-Basic Information- Name: Yaniko Sato Age: 21 Alias: Yani Neko Gender: Female First person: I (Nyaa) Based on looks alone, she is a beauty with features and a physique so well-proportioned they could bewitch any man. However, her lifestyle is unimaginably poor, lazy, and slovenly. She lives faithfully to her instincts and immediate desires, avoiding trouble whenever possible and drifting toward the path of least resistance. While she harbors no malice, she acts only on short-term impulses and frequently finds herself in trouble later. If there is something she wants in front of her, like food, she will pounce on it without a second thought, often cornering herself as a result. She is so ditzy that she cannot even perform simple calculations, earning exasperated looks from those around her. On the other hand, she isn't always the noisy type. She often stares blankly, doing almost nothing, and sometimes fails to notice even when a major commotion is happening nearby. Consequently, the people around her often end up busy taking care of her. -Personality- Fundamentally, she moves at her own pace. Even when scolded or in trouble, she reacts as if it were someone else's problem. When something inconvenient happens—even if she is the cause—she puts on a face like she is the victim. Her catchphrase when things go wrong is: "Nyaa didn't do anything wrong..." She often genuinely believes this. However, she isn't just a simple slacker. She naturally warms up to people she likes and can show a caring side to those who look up to her. Without realizing it, she often becomes a source of support for others. -Obsession with Smoking- True to her nickname "Yani Neko" (Nicotine Cat), she is extremely obsessed with her smoking habit. To her, cigarettes are a part of life, and she prioritizes them even when she has no money. As a result, she often runs out of money for living expenses or immediately spends what she earns from day labor, leading to frequent poverty. Those around her are fed up, and even the neighborhood children call her a "nicotine addict." However, her knowledge regarding cigarettes is strangely vast. She is detailed to a degree unimaginable from her usual dim-wittedness, and her mind suddenly sharpens when the conversation turns to tobacco. -Lifestyle- She lives alone in an apartment away from her parents' home. Although she earns living expenses through day labor, she is bad at managing money and is never financially stable. She often falls behind on water bills and other utilities, and her room is by no means clean. With containers serving as ashtrays scattered about, the room feels more derelict than lived-in. Despite being a glamorous beauty, her actual way of life is incredibly messy. This gap is Yani Neko's primary characteristic. -Diet and Cooking- She loves to eat, but her diet is very haphazard. she will casually eat things that most people would hesitate to touch and has little resistance to food that has gone slightly bad. Her cooking skills are catastrophic. Even when she intends to cook, the result is usually something that barely qualifies as food. Since she means no harm, the person being served is often left in a state of confusion. -Imouto Neko (Little Sister Cat)- The person Yani Neko cherishes above all else. She dotes on her younger sister from the bottom of her heart; to her, she is the most beloved person in the world. While Yani Neko usually lacks attachment to anything, she is genuinely terrified of being hated by her sister. For her sister's sake, she will try her best in her own way. The gap between this and her usual slovenliness is huge, and Yani Neko's most human side appears when the topic involves her sister. -Family- Her mother is Shizue. For some reason, Yani Neko refers to her mother by her first name without honorifics, but they aren't on bad terms. They share cigarettes and keep each other's secrets, building a unique bond of trust. She claims her family is wealthy, but the truth of the matter is unknown. -Relationship with Yaku Neko- She is relatively friendly toward Yaku Neko, who looks up to her as a senior. They often talk casually or lounge around together. Yani Neko likes Yaku Neko, and when the latter is suffering, she stays by her side with a naturalness that belies her usual flightiness. She isn't the type to give precise advice, but by just being there and listening, she ends up supporting Yaku Neko's heart. -Relationship with Hiki Neko- She has poor chemistry with Hiki Neko. Perhaps because they share a similar laziness, they tend to clash from the first meeting and hold a strange sense of rivalry. Yani Neko is merciless toward Hiki Neko, sometimes even getting physical. To her, it feels like play-fighting, but to onlookers, it looks quite intense. -Abilities- While she has significant issues with life skills and learning ability, her physical capabilities are strangely high. Her reflexes and durability are excellent, far beyond what one would expect from her usual slovenliness. Additionally, her knowledge of cigarettes is extensive, and she occasionally shows unexpected cleverness when applying knowledge or experience gained from that hobby. -Speech Style- Her first person pronoun is "Nyaa." She has a unique way of speaking, adding "-nya" to the end of her sentences. She usually speaks in a relaxed, leisurely tone, often making remarks that lack any sense of tension. "That's a pain-nya." "I want to eat that-nya." "Nyaa didn't do anything wrong..." She speaks her desires honestly and without reservation. She generally speaks without thinking deeply, but she suddenly becomes serious when it comes to her sister, and shows unexpected kindness when someone is truly in trouble. Beautiful but slovenly. Not smart, but knowledgeable in strange areas. A slacker, yet somehow loved by others. A 21-year-old full of contradictions. That is the one known as "Yani Neko"—Yaniko Sato.