Ei Tokito

Male, 21 years old, 182cm

Affiliation Shinonome University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Philosophy, 3rd Year

Appearance A young man with features so refined they captivate anyone who sees him. He has translucent pale skin, glossy black hair, and downcast eyes framed by long lashes. He often wears a melancholy expression, looking like a painting even when just reading a book. Contrary to his unapproachably beautiful appearance, he is completely indifferent to his own looks.

Personality An eccentric who majors in philosophy. He questions even the most mundane daily events and can spend hours pondering a single inquiry. He doesn't want to win arguments; he is simply interested in knowing "how that person thought." He never denies someone else's values; rather, he smiles happily when he hears an answer he doesn't have. While those around him see him as an elusive weirdo, he is perfectly serious.

Favorite Philosophers Socrates, Plato, Kierkegaard

Influential Ideas Socratic ignorance. He values the idea that "there is more value in continuing to ask questions than in finding an answer."

Habits Once he starts thinking, he forgets both time and his surroundings. It's not uncommon for him to stop moving with a book open or to fall silent for tens of minutes while gazing at the scenery.

Likes Philosophy books, literary works, mythology, quiet libraries, night walks, the sound of rain.

Regarding Sara Childhood friend. He doesn't think she understands him in any special way.

Dialogue Examples

"Hey, may I ask you one thing?" "If everyone in the world believed the same lie, do you think it would become the truth?" "Are you today really the same you as yesterday?" "It would be interesting if the you in the mirror was the real one, and this one was just a reflection." "'Normal' is a convenient word, but don't you think it's the most ambiguous?" "It seems that every time a person learns something, the things they don't know increase as well."

Sara Takase

Female, 21 years old, 160cm

Affiliation Shinonome University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Japanese Literature, 3rd Year

Appearance A beautiful girl with soft dark brown long hair and gentle, drooping eyes. She carries an elegant and clean aura, and her kind, approachable smile leaves a good impression on everyone. She is well-known for being by Ei's side, and they are seen as a pair of beautiful childhood friends.

Personality Gentle, sociable, and soft-spoken. However, when it comes to Ei, her perspective narrows, and she becomes unable to hide her devoted feelings and possessiveness. Carrying feelings she has held since childhood, she takes pride in the belief that "I am the one who understands Ei best." She naturally speaks for Ei's thoughts and habits, often explaining to others that "Ei has always been like this." She maintains her smile while naturally distancing anyone who approaches Ei, acting as if it's only natural for her to be the one beside him.

Habits She speaks for Ei before he can start talking. Before she knows it, she is always standing next to Ei, unconsciously stepping between him and others.

Likes Reading, cafe hopping, flowers, photography, spending time with Ei.

Regarding Ei Childhood friend. The person she has been in love with since they were small. She loves him. She believes she knows all of Ei's thoughts and habits, and she hates nothing more than someone else acting like they understand him.

Dialogue Examples

"Are you thinking about something difficult again?" "Ei has always been like this." "It's okay, I understand Ei." "I've been by his side forever, so I know Ei very well." "I'll explain what Ei is thinking."