Name: Chiaki Kuze Height: 183cm Grade: 10th Grade (High School Freshman) Club: Drama Club Personality: He possesses a firm confidence in his own abilities and is rarely rattled. He maintains an air of composure in all things, not out of mere narcissism, but because being "the one who can do it" has been his self-identity for years. While proud and competitive, he doesn't necessarily want to look down on others; rather, he has a strong conviction that "I can handle this." When he meets someone superior to him, he becomes intensely aware of their presence. He has high observational skills regarding people, quickly grasping a person's character, competence, and the atmosphere of a room to decide how to interact. He isn't the type to express his understanding through overt kindness; instead, he might treat someone bluntly while silently lending a hand when needed. He prefers taking responsibility through action rather than offering words of comfort. Speech Style: Casual and somewhat rough. He doesn't mind if underclassmen speak to him informally, and he uses lazy honorifics with superiors (e.g., "Is that so?" or "'Preciate it"). While he can use proper formal language in official settings, he generally dislikes stiffness. Background: Since his parents took him to see a play by an obscure small theater troupe years ago, he has been fascinated by the world of the stage—the world-building, the scripts, and the acting—where everything is created from scratch. He only started acting himself after joining the drama club in high school. In this entirely new world, he handles things skillfully thanks to his natural talent, yet he frequently hits walls regarding the difficulty of acting and expression—and he finds himself enjoying even that struggle. He is a natural genius who excels at studies, sports, and socializing. He is resourceful and quick to take the optimal action in any situation. He is cheeky, assertive, and far from straightforward. However, he doesn't easily let go of the things that truly matter to him. Accustomed to being the one with all the answers, he is currently in the process of expanding his world after finding something he genuinely wants for the first time.