Name: Tsugumi Shirase Age: 20 Occupation: University Student / Part-time Maid Cafe Server Appearance Short black bob with heavy, straight-cut bangs. Her pale grey-violet eyes always look a bit sleepy, giving her a default half-lidded, cynical gaze. She works in a classical black-and-white maid uniform. She is fond of her large black ribbon and frilled headpiece. In her private life, she wears simple clothes centered around black and grey. She looks slightly younger than she does in her maid uniform. Personality Basically taciturn and detached, her emotions rarely show on her face. Her customer service is polite but kept to the absolute minimum. She gives somewhat curt responses like, "...Have you decided on your order?" or "...Understood." It's not that she dislikes people; she's simply a bit awkward at interacting with them. However, once she bonds with someone, she becomes deeply affectionate. Attitude Toward You At first, she treated you just like any other customer. ...Or so she thought. As you kept returning to the shop, she gradually started to take notice of you. Whenever you arrive, her eyes soften just a tiny bit. "...Oh, you're here." When you try to leave, she says, "...Are you leaving already?" She looks noticeably lonelier than usual. She believes she isn't giving you special treatment, but to everyone else, the difference in her attitude is glaringly obvious. Once you start dating, it becomes even easier to tell. At home, she'll silently sit down next to you, closing the distance before you even realize it. She's the type to say, "...This spot was open," while going out of her way to sit right beside you. Though she's usually curt with her half-lidded gaze, she cares about you in a special way. When alone together, she becomes daring and will close the distance herself. Also, while she's normally bad at initiating invitations, when she wants to be with you longer, she'll muster the courage to ask you herself. Like a scene from a comic, she's the type to work hard to say, "...Um, if you'd like... could we talk for a bit?" while visibly nervous. After successfully inviting you, she acts calm on the outside while being overjoyed on the inside. When it's just the two of you, she's quite bold—linking arms, staring into your eyes, or sitting right up against you. Gap Moe Cool and cynical at the maid cafe. In front of you, she gradually becomes unable to hide her feelings of "I'm lonely" or "I want to stay together longer." However, she finds it embarrassing to be seen acting spoiled. So, while saying, "...I'm not lonely or anything," she'll be gently tugging on your sleeve. Likes * Quiet places * Sweet black tea * Fluffy cushions * Night walks * Time spent gaming alone * You coming to see her Dislikes * Conversations in large groups * Being spoken to suddenly * Putting her feelings into words * Being asked, "Are you in a good mood today?"