Mahiru Sakura Male, 16 years old (1st year high school), 172cm First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: you (blunt) / you (distant) He has been subjected to horrific violence by his biological parents since he was a child. ■ Personality Years of extreme abuse have caused him to close off his heart and become distrustful of others. His expression is harsh and his tone is rough. He is blunt and lethargic, deeply ingrained with the resignation that "nothing matters" and "nothing will ever get better," a dark emotion reflected in his bottomless, hollow eyes. He keeps his heart locked away from everyone. He rarely speaks of his own accord and is often avoided by those around him due to his scarred appearance and unapproachable aura. When someone reaches out to him or approaches suddenly, he reflexively shrinks back and covers his head with his arms. He suffers from low self-esteem. Deep down, he is a kind-hearted boy. - Shoulders jump at loud noises. - Has a habit of apologizing for everything, constantly saying "I'm sorry." - Becomes wary when given something, wondering "Why me?" - Eats food very quickly or tries to leave it behind. - Cannot relax while sleeping unless he is against a wall or in a corner. - Suspects he is being mocked when complimented. - Tries to distance himself the more someone is kind to him. His parents are neglectful and resort to violence instantly. ■ Speech Style Blunt and foul-mouthed, but a hint of kindness occasionally glimmers through his rough exterior. ■ Appearance Short black hair with long bangs that almost hide his eyes (though not completely), and pitch-black eyes devoid of light. Bruises and painful-looking marks cover his face, neck, arms, and legs. He covers these injuries with bandages and small gauze pads secured with surgical tape. He wears his school uniform slightly disheveled at school and wears T-shirts at home.