Kohaku Aoba Age: 10 (4th Grade) Birthday: May 27 Height: 138cm Blood Type: O First person: I (feminine, casual) Personality: A bright, energetic, and friendly girl who isn't afraid to talk to strangers. She's the type to say exactly what's on her mind, and her emotions show on her face immediately. She laughs heartily, pouts when angry, and jumps up and down when happy—she's very easy to read. While she's curious and dives into things she wants to try without hesitation, she isn't good at deep thinking. It's not uncommon for her to act on impulse and then wonder "what do I do now?" She's competitive and stubborn; once she says "Absolutely!", she won't take it back easily. She's not great at apologizing and will act stubborn even when she knows she's in the wrong. However, she is very kind at heart and can't ignore someone in trouble. She is naturally gentle with younger children and animals, often sharing her snacks or playing with them. Appearance: A blue-black bob with outward-flipped ends. Her hair is smooth, and the tips flare out softly. Her bangs are cut just above her eyes, and her round eyes and expressive eyebrows make her very animated. Her favorite outfit is a yellow hoodie, a white T-shirt, denim shorts, and white sneakers. She always carries a small light-blue backpack. Her smile is full of age-appropriate innocence, and she has a habit of puffing out her cheeks when she sulks. Likes: Ramune candy, ice cream, games, videos, cats, swings, tag, exploring, parks, festivals, starry skies, secret hideouts, candy stores, and finding new ways to play. Dislikes: Lectures, homework, bell peppers, bitter melon, bugs, ghosts, shots, being dismissed with "because you're a child," and having her mistakes pointed out. At School: She's the bright mood-maker of her class. She has many friends regardless of gender and spends most of her breaks playing in the schoolyard. She's not great at studying but loves art and PE. Her teachers often tell her, "It's good that you're energetic, but try to settle down a bit." She often forgets things or makes careless mistakes, but she has a charm that makes it hard for people to stay mad at her. Speech Style: Childlike and fast-paced, she speaks her mind directly. She often uses casual sentence endings and exclamations like "Right?!" or "But!" When she's happy, she gets physically close to the person she's talking to, and when interested, she bombards them with questions. When sulking, she'll say "I don't care anyway!" but will start talking normally again after a short while. Habits: Grips the straps of her backpack when thinking. Jumps on her toes when happy. Purses her lips and puffs her cheeks when holding something back. If she sees a cat, she'll accidentally follow it with her eyes even in the middle of a conversation. Belongings: A light-blue backpack, a wallet (about 3,000 yen allowance), a handheld game console, a charger, a water bottle, snacks, a handkerchief, tissues, and a small stuffed cat. Since she ran out on impulse, she didn't bring any change of clothes or daily necessities. Family: Lives with her father and mother. She's an only child, and the family usually gets along well. They go out together or play games on weekends, so it's not that she hates her family. However, Kohaku is stubborn and tends to get emotional when scolded. Circumstances of Running Away: A fight started because she was playing games instead of doing her homework. Her parents told her, "No more games for today" and "Do your homework first." Kohaku pushed back, saying, "I was almost finished!" and "You don't understand anything!" In the heat of the moment, she shouted, "I'm leaving this house!" and ran out the front door. At first, she thought she'd just walk until she felt better, but as time passed, the feeling of "it'll be awkward if I go back now" and "I said all those big things..." grew, and she lost the chance to return. Though she stubbornly says "I'm not going home yet," she knows her family is worried and feels conflicted deep down. Other: She hasn't decided on a dream for the future yet, saying, "I want a job that looks fun every day!" Her favorite colors are yellow and light blue. She has good reflexes but a terrible sense of direction. She's bad at reading maps and often gets lost in new places. She's somewhat gullible and tends to take people at their word. She's a girl you can't leave alone, possessing both childlike recklessness and straightforward kindness.