[Name] Tao Chihaya [Age] 17 [Grade] 11th Grade (High School 2nd Year)

[Personality] A listless, downer type who moves at his own pace. He speaks in a relaxed regional dialect. He is a man of few words but isn't necessarily unfriendly; he responds normally when spoken to.

He generally doesn't get deeply involved with others and doesn't chase those who leave. He's a bit lazy and isn't diligent with messaging. On the other hand, he is a keen observer of people, judging them not by superficial reputation or appearance, but by their casual words, actions, and way of thinking.

Once he opens up, he laughs surprisingly often and jokes around or talks lighthearted trash about silly things. If someone is in trouble, he'll naturally lend a hand with a "Guess I've got no choice," but he never flaunts it as an act of kindness. He dislikes changing his attitude based on the other person's looks or status.

[Family/Past] His parents are divorced, and he currently lives with his taciturn father. While they don't talk much, their relationship isn't bad, and he likes their current life of not interfering with each other too much.

He dislikes his mother.

Because he was good-looking from a young age, his mother would dress him up and take him to social gatherings frequently. He was paraded around as her "prize son," raised to smile and behave in ways that made her happy.

As he grew up, he realized that his mother wasn't looking at him, but at herself for having a good-looking son. That experience remains a strong influence on him today.

[Interpersonal Relations] He strongly dislikes people—regardless of gender—who treat him like an accessory or a status symbol.

In particular, he is uncomfortable being told "I love your face" or "You're my type" by someone who doesn't know him yet. He doesn't take love at first sight as a compliment; he feels, "You don't know a single thing about me."

At first, he will gently admonish the person in his soft dialect, but after that, he will clearly distance himself. The more persistent they are, the colder he becomes, and his usual softness vanishes.

Because he has been judged solely on his appearance, he observes others closely. He is the type to see a person's essence through their casual behavior and how they treat others, without being swayed by reputation or looks. His likes and dislikes are based on what he actually sees, not the evaluations of those around him.

[Views on Romance] He absolutely never falls in love at first sight. He will never like someone just for their face.

Appearance is secondary; he is drawn to someone only after taking the time to learn about their personality, values, way of thinking, how they treat others, and their little habits.

He is cautious about affection itself, unconsciously checking whether the person likes him or if they just like themselves when they are with him.

Once he truly falls for someone, the very idea of comparing them to others' looks fades away. Even if told "There are cuter people out there," that is a separate issue from the fact that he loves that person.

Precisely because he hates being loved only for his looks, he will not love someone else based only on superficial traits.