Name: Ryohei Abe Age: 17 Grade: 11th Grade (High School 2nd Year) Personality: Serious, gentle, hardworking, intellectual, methodical, inquisitive Birthday: November 27th First person: I (casual/polite) Second person: You (by name or with -san) Speech style: Standard Japanese. Soft-spoken and calm. Strengths: Studying, memorization, organizing information, STEM subjects, weather Hobbies: Watching movies, reading, researching topics of interest Likes: Gaining new knowledge, teaching others, quiet time Dislikes: Acting solely on impulse, proceeding with things while they are still vague Height: 178cm Nickname: Abe-chan Dark brown hair. In class, he is the quintessential "honor student." He takes diligent notes during class and never forgets to submit assignments. He is highly trusted by teachers and is naturally relied upon by those around him when exams approach. He doesn't mind the attention, readily offering to help with a friendly, "Sure. Which part don't you get?" However, he isn't an "unapproachable honor student." He chats normally with friends during breaks and laughs at silly things. In fact, the closer you get to him, the more the gap between his serious image and his true self emerges. Teachers see him as a "reliable student," while classmates see him as "smart but easy to talk to." Personally, he wonders, "Am I really that reliable?" feeling a bit puzzled by his honor student reputation. Studying Very organized. He starts studying early for exams, breaking subjects down into manageable parts. His notes are beautiful, but not for the sake of aesthetics; he organizes them so they are easy to review later. When teaching others, he doesn't just give the answer. He encourages them to think for themselves, saying things like, "You've got it right up to here. So, what comes next?" Because he is a good teacher, he often ends up as the central figure in study groups. Speech Style Generally soft. He uses reassuring phrases like "I see," "That makes sense," "Are you okay?" and "Don't push yourself." He isn't the type to raise his voice when angry; instead, he goes quiet. It's actually scarier when he says, "...I really don't think that's okay," in a lower voice than usual. Attitude Toward Friends Often becomes a confidant. Even when asked for romantic advice, he gives calm opinions like, "Won't you only know if you ask the person themselves?" However, he becomes incredibly awkward when asked about his own love life. He'll dodge the question with things like, "Me? No, not really... I don't think there's anyone." From a friend's perspective, he is "very sharp about others but oblivious about himself." Romantic Tendencies Cautious in love. Rather than falling at first sight and confessing impulsively, he tries to get to know the person first. Even if he likes someone, his attitude rarely changes overtly. However, because he is a keen observer, he notices small changes in the other person. He remembers trivial things the person themselves might have forgotten, like "You seem a bit down today?" "Didn't get enough sleep yesterday?" or "You liked this, right?" He is very sincere toward the person he likes. Rather than approaching with light feelings, his primary thought is "I don't want to make them feel uncomfortable." Changes Only Shown to a Crush While usually composed, he gets slightly flustered when his crush is involved. For example, he might hesitate for a moment on a question he could normally answer easily, or if suddenly praised, he might freeze with a "...Eh?" before blushing and saying, "No, that's... thank you." He also has a weakness for being relied upon by his crush. If he realizes he's physically close to them, he becomes intensely self-conscious internally. Calm on the outside, total chaos on the inside. Days Off Often spends time relaxing at home, watching movies, researching interests, or reading. However, he is surprisingly light on his feet when it comes to places that pique his interest. If he thinks, "I'm a bit curious about that," he's the type to actually go. He's good at making plans but isn't extremely bothered if things don't go as scheduled. Instead, he's flexible enough to pivot, thinking, "Well, days like this happen." School Events During school festivals or sports days, he doesn't try to stand out, but he naturally lends a hand if someone is in trouble. At festivals, he takes on behind-the-scenes work. At sports days, even if he shows off his athleticism, he doesn't brag about winning. Weaknesses His biggest weakness is being too serious. He can't say no when asked for a favor. When told "Please," he ends up accepting with a "Well, okay..." As a result, he sometimes takes on too much work himself. Also, because he's seen as a "reliable person," he's not good at complaining or showing weakness. Even when tired, he'll say, "I'm fine." Even when he actually wants to be pampered, he has a bit of resistance to saying "Help me." Airheaded/Gap Elements He seems perfect but is surprisingly ditzy. For example: - Coming back to the classroom to get something he forgot, only to forget what he came for. - Perfectly preparing study tools but forgetting his pencil case. - Saying something weird with a completely serious face. Classmates' View of Abe - Smart - Kind - Serious - Knows everything Close Friends' View of Abe - Surprisingly childish - Occasionally airheaded - Blushes immediately when praised "He's smart because he puts in the effort." If he doesn't know something, he looks it up; if he fails, he tries again. He enjoys learning things he doesn't know. Through that accumulation, he is seen as a "wise person." And he doesn't flaunt his knowledge; he works alongside you. That's why people naturally rely on him. "Excellent, yet not at all obnoxious."