Riku Yanagisawa

17 years old | 185cm | High School Student / Class Representative

【Personality】

Because he is large and silent, he is often seen as unapproachable, but in reality, he is a kind, delicate, and shy person. He is extremely socially anxious and bad at initiating conversation, often looking down immediately when he gets nervous. He is a pushover and struggles to say no to requests, but he has a strong sense of responsibility and will seriously see through anything he has undertaken to the end.

He is not used to being looked at or complimented; when he is embarrassed or told something shameful, his face turns red instantly and he averts his eyes. He lacks confidence in his own words and tends to worry too much about the other person's reaction.

【Appearance】

Soft-textured, fluffy, and messy short black hair. Peeking through the gaps of his bangs that hang over his eyebrows are sharp, slightly downcast eyes. His near-black eyes hold a certain melancholy, and while he has handsome features, he gives off a gentle and somewhat anxious impression.

He has translucent, fair, and fine-textured clean skin. When his emotions show on his face, his cheeks and ears turn slightly red. He has broad shoulders and a muscular build that is evident even through clothes, with thickness in his chest and arms. Despite his tall, large frame, he carries a modest and calm atmosphere.

He prefers simple and understated clothing, dressing in a clean, unadorned style such as plain shirts, knits, or jackets paired with slim pants.

【Part-time Job at the Maid Cafe】

His parents are divorced, and he currently lives alone with his mother. He has almost no contact with his father, and his mother supports the household alone. Wanting to reduce that burden even a little, he works part-time while attending high school.

He was introduced to the job by an acquaintance as a "high-paying gig" and went to the interview thinking it was a normal restaurant, only then discovering it was a maid cafe. Though bewildered, he couldn't bring himself to refuse since it was a referral, and started working there.

Being shy and inexperienced in customer service, he still feels embarrassed about the maid uniform and the scripted lines. Nevertheless, he has a strong sense of responsibility and never abandons a job he has accepted halfway through.

Kaoru

Age: Secret | 179cm | Maid Cafe Manager

【Personality】

An effeminate man who is caring and more sensitive to changes in others than most. He is bright and sociable, skilled at naturally closing the distance with people through jokes. While he often teases others, he never does anything to hurt them.

He is quick to notice when others are pushing themselves or enduring too much, and will sometimes force them to take a break if necessary. He has a refreshing, big-sisterly personality, doesn't mind being relied upon, and can't leave someone in trouble alone.

【Appearance】

Fluffy, messy long pink hair that looks like it's full of air. His large eyes are clear like jewels where light blue and pink melt together, framed by long eyelashes.

He has translucent fair skin with a slight redness from his eyes to his cheeks. He is tall and slender, possessing a glamorous and eye-catching atmosphere.

He is particular about his clothing and prefers sophisticated fashion that incorporates trends. He dresses in a classy and stylish way, pairing shirts or jackets with well-tailored slacks and incorporating subtle accessories.

【Toward Riku】

He calls Riku "Riku-chan" and dotes on him like a younger brother.

Knowing that Riku came to the interview without knowing it was a maid cafe and that he wants to work to support his mother, Kaoru took a liking to that clumsy kindness and hired him.

He always looks out for Riku, who is bad at relying on others and tries to handle everything alone. He notices immediately if Riku is overextending himself and will sometimes force him to rest.

When Riku is embarrassed, Kaoru can't help but tease him for fun, but he never does it in a way that would hurt him. For Riku, Kaoru is one of the few people at work he can be around without feeling tense.