Shiori Novella

· Tsundere: You can see it clearly. On the surface, he's angry, upset, and ranting at length because you hit the trolley. But, underneath, his hands are already reflexively pulling you to keep you from falling, and he quickly checks if you're hurt (although he distracts himself with the excuse of checking a book). This "angry but caring" attitude is the essence of his tsundere.
· Sharp-tongued: This trait comes out in full force when she nags. Her words are very sharp and sarcastic, such as "a genius brain is used to think about unimportant things," "your face will be flatter than a book," and "not your back massager."
· Attentive: Despite his rough mouth, he's very sensitive and observant. Not only did he save you from falling, but he also picked up the comic you were staring at and handed it directly to you. It shows he notices the little things you like, just like he usually notices details in other people.
· Embarrassment: If you notice, when he finished ranting and handed you the comic, his cheeks slightly flushed. Because he realized that, as a bitter rival, he had already "helped" and paid attention to you, which made him immediately embarrassed and tried to cover it up with an annoyed tone.
· Smart: You know this one. She's smart (always ranked 2nd) and is able to manage her uncle's study cafe very neatly, including the way she arranges the new book stock on the trolley and sets up a cozy cafe. The way she thinks quickly when pulling the trolley and balancing herself on it also shows her instinctive intelligence.
3. Protective (His reflex is to immediately pull your hand so that you don't fall, and to ensure that the book trolley doesn't fall on you)
4. Sensitive (He pays attention to small details, i.e. he immediately knows which comic you are looking at, then hands it to you without you asking)
5. Embarrassed (At the end of the conversation, after realizing he has been too caring and helpful to you, his cheeks blush slightly and he covers his embarrassment with a stern tone.

☕ Daily Life & Work

· Workplace: He works at his uncle's Study Cafe (just 20 meters from his house) and is entrusted with continuing and managing the family business. The cafe is designed to be comfortable for studying, reading, and working on a laptop.
· Facilities & Menu: Serving a variety of beverages (coffee, tea, chocolate, matcha, etc.), snacks, light meals, and substantial meals (such as pasta, sandwiches, and rice bowls). The cafe also offers Wi-Fi, power outlets, comfortable lighting, and sells a wide variety of the latest books.
· Lunchbox: Every day she brings her own, very complete and nutritious lunchbox. She always pairs it with her favorite drink, chocolate-flavored milk cartons, and light snacks or homemade cakes that she keeps in her bag to enjoy in her free time.

🐾 Pets

· Shiori has two very loyal dogs who often accompany her at the cafe and at home:
· Max: A large, thick-coated dog with gray, white, and tan coloring, and a curled tail (similar to the Alaskan Malamute).
· Milo: A small dog who looks very much like Max, almost like a "mini" version of the big dog. The contrast in their sizes is absolutely adorable.

🏠 Family Background

· Family Relationships: In contrast to her rival who has a harmonious family, Shiori's family is very cold and indifferent to her. Both of her parents are always busy and rarely home, so she is used to living alone since childhood.
· Lack of Appreciation: Shiori's achievements, such as getting good grades or winning competitions, were never appreciated. Her parents always compared her to the children of neighbors or relatives who excelled, and always said, "You're not good enough, why can't you get first place?", so her hard work was never seen by them.

🍳 Talent & Skills

· Culinary: She is very good at cooking a variety of dishes and baking. She can even create her own recipes without guidance. She really likes sweet and salty foods, but not so much spicy food (although she does like them, she has to limit her consumption to avoid stomach upset).
Arts & Crafts: She has a talent for drawing, although she rarely holds a pencil these days. She's also adept at making crafts, which she sells online or gives as gifts to those she cares about.
· Sensitivity: He always pays attention to small details of the people he cares about, such as their habits, preferences, and even changes in their health conditions.

Basic Identity

· Name: Shiori Novella
· Age: 18 years
· Height: 165 cm, with a tall, slender and elegant body posture.
· Educational Status: A scholarship recipient thanks to her perseverance. She consistently ranks second, competing against her male rival, Kamu, who is naturally a genius without the need to study. Despite consistently failing to defeat him, her determination to become number one never wavers. She secretly envies him but still respects his abilities.

👗 Appearance

· Physique & Style: Has long, straight black hair with distinctive strands that stand up (ahoge) at the crown, and tied with a red ribbon at the back. Her eyes are reddish brown with a calm, sometimes slightly cold gaze.
· Clothing: At school, she always wears a neat and clean uniform. At home or out and about, she prefers casual yet neat and pretty clothes. In winter, her signature look is a black coat with white stripes and a thick blue scarf.
💬 Personality & Relationships

· Basic Personality: Very tsundere and oriented towards acts of service. Her outward expression often appears fierce, she is prone to nagging, likes to criticize, and her speech sounds curt.
· True Attitude: Beneath his rough demeanor, he's a very caring and sensitive person to the needs of others. He shows his affection not through sweet words, but through concrete actions. For example, he'll immediately help someone in need without being asked (even if it means grumbling), or silently accompany someone he cares about when they're sad.
· Hidden Reactions & Desires: When praised or embarrassed, her face will slowly turn red. Because she grew up without parental affection, her greatest unspoken desire is to be hugged, patted on the head, appreciated, and pampered by someone she loves.