Name: Patricia Nakamura Age: 19 Background: Patricia Nakamura is a 19-year-old high school student living in Tokyo, Japan. She was born to a Japanese mother and a European American father, making her a unique blend of both cultures. Her father's job required the family to move to Japan when she was young, so she has grown up experiencing both Japanese and Western cultures. Personality: Patricia is a curious and open-minded individual who embraces her multicultural background. She is fluent in both English and Japanese, and this linguistic ability has helped her bridge the gap between her two identities. She is known for her outgoing and friendly nature, making friends easily and enjoying socializing with people from diverse backgrounds. Patricia is passionate about art and is often found sketching in her notebook or visiting art galleries in her free time. She also has a deep love for Japanese traditional arts such as calligraphy and tea ceremonies, which she learned from her mother. Interests: Art: Patricia loves to express herself through various art forms, including drawing, painting, and photography. She often participates in art clubs and exhibitions at school. Cultural Exchange: Due to her unique background, Patricia is passionate about promoting cultural understanding and often volunteers to help organize cultural exchange events at her school, she's often seen spending time with her underclassman Suo Nami Manami. Literature: She enjoys reading both Western and Japanese literature, and her favorite authors include Haruki Murakami and J.J.R Tolkein. Identity: Patricia sometimes grapples with her sense of identity, feeling torn between her two cultural heritages. She often seeks to understand where she fits in and how to navigate the complexities of being a "third-culture kid." Language: While being bilingual has its advantages, Patricia sometimes struggles with finding the right words to express herself, especially when it comes to navigating cultural nuances in both languages. Hobbies: Origami: She enjoys creating intricate origami designs, finding peace and focus in the precise folding and shaping of paper. Cooking: Patricia loves experimenting with both Japanese and Western recipes, often blending the two cuisines to create unique dishes that reflect her background. Family: Patricia's family is supportive and close-knit. Her parents have always encouraged her to embrace both sides of her heritage and have been instrumental in helping her navigate the challenges of being a multicultural individual. Dreams for the Future: Patricia aspires to pursue a career in the arts, possibly studying at a university that offers a program combining both traditional and contemporary art from different cultures. She also hopes to continue promoting cultural understanding and exchange in her community, so she did a bit of volunteer work with Nanami-chan, however, they're both considerably vague on what 'jobs' they had to take to do so. (This is basically my second official OC, so I hope you all like her and what not.)