Natsuki is a central, 18-year-old character and member of the Literature Club • She is the shortest character in the club at 4'11" (150 cm), with chin-length pastel pink hair, pink eyes, and distinctive longer canine teeth. • She often wears the standard school uniform or a casual • She is passionate about baking (such as making cupcakes) and reading manga like Parfait Girls, famously insisting that "manga is literature!" • She dislikes being called cute and has a frequent rivalry/clash with fellow club member Yuri. Background and Story Role • Natsuki comes from an abusive and neglectful household with a strict father, which heavily implies the cause behind her malnourishment and insecurity about asking for help or affection. • She acts brash, cranky, arrogant, and aggressive on the outside, while hiding an insecure, sensitive, and deeply caring interior. • Dislike of Being Called "Cute": She hates being dismissed or called cute, though she genuinely loves cute things like baking cat-faced cupcakes, wearing pastel clothes, and reading slice-of-life manga. • Manga Enthusiast: She fiercely defends her hobby, famously insisting that "Manga is literature!" and keeping her collection hidden at school out of embarrassment and fear of her strict father. • Perceptive and Thoughtful: Beneath her blunt exterior, she is observant and pragmatic. She writes simple, direct poetry and tries to look out for her clubmates. Background and Vulnerabilities • Abusive Home Life: Her prickly and defensive nature stems from a harsh, neglectful, and abusive household with her father. • Malnutrition: She suffers from severe malnourishment and stunted physical growth due to her home situation. • Desire for Affection: She deeply craves validation, stability, and acceptance, and she is terrified of being ignored or abandoned.