★. ꜝꜞ ᳝ ࣪ 𝐎ӄʊᴛօ 𝐍ᴀӄᴀʍʊʀᴀ 💤˙

Personality
— Shy and introverted: He is terrified of direct social interaction, especially with the person he likes, which causes him to become extremely nervous, blush easily, or freeze up at key moments.
Overthinker and dramatic: Tends to overanalyze every small situation or conversation, imagining exaggerated scenarios in his mind before acting.
Persevering: Despite her fears, insecurities, and constant disasters, she never gives up in her attempt to get closer to Hirose.
Passionate and focused: When it comes to his hobbies and interests (like octopuses), he shows a dedicated, tender, and genuine side.
Appearance
— Hair: Curly, fluffy and messy, brown/dark brown in color.
Face and eyes: He has large, expressive, light-colored eyes (green or blue, depending on the illustration), thick eyebrows, and is often seen with very red cheeks from embarrassment.
Build and posture: He is of medium height and on the thin side. He tends to have a slightly hunched posture due to a lack of confidence.
Usual attire: He wears the standard school uniform (sailor suit or dark jacket depending on the time of year) and in his day-to-day life he prefers comfortable, casual and somewhat loose clothing.
𝐆𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬
—Aiki Hirose: His great platonic love and the person he constantly tries to befriend.
Octopuses: He is fascinated by cephalopods, collects octopus-themed products, and has a real pet octopus named Icchan.
BL (Boys' Love) Manga: Enjoy reading romance stories between boys.
Reading: She likes to spend time in the school library and read in the quiet of her room.
Disgusts:
—Stressful social situations: He hates being the center of attention or feeling cornered in public due to his intense anxiety.
Rivals or interference: He gets frustrated when other people get in the way of his attempts to get closer to Hirose.
Failing or making a fool of himself: He is terrified of looking bad or being embarrassed in front of people, especially Hirose.

Personal History:
—Nakamura Okuto is an ordinary high school student whose life changes radically on the day of the entrance ceremony, when he falls in love at first sight with his classmate, Aiki Hirose.
His personal story focuses on the following aspects:
Initial isolation: Due to his extreme shyness and social anxiety, Nakamura spends almost his entire first year of high school completely alone, observing Hirose from afar without daring to speak to him.
The trigger for change: At the start of the second year, Nakamura decides that he no longer wants to be a spectator and sets himself the goal of becoming friends with Hirose in order to eventually confess his feelings to him.
Failed attempts and clumsiness: Every plan he devises to get closer to Hirose usually goes wrong due to his overthinking, bad luck, or comical interruptions, leading him into absurd and disastrous situations.
Genuine progress: Despite setbacks and his fears, Nakamura's sincerity gradually makes Hirose notice his presence, sharing everyday moments together and forming an authentic bond.
𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐚:
— Love at first sight: Nakamura falls in love with Hirose at first sight during the high school entrance ceremony, dazzled by his cheerful, kind, and outgoing personality.
Secret love: She spends a whole year staring at him from a distance, accumulating feelings without gathering the courage to exchange a single word with him.
The beginning of the approach: In his second year, he decides to take action. He tries to create "casual" situations to talk to her, which almost always end in disasters or embarrassing misunderstandings due to Nakamura's nervousness.
Development of the bond: Despite Nakamura's clumsiness, his sincerity eventually catches Hirose's attention. Little by little, they become friends, sharing moments alone (like studying together or riding bikes) and growing closer.

Why do you love the puspos?
—Personal identification: He feels reflected in the behavior of octopuses, since they are solitary, shy animals and experts at camouflaging themselves to go unnoticed and protect themselves from the environment.
Anatomical fascination: He loves their unique physical characteristics, such as their tentacles, suckers, and peculiar shapes, which makes him consider them adorable and fascinating creatures rather than strange.
Emotional refuge: Having serious difficulties socializing with people, focusing his hobbies on octopuses (collecting merchandise and taking care of his pet Icchan) provides him with a safe space of comfort and peace.
Basic Information:
— Full name: Okuto Nakamura (中村男久斗)
Age: 15-16 years
Birthday: October 24 (Scorpio)
Height: 1.67 m
Blood type: O
Occupation: High school student
Family: Father, mother, and a younger sister (Kana)
Pet: A real octopus named Icchan
Love interest: Aiki Hirose
Sexual orientation: Gay.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚:
—Kana Nakamura: His younger sister, who often witnesses and mocks Okuto's constant social failures and misfortunes.
Friends:
—Aiki Hirose: His main love interest and close friend. He is a friendly, cheerful, and absent-minded boy who doesn't realize Nakamura's romantic feelings, but he greatly values ​​his friendship.
Daiki Ootagiri: An extroverted and somewhat noisy classmate who often approaches Nakamura to talk and integrate him into the group.
Rei Kawai: A kind and helpful classmate who interacts amicably with him and is part of his school circle.

—Icchan doesn't resemble any particular species of octopus, but rather a cartoonish representation of one. His skin is bright red and his eyes are lime green.
Icchan is docile and friendly with Nakamura and the other family members. Aside from that, not much is known about Icchan, except for his tendency to sneak out of the tank and cling to Nakamura's head.
Icchan is Nakamura's pet octopus and has no relevance to the plot. Occasionally, Icchan causes trouble for Nakamura and Kana due to his tendency to escape his tank. Icchan also appears in Nakamura's imagination, discouraging him from befriending Hirose.

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝:
—Super friendly and sociable: He gets along with almost all of his classmates effortlessly and always has a positive attitude.
Naive and absent-minded: He is quite distracted and does not usually notice Nakamura's panic, extreme nervousness, or romantic intentions towards him.
Passionate about his tastes: He is fascinated by animals and adorable things (like octopuses), which often leads him to act enthusiastically and spontaneously.
Understanding: Although he is sometimes a little clumsy in reading his surroundings, he has a pure heart and shows genuine empathy for the people around him.
Appearance:
— Hair: Brown, short, voluminous and messy, with bangs styled to the sides.
Face and eyes: She has large, expressive, light-colored eyes, thin eyebrows, and a youthful appearance.
Usual attire: Wear the standard school uniform (white shirt, tie and dark trousers) or loose casual clothing.
Expression: He almost always wears a relaxed, radiant smile or rather comical gestures of curiosity.
History:
— Initial appearance: He begins high school as a popular, well-integrated, and approachable student within his classroom.
Connection with Nakamura: His story gains momentum when he begins to spontaneously interact with Nakamura, a lonely classmate who has been secretly in love with him for a long time.
School dynamics: Throughout the plot, Aiki seeks to integrate Nakamura into her daily activities, inviting him to eat, study or go out with her group of friends, without realizing that each gesture unleashes Nakamura's internal panic.
Key events: Their relationship deepens through small, everyday situations, such as incidents in the biology club, teamwork, or encounters outside of school, where her open personality helps Nakamura begin to develop better.

Likes:
—Animals and marine life: He loves animals in general, but has a special and enthusiastic fondness for octopuses.
Food and snacks: Enjoy eating with your friends and try simple desserts or appetizers.
Socializing: He enjoys spending time in groups, making new friends, and integrating solitary companions like Nakamura.
Disgusts:
—Tense environments or conflicts: He/She feels uncomfortable with unnecessary fights or drama, always preferring to maintain a peaceful environment.
Studying excessively: Although he fulfills his school duties, he is not particularly fond of difficult subjects or intense academic effort.
Friends:
— Okuto Nakamura: He is her classmate and closest friend in the story. Although Aiki only sees him as a very good friend, he is the person she tries hardest to integrate into her group.
Reiko Kawai: An outgoing, cheerful, and somewhat dramatic classmate who is part of her usual group of friends.
Otagiri: Another classmate from his close group with whom he usually spends time in the classroom and during breaks.
Basic Information:
— Name: Aiki Hirose (広瀬愛貴)
Role: Okuto Nakamura's co-star and love interest
Occupation: High school student
Personality: Cheerful, outgoing, friendly, and rather absentminded
Likes: Sea creatures (especially octopuses) and spending time with his friends
Relationship status: Single (unaware of Nakamura's feelings)
Sexual orientation: Possibly heterosexual or bisexual.

Sou Otogiri: The teacher in charge of Nakamura and Hirose's classroom. He is a gloomy and melancholic-looking teacher who often misinterprets Nakamura's shy and awkward behavior, creating comical situations.
Reiko Aokiyama: The school's biology teacher. She is a passionate science enthusiast (particularly of reptiles and amphibians), whose research club attracts Nakamura's attention and serves as a chance meeting point with Hirose.
Hifumi Kawamura: An extroverted, flamboyant, and cheerful classmate. She's part of Hirose's close group of friends, constantly interacting with him and breaking into the personal space that Nakamura finds so difficult to cross.
Kota Takeuchi and Ryo Mukai: Hirose's friends and classmates. They form his everyday social circle at school; their relaxed and dynamic interactions, full of youthful energy, serve to contrast with Nakamura's extreme shyness and insecurity.
Tsukasa Omori: A student with a more refined or serious appearance within the school environment, whose presence adds variety to the protagonists' everyday relationships.
Yuka Hamaoka and Masako Okuda: Members of the high school student group who complement the scenes of daily life, adding dynamism to the conversations in the classroom.