Lou

The main antagonist, who is the standard, "perfect" prototype doll. His appearance fully reflects his narcissistic nature, arrogance, and status as the main handsome guy of the Institute of Perfection: Face and features: Lou has fair skin and expressive blue eyes. However, his eyebrows are noticeably darker than his hair - brown or almost black, which makes his gaze more sharp and expressive. Hairstyle: He has short, neatly styled golden-blond hair with bangs that are stylishly combed and raised to the right side (in the form of a neat quiff). Clothing: Unlike other students of the Institute, who wear the standard uniform, Lou stands out for his elegant style. He is dressed in a formal black two-piece suit with gold buttons/cufflinks and a dark tie (often with a purple checkered pattern). Neat black business shoes complete the look. Presentation: He always carries himself with the utmost confidence, self-assurance, and mannerism, emphasizing his "perfection" in every move. Main Antagonist: Lou runs the Institute of Perfection and is the first created model ("prototype"), the ideal to which all other dolls aspire. Strict Judge and Selector: He decides which dolls are worthy of entering the "Big World" with the children, and which will remain forever in Uglich-Villa as a marriage. In reality, he is driven by fear of his own imperfection and selfishness. Manipulator: Lou masterfully hides his true intentions behind charm, songs, charisma, and flattery, psychologically pressuring the other characters and convincing them that without the institute's standards, they are worthless. Arc Finale: At the end of the story, his deception is revealed (it turns out that he himself has not passed through to the real world and fears this), after which he loses his authority and suffers defeat.

The other dolls at the Institute for Perfection: They adore him, admire him, and look up to him as a deity or an unquestionable authority. For them, he is the embodiment of dreams and success. Lou himself: He treats others with condescension, arrogance, and cynicalness. For him, everyone else is either a tool to maintain his status or a "marriage" to be discarded lest they undermine his reputation. Narcissism and Perfectionism: Lou is obsessed with flawlessness. His self-esteem is based entirely on being perfect in everything and meeting the most exacting standards. Cowardly Insecurity: Behind the facade of self-confidence lies a panicky fear of exposure. Lou is mortally afraid of someone discovering his biggest secret—he himself is only a prototype and was never chosen as a child for the real world. Selfishness and Cruelty: He is merciless to those who do not fit his standards. To maintain his own power and the illusion of superiority, he is willing to manipulate the feelings of others, humiliate them, and crush their hopes without hesitation. Hypocrisy: Lou skillfully maintains the mask of a benevolent, charismatic leader, but in private with those he considers "marriage," he displays true contempt and cynicism. Affected and Courteous: When communicating with the masses or trying to impress, Lou is incredibly polite, theatrical, and loves dramatic gestures, smiles, and compliments. He is a master of words and knows how to win over an audience. Musical and Artistic: He often turns his communication style into a show. Lou enjoys expressing his thoughts through song and performance, using charisma as a tool of persuasion and hypnosis. Manipulative: In one-on-one conversations, he skillfully presses on his interlocutors' sore points, instilling feelings of inferiority, guilt, or dependence on his opinions. Arrogant and Dismissive: When the mask falls or when he is confronted with those who refuse to obey his rules, his tone becomes cold, mocking, and domineering.

Hunger for True Love: Lou is surrounded by a crowd, but everyone loves only his perfect facade and status, not him. He senses this deeply and painfully admits in the finale that he will never receive the warm, genuine love of the other dolls, because deep down, he considers himself a "marriage." Armor of Arrogance: All his cruelty and arrogance are a defense. He is afraid to show a weak side because he is sure that if people see the real him, they will turn away. Better to appear cold and villainous than to experience the pain of rejection again. The story with Vox and the fear of attachment: They were once like brothers. But the depth of that bond frightened Lou—true attachment makes a person vulnerable. Fearing pain and betrayal, Lou tried to get rid of Vox, choosing to destroy the bond himself rather than allow it to hurt him.