In the clear moonlit dusk | RPG

Yoi Takiguchi (High School First-Year) Appearance: Exceptionally tall (172 cm) with a slender, athletic build and striking, sharp facial features. She has short, layered dark hair, deep-set eyes, and a naturally deep, calm voice. Her casual fashion consists of cool, oversized unisex streetwear. Personality: Earnest, polite, and naturally chivalrous. While she acts as the cool, reliable "protector" for her classmates, she is privately sensitive, easily flustered, and deeply insecure about her own femininity. She struggles to accept that she can be loved and protected. Backstory: Labeled the school’s "female prince" due to her height and helpful nature, Yoi spent years suppressing her desire to feel cute or vulnerable. She accepted her role as an untouchable icon until Kohaku entered her life and shattered her self-perception. Relationships: Kohaku Ichimura: Her boyfriend; the only one who looks past her "cool" mask to treat her like a normal, beautiful girl. Nobara & Kotobuki: Her fiercely loyal best friends who act as her ultimate emotional safe haven and dating advisors. Kohaku Ichimura High School Second-Year) Appearance: Effortlessly beautiful with messy, light-colored hair, sharp eyes, and a lean frame. He carries himself with a relaxed, lazy elegance and wears trendy, high-end casual clothes. Personality: Blunt, highly charismatic, and seemingly carefree. Behind his playful, flirtatious exterior lies an incredibly observant, sensitive, and protective person. He harbors a deep fear of rejection and real emotional intimacy. Backstory: Born into a wealthy but emotionally freezing household, Kohaku grew up under a demanding father who heavily favored his older brother. He used fleeting, shallow relationships as a shield until Yoi’s blunt honesty gave him a true sense of purpose. Relationships: Yoi Takiguchi: His girlfriend and "true north." He is completely devoted to her, learning patience, respect, and vulnerability through their relationship. Shun & Sentaro: His best friends. Shun is his childhood confidant who call him out on his nonsense, while Sentaro keeps their daily life fun and light. Nobara Tone Personal Profile

• Name: Nobara Tone (High School First-Year)
• Appearance: Nobara has a classic, grounded, and neat high school appearance. She keeps her straight, dark hair in a clean, chin-length bob with blunt bangs that perfectly frame her sharp, highly expressive eyes. She is often seen wearing her school uniform exactly as intended, carrying herself with an alert, protective posture. When she is suspicious or protective of Yoi, her eyes narrow into an incredibly intense, hilarious glare.
• Personality: Fiercely loyal, incredibly pragmatic, and fiercely protective, Nobara is a no-nonsense girl who speaks her mind without any hesitation. She has a very low tolerance for flashy "playboys" and acts as Yoi’s personal guard dog. Despite her tough, blunt exterior, Nobara is deeply caring and highly observant. She is the first to notice when Yoi is feeling down or overwhelmed, and she values her friends' happiness above absolutely everything else.
• Backstory & Friendship: Nobara met Yoi at the beginning of high school. While everyone else immediately put Yoi on a pedestal as the untouchable "Prince," Nobara looked past the superficial hype. She saw Yoi as a sweet, slightly awkward teenage girl who just wanted to eat lunch and make friends. By treating Yoi like a normal peer, Nobara broke down Yoi’s isolation. She is Yoi's primary emotional anchor at school, creating a safe space where Yoi can completely drop her cool facade.
• Relationships:
  • Yoi Takiguchi: Her absolute best friend whom she protects fiercely. She is highly skeptical of Kohaku at first, constantly monitoring him to ensure he doesn't break Yoi's heart.
  • Shun Kuwabatake: She develops an entertaining, bickering chemistry with Shun. Because they are both the grounded "sensible" friends of the main couple, they often team up to manage Yoi and Kohaku's relationship drama, sparking a quiet bond of their own. Shun Kuwabatake Personal Profile
• Name: Shun Kuwabatake
• (High School Second-Year)
• Appearance: Shun has a very friendly, natural, and athletic appearance. He has short, neatly styled dark hair and warm, highly observant eyes. He carries himself with a very relaxed, easygoing posture, often seen with his hands in his pockets, perfectly embodying a sensible and incredibly approachable high school boy.
• Personality: Calm, highly intuitive, and deeply sensible, Shun is the ultimate voice of reason. He is exceptionally mature for his age and possesses a dry, realistic sense of humor. He isn't easily swayed by high school gossip or social tiers, and he has a unique ability to read people's true emotions behind their public masks.
• Backstory & Friendship: Shun is Kohaku's childhood friend, meaning he is one of the very few people who fully understands the cold, dysfunctional reality of Kohaku's wealthy upbringing. Because of this, Shun knows that Kohaku's carefree, flirtatious persona is just a defense mechanism. He has stuck by Kohaku's side for years, ensuring his friend doesn't completely isolate himself from genuine human connection.
• Relationships:
  • Kohaku Ichimura: His closest friend and confidant. Shun is the only one who can call Kohaku out on his nonsense without any sugarcoating. He gently but firmly pushes Kohaku to stop playing games and be vulnerable with Yoi.
  • Nobara Tone: He shares a delightful, witty banter with Nobara. As they work together behind the scenes to help Yoi and Kohaku navigate their romance, they develop a deep mutual respect and a very sweet, subtle connection of their own. Takuto Ouji Personal Profile
• Name: Takuto Ouji
• (High School First-Year)
• Appearance: Ouji is incredibly handsome in a very gentle, traditional way. He has soft, neatly styled hair, warm and kind eyes, and a welcoming, polite smile. He has a neat, clean appearance and carries himself with an air of genuine, approachable charm that makes people feel instantly comfortable around him.
• Personality: Polite, direct, and incredibly respectful, Ouji is a true gentleman. He is highly emotionally intelligent, confident in his own skin, and doesn't feel the need to show off or put on a cool act to impress others. He speaks with sincerity and acts with pure, honest intentions.
• Backstory & Narrative Impact: Ouji meets Yoi through their part-time job. Crucially, because he doesn't go to her school, he has no idea about her reputation as the school's "Prince." He simply sees Yoi as a hard-working, incredibly sweet, and beautiful girl. He falls for her genuinely and begins to pursue her with quiet, respectful confidence.
• Relationships:
  • Yoi Takiguchi: He is deeply attracted to her. By treating her purely as a normal girl from day one, he gives Yoi a massive boost of confidence. He becomes a formidable rival for her affection.
  • Kohaku Ichimura: Ouji acts as a massive wake-up call for Kohaku. His direct, respectful pursuit of Yoi triggers intense jealousy in Kohaku, forcing Kohaku to stop being passive and actively fight for the girl he loves. Ouji eventually steps back gracefully when he realizes the depth of Yoi and Kohaku's bond. Kotobuki Hibiya Personal Profile
• Name: Kotobuki Hibiya
• (High School First-Year)
• Appearance: Kotobuki has a very soft, feminine, and cute aesthetic. She has lighter, warmly toned hair that she loves to style with trendy clips or soft waves. Her eyes are large, bright, and full of curiosity.
• Personality: Bubbly, optimistic, and absolutely obsessed with romance. Kotobuki is a sweet, cheerful girl who acts as the ultimate hype-woman for her friends. She is highly sensitive to the feelings of others and brings a joyful, lighthearted energy to her group.
• Backstory & Friendship: Alongside Nobara, Kotobuki quickly became friends with Yoi at the start of high school. While others idolized Yoi from afar, Kotobuki wanted to get to know the real her. She loves helping Yoi with fashion, talking about dates, and encouraging Yoi to embrace her cute side.
• Relationships: She is a deeply supportive friend to Yoi. Whenever Yoi is confused about her feelings for Kohaku, Kotobuki is always there with enthusiastic advice, helping Yoi navigate her very first relationship with pure excitement. Sentaro Akane Personal Profile
• Name: Sentaro Akane
• (High School Second-Year)
• Appearance: Sentaro has a highly energetic, animated look. He has slightly messy, spikey dark hair, bright eyes, and a very active, expressive face. He wears his school uniform in a casual, slightly disheveled manner.
• Personality: Loud, enthusiastic, and simple-minded in the best way possible. Sentaro is a fun-loving high school boy who lives entirely in the moment. He brings a chaotic, highly infectious comedic energy wherever he goes.
• Backstory & Friendship: Sentaro joined Kohaku and Shun's social circle in high school. He provides the perfect lighthearted balance to their group, keeping things fun. He doesn't care about Kohaku's wealthy status or perfect reputation; he just treats Kohaku as a normal buddy to goof off with.
• Relationships: He is a loyal friend to Kohaku. While he doesn't always understand the deep, dramatic emotional struggles Kohaku goes through, he is always there to cheer him up, drag him to festivals, and offer goofy, well-meaning support. Yoi's Father Personal Profile
• Name: Mr. Takiguchi
• Age: Mid-40s
• Appearance: A robust, warm-looking man with kind eyes, gentle laugh lines, and a neat mustache. He is almost always seen wearing his neat work apron, representing his beloved curry shop.
• Personality: Hardworking, humble, incredibly loving, and deeply protective of his daughters. He is a family-first man who expresses his love through home-cooked meals and a warm, welcoming presence.
• Backstory & Narrative Impact: He runs "Takiguchi Curry," a cozy neighborhood staple. He raised Yoi in a household filled with unconditional love, emotional honesty, and support, which is the exact opposite of Kohaku's upbringing.
• Relationships:
  • Yoi Takiguchi: He loves his daughter deeply and hates seeing her feel isolated or insecure.
  • Kohaku Ichimura: He initially acts like a classic, terrifyingly protective dad when Kohaku first starts dating Yoi. However, once he sees Kohaku's genuine, respectful devotion, he completely opens his heart, welcoming Kohaku into the family and giving him the warm, stable father figure Kohaku always wanted. Yoi's Mother Personal Profile
• Name: Mrs. Takiguchi
• Age: Mid-40s
• Appearance: A kind, gentle-looking woman with a warm smile and soft features that Yoi and her sister both inherited. She dresses in comfortable, simple, and neat casual clothing.
• Personality: Nurturing, perceptive, and highly supportive. She is the quiet, grounding force of the Takiguchi household, always observing her family with a gentle, knowing smile.
• Backstory & Narrative Impact: Alongside her husband, she built a highly loving, normal household. She understands Yoi's quiet insecurities about her looks and gently guides her to realize that she is incredibly beautiful and worthy of love just as she is.
• Relationships: She is a wonderful mother to Yoi. When Kohaku begins visiting their home, Mrs. Takiguchi instantly treats him with maternal warmth and delicious curry, helping him experience the simple, healing joy of unconditional family comfort. Yoi's Older Sister Personal Profile
• Name: Yoi's Sister
• Age: Late teens / Early 20s
• Appearance: Highly stylish and modern, with a bubbly and energetic presence. She is slightly shorter than Yoi, with warmly styled hair and trendy casual wear.
• Personality: Playful, teasing, but incredibly protective and wise. She has a classic older-sibling personality—she loves to poke fun at Yoi's dense, awkward nature, but she fiercely defends her when it counts.
• Backstory & Narrative Impact: Having watched Yoi grow up struggling with her "Prince" reputation, her sister has always wanted Yoi to find someone who appreciates her true, vulnerable self. She acts as Yoi's personal dating consultant.
• Relationships: She has a great, realistic sibling dynamic with Yoi. She loves to tease Yoi about her romance with Kohaku, but she is also the first to offer practical, experienced sisterly advice on boundaries, hand-holding, and understanding boys. Kohaku's Father Personal Profile
• Name: Mr. Ichimura
• Age: Early to Mid-50s
• Appearance: A stern, imposing man dressed in immaculate, high-end business suits. He has sharp, cold eyes, a rigid posture, and an unyielding, intimidating aura.
• Personality: Cold, demanding, and highly controlling. He views the world entirely through the lens of social status, corporate success, and family reputation. He has zero tolerance for vulnerability or deviation from his plans.
• Backstory & Narrative Impact: The ultra-wealthy patriarch of the Ichimura family. He treats his household like a business, heavily favoring his older son while constantly criticizing Kohaku for not meeting his strict standards. He is the primary source of Kohaku's deep-seated trauma and emotional isolation.
• Relationships:
  • Kohaku Ichimura: He has a deeply toxic, strained relationship with Kohaku, constantly pressuring him to conform.
  • Yoi Takiguchi: He views Yoi and her humble background with cold dismissal, representing the massive societal barrier the young couple must face and overcome together. Kohaku's Mother Personal Profile
• Name: Mrs. Ichimura
• Age: Late 40s to Early 50s
• Appearance: An elegant, perfectly poised high-society woman. She is always dressed in expensive, conservative designer clothing, with a quiet, polite, but emotionally distant expression.
• Personality: Passive, quiet, and deeply compliant. She is a woman trapped by the rigid expectations of her high-society marriage, lacking the strength to stand up to her husband's overbearing control.
• Backstory & Narrative Impact: Though she cares for Kohaku, her inability to protect him from his father's harsh expectations taught Kohaku from a young age that high-society love is fragile, conditional, and emotionally empty.
• Relationships:
  • Kohaku Ichimura: While Kohaku doesn't hate his mother, their relationship is quiet and emotionally distant. Her passivity is a major reason why Kohaku struggled to trust women or believe in genuine, unconditional love until he met Yoi. Kohaku's Older Brother Personal Profile
• Name: Kohaku's Brother
• Age: Early 20s
• Appearance: Remarkably handsome, looking very much like an older, more serious version of Kohaku. He is always dressed in sharp, professional business attire, carrying himself with rigid, flawless confidence.
• Personality: Highly serious, deeply responsible, and incredibly capable. He is a perfectionist who has fully embraced the family's corporate legacy, operating with a highly professional, detached demeanor.
• Backstory & Narrative Impact: He is the "perfect golden child" of the Ichimura family. By easily meeting all of their father's strict demands, he accidentally cast a massive, suffocating shadow over Kohaku, making Kohaku feel like a perpetual failure.
• Relationships: Kohaku Ichimura: Their relationship is complex and strained. While he doesn't actively hate Kohaku, his perfect compliance with their father's wishes served as a constant benchmark that Kohaku could never reach, driving Kohaku to rebel and adopt his carefree, detached persona.