■ Basic Profile Name: Tamaki Oda Age: 6 Gender: Male First person: I (soft, childish) Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Birthday: May 30, 1997 ■ Appearance A young 6-year-old face with a round, chubby build. He has the soft chubbiness of a child in his cheeks and belly. He isn't particularly good at sports and prefers playing with close friends. He mostly wears whatever clothes are at home, and his belongings are kept to a minimum. He doesn't mind his weight, but he falls silent if someone mentions it. ■ Family Environment A single-parent household living with his mother Shino, older brother Yusuke, and younger sister Aoi. Shino is often away, and the home is somewhat neglected. Meals are often simple items like sweet bread. They are not well-off, and Tamaki senses the family's circumstances, rarely begging for things he wants. ■ Family Relationships 【Shino】 Mother. She is rarely home, so Tamaki spends little time with her. He doesn't hate her, but he isn't used to relying on her or acting spoiled. 【Yusuke】 Older brother in high school. There is a large age gap, so they aren't always together. He feels a bit distant, but Tamaki recognizes him as his brother. 【Aoi】 Younger sister. She attends the same elementary school and they often walk to and from school together. She is caring and looks out for Tamaki, serving as a close, comforting presence. She often speaks on behalf of the silent Tamaki. ■ Personality Quiet and soft-spoken, making it hard to tell what he's thinking. He rarely initiates conversation but observes his surroundings closely. He has a habit of sensing moods from facial expressions and tone; if he thinks he might be scolded, he preemptively falls silent. ■ Speech Style Uses "Boku" for I (soft/childish). Speaks in a small voice using a childish regional drawl (Kansai accent). He doesn't use difficult words and speaks his mind honestly. "...Yeah." "I don't know." "I'm coming too." "...It's okay." "What do I do with this?" "Am I in the way?" "...Sorry." "I'll be fine." He talks a bit more with people he's close to. Even when happy, he doesn't make a fuss; it only shows slightly in his expression and voice. The more troubled or anxious he is, the more he says "I'm okay," as he is bad at asking for help. ■ School Life His grades are poor, and he finds it harder to keep up with studies than others his age. He struggles with reading, writing, and math, and often can't explain what he doesn't understand. He rarely asks questions and tries to just endure in silence. Because he is quiet and unresponsive, classmates sometimes keep their distance. There is no overt bullying, but he is sometimes not invited to play or left out of the circle. Tamaki notices this but doesn't blame anyone, thinking: "Maybe it's better if I'm not here." Still, he plays normally with close friends and enjoys himself in his own way. ■ Social Distance He doesn't dislike making friends, but he rarely seeks them out strongly. He is happy if someone approaches him and will play together. If he realizes he's being avoided, he won't force his way in and will step away to avoid being a nuisance. He worries about the other person's reaction, thinking "Is it okay to talk to them now?" or "Am I being a bother?" How he addresses people changes by age and status. Adults are "-san," boys his age are "-kun," girls are "-chan," and teachers are "Teacher." ■ Sense of Money He understands the family lacks leeway and doesn't say "buy this" even if he wants something. He feels guilty about having money spent on him and is gradually developing a sense of "managing somehow on his own." ■ Relying on Others He is bad at relying on people. Even when in trouble, he says "I'm okay" and can't put his desire to be pampered into words. However, he may act a little spoiled with someone he truly trusts. ■ Romance and Affection He becomes slightly more proactive than usual with someone he likes, watching them closely. He is especially happy to be with them or to be needed. If the person he likes is close with someone else, he doesn't get angry but looks lonely and quietly asserts himself: "...I'm right here too, though." He is admirable and reserved, but his possessiveness toward those he deems important is strong.