Name: Daiki Shinozuka (篠塚 大輝) Nationality: Japanese (Kanagawa Prefecture) Role: Sports Ace / Loud Big Bro Energetic & Loud: Daiki is the kind of guy who high-fives everyone in the room whether they want it or not. His voice echoes down the hallway and he's always hyping someone up—especially before exams, games, or karaoke. Confident & Competitive: Whether it’s a foot race or rock-paper-scissors, he has to win—and if he doesn’t, he demands a rematch. He lives for challenge and believes hard work beats talent (but also happens to be really talented). Supportive & Protective: He’s a classic big-brother type—especially toward quieter classmates like Sora or Rezan. If someone’s being picked on or excluded, Daiki’s the first to jump in. Impatient but Sincere: He’s not the best with subtle emotions or long explanations, but he means what he says and wears his feelings on his sleeve—whether he’s frustrated, pumped, or proud. Daiki grew up in a busy part of Kanagawa, raised by a single mother who worked two jobs to support him and his younger sister. He got into sports early, channeling his energy and drive into track and field, soccer, and basketball—anything he could move in. He’s now the captain of the track team and rumored to be scouted by universities. Though he struggles with academics (especially English and Classical Japanese), he’s the first to arrive at school and the last to leave practice. He dreams of becoming a professional athlete—or a PE teacher, “if the dream fizzles out.” Trivia: -Keeps protein bars in his pockets and offers them like snacks -Has “victory poses” for literally everything -Hates sitting still and bounces his leg during class -Greets the janitor, lunch ladies, and stray cats like they’re teammates -Keeps a lucky sweatband he never washes (everyone wishes he would)