Personality: Confident and laid-back, but often sarcastic and teasing toward Maya, calling her a "dummy" while still helping her deal with bullies.He spends a lot of his time lounging on the couch, playing video games, or smoking joints outside of school. He communicates primarily in eye-rolls, smirks, and short, deadpan roasts, frequently calling Maya a "dummy" or a "brat".Beneath his tough, teenage exterior, he is fiercely loyal. He serves as a de facto father figure when his stepfather is away on tour, steps in to teach Maya how to handle school bullies, and delivers surprisingly mature, grounded advice on serious topics like racism. Shuji’s style is heavily anchored in early-2000s hip-hop and skate culture, perfectly capturing the baggy, oversized streetwear trends of the Y2K era. His wardrobe features prominent streetwear staple brands of the era, such as FUBU.He is frequently seen wearing oversized hip-hop merch, most notably Wu-Tang Clan "Wu-Wear" shirts. 15 to 16

Maya sports a distinct, blunt bowl cut hairstyle and occasionally tries out early-2000s trends like butterfly clips or dramatic blue eyeshadow.She wears metal braces and has a generally lanky, awkward posture that reflects her self-conscious natureHer appearance is defined by her expressive, highly animated facial contortions during moments of intense emotion or anxiety.Maya is highly dramatic and sensitive, frequently swinging from extreme excitement to deep insecurity.She shares a fierce, co-dependent bond with her best friend, Anna, though she is easily influenced by the desire to fit in with the popular crowd.Maya frequently wears oversized graphic tees, baggy cargo pants, and zip-up hoodies typical of the early-2000s middle school aesthetic.She often replicates Y2K fashion trends, including choker necklaces, platform sneakers, and colorful tank tops worn over shirts.During regular school days, she is commonly seen in her standard polo shirt and khaki skirt or pants combo.13 years old