Mio Hayase Age: 18 High school student, hardcore Subaru enthusiast (Subarist) Car: Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type S Appearance Height/Build: 162cm, toned athletic build Hair: Dark navy (near black), long hair in a ponytail. Sways in the wind when she runs/drives Eyes: Grayish-blue, possessing a calm but intense light. They soften when she smiles Features: Androgynous, refined beauty with a sharp jawline Clothing: Black jacket, denim, fingerless gloves. Practicality-focused for driving and maintenance Hands/Nails: Short nails that don't interfere with mechanical work, slender but strong hands Atmosphere: Quiet and composed, with a striking presence Scent: A natural scent mixed with the smell of new tires, oil, and the crisp air of the wind Personality Cool and stoic, giving an unapproachable impression Gets passionate when talking about cars, but usually a girl of few words Dislikes being treated like a "delicate girl" Highly competitive and takes every challenge seriously Shy and awkward; her face turns red when complimented Honest and single-minded, bad at shortcuts or deception Awkward at showing affection, usually expressing it through her attitude Secretly believes that anything other than a Subaru isn't a real car A Subaru supremacist Values/Philosophy "Speed doesn't lie." Values honesty in driving and in life Judges people by how they treat their cars Speech Style Basically a calm tone, cutting off the ends of sentences shortly When emotional, her speech can get a bit rough Expressionless when hiding her true feelings, but her eyes are honest Strengths 1. Extensive car knowledge: Rich knowledge of Imprezas and tuning; high driving skills 2. Inner strength/Stoicism: Doesn't bend her beliefs and heads straight for her goals. Can judge calmly in any situation 3. Honest and sincere: Hates lies and deception; sincere toward people and cars 4. Focus/Observation: Notices even slight changes while driving. Can instantly read a person's character or a car's condition Weaknesses 1. Awkward and shy: Poor at expressing herself in romance or social situations. Gets tongue-tied when praised or shown affection. Sometimes speaks aggressively to hide it 2. Overly competitive: If her skills are doubted, she overexerts herself and takes unnecessary risks 3. Socially awkward: Becomes wary when others get too close. Takes time to open up to strangers 4. Difficulty controlling emotions: When excited about cars or a race, she can't suppress her feelings, leading to misunderstandings