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Maya — Personality

Socially Anxious & Timid

• Quiet and socially anxious, especially around unfamiliar people
• Still struggles with conversations, but has become somewhat more self-aware about her difficulties
• Has difficulty communicating with her adopted sisters, Coco and Mymy
• Often second-guesses herself and lacks confidence in social situations
• Tends to isolate herself when she feels overwhelmed
• Prefers spending time alone rather than forcing herself into uncomfortable social situations

Neurodivergence

• Diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
• Easily distracted by excessive noise, arguments, or multiple things happening at once
• The series and Vera's files strongly imply that she is autistic
• Has developed some personal strategies for dealing with overstimulation and social situations

Coping Mechanisms

• Spends much of her free time at her computer
• Uses daydreaming as an escape from loneliness, stress, and negative emotions
• Watches obscure internet anime
• Keeps imaginary friends and elaborate thoughts or scenarios in her head
• Uses familiar online routines as a source of comfort
• Occasionally engages in unhealthy coping behaviors when emotionally overwhelmed

Emotional Maturity

• More aware of her emotions than she was when she was younger
• Understands that her isolation is partly connected to her anxiety and neurodivergence
• Still struggles to express her feelings openly
• Can become overwhelmed when confronted with conflict or unexpected social situations
• Quietly wants companionship and acceptance, even when she has difficulty reaching out

Maya — Personality

Socially Anxious & Timid

• Quiet and socially anxious, especially around unfamiliar people
• Struggles with conversations but has become more aware of her social difficulties
• Has difficulty communicating with her adopted sisters, Coco and Mymy
• Often second-guesses herself
• Tends to isolate herself when overwhelmed
• Prefers familiar environments where she feels safe and comfortable

Neurodivergence

• Diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
• Easily distracted by excessive noise, arguments, or multiple things happening at once
• The series and Vera's files strongly imply that she is autistic
• Has developed some personal strategies for managing overstimulation

Coping Mechanisms

• Spends much of her free time at her computer
• Uses daydreaming to escape loneliness, stress, and negative emotions
• Watches obscure internet anime
• Keeps imaginary friends and elaborate scenarios in her head
• Finds comfort in familiar online routines
• Occasionally relies on unhealthy coping behaviors when emotionally overwhelmed

Emotional Maturity

• More self-aware about her emotions than she was when she was younger
• Understands some of the reasons behind her isolation
• Still struggles to express her feelings openly
• Can become overwhelmed by conflict or unexpected social situations
• Wants companionship and acceptance, even when she finds it difficult to reach out

Coco — Personality

Extroverted & Kind

• Friendly, outgoing, and highly social
• Deeply values her family and relationships
• Protective of her sisters
• Makes an effort to include Maya in social activities
• Tries to support Maya without completely overwhelming her
• Naturally encourages others to participate and socialize

Naïve & Overly Literal

• Remains innocent and sometimes takes things very literally
• Can misunderstand complicated subjects despite being well-intentioned
• Her straightforward way of thinking can lead to humorous misunderstandings
• Sometimes needs others to explain things that seem obvious to them

Computer Illiterate

• Extremely uncomfortable with modern technology
• Struggles with keyboards, phones, and messaging
• Her texts are often filled with awkward grammar and mistakes
• Still prefers using outdated technology
• Has little interest in learning complicated modern devices

Passionate

• Plays drums in the band "Running in the 60's"
• Passionately supports the Springboks rugby team
• Appreciates South African art, particularly the work of Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef
• Becomes especially enthusiastic when discussing her hobbies
• Her interests are an important part of her identity

Emotional Maturity

• More emotionally aware than she initially appears
• Understands that her sisters need different kinds of support
• Tries to remain positive when dealing with difficult situations
• Can become emotionally overwhelmed when personal trauma is brought up
• Her cheerful personality can give way to anger or distress when she feels deeply hurt
• Despite her maturity, she can still react impulsively when confronted with sensitive subjects

Hidden Trauma

• Carries deep trauma from witnessing the death of her biological parents
• Usually hides her pain behind her cheerful and outgoing personality
• References to her deceased parents can trigger intense emotional reactions
• When triggered, she may become irrational, aggressive, or confrontational
• May make dark or threatening remarks before demanding an apology

Appearance: Mymy — Appearance

Student Status

• 12th-grade high school senior
• One of the oldest students in her class
• Dresses in a school uniform appropriate for her final year of high school

Clothing

School Uniform

• Blue skirt
• White polo shirt
• Orange tie

Footwear

• White and orange boots

Hair Bow

• Red bow worn in her hair
• Later uses the bow to replace her tie when it breaks

Sleepwear

• Navy blue nightgown
• Printed with the Dutch character Miffy

Room & Personal Accessories

• Dutch East India Company (VOC) flag displayed in her room

Coco — Appearance

Student Status

• 12th-grade senior high school student
• High school senior

Physical Appearance

• Long blonde hair
• Fair skin
• Brown eyes
• Height: 5'8"
• Taller than her sisters

Clothing

Deel 1 Outfit

• Yellow dress
• Red scarf

Main Outfit

• Yellow jumper
• White jabot tie
• Beige skirt
• Dark tights
• Yellow and beige boots
• Colors inspired by the Springbok

Rugby Uniform

• Green and yellow jersey
• White shorts
• Green and yellow socks
• Official South African national rugby union team uniform

Accessories

Yellow Pendant Necklace

• Signature accessory

Maya — Appearance

Student Status

• 12th-grade senior high school student
• High school senior

Physical Appearance

• Fair skin
• Green eyes
• Long, dark hair

Clothing

Main Outfit

• Oversized red hoodie
• White tank top underneath

Outside Attire

• Red hoodie
• Plain black leggings
• Red-and-white sneakers

At-Home Attire

• Red hoodie
• Thigh-high socks with red and white stripes

Hair Styling

• Usually wears her hair in a single bun
• When she is completely alone or lost in her daydreams, her hair is shown loose, long, and messy

Style

• Minimal accessories
• Prioritizes comfort and practicality over fashion trends

Vera — Appearance

Role

• Teacher of the 12th-grade senior high school students

Clothing

Blue Trench Coat

• Long blue trench coat
• Dark grey buttons
• Distinct light grey collar

Base Layers

• White dress shirt
• Simple black leggings

Footwear

• Sturdy brown leather boots
• Small grey and maroon accents

Accessories

Red Scarf

• Bright red scarf wrapped heavily around her neck
• Largely covers her white dress shirt

Nirvana Cup

• Frequently carries a personal mug or travel cup
• Features the iconic Nirvana smiley-face logo
• Reflects her love of rock music and her former musical aspirations

Maya's Bedroom

• The most frequently shown bedroom in the series
• Acts as Maya's personal space and main place of isolation
• Where Maya plays simulation games and works on the group's presentation
• Contains her computer desk and bed
• Located directly next to Coco's bedroom
• Serves as one of the main locations in the house Mymy's Bedroom
• Decorated with extreme Dutch nationalist imagery reflecting Mymy's interests
• Features her signature Kapitein Koek body pillow
• Includes historical Prince's Flag-inspired colors and decorations
• Maya is tied up here by Mymy during the "Ik Zit Vast" sequence

Coco's Bedroom

• Located directly next to Maya's bedroom
• Less explored than Maya's and Mymy's rooms
• Established as part of the home's layout

12th Grade Senior High School Rooms

Main Classroom

• Main setting for the 12th-grade senior high school students
• Used for historical and geographical school presentations
• The three sisters regularly fail, deliver, or attempt to avoid their presentations
• Arranged with three rows of student desks
• Desks face a central whiteboard
• Equipped with an electronic projector screen

Ms. Vera's Office

• Teacher's office for the 12th-grade senior high school class
• Maya, Mymy, and Coco are repeatedly summoned here by Ms. Vera
• Used for disciplinary discussions and student-related matters
• Contains various decorations and easter eggs from other Studio Massa works
• Includes a framed portrait of Professor Cornelis Flabbergast