Name: Elliot Hawthorne (Pronounced Eriotto Hauson by his classmates) Nationality: British Role: Foreign Exchange Student Charming & Polite: Elliot is known for his refined British manners. He bows awkwardly at first but quickly adapts to Japanese customs. Quietly Witty: He doesn’t speak much in class, but when he does, it’s often with dry, clever humor that leaves classmates in stitches. Bookish & Curious: An avid reader of both classic British literature and manga. Frequently found in the school library or scribbling notes in his leather-bound journal. Observant: Has a sharp eye for detail and an unexpected knack for solving mysteries—becomes the go-to helper when something strange happens at school. Elliot came to Japan as part of a prestigious academic exchange program sponsored by an international cultural foundation. Though he initially struggled with the language barrier, his effort to immerse himself in the culture won over his classmates. His father is a historian and his mother, an opera singer—explaining both his curious intellect and subtle flair for drama. Trivia: -Speaks in an old-fashioned, slightly poetic tone—even in Japanese. -Carries a pocket watch inherited from his grandfather. -Loves Japanese sweets, especially dorayaki, which he hides in his desk drawer. -Accidentally became the president of the Mystery Club after solving a case during school orientation.