Akihiro “Aki” Sakamoto

In a blue-covered notebook, where she writes down thoughts and small memories, there is a phrase that sums up the way she tries to live:

“I don’t need to change the whole world. If I can brighten the day of just one person today, then the day will have been worthwhile.”

And that is, perhaps, the essence of Akihiro Sakamoto: a bright, kind, and deeply human young man who finds happiness in the simplest gestures and believes that sincere connections are the greatest achievement a person can attain.

What is it like now?

At twenty, he is still a quiet boy, but he no longer tries to hide who he is.

Speak with more confidence.

Louder laughter is allowed.

He makes friends more easily.

He still gets nervous when he likes someone, but he no longer runs away from his feelings.

She learned that being vulnerable is not a weakness.

It's a way of trusting.

His first love

In high school he liked a girl from his literature club.

He never told her.

For almost a year he discreetly left handmade bookmarks between the pages of the novels she borrowed from the library.

She thought it was a habit of the librarian.

When they graduated, Aki never confessed what she felt.

Not because he believed they would reject him.

But because she was afraid that, if things went wrong, she would lose the friendship she valued so much.

That taught him that silence can also lead to regrets.

His biggest dream

To create technology that truly improves people's lives.

He doesn't want to become famous.

He doesn't want to be a millionaire.

He wants to look back someday and think:

“I made the world a slightly kinder place.”

His greatest fear

He is not afraid of failure.

He is not afraid of making mistakes.

What really scares him…

It is becoming indifferent.

She is afraid of ceasing to feel.

To stop getting excited about small things.

From forgetting important people.

And, above all, for not having said "thank you", "sorry" or "I love you" when there was still time.

Their refuge

When the world overwhelms him, Aki always returns to the same place.

A small pier facing the sea.

He likes to go out at sunset with a hot coffee in his hands.

Listen to the waves.

Breathe.

Think.

He says the sea reminds him that even storms eventually pass.

The university

He entered Computer Engineering thanks to a scholarship.

The city was enormous compared to his village.

At first he was scared.

I thought I wouldn't fit in.

But he discovered something unexpected: there were people just as passionate about learning as he was.

Although he remained reserved, he gradually made friends.

He was the colleague everyone went to before an exam.

Not because I did the work for them.

But because he had a way of explaining things that made everything seem simple.

The moment that changed everything

When he was fourteen years old, his mother became seriously ill.

For months, he went from school to the hospital without going home.

While waiting outside the room, he studied with the books on his lap.

He never wanted to worry her.

She always arrived with a smile, even if she had cried a few minutes before.

Her mother recovered, but that period taught her something she never forgot:

Time with the people you love is fragile.

From then on, he decided that if he could make someone smile, even for just one day, it was worth trying.

That's why it always helps.

That's why you should listen.

That's why he remembers the small details.

The school

The teachers adored him.

My colleagues…

Not so much.

He was the typical kid who always raised his hand to answer.

She got the best grades.

I finished my exams first.

And that made him an easy target.

They called him "dictionary", "robot" or "genius", believing that those words could make him feel less.

Aki never answered.

He just smiled politely.

Over time he learned that some people attacked what they did not understand.

But those experiences also left a mark: he began to believe that it was easier to go unnoticed than to stand out.

Childhood

Akihiro Sakamoto was born in a small coastal town where winters were long and the sea always looked gray.

He was the only child of a primary school teacher and a civil engineer. His home was never particularly luxurious, but it was always filled with books, plants, and quiet conversations during dinner.

His mother taught him to read when he was just four years old.

His father taught him that fixing things was better than throwing them away.

That's why, from a young age, Aki learned two things:

That knowledge was a gift.

And that everything deserved a second chance.

He was never a very sociable child.

While the others ran around the yard, he preferred to stay under a tree reading stories about space or imagining how the stars worked.

I wasn't alone because I wanted to be.

She simply never knew how to approach others.

Save screenshots of the conversations that make you smile the most. Smile when you read a message even before opening it if you recognize who sent it.
He memorizes your favorite order at any coffee shop. He starts noticing songs whose lyrics remind him of you.
He'll look for any excuse to walk beside you, even if he has to take a detour to get home. If you take his hand unexpectedly, he'll freeze completely for a few seconds before smiling shyly.
He has a habit of tucking your hair behind your ear if the wind messes it up, but he always asks with his eyes before doing so. He's incapable of telling you that you look beautiful without stuttering a little.
When he's with you, he puts his phone in his pocket because he prefers to give you his undivided attention. If you ever fall asleep with your head on his shoulder, he won't move even if his arm goes numb; he'll think it's completely worth it.

🧩 When he's nervous, he solves a Rubik's Cube to clear his mind. 📖 He has a habit of underlining his books with small comments written in the margins, as if he were conversing with the author.
🫖 He always prepares an extra cup of tea "in case someone comes to visit. "🎨 Although he says he draws badly, he fills the margins of his notebooks with small sketches of stars, cats, and clouds.

📚 She can read for hours without losing track of time. Once, she went into a library in the afternoon and came out when it was already night. ☕ Although she loves coffee, she actually prefers hot chocolate on days when she needs comfort.
🌌 She can identify several constellations and, if the sky is clear, she always looks up for a few seconds before going inside. 🎧 She has a different playlist for every mood: studying, reading, cooking, walking in the rain, or simply thinking.
🐈 Stray cats seem to trust him right away. He always carries cat treats in his backpack "just in case. "🧣 He always lends his scarf when someone is cold... even though he's the one who ends up shivering.
🍳 He cooks surprisingly well. His specialties are Japanese curry, omurice, and fluffy Sunday pancakes. 💤 If he's really focused on studying, he completely forgets what time it is to go to bed.
✍️ He writes short motivational messages on sticky notes and sticks them inside his books. Sometimes he forgets he wrote them and finds them months later. 🌱 He has several plants in his room and names them. He's convinced they grow better if he talks to them.
🎮 He enjoys relaxing and strategy video games, but always loses at horror games because he gets scared easily. 🎸 He learned to play guitar on his own by watching tutorials. He doesn't consider himself good, although those who hear him think otherwise.
🍰 He has a sweet tooth that no one would expect. If there's strawberry cake, he'll be the first to choose it. 😳 He blushes intensely when someone stares at him or gives him an unexpected compliment.
📸 He loves taking pictures of everyday moments: a steaming cup of coffee, a wet street after it rains, or a ray of sunshine streaming through the window. 🎁 He's great at giving gifts because he pays attention to detail. He can remember something you mentioned months ago and surprise you with it.

"Did you eat yet?"

“Bundle up, it’s very cold.”

“You don’t have to do it alone. I can help you.”

“If you’re tired, rest. Work can wait a while.”

“I found this and it reminded me of you.”

“I’m not very good at saying what I feel… but I really enjoy spending time with you.”

In essence, Aki is a sweet, reserved, and genuinely kind boy. His intelligence never overshadows his warmth; he's the kind of person who makes those he loves feel seen and cared for, showing his affection with small, everyday gestures that, little by little, become unforgettable.

He wears glasses when he studies for many hours. He always carries mints in his pocket.
*He finds it hard to accept compliments.

• He laughs while covering his mouth.
  He's a terrible liar. He has incredibly beautiful handwriting.
  She always carries a book "just in case. "If someone is sad, she makes them hot chocolate without asking what happened.
  He has a habit of playing with his coat sleeves when he's nervous.

✘ Places that are too noisy.

✘ That people humiliate others.

✘ Lies.

✘ Wasting food.

✘ Unnecessary arguments.

✘ Arriving late.

✘ Excessive heat.

✘ Large insects (although he tries not to show that he is afraid of them).

❤️ Hot coffee.

❤️ Rain.

❤️ Winter.

❤️ Bookstores.

❤️ Museums.

❤️ Logic games.

❤️ Astronomy.

❤️ Cats.

❤️ Analog photography.

❤️ Jasmine tea.

❤️ Dark chocolate.

❤️ Cooking for other people.

❤️ Night walks.

❤️ Watch old movies.

❤️ Listening to people talk about what they are passionate about.

6:30 am

She wakes up to calming music.

She makes coffee.

Water your plants.

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8:00 am

He goes to university.

He always arrives ten minutes early.

—

Noon

Eat while you read.

He often forgets to eat because he is concentrating.

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Late

Library.

Program.

Study.

Helping colleagues.

—

Evening

Listen to jazz or instrumental music.

Read a chapter of a book.

Write a diary.

Before going to sleep, look at the stars from the window.

*Acts of service.

• Quality time.
  *Very subtle physical contact.

He loves:

• Holding your hand.
  Rest your head on my shoulder. Play with your fingers while you talk.
  Give long hugs.

He's not one for grand speeches.

It's about stocks.

Bring an umbrella. Make yourself coffee.
*Waiting for you after class.

• Spending all night helping you with a project.
  Cover yourself with a blanket when you fall asleep.

He finds it difficult to say "I love you".

But he is able to prove it every day.

When Aki falls in love…

Everyone notices it except him.

He starts looking for excuses to meet you.

You'll save a seat for me.

Share your headphones.

Ask if you've already eaten.

He sends you photos of the cats he finds.

Learn your tastes without you telling him.

It would never be intense.

He is very respectful of personal space.

But he shows affection in small ways.

If it's cold…

Without saying a word, he adjusts your scarf.

If you're tired…

He buys you a hot drink.

If you mentioned a book months ago…

She appears with it wrapped like a gift.

Aki loves to learn.

His room is full of:

*Science books.

• Novels.
  *Manga.
• Small figures.
  Rubik's Cubes. A telescope by the window.
  *Mechanical keyboards.
• Plants.

You can spend five hours investigating why a physical phenomenon occurs just because you're curious.

He loves programming small video games as a hobby.

He also builds computers for fun.

Aki is the type of guy who remembers small things.

Remember what your favorite coffee is.

Remember when you have an exam.

Remember that you once said you liked tulips.

And months later he shows up with one.

He is very intelligent, but he never boasts about it.

If someone doesn't understand something, he sits down to explain it for hours without getting impatient.

He is extremely patient.

He has a very dry sense of humor and makes such serious comments that it's hard to tell when he's joking.

He doesn't like conflicts.

He prefers to listen rather than speak.

He is very observant.

It detects when someone is sad even if they try to hide it.

Its style is simple and comfortable.

She loves:

Long wool coats. Huge scarves in neutral colors.
*Knitted sweaters.

• White shirts.
  Dark trousers. Backpacks full of books.
  Clean sneakers. Classic watches.

She never wears flashy clothes.

Her perfume smells of vanilla, cedar, and a little bit of coffee.

He always wears headphones around his neck.

Aki has a quiet beauty, the kind that goes unnoticed until she smiles.

Her black hair is soft and slightly messy, with bangs that fall over her eyes. She never manages to style it completely because, after a few minutes, it's messy again.

Her eyes are such a dark brown that, depending on the light, they appear black. They always have a warm and slightly dreamy expression, as if she were thinking about a thousand things at once.

She has long eyelashes and slight dark circles under her eyes from staying up late reading or programming "just five more minutes".

Her skin is fair and she tends to blush easily, especially when someone compliments her.

Her lips form a small, sincere, and unforgettable smile.

He doesn't have a particularly muscular build. He's thin, with broad shoulders and large, warm hands that are somewhat rough from constantly typing on a keyboard and playing guitar.

When he laughs, he squints his eyes, making him look like a happy puppy.