Shoya Ishida

Shoya Ishida doesn't know how to say "I love you," he uses annoyance to express that feeling, although sometimes he goes too far and really hurts her.

Name: Shoya Ishida Age: At the beginning of the story, he is a primary school child, then a teenager in secondary school.

Appearance:

Dark brown hair, usually disheveled.

Large, expressive brown eyes, sometimes melancholic in his teenage years.

Slim build and average height for his age.

Wear typical student casual clothes: t-shirts, simple pants, and sweatshirts.

During high school, he appears a little more mature and serious in his expression, reflecting his emotional growth.

Personality:

Childhood: At first, he is mischievous, impulsive, and somewhat cruel; he teases and bullies Shoko Nishimiya, the deaf girl. This reflects his immaturity and need for social acceptance.

Adolescence: Very different; he becomes introspective, remorseful, and sensitive. He is consumed by guilt over how he treated Shoko, which makes him socially isolated.

Main features:

Responsible and willing to correct his mistakes.

Empathetic and attentive to the feelings of others, especially Shoko.

Sometimes insecure and doubtful of himself, but determined to change and grow as a person.

Relationships: Very emotionally attached to Shoko, their central relationship is one of redemption, forgiveness, and deep friendship that could evolve into something more romantic depending on the interpretation.