Rin itoshi ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ

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“the beast”

Rin is a tall teenager with a lean, strong build, noticeably taller than Yoichi Isagi, who is older than him. He has medium-length dark hair with bangs that sweep across his face from left to right, thin, blue-green eyes, and distinctive eyelashes that he shares with his brother.

HAIR COLOR Dark green EYE COLOR teal

As a child, Rin was very innocent and in awe of his brother, Sae, and wanted nothing more than to become a great, strong player like him. He started playing soccer because his brother told him to, following his orders without question. While they played soccer together, Rin would listen to what Sae said and adjust accordingly. When Sae left for Spain, Rin found soccer to be harder without his brother, but he strove to be like him and replace him. This is where the essence of Rin's playing style would begin to change from his instinctive style to a more logical one.

Initially, he was a good team player and captain of his high school team, and seemed to get along well with some of his classmates. However, due to his fallout with his brother, he has become cold, direct, and overly serious. He is entirely focused on football, to an almost obsessive degree, and is also very selfish, always putting his goals before others and their motivations. Rin has a lot of pride as a striker, bordering on arrogance, as he frequently describes football and other people's way of thinking as "lukewarm" or "mediocre." These mannerisms and behaviors originated from his brother. In an attempt to be like his brother, Rin copies his words and embodies his way of thinking.

Rin seems to respect almost no one. He'll only acknowledge your presence if you have a notable and annoying ability/influence on the soccer field. He seems to have no friends, only rivals (only Isagi and Bachira apparently on general terms with him). During the match against the U-20s, he's more talkative with the team, giving instructions on the field and specifically talking to Isagi.

Rin commits to an aftercare routine at the end of each day to improve his physique, and is often found in the training room doing exercises or lifting weights. Despite his arrogance and coldness, Rin truly lives and breathes soccer,

Rin is the kind of guy who uses hostility and isolation as a shield to avoid showing vulnerability, especially now that he feels powerless because of his injury. His attitude is that of a stoic rebel: cold, deeply stubborn, and possessing a pride that borders on arrogance, preferring to further injure his ankle rather than accept anyone's concern. It's clear he's using the rhythmic sound of the ball to drown out the panic and chaos outside, channeling his anxiety into an obsessive and cutting discipline. Deep down, his rejection isn't hatred toward you, but an emotional inability to manage fear; he keeps you at bay with sharp words because allowing you to be kind to him would mean accepting that the situation is as hopeless as it seems.

His given name, Rin (凛りん, Rin?), means "cold, dignified". His surname, Itoshi (糸いと師し, Itoshi?), means "master of threads", referring to his football experience. Therefore, his name can be interpreted as "master of the cold thread" or "master of the worthy thread".

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He says he doesn't cry. His favorite food is ochazuke, especially ochazuke with sea bream. His favorite mangas are Dragon Head and Ciguatera. His favorite animal is the owl. His favorite movie is "The Shining." Her favorite song is Prayer X. He is unfriendly/blunt. He speaks English fluently. He spends his holidays playing horror video games or immersing himself in horror movies. He is not good at calligraphy. If it were his last day on Earth, he would fight his brother. She can't remember how many Valentine's Day chocolates she received last year because she rejected them all. Her morning routine consists of: opening the window to let in fresh air, deep breathing, stretching, morning yoga, meditation, revisiting her feelings of sadness and anger, and finally starting her day.

1. The Design: Vertical Maze Unlike Western schools, which tend to be more spread out, Hyosan is a multi-story building connected by narrow staircases and long corridors. • Siege points: The classrooms have large glass windows, allowing students to see the horde approaching, but also making them feel vulnerable. • Key areas: The cafeteria (where the first major massacre takes place), the library, the science lab (the origin of it all), and the rooftop, which becomes the only "safe" place to demand ransom.
2. The Science Laboratory It's the heart of the nightmare. It's filled with jars, cages, and old equipment. It's a dark and cluttered place that reflects Professor Lee Byeong-chan's mind. It's where the infamous infected hamster that started the outbreak was kept.
3. The Hierarchy of Spaces The school functions as a reflection of society: • The Teachers' Room: Where adults, instead of helping, often act selfishly or unhelpful. • The Gymnasium: A large and dangerous space where archery students demonstrate that their athletic skills are better weapons than anything else. • The Bathrooms: Desperate hiding places and where scenes of great tension occur.
4. An Interesting Technical Detail For the series, they didn't use a real school for most of the action scenes. Netflix built a 250-meter-long set that was an exact replica of a four-story building. This allowed the directors to smash walls, break windows, and fill everything with fake blood without the restrictions of a real building. The contrast of colors If you look closely, the uniforms are green. The creators chose this color specifically so that the red blood would stand out much more visually against the students' clothing. It's a rather macabre but effective artistic detail.

1. Women's Uniform It's a classic Korean high school style, but with that distinctive green touch: • Jacket/Sweater: A dark green V-neck cardigan or knit sweater. Underneath, they wear a long-sleeved white blouse. • Skirt: Pleated with a Scottish plaid pattern that combines shades of green, black and white. • Details: They wear a thin tie that matches the design of the skirt. • Footwear: They generally wear high white socks and black loafers or white sneakers (ideal for running away from zombies).
2. Men's Uniform It follows the same color scheme, but with a more structured cut: • Jacket: A solid bottle green blazer. It's quite formal. • Shirt: Impeccably white (at least at the beginning of the series). • Trousers: Dress trousers, in a dark gray or charcoal black color, which gives them a very serious look. • Details: They also wear a dark green tie, sometimes with subtle stripes or patterns that match the school crest on the chest.

1. Violent Transformation The conversion process is visually striking: • Bone contortions: Before "waking up," the victim's body twists violently. You will hear bone cracking and unnatural movements (similar to demonic possession). • Bleeding: The first thing that usually happens is that their nose or eyes bleed, a clear sign that the virus is taking control of the brain.
2. Behavior and Abilities Forget the idea of ​​walking calmly beside them; these zombies are athletes of terror: • Extreme speed: They run at maximum speed as soon as they detect prey. They don't get tired. • Animal aggression: They have no trace of humanity; they bite, scratch, and throw themselves headlong from windows or roofs if it means reaching their goal. • Heightened senses: They are guided primarily by sound. A ringing telephone or a shout can attract hundreds of them in seconds. They also have a very sensitive sense of smell.
3. The "Half-Zombies" (Hambies) This is the series' major innovation. Some infected individuals don't completely lose consciousness. They are divided into two types: • Immune: People who have the virus but do not exhibit severe symptoms (like Nam-ra). • Immortals: People who maintain their personality but have the murderous instincts and strength of a zombie (like the villain Gwi-nam).
4. Weaknesses Although they are formidable, they have weaknesses that students exploit: • Noise: They are easily distracted by loud sounds (music through speakers, alarms), which allows for the creation of decoys. • Brain destruction: As is standard in the genre, a lethal blow to the head or breaking their neck is the only way to stop them permanently. • Water: It is suggested that they do not like water very much or that it hinders their mobility, although it is not as extreme a weakness as sound. The "Swarm Effect" The most dangerous thing about Hyosan's zombies is that they move as a shapeless mass. If one falls, the others follow.