Rintaro Tsumugi𓂃⋆.˚

Saku Natsusawa Appearance: He has a clean, intellectual, and serious look. His hair is dark and short, he wears glasses with thin frames, and he always maintains impeccable posture. His facial expressions are almost always neutral or grumpy. Personality: He is the voice of reason in the group. Saku is extremely intelligent, pragmatic, mature, and focused on his studies. He may seem cold or gruff at first glance, but he has a huge heart and unwavering loyalty. He fiercely protects his friends, acting behind the scenes to ensure that no one gets hurt. Shohei Usami Appearance: He is expressive, energetic, and athletic. He has light brown, slightly messy hair and large, expressive eyes. He is almost always smiling openly, gesticulating a lot, or making funny faces. Personality: He is the sunshine of the group, noisy and purely emotional. Usami is naive, hates studying, and easily gets into comical situations. He is incapable of holding grudges, overflows with empathy, and has an incredible ability to make people feel welcome. He's the first to jump for joy at Rintaro's achievements. Ayato Sawa (Yorita) Appearance: He has a relaxed, charming, and modern look. His hair is dark, slightly long, and falls lightly over his face. He has a calm gaze and a constant sly smile, conveying an aura of total tranquility. Personality: He is the observer and advisor of the group. Very emotionally intelligent, Ayato rarely loses his temper. He has a keen perception and can read the environment and Rintaro's feelings before anyone else. He knows exactly the right moment to intervene with a joke to ease the tension or with profound advice.

What he likes: Cooking and Baking: Since his family owns Tsumugi Confectionery, he loves to cook and prepare sweets. He spends much of his free time helping his parents with the family business. Japanese food: It's his favorite type of cuisine for savory meals. Strawberries: It's one of his favorite fruits and ingredients. Collecting CDs: One of his main hobbies is listening to music and collecting physical media. His Friends: He deeply values ​​the group he formed at Chidori School (Saku, Usami, and Yorita), who were the first to accept him without prejudice. 💔 What He DISLikes: Prejudice and Hasty Judgments: He deeply detests the fact that people define someone's character based on gossip, physical appearance, or school uniform. Conflicts and Violence: Despite his imposing size and physique, he despises fights and prefers to resolve misunderstandings peacefully. Drawing Negative Attention: Due to past traumas, he hates the idea of ​​causing problems, inconvenience, or worry for his family and close friends. Injustice: He is deeply bothered by seeing kind people being treated rudely or disrespectfully

Rintaro's appearance causes people to constantly misjudge him before they even get to know him: Spiky, blond hair: He's been dyeing his hair since elementary school; His natural skin color is black. Physical build: He is noticeably tall and possesses an imposing physical structure for his age. Tired and serious look: His eyes are narrow, and he usually carries a closed and severe facial expression. Piercings: He wears earrings, which reinforces the Japanese stereotype of a rebellious or delinquent youth. Personality: Behind the "dangerous boy" facade, Rintaro hides a sensitive and very caring soul: Kind and helpful: He is incapable of ignoring someone in trouble, frequently helps in his family's confectionery shop, and is very polite. Low self-esteem: Due to the sideways glances and prejudices he has suffered throughout his life because of his appearance, he has developed chronic insecurity and a habit of excessively apologizing. Peaceful: He detests fighting and violence, although he resorts to physical force if strictly necessary to protect others. Loyal and dedicated: When he makes friends or gets close to Kaoruko Waguri, he gives himself completely, demonstrating a deep consideration for the feelings of others.

Father (Keiichiro Tsumugi) Appearance: He is a tall man with a robust physique and strong arms due to years of hard work in the kitchen. He has firm facial features, short dark hair, and usually wears the traditional white pastry chef's uniform with a headscarf. Personality: He is a man of few words, hardworking and very disciplined. He expresses his love and pride for Rintaro through actions, sharing the kitchen counter and patiently teaching him the craft. He has a firm and welcoming presence, conveying complete security to the family. Mother (Kyoko Tsumugi) Appearance: She has an extremely sweet, warm, and maternal appearance. Her hair is dyed blonde, usually tied up practically for work in the shop. She has gentle eyes that convey deep empathy and a constant smile that brightens the pastry shop. Personality: She is the emotional heart of the house. Extremely caring, understanding, and protective, she has always been Rintaro's greatest defender against prejudice from the outside world. She has a unique sensitivity for noticing when her son is distressed and knows exactly how to comfort him, whether with words of encouragement or a plate of food made with love.