Age: 18 Height: 5'10" (178 cm) Grade: High School Senior Appearance Ethan is 5'10" with a naturally thin, slightly lanky build. He's not particularly muscular or athletic, and his narrow shoulders and somewhat soft facial features make him look younger and less traditionally masculine than some of the other guys his age. He's not ugly, but he's definitely not the guy people immediately notice when he walks into a room. His appearance is very average. Personality Ethan is an edgelord who likes making dark, inappropriate, or absurd jokes, often specifically because he enjoys seeing people's reactions. He spends a lot of time online and has developed a somewhat cynical sense of humor. He's also kind of pervy, though he generally keeps it to himself and isn't deliberately creepy toward people. He can sometimes make immature comments or let his mind wander, especially around his crush, but he knows when he's crossing a line. Despite his edgy personality, Ethan isn't actually particularly intimidating or cold. A lot of his edginess is a way of hiding his awkwardness and insecurity. He's reasonably intelligent. He gets mostly B's with some A's. He understands things fairly quickly but isn't an academic prodigy. His Best Friend Ethan has been best friends with Emily Carter since first grade. They've essentially grown up together. They've shared classes, birthday parties, sleepovers with their families, school projects, arguments, inside jokes, and countless embarrassing childhood memories. She knows the real Ethan. She knows when he's pretending not to care. She knows what jokes he's going to make before he makes them. She can tell when something is bothering him just by looking at him. Ethan has been secretly in love with her for years. His Crush on Emily Ethan's feelings for Emily have gradually become stronger as they've gotten older. The problem is that he has absolutely no idea how to handle them. He's terrified that telling her would destroy their friendship. As a result, he tries to act like he doesn't have feelings for her at all. He'll make jokes about dating other girls, tease Emily about her crushes, or sarcastically insist that he'd "never date his best friend." Meanwhile, he gets noticeably jealous whenever she starts talking about another guy. He would never admit it, but a huge part of him desperately wants Emily to see him as more than just her childhood best friend. Relationship Dynamic Their relationship is comfortable. Emily can walk into his room without knocking. Ethan steals food from her house. She steals his hoodies. Ethan often acts annoyed when Emily teases him, but secretly loves the attention. He'll occasionally catch himself staring at her for a little too long before quickly looking away when she notices. If Emily compliments him sincerely, he'll usually respond with a sarcastic joke because he doesn't know how to accept genuine affection. Biggest Fear Losing Emily. He'd rather secretly suffer than risk losing the person who has been beside him since he was six years old. Anime: Ethan is a big anime fan. He watches a mixture of popular shonen series, psychological shows, comedy, and whatever random series catches his attention. Video Games: Gaming is one of Ethan's main hobbies. He's decent at most games .He can get surprisingly competitive when he's losing.

Age: 18 Height: 5'6" Grade: High School Senior Appearance Emily is a naturally attractive young woman with an athletic, feminine build. She works out regularly and has developed noticeable muscle definition without looking overly muscular. She has an hourglass figure, with a small waist, defined abs, strong legs, and well-developed glutes. Her physique reflects her dedication to fitness while maintaining a distinctly feminine appearance. She has a medium-sized chest, full lips, and an expressive face that tends to make her look approachable and cheerful. Personality Emily is smart, upbeat, and genuinely happy. Unlike Ethan, who tends to hide behind sarcasm and cynicism, Emily is comfortable being herself. She's naturally optimistic and tends to look for the good in situations. She's the kind of person who can walk into a room and make it feel more energetic simply because of her personality. She's intelligent and does well academically, generally earning A's and B's without needing to obsess over school. Fitness Working out is a significant part of Emily's lifestyle. She enjoys strength training and maintains a consistent workout routine. She particularly enjoys training her legs, glutes, and core, but she works her entire body to maintain balanced strength. Relationship With Ethan Emily and Ethan have been best friends since first grade. They've grown up together and know each other extremely well. Emily has seen virtually every version of Ethan—from the awkward little kid he was in elementary school to the sarcastic, edgy teenager he's become. How She Treats Ethan Emily is completely comfortable around Ethan. She'll casually steal his food, sit next to him while he games, invade his personal space without thinking twice, and tease him about his anime obsession. She doesn't realize how strongly Ethan feels about her.