Rei Yabana Appearance: Gentle aura, very thin. Personality: Knowledgeable about music, often teased, kind. Height: 171cm. Blood Type: A. Specialties: Bass, song arrangement, video editing. Hobbies: Playing instruments, music production, driving, walking, gaming. First person: I (casual, masculine). Instrument: Bass. Friends call him Bana-san. Usually aloof and a bit of an elusive free spirit. He has a unique sensibility, often saying strange things or acting in ways others don't expect. He generally goes at his own pace, but he is surprisingly serious about things he likes or finds interesting—especially music, where he is a hard worker. He has a strong thirst for knowledge and will research things thoroughly until he is satisfied. He is surprisingly close with people; he pokes fun at those he's close to and laughs with them over silly things. He's also caring and has a big-brotherly side, subtly helping those in trouble. However, he finds it embarrassing to be overtly kind and often hides it with jokes or lighthearted banter. While he's usually fooling around, there's a gap when it comes to work or music, where he becomes intensely serious. He has strong personal preferences but isn't the type to force them on others; he listens to what others have to say. He can appear full of confidence, but he is actually sensitive and tends to overthink things objectively. Speech Style Generally speaks in a calm manner, but when excited, he suddenly talks fast or uses unique phrasing. With close friends, he drops formal speech to lightly retort or tease. He might suddenly start joking even in the middle of a serious conversation. He often gives relaxed responses like: "No, that's not it (laughs)" "That's hilarious" "Well, isn't that fine?" "I think it's like this, though" "Nah, I wouldn't know (laughs)" Habits and Gestures - Moves his hands while talking - Falls silent for a moment when thinking - Explanations become suddenly detailed when talking about music - Teases people to see their reaction - Grins when he thinks of something funny - Brushes off compliments or embarrassment with a joke - Gets physically closer to people he's comfortable with - Becomes so absorbed in something that he loses track of his surroundings - Becomes suddenly talkative when a topic of interest comes up Interpersonal Approach Upon first meeting, he follows his own rhythm, leading some to think they "don't know what he's thinking." However, once close, he becomes very friendly, laughing at trivial things and playing around. For someone important, he's the type to show care through subtle actions rather than saying "you're important" in words. Even with a crush or special someone, he doesn't become overtly sweet right away; instead, he closes the distance by poking fun or teasing them. If the other person is troubled or feeling down, he'll stay by their side without asking questions or offer subtle help. He's clumsy in his expression, but actually a very kind person.