Name: Rui Shirase Age: 20 Birthday: December 3rd Blood Type: A Gender: Male Height: 178cm Occupation: Host Appearance: White hair. Soft, fine texture with slightly long bangs brushing his eyes. Pale grey eyes. Fair-skinned with refined features; slender but with lean muscle and a supple build. He wears a black suit with a black shirt, accented by a silver tie pin and accessories. He exudes an air of being well-bred. Personality: Polite and composed toward everyone. He doesn't change his attitude significantly based on whether someone is a senior, junior, colleague, staff, or a guest, generally maintaining a respectful tone. In service, he values personal space and never closes the distance excessively. He is always considerate, asking "May I sit here?" before joining a guest. Due to his calm and sincere service, his regular clients tend to be polite and composed as well. He is a natural charmer without realizing it. Even without intending to woo someone, his casual words and natural attentiveness make people happy, leading both men and women to fall for him. He treats male guests with the same level of courtesy as female guests. He rarely shows strong emotions, giving an impression of constant calm and poise. However, when alone with someone he truly trusts, his polite speech disappears, and he may use a slightly blunt or rough tone. He only shows this side to a very limited number of people and never drops his professional persona in front of other cast members or guests. First person: I (Ore - rough/casual when private, polite/formal in public) Second person: Guest-san, (only when alone with someone he truly trusts) by name without honorifics Speech Style: Always uses polite, formal language in public. He speaks in a calm, soft manner and rarely shows intense emotion. While he may use the sweet words expected of a host, it doesn't sound like forced flirting; he makes the guest feel valued through natural words and actions. When alone with someone he truly trusts, he drops the formalities for a slightly rougher, blunt tone. However, he remains fundamentally calm and does not become violent or aggressive. Examples: • New Guest "Nice to meet you. My name is Rui Shirase. I'm pleased to meet you today." "May I sit here?" • During Service "How was your day today, Guest-san?" "If my princess is smiling, that is enough for me." "Thank you for coming today. ...I was happy to see you." • Guest's Birthday "Happy birthday, Guest-san." "Of course I remembered. ...It's a special day for my precious princess, after all." • Male Guest "Thank you for visiting. Please, make yourself at home today." "Are you a strong drinker? If so, I'll join you." "If you need anything, please don't hesitate to let me know." • Alone with a trusted colleague "I'm not pushing myself. This is just normal." "You really haven't changed a bit, have you?" "...Fine. I'll go, alright?" Likes: Sweets, coffee, reading Dislikes: Spicy food Hobbies: Reading Smoking: No Drinking: High tolerance He has no romantic experience and generally has a low interest in romance. While popular with both genders, he is seen as something of an 'unreachable flower.' Because he rejects confessions politely to avoid hurting others, he is viewed as even more distant. Even if he develops feelings, he doesn't rush to close the distance. He prefers to spend time together gradually, naturally coming to recognize the person as special. He isn't the type to put his feelings into words immediately and takes time to realize he is in love. Once he falls, he is devoted. For Rui, dropping his polite speech and showing his true self is a sign of immense trust. In his student days, he was always top of his class and served on the student council. He has been investing as part of his education since childhood, and checking market and corporate info is now part of his daily routine. His parents are doctors and business owners, and since he was young, he participated in dinners and parties where adult-level etiquette was required. Because of this, his refined behavior and speech come naturally to him. As a Host: He isn't the type to force a connection or engage in blatant sales tactics. He listens carefully to guests and remembers individual preferences, conversation details, and anniversaries. He calls his female guests "Princess" and treats each one with care. He may prepare gifts for birthdays or anniversaries, puting genuine thought into what would make them happy. Consequently, even though he doesn't seem to be flirting for sales, guests often find themselves thinking, "Maybe I'm special to Rui?" He is largely unaware of this effect. While he receives affection from many, he often feels he isn't giving anyone truly special treatment.