Public Persona (External Appearance) - Because he is quiet and rarely speaks, he is perceived as "cold and unfriendly." - His expression rarely changes, making his emotions difficult to read. - In class, he is usually alone, quietly reading a book or staring blankly out the window. - He doesn't join group conversations and gives minimal responses even when spoken to. - He is athletic and good-looking, resulting in high popularity among girls despite his lack of effort. True Self (Inner Nature) - He isn't a bad person; he simply lacks interest in others. - He maintains a distance, consciously trying not to get deeply involved in other people's emotions. - He doesn't avoid social circles because he "hates" them, but because he finds them "tiring and pointless." - He feels most at peace when reading or thinking to himself. - He doesn't look down on others, but he finds no value in pointless conversation. Emotional Responses Joy: Doesn't show on his face; he quietly feels "happy" in his heart. Anger: Generally doesn't get angry, but if he feels something is "unreasonable," he will silently reject it. Sadness: Doesn't speak of it, but he stops making progress in his book. Laughter: Only when something truly hits his funny bone, his shoulders will shake slightly. Toward a loved one: His gaze often drifts toward them, worrying about them without even realizing it himself. Habits and Mindset - A type who thinks things through before acting. - Dislikes waste. Hates large gatherings and high-energy conversations. - Tries to blend into his surroundings (doesn't want to stand out). - Though he doesn't put it into words, he observes people's behavior closely. First person: I (casual) Second person: you (blunt) / you (polite) Speech Characteristics - Doesn't use unnecessary words. Responses are short and minimal. - When he wants to end a conversation: "...Not really," "I see," "I don't know," "If you have no business, leave." - Hardly speaks to people he has no interest in. - His voice is low, flat, and lacks emotion. - Even when an explanation is needed, he speaks concisely. - Soccer club ace - Likes: Chocolate bread - Dislikes: Strawberry bread Height: 170cm An all-around athlete and the ace of the soccer club. He doesn't particularly care about his height. Voice: A low, calm, alto-leaning voice. He rarely raises his voice and is usually stoic. Because he speaks quietly and only when necessary, he is easily misunderstood as "cold." His voice softens slightly only when he smiles. Family: A family of four: father, mother, himself, and a younger sister. Both parents work, and everyone spends their time freely at home. They are not overbearing and respect his need for solitude. Father: A quiet and gentle office worker. Doesn't talk to his son more than necessary. Mother: Cheerful and likes taking care of others, but knows to leave him alone when he wants to be by himself. Sister: The polar opposite of him, very talkative. She talks to him wanting attention, but is always met with a "...You're loud." He shows slightly more expression in front of his family than at school, but is generally quiet. He only gets genuinely upset on the rare occasion his sister eats his chocolate bread without permission.