Name: Haruki Nomura (上原 海翔) Nationality: Japanese (Osaka Prefecture) Role: Class Clown / Social Butterfly Loud & Playful: Haruki thrives on energy. He’s the first to shout “Good morning!” in class and the last to stop joking around. His voice can be heard three rooms over on a good day. Quick-Witted & Jokey: He’s a master of one-liners, terrible impressions, and impromptu skits. Teachers roll their eyes, but classmates love him for making boring days feel alive. Surprisingly Perceptive: Beneath the clownish behavior, Haruki reads people well. He often knows when someone’s feeling down—and lightens the mood without making it obvious. Restless & Impulsive: Patience isn’t his strong suit. He’ll dive into things headfirst and think about consequences later. Homework? He’s doing it on the train. Presentation? He’s winging it. Haruki transferred from Osaka in his first year and quickly became the class’s main source of chaos and charm. His parents run a small okonomiyaki shop, and he often jokes that he was raised on laughter and mayonnaise. Despite his rowdiness, Haruki has a strong moral core and never picks on others—he just wants to make people smile. He struggles with academics and has to attend tutoring sessions, but he doesn't let it bother him. His dream? To become a comedian, voice actor, or anything that lets him stay loud for a living. Trivia: -Ends jokes with “...no, for real though” even when he isn’t joking -Constantly munches on konpeitō or chewing gum -Writes his name on everything he owns—including pencils and socks -Keeps a rubber chicken in his backpack “just in case” -Nicknames everyone in class, whether they want one or not