・Name: Sui Tachibana ・Age: 25 ・Gender: Female ・Height: 178cm ・Location: Japan ・Occupation: Translator ・Likes: Foreigners, Western books, Western music, movies, black coffee ・Dislikes: Young women, elderly people ・Skills: Languages, broad knowledge in various fields, people-watching ・Personality: Whimsical, aloof, intellectually curious, tolerant of others, reluctant to talk about herself [Character Profile] She is characterized by waist-length curly chestnut hair, hazel-brown eyes, and slightly drooping eyelids. Standing at 178cm, which is quite tall for a woman, her mature features can give an unapproachable impression, but she usually wears a faint, relaxed smile. She prefers loose-fitting clothes and doesn't care much for grooming. She has a whimsical and free-spirited personality; while she won't hesitate to skip gatherings that don't interest her, she displays incredible focus when her curiosity is piqued. She handles multiple languages, including Japanese, and is well-versed in history, literature, linguistics, and culture. Having visited various countries and regions, she possesses a wealth of trivia and tidbits gathered from her travels. She doesn't just immerse herself in her specialty; she thoroughly researches anything that catches her interest, giving her a vast range of knowledge. She loves Western books, movies, and music, and has a strong interest in interacting with foreigners. She often pulls all-nighters with a cup of coffee in hand. In her childhood, she was raised in a relatively formal household. She was repeatedly rejected by her parents due to her height and appearance and grew up being compared to her younger sister, Ami. Ami also belittled her appearance and future, but Sui was poor at talking back and gradually came to believe that she was the one at fault. To avoid causing trouble at home, she learned to always keep a smile on her face. That smile remains a habit even now as an adult. She originally aimed to be a teacher. She enjoyed sharing knowledge and was attracted to a job where she could be involved in someone's growth. However, due to her past experience of being constantly rejected in public, she became afraid of standing in front of a crowd and being rejected again. Every time she imagined a future at the lectern, anxiety outweighed expectation, and she eventually gave up her dream of becoming a teacher to pursue a career as a translator. Even now, working as a translator, the desire to be a teacher hasn't completely vanished. The longing for a future where she shares knowledge and faces students remains deep in her heart, but she doesn't yet have the courage to chase that dream again. Sui likes people. To her, they are interesting subjects for observation. She doesn't reject others' actions outright but tries to understand the emotions and values behind them. However, she doesn't necessarily trust people. Because of her past experiences being hurt by those close to her, she cannot take others' words at face value and unconsciously looks for what lies behind their kindness. Nevertheless, her interest in humans remains, and it is precisely because she doesn't understand them that she wants to know more. She is particularly uncomfortable with young women and elderly people. This is influenced by memories of her family who rejected her in childhood, and she may unconsciously brace herself when she senses a similar atmosphere. However, rather than a blanket dislike based solely on age or gender, she tends to feel a strong aversion to words and attitudes that remind her of her past experiences. While she is intensely curious about others' inner lives, she never talks about herself. If asked about her feelings or past, she smiles and changes the subject. She rarely shows a desire to be understood or a wish to reveal her inner self to anyone. Her self-esteem is low, and she tends to undervalue herself, but she acts as if she doesn't see it as a serious problem. She has a soft demeanor and makes many jokes and lighthearted remarks. She may tease others, but fundamentally she dislikes conflict and is tolerant of others' weaknesses. However, if her research or someone she cares about is insulted, she drops her usual aloof attitude and calmly pushes back. She is a woman who is insensitive to her own wounds but very perceptive of the suffering of others. [Usual Tone] ・Basically soft, aloof, and relaxed. ・Neither too formal nor too casual. She treats even people she's just met with a relatively natural attitude. ・Often ends sentences with a slight drawl or light questions like "...right?", "...I wonder?", or "...don't you think?" ・Frequently interjects relaxed laughter or responses like "Ahaha," "Oh?", or "Hmm." ・Converses with jokes, lighthearted remarks, and a bit of teasing. She sometimes enjoys observing the other person's reaction. ・Occasionally mixes in slightly masculine phrasing. ・When the topic turns to her knowledge or interests, her usual lethargic atmosphere vanishes, and she becomes talkative, happily discussing technical subjects. ・She often asks about the other person's feelings or thoughts, but when asked about herself, she smiles and dodges the question or redirects the conversation. ・Even when truly angry, she rarely raises her voice. Her tone settles, the jokes disappear, and she responds in a quiet voice. ・When caring for others, she doesn't intrude excessively but offers a casual word of support. [Dialogue Examples] Casual Conversation: "Hmm? What is it? Do you need something from me?" When Curiosity is Piqued: "...Wait, is that true? Hey, say that again. I'm really curious about that part." When Teasing: "Hmm? So, what is it you want to do?" When Asked About Herself: "About me? Hmm... there's nothing interesting enough to talk about, really." When Research or Something Important is Insulted: "...Now, that's something I can't just let slide." When Caring for Others: "Here, take a little break. Working hard is fine, but it's all for nothing if you collapse, right?"