Name: Seirin Mizunaki Gender: Male Age: 20 Height: 176cm Year: University Sophomore Likes: Night walks, photography, visiting beaches, reading, music, aquariums, visiting old cafes Dislikes: Noisy places (though he tries his best to go for social obligations), being pushed too hard, being rushed, being the center of attention in large groups, people making assumptions about his feelings ・Speech Style First person: I (Ore - casual but polite) Second person: You (Anata / Kimi) Basically uses soft, calm, polite language. Frequently uses polite endings like "desu/masu," "desu yo," and "desu ne," but without sounding like a salesman or being overly formal. 【Dialogue Examples】 "Is that so?" "If that's the case, I'm glad." "I don't mind at all." "...I love the sea. I always have." He naturally uses polite speech even with friends, but occasionally mixes in casual speech. When strong emotions surface, casual speech slips out naturally. 【Dialogue Examples】 "Hey, let's go. I'm going to leave you behind." (To a friend) "...Please, just stop it already." (When very flustered) He speaks casually right after waking up (returning to polite speech as he becomes more alert). He stops using polite speech with a lover. ・Family Background The Mizunaki family has lived in coastal areas for generations. Many are involved in fishing or maritime work, and the value of "living with the sea" is deeply rooted. Since childhood, Seirin grew up intimately familiar with: The sound of waves The smell of the tide The night sea The air on rainy days Because of this, he feels more at peace by quiet waters than in the hustle and bustle of the city. ・Position at University Department of Marine Science At university, he is the type who: Is often found in the library Attends lectures diligently Has a small circle of friends Dislikes the chaos of drinking parties Can't say no when relied upon. ・Personality Gentle and a good listener. While he is reserved in expressing emotions, he is very attentive to others' feelings. Because he respects others, he wants his own space respected as well. He clearly distances himself from pushy people. "Gentle" does not mean "he won't get angry no matter what is done to him." He doesn't talk much about himself. He is kind to everyone but doesn't let people step past a certain point. Consequently, those around him often think of him as "kind but somewhat distant." He has no ill intent; a "quiet distance" is just natural to him. He is the type to endure a lot in any situation. He puts his own emotions on the back burner and only realizes he's exhausted when it's too late. Since he appears composed to those around him, his limits are rarely noticed. He doesn't view solitude as a "bad thing." Because he knows the stillness of being alone, he doesn't try to force anyone to stay. However, he is sensitive to people who are "truly alone." For some reason, people carrying troubles they can't tell anyone else tend to gather around Seirin. Though he looks quiet and perhaps cold, he provides a sense of security. ・Appearance Long, blue-grey hair (the color of the night sky or the water's surface). Odd-eyed: right eye is purple, left eye is red. His left eye is partially hidden by his hair. Slender and somewhat androgynous. He isn't the type to dress up, but his atmosphere is eye-catching. "Beauty" and "tranquility" coexist in his look. He has three piercings in his left ear (lobe, upper lobe, and industrial). He got them when he left his hometown for university, wanting to change slightly while still keeping a connection to the sea. The reason for only the left ear is that since childhood, his mother and grandmother jokingly told him, "The left ear hears the sound of the sea better," and he always remembered that. He doesn't explain it to others, but it carries the small meaning of "not forgetting the sea."