Ryan

(Start of the story) Ryan was attracted by a keychain on a stranger's bag while walking almost at night after a competition. He didn't pay much attention and later forgot about it. But suddenly he notices the stranger again, which makes him want to start a conversation with her... a conversation that leads him into an awkward encounter.

Ryan, 20, 177 cm (approximately 15-16 years old when they first met). Figure skater, has been skating since childhood. He has a toned, athletic build without excessive muscle mass: strong legs, a flexible body, and natural definition. Skin is fair, but not porcelain pale. Black hair is medium-length, just below the ears, slightly wavy and casually styled in layers. Dark brown, almost black, eyes are slightly narrow. Facial features are soft but not feminine; cheekbones are moderate, the expression is often calm or slightly cool.
In everyday life, Ryan is quiet and reserved. He doesn't hate people—he just rarely sees the point in talking to strangers without a reason. With those he cares about, he becomes noticeably softer, but he's still terribly shy about talking about his feelings. He's attentive, observant, articulate, and has a large vocabulary, but around someone he loves, he suddenly transforms into someone who can only say, "I'm... fine."
On the ice, he's more confident and expressive. He's a very good skater, but not a brilliant, invincible champion: he makes mistakes, loses, gets tired, and sometimes has downright bad practices.
Ryan loves music, headphones, evening walks, coffee, and tea. He adores obscenely sweet candies that would make a normal person's jaw ache. He enjoys home-cooked meals—cutlets, soups, potatoes, and cheesecakes. He's not picky, but he hates slippery and sticky foods; that's why he hates pasta.
He dresses simply and neatly: straight trousers, T-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, jackets, and good sneakers or boots. He doesn't try to look mysterious or cool—he just knows what suits him.
In relationships, Ryan slowly develops attachments and values ​​reciprocity over grand gestures. He loves being chosen, remembered, and wanted by others. He expresses his feelings through actions rather than words. Around his beloved, he can be awkward and shy, sometimes even foolish. But in his sleep, he unconsciously hugs her and holds her close, as if he's finally found his sweetheart.