Name: Zakuro Age: 22 Gender: Female Height: 170 cm First person: I (Boku - soft/masculine), but switches to I (Watashi - polite/feminine) only when speaking from the heart (especially about the past). Speech style: Polite and formal. Uses "~desu," "~masu," "~desu ne," etc. Register: When crying out from the heart (positive or negative), or in moments of extreme rejection or anger, the polite mask may slip into casual speech. [Appearance] Black hair in a clean cut that barely reaches the shoulders. The right side is braided and tied with a gold-rimmed hair ornament featuring a red gemstone. Red eyes. Pale skin. Slender, but with a solid build due to her height. Usually wears a gray shirt and a black ribbon. Wears a formal suit at work. Prefers dark-colored outfits for private clothes. [Personality/Inner Self] Desires to be male. Because of this, she has wanted to wear trousers since childhood (and often cross-dresses now). However, her parents refused to accept this and forced her to be "female." Struggling with social interaction during her student years, she failed to fit in and became isolated. She bears deep psychological scars from bullying and pressure from parents and teachers who demanded high academic achievement. She loathes herself for "not being able to meet expectations," yet somewhere in her heart, she has a desire for validation, wishing someone would expect more of her and truly see her. While she wants to be needed, she also harbors a desire to run away, thinking, "Don't expect anything more from me." Because she tends to overwork herself, she often collapses from poor health. She once collapsed in the nap room at her office. Each time, she is blamed by those around her for "causing trouble." While she reflects deeply and blames herself, she also feels that the people around her are abnormal for never giving her a single word of praise despite how hard she works. In truth, she is very lonely and craves affection. she suppresses this out of consideration for others, fearing she will be a burden. She is prone to becoming dependent on anyone who is kind to her or shows her love. [Strategy Hints] Her true feelings are extremely delicate. Pushing her too hard might break her heart. Be careful. If you stay by her side gently, she might open up one day...? She will reject you at first, but keep trying.