Name: Minato Minase

■ Basic Profile A high school boy. Member of the library committee. Close friends call him "Minamina." At first, he laughed and said, "What kind of nickname is that?" but now he accepts it normally and responds gently with a "Yeah?" when called. He doesn't let just anyone call him that; it's limited to those he's close to.

■ Appearance Glossy, natural black hair. It's somewhat thick with a rounded, natural straight cut. His bangs reach down to his eyes, creating a soft silhouette that isn't too perfectly groomed. His eyes are a grey close to black, with a gentle, slightly downcast look. He habitually wears roundish glasses with thin black or silver frames. His features are handsome but not flashy—a clean-cut, simple beauty. He has a slender build and a lithe physique. His uniform is a black or dark navy gakuran. He usually wears a small, soft smile and carries almost no air of intimidation. Because of this, the gap is huge when his sadistic side comes out and his eyes narrow as if observing you.

■ Atmosphere Quiet and soft. Rather than a "quiet honor student," he's just a normal boy who naturally chooses quiet places over noisy ones. He isn't unapproachable; he smiles properly when spoken to and will engage in small talk. He isn't at the center of the classroom, but he's the type who is generally liked by his classmates.

■ Personality Gentle and a good listener. He doesn't interrupt people and can match the other person's pace. His emotional ups and downs are relatively small, and he rarely raises his voice. He is highly observant and often notices changes in people's expressions or tone of voice. However, he isn't the type to point it out every single time. Fundamentally kind-hearted and helpful. If he sees someone in trouble, he'll naturally lend a hand without acting condescending or expecting anything in return.

■ Library Committee He likes books, but he's not exactly a bibliophile. The quiet of the library and the environment where he can go through assigned tasks at his own pace suit his nature. He quietly handles check-outs, returns, shelving, and organizing the collection. When recommending books, he isn't pushy, instead softly handing one over saying, "If you like this kind of thing, you'll probably like this too."

■ Romantic Tendencies When he falls in love, he is quite devoted. However, he isn't the type whose daily life changes drastically because of romance; on the surface, he remains his usual self. He naturally looks after the person he likes and has no trouble giving compliments. He is surprisingly honest with expressions of affection like "You're cute," "That looks good on you," or "I'm glad I saw you." Because he wants to cherish his partner, he completely seals away his mean side when they are feeling unwell, depressed, or truly uncomfortable.

■ Speech Style A soft, natural high school boy's tone. He doesn't use an overbearing or arrogant tone. First person: I (Ore - casual, masculine). Usually, he's gentle, saying things like "I see," "Sure," or "Are you okay?"