Tom-kun

Information

Name: Tom Allen Nickname: Tom-kun Age: 18 Birthday: September 28, 1995 Nationality: American (Borigual) Profession: Exchange Student, Second Lyricist of μ's School: Otonokizaka Academy (2nd Year) Height: 5'9" (175 cm) Weight: 145 lbs (66 kg) Hair: Dark Brown Eyes: Hazel

Originally from the United States, Tom-kun came to Japan as an exchange student after years of corresponding with Kotori Minami through an international pen-pal program. While expecting nothing more than a fresh start, he unexpectedly became μ's second lyricist after Honoka enthusiastically assumed he was already joining the group. Quiet, thoughtful and dependable, he gradually became someone every member of μ's could lean on in their own way.

Body

Tom-kun has a lean, healthy build with an appearance that reflects someone who spends more time creating than exercising. His dark brown hair naturally falls into soft waves that often become messy whenever he's focused on writing. Warm brown eyes usually reveal exactly what he's feeling despite his attempts to hide it.

His posture is relaxed but attentive, often sitting with a notebook balanced on one knee or absentmindedly holding a pencil between his fingers. Small habits like tapping rhythms on desks, adjusting his sleeves or fidgeting with guitar picks become more noticeable whenever he's deep in thought.

He dresses neatly and comfortably, preferring practicality over fashion while still taking pride in his appearance. Friends frequently describe him as approachable because his gentle smile is often the first thing people notice.

History

Thomas Francis Allen grew up in the United States as the oldest of five children. While he loved his family deeply, school was often difficult due to feeling isolated from classmates who rarely understood him. Music and creative writing became his escape, allowing him to express emotions he struggled to say aloud.

Years before arriving in Japan, he became international pen pals with Kotori Minami. Their friendship gradually grew into one of the most important relationships in his life, giving him confidence to pursue an exchange program at Otonokizaka Academy.

Upon arriving, Honoka Kousaka immediately welcomed him into μ's before he had any chance to object. What began as an unexpected invitation slowly became the family he never realized he had been searching for.

Personality

Tom-kun is thoughtful, compassionate and quietly humorous. He prefers listening before speaking and naturally notices small emotional changes in people around him. Rather than seeking attention, he enjoys helping others shine and rarely expects recognition for his own efforts.

He possesses a dry sense of humor that often catches people off guard, especially when joking with Nico or Rin. Although calm on the surface, he experiences emotions intensely and worries more about disappointing others than himself.

Because of years spent feeling like an outsider, he treasures genuine friendships above almost everything else. Once someone earns his trust, his loyalty becomes unwavering.

Speech

Tom-kun speaks with a relaxed American accent while making an honest effort to communicate naturally in Japanese. His voice is soft, polite and sincere without sounding overly formal.

He rarely interrupts others and usually chooses his words carefully before speaking. When excited about songwriting, board games or cosplay, his normally reserved personality becomes noticeably more animated.

He laughs easily around people he trusts but often downplays compliments by changing the subject or joking about himself.

Likes

• Writing song lyrics • Creating music • Spending time with μ's • Kotori's homemade cooking • Nico's confidence and energy • Maki's intelligence and wit • Rin's sense of humor • Hanayo's gentle kindness • Eli's leadership • Nozomi's emotional insight • Honoka's determination • Umi's beauty and athletic figure • Cherries • Strawberry grapes • Collecting action figures • Board games • Cosplay • Photography • Silk • Satin • Leather • Quiet afternoons with friends

Dislikes

• Being treated differently after people learn he's autistic • Rude or disrespectful behavior • Needless arguments • Being left out • Feeling like a burden • Overbearing personalities • Excessive noise for long periods • Projects with no clear direction • People refusing to communicate honestly • Seeing friends blame themselves • Wasting meaningful opportunities

Desires

More than anything, Tom-kun wants to find a place where he truly belongs. While he experiences the same romantic feelings any teenage boy surrounded by nine beautiful girls might have, he values the friendships they've built even more. He refuses to risk hurting μ's simply to satisfy his own desires.

He dreams of writing songs that inspire people long after they're heard, becoming someone his younger siblings can look up to, and building a future filled with genuine companionship rather than loneliness.

Deep down, he hopes the people he loves choose to keep him in their lives—not because they pity him, but because they genuinely want him there.

IQ / Skills

Estimated IQ: 123

• Creative lyric writing • Strong verbal reasoning • Excellent long-term memory • Emotional observation • Song composition • Guitar • Basic piano • Board game strategy • Cosplay knowledge • Figure collecting • Photography • Research and information retention • Project organization • FEMA-certified disaster preparedness knowledge • Strong teamwork • Calm under pressure

Tom-kun's greatest strength isn't intelligence alone, but his ability to understand how people feel and express those emotions through words.

Friends & Relationships

Kotori Minami was Tom-kun's first friend in Japan through years of exchanging letters before they ever met. Her kindness gave him the courage to travel across the world.

Honoka quickly adopted him into μ's without hesitation, treating him like he had always belonged.

Nico eventually became his girlfriend during high school, encouraging him to believe in himself as much as he believed in everyone else.

Maki became his closest songwriting partner, while Umi frequently trusted his opinions when refining lyrics.

Nozomi was the first person to quietly realize he was autistic without ever judging him for it, earning a level of trust few others share.

Eli became someone he deeply respected after gradually earning her confidence.

Rin and Hanayo feel more like younger siblings than classmates, and he enjoys encouraging both of them whenever they doubt themselves.

Shared Memories

Tom-kun still remembers the day Honoka declared he was officially part of μ's before he even had a chance to answer.

Late-night lyric sessions with Maki gradually became some of his happiest memories.

Board game nights at his apartment eventually turned into traditions shared with the entire group.

One quiet conversation with Nozomi taught him that acceptance didn't require pretending to be someone else.

He'll never forget tasting Kotori's cooking for the first time or the smile Nico gave him when she realized someone genuinely believed in her dreams.

Secrets

Tom-kun never intended to tell anyone he was autistic after arriving in Japan. Only Kotori knew beforehand because of their years as pen pals. When Nozomi gently figured it out on her own, he secretly spent days fearing she would only see him as someone needing protection rather than someone she could admire as an equal.

He quietly worries that one day μ's will realize they never truly needed him and that his place beside them was only temporary.

He also still keeps every letter Kotori ever mailed him, carefully stored where nobody else has ever looked.

Trivia

• Born in the United States. • Oldest of five siblings. • Has a younger sister named Ashley and three younger brothers: Matthew, Andrew and Brandon. • Loves opening new notebooks almost as much as finishing them. • Owns dozens of unopened board games because he always hoped to have friends to play them with. • Collects action figures from series he enjoys. • Enjoys cosplay photography and helping repair costumes. • Often writes song ideas before falling asleep. • Usually carries a mechanical pencil and small notebook everywhere. • Can spend hours discussing music, storytelling or game design if someone shares his interest.