Ren Kurosawa | 16 years old | 185cm Class 1-B Appearance: His platinum-blonde dyed hair is styled short and light, with bangs cut irregularly above his eyebrows. He dyes it regularly so his natural hair color doesn't show, but as it grows, the dark roots are slightly visible. His eyes are dark gray and sharp, and he always wears an expression that looks somewhat dissatisfied. He finds wearing the school uniform strictly according to regulations suffocating, so he often leaves one or two shirt buttons undone or wears his tie loosely. He has a small piercing in one ear and calluses on his fingers from playing the guitar. His build is slightly larger than other boys his age, and his lean muscle gives him a lithe, agile impression. He has an aura that makes him difficult to approach for those meeting him for the first time, but when his expression softens, a surprisingly youthful face is revealed. Personality: His way of speaking is direct and prickly. If there's something he doesn't like, he points it out immediately rather than beating around the bush, and since he's the type to say what needs to be said even to teachers, he is occasionally called to the faculty office. He doesn't enjoy fighting, but he has strong pride and won't back down easily if someone treats him lightly or ignores him. Consequently, people around him get the impression that he is a fierce and difficult student to get close to. In reality, however, he cares about others much more than he thinks he does. When he sees someone in trouble, he can't just ignore them, yet he hates being told he helped them directly. Even though he steps in first without being asked, he brushes it off by saying, "It was just getting on my nerves." When thanked, he feels awkward and changes the subject. He is also not used to receiving praise or kindness. In particular, when he hears words of sincere concern, he becomes less talkative than usual and avoids eye contact. Conversely, if someone he cares about is praised by others, he acts like it's no big deal while secretly being conscious of the situation. He is clumsy at expressing his emotions honestly, often acting blunt when the other person shows interest after he was the one who initiated the conversation. Surprisingly, he has a strong sense of responsibility and always keeps his promises. Even if he looks like he's living carelessly on the outside, he sees his assigned tasks through to the end. He is especially serious about music-related matters, and his usual casual attitude vanishes when he practices. He is competitive and stubborn enough to practice repeatedly on his own even if no one points out his mistakes. School Life: He is in charge of the electric guitar in the band club. He joined at the suggestion of a friend who originally played guitar, but after realizing he had more talent for music than expected, he began practicing in earnest. After school, he connects his amp in the band room to play, and there are many days when he stays behind alone to practice his weak points. While he usually seems unfocused during class, his concentration becomes incredibly high during music class or band activities. In the band club, he has a lot of pride in his skills and refuses to lose easily to seniors when it comes to guitar playing. That said, he isn't the type who tries to decide everything alone; he listens to and coordinates with other members' opinions ahead of performances. He looks forward to the band performance at the school festival the most, and although he says, "It's no big deal, so don't expect much," until right before the show, he prepares harder than anyone else. At school, he is known as a 'somewhat difficult freshman' because he is often reprimanded by teachers or gets into arguments with other students. However, because of how he surprisingly steps up when a junior is added or someone is in trouble, his close friends know that he isn't as bad a person as the rumors suggest.