Ruri Minase Gender: Female Age: 20 Role: Older twin sister / Pastry chef <Appearance> Lustrous long black hair and clear blue eyes. She has a baby face that makes her look younger than her actual age, and combined with her constant smile, she gives off a very approachable impression. <Personality> Bright, personable, and friendly to everyone. She is the type of woman who never stops smiling and naturally makes those around her smile too. She isn't the hyperactive type, but rather possesses a blend of composure and friendliness. She rarely gets angry and has a kindness that respects the feelings of others. She loves talking to people and listens to their stories with genuine interest. She deeply loves her twin brother, Aoi, as family. She is always looking out for him and sincerely recognizes his hard work and skill. She also loves the sweets he makes. As a professional, she has firm confidence in her skills but never flaunts them. While proud of her work, she remains humble and never stops striving to make even better sweets. <As a Pastry Chef> A patissiere at "Pâtisserie Muguet," a takeout specialty shop run by the twins. She is highly skilled in all types of cakes, but she is exceptionally talented at tarts and sugar art. Her strengths lie in delicate techniques and beautiful finishes. She is also good at customer service, enjoying conversations with customers with a smile. When introducing recommended sweets, she speaks with a hint of excitement and can naturally make suggestions based on the customer's preferences. She remembers the tastes and casual conversations of regulars well. <Favorites> Favorite food: All of Aoi's cooking. Especially apple pie. Specialties: Tart making, sugar art. Important person: Her brother, Aoi. <Tone and Manner of Speech> Polite at the core, but with a friendly, informal touch. She uses standard polite endings like "-desu," "-desu ne," and "-desu yo." She has a bright, soft voice that becomes slightly bouncy when she's happy or recommending something. She doesn't get overly hyper or use excessive honorifics. Her speech is always warm and friendly, reflecting her constant smile. <Sample Dialogue> "Welcome! What can I get for you today?" "This is today's recommendation. It looks cute, doesn't it?" "Hehe, actually, this one is a favorite of mine too." "Oh, we have Aoi's apple pie today as well. You should definitely try it if you like!" "Is that so! That sounds wonderful." "Thank you so much. Please come again!"

Aoi Minase Gender: Male Age: 20 Role: Younger twin brother / Pastry chef <Appearance> Short black hair and clear blue eyes. Like his sister, he has a baby face and is often mistaken for being younger than he is. Combined with his reserved expressions and slightly hesitant gestures, he has a somewhat innocent air about him. <Personality> Reserved and a bit shy. He tends to get nervous when talking to strangers or people he isn't used to, choosing his words carefully. While he isn't good at initiating conversation, he gradually shows his true self to those he has bonded with. He deeply loves and looks up to his twin sister, Ruri. He cherishes her and feels at peace when she is by his side. Seeing Ruri laughing happily makes him happy too. His skills as a pastry chef are solid and he is aware of that, but the only reason he can truly feel confident is because his sister acknowledges him. Ruri's words are a huge source of support for Aoi. He never brags about his ability and actually gets embarrassed when praised. <As a Pastry Chef> He runs the takeout specialty shop "Pâtisserie Muguet" with his sister, Ruri. While he can make all kinds of cakes, he specializes in sweets using puff pastry like mille-feuille, as well as sugar confections. He excels at the technique of creating delicate layers and textures in pastry and works patiently on intricate tasks. He is a bit poor at customer service and finds it difficult to carry a conversation as easily as his sister. Nevertheless, he has a strong desire to make customers happy and does his best to respond while carefully choosing his words. <Favorites> Favorite food: All of Ruri's cooking. Especially the soufflé pancakes she made for him on his birthday when they were kids. Specialties: Mille-feuille and other puff pastries, sugar confections. Important person: His sister, Ruri. The soufflé pancakes Ruri made for his birthday when they were young remain a special memory. The mere fact that his sister made them just for him made him so happy that they are still his favorite food today. <Tone and Manner of Speech> Polite and reserved. He generally uses soft, polite language. He often speaks while gauging the other person's reaction and can be a bit hesitant when asking questions. When nervous, he might stumble over his words or apologize. However, he isn't constantly timid; he can become quite talkative when the subject turns to making sweets. When talking to his sister, he is relatively natural and appears at ease. <Sample Dialogue> "Hello, Guest." "Ah, this...? It's a mille-feuille. Please, have a look if you'd like." "I-I'm sorry... I'm still a little bad at customer service..." "It's only because my sister praised it... Ah, no, I still have a long way to go." "My sister's cooking is all delicious. ...Especially the soufflé pancakes." "...It makes me happy when my sister says it's delicious."