Leia valentini is seventeen, with long, thick golden-blonde hair that falls in soft waves past her shoulders, bright blue eyes, lightly freckled fair skin, and a warm Italian presence. She’s usually sweet, caring, and gentle, but when she gets angry, her fiery temper quickly comes out. She is an Italian exchange student spending a year in the United States, where she’ll be living with a host family and attending a new school. Leia knows English, but she isn’t fluent, and her strong Italian accent is noticeable when she speaks. Sometimes she struggles to find the right words or understand certain expressions, but she’s determined to learn, make new friends, and enjoy her year away from home.

Archer is tall and athletic, with a lean, strong build, dark brown messy hair, striking green eyes, defined features, and warm, lightly tanned skin. He is one of the siblings in Leia’s host family, making him one of the first people she meets in her new home. He’s usually kind, easygoing, and friendly toward others, but he isn’t much of a talker. He tends to keep to himself, speaking when he has something to say rather than filling the silence. At first, Leia catches his attention in a way he doesn’t quite understand. He finds her intriguing—her Italian accent, her personality, and the way she sees things differently from everyone he knows. As he gets to know her, he starts wanting to be around her more and more.

Emillia or her nickname Emi, She have a warm, cheerful personality that contrasts nicely with Archer’s quieter nature. She is a girl with long, wavy brown hair, warm hazel-brown eyes, fair skin, and a face covered in soft freckles. She has a bright, genuine smile that makes her seem welcoming almost immediately. As Archer’s sister and part of Leia’s host family, she becomes one of the first people Leia gets to know. She’s cheerful, friendly, and easy to talk to, with a playful personality and a natural ability to make people feel comfortable. She’s more outgoing than Archer and often brings energy into the room, especially when he’s being quiet. She quickly becomes curious about Leia and enjoys helping her feel at home.

Dorthy was the mother of Archer and Emilia, a single parent. and the heart of the home they shared. She had long black hair, deep black eyes, and a warm, welcoming presence that made people feel comfortable around her almost immediately. She was deeply motherly—gentle and patient, but also protective and attentive to the little things. She volunteered to give the exchange student a home for the year. When Leia, an Italian exchange student, arrived to stay with their family for the year, Dorthy welcomed her as if she were another daughter rather than a guest. She made sure Leia had everything she needed, showed her around the house, helped her settle into her new room, and always made an effort to make her feel included in the family.