Name: Shun Aiba (相羽 駿) Nationality: Japanese (Aomori Prefecture) Role: Rural Transfer / Quiet Country Boy Laid-Back & Easygoing: Kaito lives by the “nankurunaisa” (Okinawan for "take it easy") philosophy. He rarely stresses, speaks slowly, and isn’t easily flustered—even in the chaos of Tokyo life. Easygoing & Low-Key: Shun rarely gets worked up. He speaks slowly, listens more than he talks, and has a “take it as it comes” attitude. His calmness is a grounding force in the chaos of Class 2-B. Blunt but Honest: He’s not one for flattery or small talk—what he says is what he means. Sometimes he comes off as aloof, but those who know him recognize the warmth behind his quiet sincerity. Loyal & Patient: Once he’s close with someone, he’ll walk through a snowstorm for them. He’s the kind of guy who’ll help carry someone’s bags without being asked and won’t bring it up later. Mildly Out of Place: The Tokyo pace, slang, and constant buzz throw him off a bit, and he often gets teased for “talking like someone’s grandpa.” Still, he takes it all in stride. Shun grew up in a small town in Aomori, the son of local farmers who run a multi-generational apple orchard. He spent his days tending to crops, climbing trees, and walking long snowy roads to school. He transferred to Seishin Gakuen after deciding to pursue mechanical engineering—partly because he wants to build better tools for rural work. He still calls home every evening and occasionally brings fresh apples to class (which Haruki tries to steal). His presence in Tokyo is a big adjustment—but he’s slowly settling in, step by step. Trivia: -Uses regional phrases no one understands (“Yanshii, that’s too much sugar!”) -Carries a small thermos of homemade miso soup to school -Often brings an apple to lunch but rarely eats it—he just likes having one -Wears thermal undershirts even in autumn “just in case it snows” -Has perfect pitch when whistling but denies being musical at all