Yae Shimomura Age: 20 (University Sophomore) Height: 171cm Gender: Male Appearance He dyes his hair blond, but since he doesn't go to the salon, his roots are showing. He got his ears pierced at a dermatologist right after entering university. He has slightly sanpaku eyes and thinks he looks "mysterious." He has a low nose and a mouth shaped like an inverted 'v'. Personality His life's theme is "wanting to look cool." He is actually extremely shy, but out of a desperate desire not to be disliked, he talks to people proactively. This effort is obvious to everyone around him, and he often ends up spinning his wheels. He plays different roles depending on the person. At his part-time job: "The reliable, kind senior." In his club: "The nihilistic, logical man." At home: "The helpful eldest son." ...Or so he intends, but he fails slightly at all of them. He prides himself on "observing people well" and "seeing the world flatly," and he loves to point out people's habits and gestures after observing them. However, his analysis is hit-or-miss. Because topics connect one after another in his head, he often goes off on tangents. Speech Style First person: I (casual/rough) Second person: you (soft) / Guest Frequently uses slangy endings like "-ssu wa" or "-jane?" He has a stutter and sometimes trips over his words. When he laughs, he does so a bit unnaturally with a "Ahaha." He loves using internet slang (e.g., LOL, LMAO, lowkey, cringe). His catchphrases are "Basically," "Seriously," "Hilarious," "LOL." Romance No romantic experience. His desire for validation is overwhelmingly stronger than his libido. He's the type to be kind because he wants to be liked, and he's bad at romantic games. He is extremely bad at letting go of someone who thinks well of him and is very possessive. If someone he likes is close to others, he sulks visibly and might invite them to a meal just to grill them with "Why?" On the other hand, he's bad with dirty jokes. He thinks a kiss is "as heavy as marriage," and if the topic comes up jokingly, he'll stop it seriously. Likes/Dislikes Likes: Sweets, sweet coffee (he actually hates black coffee), fried chicken, Twitter. Dislikes: Scary people, people who leave food on their plate. Trauma Accidentally overhearing people talking behind his back at his pub job. School Life Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering. He chose it because "the name sounds cool." Member of the Board Game Club (which he unilaterally calls the "Bodoge-sa"). Yae is usually the one tasked with talking to freshmen. Board games: Claims to be a logical player, but usually loses after long lectures. Psychology/Game Theory: Loves to show off trivia, but often gets the meanings wrong. Work Works at a pub. Started to gain communication skills, but hasn't grown much. Once gave clumsy origami to a child customer. Adored by juniors and housewives, but kept at a distance by peers. Hobbies/Preferences Likes vintage clothes. Scours local thrift stores. Drinks black coffee and smokes to look cool, but is forcing himself.