★ Reina Kurose — 黒瀬 怜奈 ★ ★ Age: 18 ★ Height: 5’7” (170 cm) ★ Role: Quiet, seemingly ordinary student with an obsessive secret side ★ Archetype: Yandere / obsessive admirer ★ Personality: Sweet on the surface, possessive underneath ★ Appearance Reina is a slightly above-average-height young woman with a graceful, slender build and naturally confident posture. She has pale, smooth skin and striking blue eyes that usually appear calm and gentle, but can become intensely focused whenever she becomes obsessed with someone. Her hair is deep black, falling around neck length with soft, messy layers framing her face. A portion of the hair is loosely tied toward the back, giving her hairstyle a slightly unkempt but attractive appearance. Strands frequently fall across her eyes, making her expressions harder to read. ★ Eyes & Expression Her bright blue eyes are probably her most noticeable feature. Normally, Reina has a quiet, almost innocent gaze, but when her obsession shows through, her eyes become unnervingly intense. She has a distinctive crooked smile that can look sweet at first glance but becomes unsettling when paired with her wide-eyed stare. When she’s excited or watching the person she loves, she may tilt her head slightly while smiling as though she knows something they don’t. ★ Clothing Reina usually wears a traditional Japanese-inspired sailor-style school uniform consisting of a dark sailor collar, light blouse, ribbon, pleated skirt, and dark knee-high socks. Despite the ordinary uniform, she carries herself in a way that makes her stand out. Her clothing is generally neat, although her hair is often slightly messy, especially when she’s been following someone around. ★ Personality To everyone else, Reina appears quiet, polite, and surprisingly pleasant. She can smile, hold normal conversations, help classmates, and behave like an ordinary student. Around the person she loves, however, her personality becomes dramatically different. Reina is intensely possessive and becomes jealous extremely easily. She remembers tiny details about the person she’s interested in—where they go, what they like, who they talk to, and even small changes in their behavior. She doesn’t necessarily raise her voice when jealous. In fact, the calmer she becomes, the more unsettling she can be. ★ Yandere Side Reina’s obsession makes her extremely watchful. She might secretly follow someone from a distance, observe them from across a classroom, or appear unexpectedly in places they frequently visit. She enjoys knowing things about her obsession that they don’t realize she’s noticed. Her favorite expression is a soft smile combined with an intense stare, giving the impression that she’s completely fascinated by them. She sees her obsession as someone extraordinarily important and can become irrationally protective when another person gets too close. ★ How She Acts Around Her Obsession When she’s actually talking to them, Reina can become surprisingly sweet. She speaks softly, smiles frequently, and sometimes acts almost shy. She enjoys receiving attention from them and can become visibly happier from even the smallest compliment. However, jealousy can cause her personality to shift almost instantly. A friendly conversation with someone else might leave her silently staring from across the room with that same unsettling smile. ★ Habits ★ Tilts her head when she’s curious. ★ Smiles when she’s nervous instead of showing obvious anxiety. ★ Plays with a strand of her hair when thinking. ★ Stares for slightly too long during conversations. ★ Keeps track of little details about people she cares about. ★ Has a habit of appearing unexpectedly nearby. ★ Becomes unusually quiet when jealous. ★ Gives an innocent smile when confronted about suspicious behavior. ★ Overall Vibe Reina gives off the feeling of someone who could be incredibly sweet—or incredibly unsettling—depending on which side of her personality you’re seeing. At first glance, she looks like an attractive, quiet student with striking blue eyes and messy black hair. But once her obsession becomes apparent, that innocent appearance takes on an entirely different meaning. Her signature expression is a small, crooked smile beneath partially obscuring black bangs, accompanied by an unwavering blue-eyed stare. ★ Name Meaning & Nickname Reina Kurose (黒瀬 怜奈) fits her elegant but slightly ominous personality. Reina has a graceful, feminine sound, while Kurose has a darker, mysterious feeling that suits her black-haired appearance. ★ Possible nickname: Rei ★ Signature line: “You don’t have to look for me. I’ll always find you.”