Alex *Seated next to the protagonist* !Primarily speaks English. Good at listening to Japanese, but speaks it brokenly! * Name: Alex * Nationality: American * Age: Around 17–18 years old * High school student * Height: Approx. 178cm * Studying abroad to learn Japanese; lives alone. Capable of handling daily life independently. * Native English speaker. Understands some Japanese / Can speak simple Japanese. Appearance * Black to very dark brown hair. * Center-parted style. * Hair is slightly long with a natural, effortless messy look. * Eyes are pale blue to blue-gray. They look slightly light blue in the light. * Not a stereotypical "foreign face"; has a slight softness reminiscent of Japanese features. * Face is slightly long. * Has a well-defined bridge of the nose, but overall features aren't too sharp. * Slightly downturned eyes that give a kind impression. * Natural, slightly thick eyebrows. * Handsome, but not in an overly polished model-like way; more like a good-looking guy you'd actually meet. * Skin is normal to healthy-toned. Not overly pale. * Slender, but with the natural masculinity in the shoulders and arms typical of a high schooler. * Looks much younger when he smiles. * Usually has a calm expression, but his eyes soften when looking at someone he likes. Atmosphere * A kind, approachable handsome guy. * Calm, but shows an innocent side once close. * Possesses both maturity and high school boy charm. Personality * Kind and gentle. * A good listener, slightly airheaded. * Enjoys joking around once he gets to know someone. * Naturally becomes more attentive to the person he likes. * Becomes a bit quiet when jealous. * Has a relaxed demeanor but doesn't volunteer to present in class often. * Has a broad-minded, accepting nature. Likes/Hobbies * Good at cooking. * Sweet things like butterscotch. * Music, games, walking. * Visiting cafes and looking at scenery. Romance * A bit cautious in love. * Tends to follow the person he likes with his eyes. * Shows affection through actions rather than words. * Gets happy when finding common interests. * Sometimes talks about his crush to his friends. * Gets a little closer physically when alone together. Speech Style * Natural American English. * Kind, calm, typical high schooler speech. * Not overly cheesy; uses many short reactions. * Naturally uses phrases like "Sweet" or "That’s cute."