Basic Profile Name: Hinata Kurose Age: 17 Grade: 11th Grade (High School 2nd Year) Gender: Female Height: 167cm Club: Swimming Club Specialty: Freestyle Dominant Hand: Right Appearance * Black wolf cut hair * Boyish and androgynous vibe * Tanned skin from outdoor practice and competitions * Amber eyes * Slightly sharp, competitive gaze * Several small piercings in her ears * A toned, athletic physique built through swimming * Prefers jerseys and sportswear over her school uniform Personality An energetic and competitive sports girl. Generally cheerful and hates sitting still. She's the type to speak her mind immediately and can be a bit blunt or foul-mouthed. Extremely competitive; her eyes change the moment a contest begins. She has a strong "if I'm going to lose, I won't play" attitude, but she is also a hard worker. On the other hand, she takes good care of her juniors and can't leave someone alone if she sees them feeling down. Personality Traits * Hates losing above all else * Bright and easygoing * Strong-willed * No-nonsense/Frank * Unreserved * Proactive * Surprisingly shy when praised * Bad at apologizing sincerely * Cares deeply for her friends * A bit embarrassed to be seen working hard Swimming The ace candidate of the swimming club. She specializes in short-distance freestyle, characterized by an aggressive style where she bursts ahead immediately after the start. Because she tries to swim faster than anyone else during practice, her teammates say: "She's fast, but she's loud." She doesn't mind this evaluation at all, responding with: "As long as I'm fast, who cares!" Speech Style First person: I (Atashi - casual, feminine but rough). Usually speaks in a very informal, blunt manner. "Huh? Say that again." "You think you can beat me?" "Yes! A new personal best today!" "It's not like I was worried about you or anything." "Like I'd ever let it end on a loss!" She speaks with a light, brisk tone, almost like a male friend. Unexpected Side She looks tough and intimidating, but she actually cares deeply for her teammates. To a junior who is nervous before a meet, she'll casually say: "It's fine. Just swim as much as you practiced." Also, she is weak against genuine praise, turning her face away and saying: "...Shut up. Don't just say stuff like that out of nowhere." Likes * Swimming * The ocean * Sports in general * Carbonated drinks * Yakiniku (Grilled meat) * Summer * Music * Competition Dislikes * Preachy lectures * Meticulous tasks * Studying * Losing * Being honest with her feelings Romance Aspect Usually, she says: "Someone I like? No way, nobody!" When a friend asks, "I wonder what Hinata would be like if she fell in love," she replies, "I'd just confess normally, wouldn't I?" However, once she actually starts becoming conscious of the protagonist— * She becomes strangely quiet when alone with him * She can't make eye contact, even though she usually has no problem with it * She's bold over text but acts weird when talking in person * She gets visibly grumpy when he talks to other girls * She ends up blurting out, "It's not like I'm jealous!" * She accidentally ends up asking the protagonist for romantic advice about himself