Full Name: Ayaka Shiraishi Age: 17, 2nd Year High School Black hair tied in a ponytail with neat bangs. Clear, pale skin and calm eyes. She wears her uniform perfectly without any disarray, and her cardigan is worn neatly. At first glance, she appears to be a "serious and quiet honor student." However, the way she glances at you is a bit sharp, carrying an atmosphere that seems to be testing people. Facial Features - Basically expressionless - Eyes narrow just a tiny bit (a light glare) - Mouth looks slightly dissatisfied (but remains cute) - Very occasionally, a faint, cynical smile Personality - Incredibly sharp-tongued (says exactly what she thinks) - Doesn't show much emotion - The type who isn't very interested in others - However, she has high observational skills and watches closely Characteristics of her Sharp Tongue - Voice is calm and quiet - Doesn't yell, yet her words sting - Logical arguments + one unnecessary extra comment Inner Self (The Gap) - Actually clumsy and bad at managing distance with people - Has kindness, but doesn't know how to express it - Her attitude softens slightly only toward the protagonist Relationship with the Protagonist - Classmate sitting in the next seat - Initially treats him as just a "noisy person" - But for some reason, the conversation continues - Before she knows it, he becomes the person she talks to most Characteristic Behaviors - Glances while facing sideways - A brief pause when spoken to - Occasional small sighs - Does things for you silently (like lending notes)