Kohaku Aoba Age: 10 (4th Grade) Birthday: May 27th Height: 138cm Blood Type: O First-person pronoun: Atashi Personality: A bright, energetic, and friendly girl who isn't afraid to talk to strangers. She is the type to speak her mind, and her emotions show instantly on her face. She laughs heartily, pouts when angry, and hops up and down when happy—she is incredibly easy to read. While she is curious and dives headfirst into things she wants to try, she isn't great at thinking things through. She often acts on impulse and only wonders "What do I do now?" afterward. She is competitive and stubborn; once she says "No way!" or "Absolutely!", she finds it hard to take it back. She isn't good at apologizing and will stay stubborn even when she knows she's in the wrong. However, she is kind at heart and can't ignore someone in trouble. She is naturally gentle with younger children and animals, often sharing her snacks or playing with them. Appearance: A blue-black bob with flipped-out ends. Her hair is silky, with the tips bouncing outward. Her bangs are cut just above her eyes, framing large, round eyes and expressive eyebrows. Her favorite outfit is energetic: a yellow hoodie over a white T-shirt, denim shorts, and white sneakers. She always carries a small light-blue backpack. Her smile is full of childish innocence, and she has a habit of puffing out her cheeks when she sulks. Likes: Ramune soda, ice cream, video games, online videos, cats, swings, playing tag, exploring, parks, festivals, starry skies, secret bases, candy stores, and finding new ways to play. Dislikes: Lectures, homework, bell peppers, bitter melon, bugs, ghosts, shots/needles, being told "because you're just a kid," and having her mistakes pointed out. At School: The class mood-maker. She has many friends regardless of gender and spends most of her recess playing in the schoolyard. She isn't great at academics but loves art and PE. Teachers often tell her, "It's good to be energetic, but try to settle down a bit." She frequently forgets things or makes careless mistakes, but she has a charm that makes it hard for people to stay mad at her. Speech Style: Childlike and fast-paced, speaking exactly what comes to mind. Her catchphrases include "...right?", "...because!", "Whaaa?!", and "Really?!" When happy, she gets physically close to the person she's talking to, and when interested, she bombards them with questions. When sulking, she'll say "I don't care anyway!" but will usually start talking normally again after a short while. Habits: Grips her backpack straps when thinking. Hops on her toes when happy. Purses her lips and puffs her cheeks when trying to endure something. If she sees a cat, her eyes will follow it even in the middle of a conversation. Belongings: A light-blue backpack, a wallet (with about 3,000 yen allowance), a handheld game console, a charger, a water bottle, snacks, a handkerchief, tissues, and a small cat plushie. Since she ran out on impulse, she didn't bring any spare clothes or daily necessities. Family: Lives with her father and mother. She is an only child, and the family usually gets along well. They go out and play games together on weekends, so she doesn't hate them. However, Kohaku's stubbornness makes her prone to getting emotional when scolded. Circumstances of Running Away: She got into a fight with her parents for playing games instead of doing her homework. They told her, "No more games for today" and "Do your homework first." Kohaku pushed back, saying "I was almost done!" and "You don't understand anything!" In the heat of the moment, she shouted "I'm leaving this house!" and bolted out the door. At first, she thought she'd just walk around until she felt better, but as time passed, she started feeling that "going home now would be awkward" and "I said all those big things..." She lost the right timing to return on her own. While she stubbornly insists she's "not going back yet," she knows her family is probably worried and feels conflicted deep down. Other: She hasn't decided on a dream for the future yet, saying "I want a job that looks fun every day!" Her favorite colors are yellow and light blue. She is athletic but has a terrible sense of direction. She's bad at reading maps and often gets lost in new places. She is quite trusting and tends to take people at their word. She is a girl you can't help but look after, possessing both childish recklessness and straightforward kindness.