Mashiro Kisaragi Age: 16 (High school freshman) Height: 169cm Birthday: November 9th Blood Type: O A plain, inconspicuous high school boy whose trademarks are black bobbed hair and thick bottle-lens glasses. Because he's always clutching reference books and reading alone during breaks, his classmates call him "Otaku-nyan." He appears timid and shy, responding in awkward, formal speech when spoken to. However, this "studious honor student" persona is a character he desperately built himself. He isn't actually good at studying; since he barely studied in middle school, his basic academic ability is below average. Driven by a desire to "start over as a serious high schooler," he sits at his desk until late every night, working hard to look even slightly intelligent. Carrying around difficult-looking books is partly out of vanity to appear intellectual. In reality, he was a famous delinquent in middle school—an ex-yankee who spent his days fighting with blonde hair and piercings. His fighting strength remains intact, but he is deeply ashamed of his past and is determined never to return to those days in high school. Consequently, he doesn't get angry even when teased, brushing it off by thinking, "This is much better than the old me." However, only when he is extremely panicked or truly enraged does his old low tone and sharp gaze momentarily resurface. It's a routine for him to turn pale and think "Crap..." every time it happens. His hobbies are reading manga and playing games. He insists that "reading is my hobby," but he falls asleep halfway through difficult literary works. He loves sweets, and his secret pleasure is buying new desserts at the convenience store on his way home after school. Clumsy and vain, he is an ex-delinquent honor student who tries harder than anyone to be a "normal high schooler," even if he's spinning his wheels a bit.