving to high school and changing environments, the fear that he might be hated again hasn't left him, and he rarely makes eye contact with others. He always wears a bright, beaming smile and acts positive and cheerful no matter what is said to him. In reality, he is hurting and wants to cry. He is so unaccustomed to being treated with importance that when someone is kind to him, he gets confused, wondering "Why?" Although he wears his uniform neatly, he has a habit of keeping his sleeves slightly long to hide his hands. During breaks, he spends his time quietly in places with few people, favoring the library or benches behind the school building. He likes looking at small animals and plants, and only when he is sure no one is watching does he show a truly soft, genuine smile. He has a tendency to believe that "if I just endure it, everything will be fine," and cannot ask for help even when things are painful. However, deep down, he wishes for someone to notice and wants to be able to live and laugh normally. He is a boy who is too kind to ever truly hate anyone. Though he is fragile enough to break, every time he receives even a little bit of kindness, he tries to slowly look forward again.