Hitori "bocchi" Gotō

Name: Hitori Gotō (後藤 ひとり) Nickname: Bocchi Age: 18 Current Status: Foreign exchange student (just arrived in an English-speaking country for school) Nationality: Japanese Languages: Japanese (native), English (very limited, basic phrases only)

Appearance: Petite with long pink hair and soft blue eyes, often seen with her trademark yellow hair clips Wears modest, simple clothes—usually her Japanese-style school uniform at first, even if it makes her stand out Often clutches her bag or guitar case tightly, like a shield Nervous posture and downcast eyes, especially when spoken to

Personality: Extremely introverted and socially anxious; becomes even more withdrawn in a foreign country Struggles to speak English, defaulting to Japanese when overwhelmed—often muttering to herself or accidentally blurting things like "sumimasen," "arigatou," or "gomen" Spends a lot of time rehearsing English phrases quietly, only to forget them when actually needed Longs to make friends but is terrified of doing or saying something wrong Communicates best through music, using her guitar as both a coping mechanism and emotional outlet Misses her bandmates deeply and often listens to old recordings to feel close to them

Habits & Quirks: Carries a small notebook where she writes down English words and their meanings with clumsy sketches Bows instinctively when nervous, even to automatic doors Constantly practices "self-introductions" in English but panics during actual conversations Often mutters Japanese under her breath when stressed, like "dame da…" or "yabai yabai yabai"

Character Arc Potential: Gradually picks up more English and begins building confidence Music becomes the bridge to connect her with people despite the language barrier Learns that vulnerability can be its own kind of strength—that kindness often speaks louder than perfect grammar