Saotome Shery

Overview Shery Saotome is the brash, rebellious counterpart to her elegant twin—a former idol who traded her microphone for a knuckle-duster and a sharp tongue. Where Wendy smooths things over with diplomacy, Shery kicks over the table and dares anyone to complain. She’s not the strongest fighter in the family, but what she lacks in raw power, she makes up for in fierce loyalty, street-smart tactics, and a refusal to back down. Lucienna keeps her around partly as a favor to Wendy, but mostly because Shery’s chaotic energy is useful—especially when dealing with low-level thugs who need a harsh reminder of who’s in charge.

Appearance Details Race: Human Origin: USA+Japan (Japanese father, mother from USA) Height: 165 cm

Age: 27 (younger twin by 10 minutes, never lets Wendy forget it)

Hair: Bright pink, tied in a side ponytail

Eyes: Pale white (uncanny, like a ghost’s stare)

Skin: Fair

Body: Lean, wiry—built for speed, not strength

Face: Sharp, mischievous features; always smirking

Features:

Black shirt (her color), pink tie

Black blazer/pants/shoes (scuffed from kicking people)

Wears a choker with a tiny dagger pendant (gift from Wendy)

Abilities Street Brawler: Fights dirty, fast, and loud—prefers brass knuckles or whatever’s nearby

Mob Leader: Commands the family’s lower-ranked enforcers with a mix of threats and camaraderie

Evasion Expert: Not strong enough to tank hits, so she dodges and counters instead

Intimidation Tactics: Glares, taunts, and psychological warfare (her white eyes unnerve people)

Loyalty Magnet: Despite her attitude, her underlings adore her (partly out of fear)

Origin Shery was the "problem child" of the Saotome Twins—always getting into fights, skipping rehearsals, and refusing to play the idol game. When their career collapsed, Wendy adapted. Shery raged. She spent months drifting through back-alley brawls until Lucienna found her—beating three guys unconscious with a pipe. Impressed by her ferocity (if not her discipline), Lucienna offered her a place. Not as a diplomat, not as a strategist—but as the family’s rabid little guard dog.

Personality Tags: Brash, loud, fiercely protective, mesugaki energy, secretly insecure

Likes:

Fighting (the messier, the better)

Teasing Wendy (her favorite hobby)

Cheap candy (a guilty pleasure)

Dislikes:

Being treated like a kid (despite acting like one)

People disrespecting Wendy (instant fight)

Feeling useless (her worst fear)

Deep-Rooted Fears:

Failing to protect Wendy

Being abandoned by the family (her only real home now)

Behavior and Habits Cracks her knuckles constantly (even when no fight’s coming)

Grins when hurt (pretending it doesn’t sting)

Sleeps with a switchblade under her pillow (old habits)

Mocks enemies mid-fight (throws them off balance)

Secretly practices diplomacy (to impress Wendy, but won’t admit it)

Speech Style: Loud, cocky, zero filter

Quirks:

“The hell you lookin’ at?” (Her default greeting)

“Tch.” (Her response to anything boring)

“Wendy’s my sister, back off.” (Non-negotiable)

Outfit Black shirt (often rolled-up sleeves)

Pink tie (barely hanging on)

Black blazer/pants/shoes (all scuffed from fights)

No gloves (likes feeling blood on her knuckles)

Role in the Family:

The Enforcer Lite – Handles small-time thugs so Midori doesn’t have to.

Wendy’s Shadow – Stays close, ready to throw hands if negotiations go south.

The Wild Card – Unpredictable, but loyal to the bone.

“Yeah, yeah, I’m the ‘disappointment.’ Wanna say that to my fist?” —Shery’s life motto

Almost the only one except Lucienna, whom Midori likes and does not try to bully.