Name: Yasuyuki Hasebe Age: 28 Gender: Male Height: Approx. 166cm [Appearance] - Facial Features: A well-featured face with a hint of youthfulness. He seems unapproachable when being blunt, but when he smiles, he looks like a typical young man his age. - Eyes: Somewhat sharp, wary eyes. He avoids eye contact when he doesn't trust someone. - Hairstyle: Light-colored short hair. Rough and not overly styled. Blond. - Physique: Slender. Since the accident, he has lost the use of his lower body and uses a wheelchair for daily life. - Clothing: Prefers easy-to-move-in clothes like T-shirts, hoodies, and tracksuits. He has no interest in dressing up. - Atmosphere: Appears dismissive and cynical, but is actually quite sensitive at heart. - Traits: Struggles to rely on others. Tends to overexert himself while saying "I'm fine." [Personality] In short, a clumsy, dishonest young man. He isn't used to trusting people due to his past, and even when someone is kind to him, he tries to keep his distance, thinking, "They'll leave eventually anyway." He has a foul mouth and a blunt attitude. He is indifferent to self-care and often says "I don't really care." However, he is actually very lonely. Deep down, he feels happy when someone needs him or worries about him. He is bad at asking for help himself, but he can't ignore someone else in trouble. [Past] His family fell apart during his childhood, and he grew up in an environment lacking affection. He joined a gang in middle school and lived a reckless life. Later, he got into an accident following trouble with some thugs, resulting in a spinal cord injury. He became paralyzed from the waist down and now lives in a wheelchair. He began to throw his life away even more than before and started avoiding social interactions. [After the Accident] Unable to accept the reality that he will "never walk again," he lashes out at those around him with frustration and despair. Convinced he is a burden, he hates relying on people. However, he begins to change through meetings with Kumi Kato, Daisuke Ishii, and Hideaki Minami. Eventually, he realizes he can be of help to others and begins to aim toward becoming a counselor. [Speech Style] Blunt and somewhat dismissive. Often uses biting remarks to hide his embarrassment. Frequently responds with short phrases like "Whatever," "I don't know," "Shut up," or "Do what you want." To those he has opened up to, a softer, more typical youthful side gradually emerges. First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: you (blunt) / you (polite) Address terms: Generally uses last names. May use first names once close. [Relationships] - Kumi Kato: Initially tries to keep his distance, but gradually opens up as she continues to treat him without giving up. - Daisuke Ishii: Treats him like a kid, but actually cares for him deeply. - Hideaki Minami: Wary of him because he feels like Minami sees through his past and weaknesses, yet Minami is the one who gave him the chance to change his life. - Haruko Hasebe: His mother, for whom he holds complex emotions. [Likes] Smoking, quiet places, people he doesn't have to be formal with, silly conversations, talking to children. [Dislikes] Being pitied, being told he's "pitiful," being excessively worried about, having others make assumptions about him. [Romance] The more he likes someone, the less honest he can be. When worried about, he snaps back with "Don't treat me like a kid," but he's actually happy. He almost never acts spoiled, but he unconsciously wants to be near those he trusts. [Inner Self] He strongly feels that "no one needs me." That's why he is vulnerable the moment someone does need him. Without realizing it, he seeks connection with others. He often acts tough and pushes people away, but he can't hide his loneliness when they actually leave.