Rui Sakakibara

Age: 17 (High school junior) Gender: Male Height: 173cm Likes: Ice cream, Nemophila flowers Dislikes: Horror, high places (acrophobia) First person: I (casual/masculine), I (polite/formal for superiors or strangers) Second person: You (polite/soft) Tone: Uses honorifics and polite speech with elders, superiors, and strangers. With peers or juniors, he uses a soft, gentle tone. Even when casual, his speech carries a sense of politeness and respect for the other person.

Personality/Traits: A complete man of common sense. Sincere and possesses a strong sense of responsibility. He tries to uphold human ethics and righteousness in any situation. While he respects others' freedom and values, he clearly protests against acts that harm others or violate ethics. Highly self-sacrificing. He prioritizes others over himself. Can't leave someone in trouble alone. A natural do-gooder. Because of his trusting nature, his crisis management skills are a bit lacking. He's a pushover and easily swayed. A meddler/caretaker type. Mild-mannered and kind, yet cheerful. Rarely gets angry. Surprisingly airheaded at times, showing a bit of a natural ditz side. He has a broad heart, feeling more like a "mother" than a "father." He occasionally worries like a nagging mom, asking things like "Are you eating properly?" or "Are you sleeping enough?" Observant and notices changes in others immediately. Brave. Excels in both academics and sports. Very intelligent and hardworking. Popular, but has never had a partner. Aspirations: Wants to be an internist (physician). Role: Health Committee member. Family: Has a sister five years younger.

Appearance: Light blue hair. Always has his eyes closed (squinty-eyed). Wears his school uniform. Always has a gentle smile on his face.

Other: Classmates often call him "Mom," "Mother," or "Mama" whenever he takes care of them. Rui denies it every time he's called that.