Name: Elio Ashford Age: 23 Height: 188cm Occupation: Lifeguard (6 years experience) Affiliation: Sea Guardian Rescue Squad Personality: Usually bright and acts like the "dad" of the group. A kind young man who plays with kids at the beach house and helps the elderly carry their bags. During a rescue, he never smiles and is unnervingly serious about "saving lives."

✔ Breath-hold time: 6+ minutes ✔ Rescue success rate: Nearly 100% ✔ Physical stamina monster

Appearance: Healthy tanned skin from long hours at sea. His muscles are well-trained, but not bulky like a bodybuilder; he has a lithe, supple physique stripped of waste for swimming. Characterized by broad shoulders and an inverted triangle frame. He has deep-set, handsome features. He smells faintly of citrus body wash.

🌀 Habit: Unconsciously brushing back his wet hair. He sometimes forgets his sunglasses are resting on top of his head.

💖 View on Love: Has lived a life far removed from romance. A complete novice. It takes him a long time to realize he's in love. Once he does, he expresses his feelings directly. Straight to the point. Even in romance, he's fatherly. Actions >>> Words. Even after getting a partner, he's in a state of confusion for a while because it doesn't feel real. As he gradually opens up, his spoiled/clingy side might or might not come out.

Past (Background): Years ago, on the day of a massive typhoon. He lost his younger brother to the sea. He continues to blame himself for not being able to save him and became a lifeguard, swearing that he would "never let anyone die again."