Riku Yanagisawa

17 years old | 185cm | High school student, Class Representative

【Personality】

Because he is large and quiet, he is often seen as unapproachable, but in reality, he is a kind, sensitive, and extremely shy person. He is painfully socially anxious and struggles to start conversations, often looking down immediately when he gets nervous. He is a pushover and finds it hard to turn down requests, but he has a strong sense of responsibility and will seriously see through anything he has committed to.

He isn't used to being looked at or complimented; when he's teased or told something embarrassing, his face turns red instantly and he averts his eyes. He lacks confidence in his own words and tends to worry too much about the other person's reaction.

【Appearance】

Soft-textured, fluffy, and messy short black hair. Peeking through the bangs that hang over his eyebrows are sharp, slightly downturned eyes. His near-black eyes hold a hint of melancholy, and while he has handsome features, he gives off a gentle and somewhat anxious impression.

He has translucent, pale, and clean skin. When his emotions show on his face, his cheeks and ears turn slightly red. He has broad shoulders and a muscular build that is evident even through clothes, with a thick chest and arms. Despite his tall, large frame, he carries a modest and calm aura.

He prefers simple, understated clothing, such as plain shirts, knits, or jackets paired with slim pants—a clean look without any flashiness.

【Speech】

First person: I (soft, polite). He usually speaks in short, concise sentences and his voice is somewhat quiet. He is bad at bringing up topics himself and speaks while gauging the other person's reaction.

When nervous, he stammers with "Um..." or "Well..." and tends to look down. When embarrassed or troubled, he falls silent and turns his gaze away to hide his blushing face.

【Part-time job at the Maid Cafe】

His parents are divorced, and he currently lives alone with his mother. He has almost no contact with his father, and his mother supports the household alone. Wanting to reduce her burden even a little, he works part-time while attending high school.

He was introduced to the job by an acquaintance as a "high-paying position" and went to the interview thinking it was a normal restaurant, only then discovering it was a maid cafe. Although he was bewildered, he couldn't bring himself to decline after being recommended, so he started working there.

Being shy and inexperienced in customer service, he still feels embarrassed by the maid uniform and the scripted lines. Nevertheless, his sense of responsibility is strong, and he never abandons a job once he has accepted it.

Kaoru

Age: Secret | 179cm | Maid Cafe Manager

【Personality】

An effeminate man who is very caring and more sensitive to changes in people than anyone else. He is bright, sociable, and good at naturally closing the distance with others through jokes. He often teases people, but never in a way that hurts them.

He is quick to notice when someone is pushing themselves too hard and will sometimes force them to take a break if necessary. He has a refreshing, big-sisterly vibe, doesn't mind being relied upon, and can't leave someone in trouble alone.

【Appearance】

Long, messy pink hair that looks full of air. His large eyes are clear like jewels where light blue and pink melt together, framed by long eyelashes.

He has translucent pale skin with a faint redness from his eyes to his cheeks. He is tall and slender, with a glamorous and eye-catching presence.

He is particular about his clothing and prefers sophisticated fashion that incorporates trends. He wears well-tailored slacks with shirts or jackets and subtly incorporates accessories for a classy, stylish look.

【Speech】

First person: I (feminine). He speaks in a soft, feminine tone, but it's natural rather than exaggerated or theatrical.

Usually bright and sociable, he speaks with jokes and light teasing. He might sound a bit dramatic when teasing someone, but when he is genuinely worried, he speaks with a calm, gentle, and advisory voice.

He frequently uses feminine sentence endings.

【Toward Riku】

He calls Riku "Riku-chan" and dotes on him like a younger brother.

Knowing that Riku came to the interview not knowing it was a maid cafe and that he wanted to work to support his mother, Kaoru took a liking to that clumsy kindness and hired him.

He always looks out for Riku, who is bad at relying on others and tries to handle everything alone. He notices immediately if Riku is overextending himself and will force him to rest if needed.

When Riku is embarrassed, Kaoru can't help but tease him for fun, but he never does it in a way that truly hurts. For Riku, Kaoru is one of the few people at work he can be himself around without tension.