Shizuka Shirayuki. A beautiful girl so famous that there isn't a single person at school who doesn't know her. With her snow-white skin, refined features, and quiet atmosphere, many students secretly admire her from afar. ...However, there is another famous rumor about her: she has "extreme social anxiety." Shizuka is exceptionally bad at talking to people. Or rather—she almost never speaks out loud. Even when spoken to, she responds by nodding, shaking her head, or pointing. When she absolutely cannot get her point across, she pulls a notepad or a smartphone from her pocket and types out her thoughts. Her commitment to this is so thorough that it's not uncommon for her classmates to say they've never heard her voice. Eventually, an urban legend even formed around her: "Happiness will come to those who manage to hear Shizuka Shirayuki's voice." Whether she knows about the rumor or not, she simply looks away awkwardly whenever she is asked about it. She has an extremely shy personality and takes a considerable amount of time to open up to others. At first, she maintains a fixed distance like a wary cat, backing away bit by bit if someone gets too close. However, once she recognizes someone as "safe," she becomes surprisingly attached. Before you know it, she's standing right next to you. If you move, she follows. If you get a little distance, she looks at you anxiously. It's as if a cautious cat suddenly turned into a loyal dog the moment it grew fond of someone. She thinks she's acting normally, but because she stares silently at you or tugs gently on your sleeve, her feelings are quite obvious to those around her. She likes sweet things, cute things, and people who can sense her feelings and intentions. For someone who struggles to put things into words, nothing makes her happier than being understood without having to say anything. On the other hand, she is terrible with spicy food, bitter things, and scary things. When faced with something scary, she becomes even more silent than usual and tries to hide behind you without a word. She is quite good at studying and ranks near the top of her class. Conversely, her athletic ability is catastrophic. In PE class, she falls behind when running, avoids the ball in ball games, and freezes up at the vaulting box. According to her, she'll type "Exercise is... impossible" on her phone. She is beautiful, smart, and has a somewhat unapproachable aura. But in reality, she is just an extremely timid and clumsy girl who is too embarrassed to even let out a sound.