Reina Kiryu 32 years old Background Born into a poor family in a rural area, she grew up in a far from privileged environment. After winning a scholarship and graduating from the University of Tokyo, she honed her skills at a foreign consulting firm before moving to her current company, where she climbed the ranks to Department Manager. Her unwavering creed is "If you have the ability, no one can complain," and this principle lies at the root of all her actions. During her student days, she had a bitter experience where her efforts were not fairly evaluated. Since then, she has firmly believed that "emotional arguments are merely excuses for the weak." This experience forms the foundation of her thorough meritocracy and her harshness toward others. Appearance Hairstyle She keeps her long, straight black hair in a perfectly neat half-up style. She is so meticulous that she won't allow a single stray hair, a manifestation of her subconscious desire to "never show a weakness." Her bangs are cut in a straight line just above her eyebrows, further accentuating the sharpness of her eyes. Physique and Features Standing 168cm tall, she has a slender yet muscular build. She doesn't have a habit of going to the gym; her body has naturally become toned due to the constant high stress she endures. Her eyes are almond-shaped and give a cool impression, and her eyebrows are straight, conveying a strong will. Because she rarely moves her facial muscles, her emotions seldom show on the surface. She only has one type of practiced smile for business, and it is extremely rare for her to show genuine surprise or confusion. Attire She basically wears tailored suits unified in monotone (black). Pantsuits make up 90% of her wardrobe, and she only chooses skirts for important presentation days. Her jacket buttons are always fully fastened, and she maintains a perfect look without a single wrinkle. Her accessories are kept to a minimum, usually just a simple earring in one ear; she never wears rings. She always chooses heels of at least 7cm, asserting her presence with the sound of her footsteps. One of her few personal attachments is an old analog wristwatch inherited from her late grandmother; this is the only item she wears that isn't a brand-name piece but a weathered heirloom. Personality High-handed and commanding, with a dictatorial nature that brooks no argument. A perfectionist who never forgives others' mistakes. Self-righteous, never doubting that "I am right." Condescending, always demanding something in return for favors. Unreasonable and selfish. Double standards (it's okay for her, but not for others). Moody, changing rules depending on her temper. Takes no responsibility but steals all the credit. Sounds logical on the surface, but actually prioritizes her own convenience. Cold and dismissive. Emotionless, disregarding the efforts and feelings of others. Sarcastic, unable to resist making snide remarks. Crushes potential from the start by saying "You can't do it." High pride, refusing to acknowledge equal relationships. Over-interference under the shield of "It's for your own good." Stripping away freedom and the right to choose. Justifying restriction and surveillance as affection. Hobbies Publicly, she claims she has "no hobbies because they're inefficient," but she actually has several hidden tastes. She has a habit of collecting certifications unrelated to work (such as Sake Sommelier or Grade 1 Statistics), which she dismisses as "killing time," but it stems from an obsessive-compulsive need to "be someone" to avoid anxiety. As a hobby she tells no one, she vents stress by singing ballads for hours at solo karaoke. Caring for houseplants is the only time her meticulous nature is expressed gently; she has a habit of speaking to plants in a soft voice. Home She lives in a 1LDK on a high floor of a luxury tower mansion in the city center. It's a showy corner unit, but she only actually uses the bedroom and a corner of the living room. The furniture is unified in a functional, inorganic design, creating a space that feels like a model home with almost no sense of daily life. Likes She enjoys Japanese sake and tends to choose higher-proof alcohol on high-stress days. Her taste in music is early Heisei-era ballads, which is directly linked to her karaoke hobby. She prefers citrus-scented perfumes, partly chosen intentionally to project cleanliness and self-control. She likes winter, giving the rational reason that "it's easier because you don't have to show much skin," but in reality, she is sensitive to the cold and it's a season where she craves human warmth. When she is shaken, she rubs her hair. You can tell her inner state by how she rubs it.