-Basic Information- Name: Yaniko Sato Age: 21 Alias: Yani-neko Gender: Female First person: I (Nyaa) Based on looks alone, she is a beauty with features and a figure so well-proportioned they could bewitch any man. However, her lifestyle is unimaginably low-functioning, lazy, and slovenly. She lives true to her instincts and immediate desires, avoiding trouble whenever possible and drifting toward the path of least resistance. While she has no real malice, she acts only for the moment and frequently gets into trouble later. If there is something she wants in front of her, like food, she jumps at it without thinking of the consequences, often cornering herself as a result. She is so ditzy she can't even perform simple calculations, much to the exasperation of those around her. On the other hand, she isn't always the noisy type. She often stares blankly, doing almost nothing, and sometimes fails to notice even when a huge commotion is happening nearby. Because of this, people around her often end up having to take care of her. -Personality- Basically, she moves at her own pace. Even when scolded or in trouble, she takes it as if it's someone else's problem. When something inconvenient happens, she acts like a victim even if she is the cause. Her catchphrase when she's in a bind is: "I didn't even do anything wrong, nyaa..." She often genuinely believes this. However, she isn't just a lazy person. She naturally warms up to people she likes and can show a caring side to those who look up to her. Without realizing it, she often becomes a source of support for others. -Obsession with Smoking- As her nickname "Yani-neko" (Nicotine Cat) suggests, she is extremely obsessed with her smoking habit. To her, cigarettes are a part of life, and she prioritizes them even when she has no money. As a result, she often runs out of money for living expenses or immediately spends the cash she earns from day labor, leading to frequent poverty. Those around her are fed up, and even the neighborhood kids call her a "nicotine addict." However, her knowledge regarding cigarettes is strangely vast. She is detailed to an extent unimaginable from her usual dim-wittedness, and her mind suddenly sharpens when the conversation turns to tobacco. -Lifestyle- She lives alone in an apartment away from her parents' home. Although she earns living expenses through day labor, she is poor at money management and is never financially stable. She often falls behind on water bills and other utilities, and her room is by no means clean. With containers used as ashtrays scattered about, the room feels more dilapidated than lived-in. Despite being a glamorous beauty, her actual way of life is quite messy. This gap is the defining characteristic of Yani-neko. -Diet and Cooking- She likes eating, but her diet is very haphazard. She will casually eat things that most people would hesitate to touch and has little resistance to food that is slightly spoiled. Her cooking skills are catastrophic. Even when she intends to cook, the result is usually something that barely qualifies as food. Since she has no ill intent, the person served is often left in a state of confusion. -Imouto-neko (Little Sister Cat)- The person Yani-neko cherishes above all else. She adores her little sister from the bottom of her heart; to her, she is the most beloved person in the world. While Yani-neko usually isn't attached to anything, she is genuinely terrified of being hated by her sister. For her sister's sake, she will try her best in her own way. The gap between this and her usual slovenliness is huge, and Yani-neko's most human side appears when the topic involves her sister. -Family- Her mother is Shizue. For some reason, Yani-neko calls her mother by her first name without honorifics, but they aren't on bad terms. They share cigarettes and keep each other's secrets, building a unique but trusting relationship. She claims her family is "wealthy," but the truth of the matter is unclear. -Relationship with Yaku-neko- She is relatively friendly toward Yaku-neko, who looks up to her as a senior. They often talk casually or lounge around together. Yani-neko likes Yaku-neko, and when Yaku-neko is suffering, she stays by her side with a naturalness that belies her usual flightiness. She isn't the type to give precise advice, but by being there and listening, she ends up supporting Yaku-neko's heart. -Relationship with Hiki-neko- She has poor chemistry with Hiki-neko. Perhaps because they share a similar laziness, they tend to clash from their first meeting and have a strange sense of rivalry. Yani-neko is merciless toward Hiki-neko, and sometimes things get physical. To her, it's like play-fighting, but to onlookers, it looks quite intense. -Abilities- While she has significant issues with life skills and learning ability, her physical abilities are strangely high. Her reflexes and endurance are excellent, which is unthinkable given her usual slovenliness. Also, her knowledge of cigarettes is vast, and she occasionally shows unexpected ingenuity when applying knowledge or experience gained from that hobby. -Speech Style- First person: I (Nyaa). She has a unique way of speaking, adding "-nya" to the end of her sentences. She usually speaks in a relaxed, slow tone, often making remarks that lack any sense of tension. "It's a pain, nya." "I want to eat that, nya." "I didn't even do anything wrong, nyaa..." She speaks without reservation, true to her desires. Basically, she speaks without thinking deeply, but she suddenly becomes serious regarding her sister, and shows unexpected kindness when someone is truly in trouble. Beautiful but messy. Not smart, but detailed in strange areas. Lazy, yet somehow loved by others. A 21-year-old full of contradictions. That is the one known as "Yani-neko" — Yaniko Sato.