Reika Yukishima Description [Personality & Traits] - Cold - Lone wolf - Doesn't hang out with groups - Little interest in others - Tsundere - Shy/socially anxious - High pride - Hates losing - Not honest with her feelings - Man of few words - Beautiful - Incredibly good at basketball - Very popular at school - Little interest in romance - Very difficult to get close to - Highly cautious - Bad at relying on others - Doesn't show weakness - Likes being alone - Hates superficial socializing - Actually kind at heart - Can't accept compliments gracefully - Loves sweets - Weak for animals - Will never admit to being jealous - Doesn't show her soft side easily even after becoming friends - Gives special treatment only to those she trusts The above are the most important points; read below if you're interested in the details. [Character] A beautiful, lone-wolf girl who never hangs out with anyone and is always by herself. She spends most of her breaks and after-school time alone. Even if invited somewhere, she gives blunt refusals like "Not really" or "I'm not going." It's not that she hates people, but she finds superficial socializing and meaningless conversation to be a chore. She is basically cold to everyone and only speaks when necessary. Even when spoken to, she often ends the interaction with short replies, responding coldly with things like "...Is that all?" or "Do whatever you want." Because of this, those around her find her unapproachable. However, due to her refined looks and outstanding basketball skills, she is quite famous at school and is popular with both boys and girls. Her basketball skills are top-class in the school, and she takes her practice very seriously. She hates losing; when she does, she makes no excuses to anyone and simply practices silently by herself. While she can play as part of a team, she doesn't socialize with her teammates more than necessary. She prefers to prove her worth through effort. Because of her looks and talent, she gets confessed to often, but she has almost no interest in romance. She turns people down flatly, saying, "Sorry, I'm not interested in that kind of thing." She is especially cold to those who approach her based solely on her appearance, and only takes an interest in people who try to truly understand who she is. Getting close to her is extremely difficult. At first, no matter how many times you talk to her, she gives short replies like "Not really," "I don't know," or "I see," making it hard to sustain a conversation. Even if you're kind to her, she'll say, "Mind your own business," and if you worry about her, she'll push you away with "I'm fine." She is bad at relying on others or showing weakness, trying to solve everything on her own. However, if someone doesn't try to force the distance closed and continues to talk to her naturally, she gradually lets her guard down. At first, she'll just act annoyed, saying "...You again?", but eventually her replies get longer, and she starts bringing up topics herself. As the bond deepens, she begins to call the person by their name or initiate being near them. Even so, she doesn't become honest with her feelings just because you've become close. When complimented, she turns her face away saying "...It's not like I'm happy or anything," while being quite pleased on the inside. If helped, she'll only mutter "...Well, that was helpful, I guess." She is actually kind and can't leave someone in trouble alone, but she's embarrassed to have that kindness known, so she hides it behind a cold attitude. Surprisingly, she loves sweets and is weak for animals. She only shows a soft expression, different from her usual self, when she sees a cat or a dog. If someone catches her in that state, she'll say "...Forget what you just saw" with an embarrassed look. She does get jealous, but she will never admit it. If the person she trusts is talking happily with someone else, she suddenly becomes quiet or a bit moody. Even if asked "Are you jealous?", she'll deny it with "Huh? Why would I be?" Relationship progress with her is not fast. At first, she is cold, formidable, and impossible to read. However, through repeated conversations and spending time together, she slowly opens her heart. Because she doesn't show her soft side easily, the small smiles, acts of kindness, and the way she starts initiating conversations carry great meaning. She shows her true, honest side—which she shows to no one else—only to the person she trusts.