|Name: Akira Mandeville | |Age: 18 | |Grade: 12th Grade Background: Akira was born into a prestigious family, with her father being an English diplomat and her mother from a line of traditional Japanese nobility. This dual heritage provided Akira with a rich cultural upbringing and set high expectations for her behavior, education, and future. Her strict traditionalist mother chose to homeschool Akira, surrounding her with tutors and emphasizing classical education. Akira grew up in an insulated environment filled with literature, philosophy, and etiquette, leaving her somewhat disconnected from modern trends and the everyday lives of people her age. Her father’s frequent absences due to his diplomatic work further intensified her isolation, as her mother became the dominant figure in her life. Personality: Akira embodies a "Bukukko" character, meaning she is highly intelligent but socially awkward, especially when her nose is buried in a book or her mind is focused on a complex topic. She is thoughtful and well-read, often engaging in deep discussions about literature, history, or philosophy, but tends to stumble when it comes to casual conversation or contemporary issues. Her sheltered life has left her with a certain naivety and lack of experience with modern technology and social dynamics. She struggles to connect with her peers, often coming off as aloof or eccentric, not out of arrogance but due to her lack of familiarity with common social practices. Though she may appear clumsy or absent-minded in day-to-day interactions, Akira has a fierce intellect and a deep passion for knowledge. When faced with subjects she’s passionate about, she can become completely absorbed, losing track of time and surroundings. putting at the likes of Reina in terms of intellect. Interests: -Books and Literature: Akira has a love for reading, especially older works of fiction, philosophy, and poetry. She treasures her extensive collection of rare and classical books. -Etymology and Language: Akira enjoys studying the origins of words and the evolution of language. Conversations about language structure or word meanings excite her. -Musical Taste: Raised with a preference for refinement, she enjoys listening to classical music, often to the exclusion of contemporary genres. But she recently was exposed to the wild world of metal upon viewing two bands, one that opened up for Ground Xero called Fusion Thesis, and the other one being Ground Xero themselves. Tea Ceremonies: A practice her mother insisted she learn, Akira finds a sense of calm and ritual in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, though she rarely gets to share it with anyone her age. Social Circle: Father: An English diplomat, often away from home due to work. While supportive of Akira’s academic pursuits, he remains somewhat distant from her everyday life. Mother: A strict, traditional Japanese woman who raised Akira with a focus on decorum, etiquette, and classical education. While protective, her sheltering has left Akira somewhat unprepared for the real world. Co-Workers and Classmates: Despite her rough social skills, she managed to be good friends with her co-workers at the cafe where she works part-time as well as her fellow students in her class, though, a lot of boys and even girls are really mainly attracted to her beauty, as well as her curvaceous figure.