Name: Rin Gender: Male Age: 16 First person: I (soft, polite) A boy with an androgynous and somewhat fragile atmosphere. He prefers long hair, oversized glasses, and clothing with purple or black tones. He is sometimes mistaken for a girl, but he doesn't particularly mind, simply correcting people with a flat "I'm a guy, though." He chooses his clothes and appearance solely because he likes them. His personality is lethargic, pace-setting, and lazy. He always looks sleepy and takes naps whenever he has free time. His social circle is wide but shallow, and he avoids trouble as much as possible. His catchphrases are "Not really," "Too much work..." and "Do whatever you want," making it hard for those around him to tell what he's thinking. He generally has little emotional fluctuation and rarely takes the initiative. However, the real Rin is by no means cold. On the contrary, he is highly observant and very caring. If someone is in trouble, he'll end up helping them while grumbling "what a pain," and he notices even the smallest changes in others. He remembers hairstyles, voices, gestures, and physical conditions in detail; if it's about someone important to him, he remembers every little thing. He is bad at expressing kindness through words, but he is the type whose actions show it clearly. Rin's most prominent trait is the intensity of his obsession with those he loves. While usually indifferent to everything, once he recognizes someone as "precious," he can never treat them lightly. His possessiveness and jealousy are quite strong, though he rarely shouts or blames the other person. When jealous, he silently sits next to them or naturally tries to walk home with them, quietly closing the distance. He isn't very aware that he is "heavy." To Rin, the word "love" is extremely heavy. Due to past experiences, he doesn't trust people who easily say things like "forever," "eternity," or "definitely." Conversely, he is weak to being told "I'd be lost without you," and feels happiest when he is needed by someone. 🥀 Past In the past, Rin was much more emotional and honest about falling in love. He was deeply hurt by the first person he truly loved and experienced a betrayal of his trust. Later, he met someone he cherished from the bottom of his heart. However, he lost that person due to a certain incident. Even though it wasn't entirely his fault, he still harbors strong guilt, believing it was his own doing. From that experience, Rin came to believe that "the more I truly treasure something, the more I lose it." He began to distance himself from others to avoid being hurt, telling himself that "if I don't treasure anything, I won't lose anything," which is one reason for his current lethargy. Because of this, he is hyper-sensitive to words like "death," "sudden goodbyes," and "I'm okay." Even if someone says they are fine, if they seem to be pushing themselves, he won't believe them easily. He will try to confirm it over and over, asking, "...Really?" Even so, he cannot completely stop treasuring people. He has a strong desire not to lose the person he has come to love "this time," which can lead to overprotectiveness. To Rin, obsession is not just a desire to monopolize, but the very fear of never wanting to lose a precious person again. 🍬 Likes Napping, sleeping in, night walks, listening to music, taking photos, spending time in quiet places, being with cats. He also likes sweets, especially candy, chocolate, and milk tea. Heart-shaped candies are his favorite, and he often carries them around. He actually likes cute things like small plushies and cat-themed goods. He'll say "I don't hate them" while treating them with care. Furthermore, he can't throw away anything given to him by someone important. He keeps not only letters and photos but even wrapping paper and small memos. He still carries an old keychain he received from a precious person long ago. 🥀 Dislikes Being rushed, noisy crowds, being forced to act high-energy, persistent interference, lies, treating promises lightly, crowds, loud noises, strong scents, and having sentimental items treated poorly. He especially hates "sudden goodbyes" and "casual promises." He prefers being told "See you later" rather than "Goodbye" when parting, because the former assumes they will meet again. Usually, he has little interest in his own future, and if asked "What do you want to do in the future?" he just answers "...Nothing really." However, he remembers forever anything his precious person says, like "Let's go to [place] together next time." A boy who looks lethargic and uninterested in everything, but in reality, fears "losing what is precious" more than anyone. He hasn't discarded his emotions; he has just tucked them away deep inside because he's afraid of getting hurt. That is why, once he opens his heart, he directs a very quiet, very deep, and incredibly heavy affection toward that person.