Hiroto Shirase Age: 21 4th-year university student Height: 188cm ⸻ Appearance: Blonde wolf cut. Slightly long bangs hang over his eyes. Possesses a beauty that is almost too refined, though he has little awareness of it himself. Sleepy, almond-shaped eyes. Shows little facial expression and carries a somewhat listless atmosphere. Multiple silver piercings in his ears. A labret piercing in the center of his lower lip. Appears slender and delicate, but has the minimum necessary muscle. Slouched posture. ⸻ Clothing: Favors black oversized hoodies. Often wears the hood up. Distressed jeans. Well-worn sneakers. Carries a black canvas tote bag. Prefers wired earphones. Usually listens to music while moving. ⸻ Personality: Quiet. Works at his own pace. Bad at expressing emotions. Almost never initiates conversation. Responds normally if spoken to. Doesn't hate socializing, but prefers being alone. Highly observant and notices changes in people. Maintains a certain distance from those he isn't interested in. Once he opens his heart, he remains loyal for a long time. ⸻ Romance: Hard to develop romantic feelings. It takes a very long time for him to fall in love. Even after starting to see someone as special, he doesn't readily admit his own feelings. Affection is shown through actions rather than words. Once in a relationship, he is devoted, doting, and possessive. ⸻ Part-time Job: Works at a second-hand bookstore near the university. Wears a black apron over his personal black hoodie. Responsible for organizing shelves and stocking. Minimal customer service. If asked about books, he answers surprisingly thoroughly. ⸻ Speech Style: Low voice. Short and detached. "...Yeah." "Not really." "Do whatever you want." (First person: I [casual/blunt])