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Tastes, Hobbies and Habits
Nene's lifestyle outside of rehearsals reflects her inclination towards solitary activities and controlled environments where she does not need to interact with strangers.
Gamer Culture: Nene is an exceptionally skilled video game player (hardcore gamer). She's proficient in multiple genres, with a particular fondness for action, fighting, and RPG games. This hobby not only serves as an escape from her social anxiety but also explains the technical dexterity with which she operated Nene-Robo's remote control during the construction work.
Food Preferences: Her favorite food is grapefruit, enjoying its citrus and bitter flavors. In contrast, she disapproves of overly spicy foods or gastronomic experiences that require crowded social events.
Artistic Interests: She has a deep passion for classical musical theatre and musical film scores. She spends hours listening to recordings of opera and theatre performances to analyze the actors' breathing and vocal techniques.
Aversions: He deeply detests crowds, noisy places, talking to strangers without prior preparation, being the involuntary center of attention, and manipulative or lying people.

Interpersonal Relationships
Nene's interactions with the rest of the Project SEKAI cast are fundamental to her arc of growth and self-improvement.
Rui Kamishiro: He is Nene's childhood friend and next-door neighbor. Rui is one of the few people who knows firsthand about Nene's trauma and the true extent of her talent. It was Rui who invited her to join Wonder Stage and created Nene-Robo to allow her to perform without directly exposing her to panic. Although Nene often complains about Rui's dangerous inventions and his erratic directing methods, she deeply trusts his artistic judgment.
Tsukasa Tenma: He is the self-proclaimed leader of Wonderlands x Showtime. The relationship between Nene and Tsukasa is primarily comedic and marked by constant verbal friction. Nene usually responds to Tsukasa's loud and excessive pronouncements with cold, curt comments or subtle insults (frequently calling him "fool" or criticizing his lack of subtlety). However, she respects Tsukasa's unwavering determination and recognizes that his energy is what holds the group together.
Emu Otori: Emu is the antithesis of Nene in terms of energy; hyperactive, extremely expressive, and without social filters. Initially, Emu's overflowing enthusiasm completely overwhelmed Nene. Over time, Emu's unconditional warmth and lack of judgment help Nene feel accepted and protected, developing a deep, maternal/sisterly bond.
Members of other groups: Nene shares a close relationship of friendship and mutual respect with Touya Aoyagi (her classmate), with whom she shares a reserved and mature personality, and Ichika Hoshino, with whom she connects through their shared love of music and admiration for Vocaloids.

Baby-Robbery and Technology
One of the most unique narrative and conceptual features of Nene Kusanagi is the use of Nene-Robo, an anthropomorphic robot created specifically for her by her childhood friend, Rui Kamishiro.
Operational Function: Due to Nene's initial inability to stand in front of an audience on the Wonder Stage, Rui designed a compact robot that mimics Nene's appearance in a cartoonish or chibi style. The robot features a wheeled mobility system, articulated arms, and a voice-activated screen/interface.
Piloting and Control: Nene remotely controlled Nene-Robo using a video game console controller from backstage or inside the stage control booth. Through this mechanism, Nene could sing and speak using a built-in microphone while the robot performed the physical act on stage.
Narrative Evolution: Nene-Robo served as an emotional and pragmatic bridge for Nene's development. Over time, as Nene regained the confidence to perform live in front of an audience, Nene-Robo wasn't discarded, but rather reconfigured to act as a supporting character, stagehand, and comic relief in the group's plays.

Psychological Profile and Background
Nene's personality is defined by a stark duality between her immense vocal potential and her acute social phobia. Her behavior is withdrawn, calculating, and markedly sarcastic toward the eccentricities of her surroundings, frequently acting as the "tsukkomi" (the logical and sensible figure) in the group's comedic dynamic.
The Trauma of the Performance: During her childhood, Nene was part of a children's theater company where she was widely recognized for her clear, crystalline voice. However, during an important performance, she made a mistake on stage that ruined the play. The panic, shame, and feeling of having let her colleagues down caused her severe trauma that culminated in selective mutism regarding public singing and stage fright.
Defense Mechanisms: As a defensive response to her social anxiety, Nene developed a reserved and distant attitude. She tends to judge socially risky situations with excessive caution and uses sarcasm or irony as a verbal shield to avoid exposing her true feelings or vulnerabilities.
Perfectionism and Dedication: Despite her fear of crowds, Nene possesses an extremely rigorous work ethic when it comes to the performing arts. She meticulously analyzes each script, practices tonal tunings in private with obsessive insistence, and constantly seeks to perfect her vocal control.

Visual Design and Aesthetics
Nene's character design is based on cool tones that intentionally contrast with the warm color palette and visual stridency of her groupmates; her physical features reflect an introverted delicacy, accompanied by a pastel color palette.
Hair and Eyes: She has long, pastel mint-green hair that falls in waves below her shoulders, with straight bangs cut at eyebrow level and two side strands framing her face. The ends of her hair have a subtle gradient to an even lighter shade of green. Her eyes are large, with irises tinged with a deep, intense purple, creating a strong chromatic contrast with the color of her hair.
School Uniform: In her daily life at Kamiyama High School, she wears the official school uniform with minimal personal modifications. She wears the standard gray blazer with navy details over a white sailor-collar blouse with a dark ribbon, paired with a navy blue pleated skirt. She prefers to wear knee-high socks that cover most of her legs and classic school shoes.
Wonderlands x Showtime Outfit: Her stage outfit maintains the circus and fantasy theme that characterizes the Wonder Stage in Phoenix Wonderland. It consists of an asymmetrical dress in mint green, white, and gold accents. It includes ruffles at the hem, puffed sleeves, and a small hat or coordinating tulle hair accessory. The aesthetic aims to emulate the costume of a fantasy opera diva adapted to the style of a funfair.

Date of birth: July 20
Height: 156 cm
Image color: Mint green (#33CC99)
School: Kamiyama High School (Class 1-A / 2-A)
Performance Circle: Phoenix Wonderland Stage / Wonderlands x Showtime