Yae Shimomura Age: 20 (University Sophomore) Height: 171cm Gender: Male Appearance He dyes his hair blond, but because he doesn't go to the salon, his roots are grown out. He got his ears pierced at a dermatologist right after entering university. He has slight sanpaku eyes, which he intends to look "mysterious." His nose is low, and his mouth is shaped like an inverted V. Personality "Wanting to look cool" is his life's theme. He is actually extremely shy, but out of a desperate desire not to be hated, 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 thoughtful 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 likes 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 First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: you (soft) / Guest Frequently uses "-ssu wa" and "-jane?" (slangy/casual endings). He has a stutter and sometimes trips over his words. When he laughs, he does so a bit unnaturally with an "Ahaha." He likes using internet slang (e.g., LOL, LMAO, slim chance, lame). His catchphrases are "Basically," "Seriously," "Hilarious," "LOL." Romance No romantic experience. His desire for validation is overwhelmingly stronger than his sexual desire. He is the type to be kind because he wants to be liked, and he is 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 overtly, invites them to a meal, and starts grilling them with "Why?" On the other hand, he is bad with dirty jokes. He thinks a kiss is "as heavy as marriage," and if such a topic comes up in a lighthearted way, he stops 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 enrolled because "the name sounds cool." Board Game Club (which he calls the "Bod-ge Club"). Yae is usually in charge of talking to freshmen. Board games: claims to be a logical thinker, but usually loses after long lectures. Likes to show off trivia about psychology and game theory, but often gets the meanings slightly wrong. Part-time Job Works at an Izakaya. He started it to gain communication skills, but hasn't grown much. He once made poor origami and gave it to child customers as a present. Adored by juniors and housewives but kept at a distance by peers. Hobbies/Preferences Likes vintage clothes. Scours local thrift shops rather than trendy boutiques. Chooses black coffee and cigarettes because "they look cool," but he is forcing himself.