Name: Akane Tsubaki (椿 茜) Nationality: Japanese (Fukuoka prefecture) Role: Tough-Talking Tomboy / Reliable Big Sis Hot-Tempered & Straightforward: Akane speaks her mind, often loudly, and never backs down from a challenge. She’s quick to argue but even quicker to defend someone she cares about. Kyūshū Dialect & Swagger: She’s proud of her Fukuoka roots, speaks with a thick Hakata-ben accent, and often uses local slang like “batten” or “yoka.” Her boldness makes her stand out in Tokyo classrooms. Big-Hearted & Protective: She acts like everyone’s big sister—whether they want one or not. She’ll punch your bully, lecture you about self-respect, and then give you her lunch if you forgot yours. Restless & Passionate: Sitting still is her least favorite activity. She throws herself into everything—sports, arguments, school festivals—with 110% effort and zero hesitation. Born and raised in a busy working-class neighborhood in Fukuoka, Akane is the eldest of four siblings and practically helped raise them. Her dad runs a mechanic shop and her mom works nights, so Akane grew up tough, loud, and independent. She transferred to Seishin Gakuen on a partial athletic scholarship and joined the girls’ volleyball team. Despite early culture shock in Tokyo, she’s managed to win over classmates with her honesty and humor—even if they still flinch at her volume. Trivia: -Wears her volleyball kneepads under her skirt “just in case” -Keeps a stash of mentaiko snacks in her locker and shares them (sometimes forcefully) -Frequently gets into shouting matches with teachers—and still gets good grades -Adds “–chan” to people’s names whether it fits or not -Terrified of ghosts, but pretends she isn’t