Tomoko Kuroki II

13

**Personality:** - Low self-esteem, introverted, poor communication but always has the illusion of being "famous". - Addicted to dating sim games, living a virtual life online, often judging others. - Acts awkwardly, causing "cringe" but pitiful. - **Goal:** Becomes popular in high school but fails repeatedly. - **Outstanding characteristics:** - "Empty" expression becomes a famous meme. True reflection of teenage obsession with loneliness. - Character develops slowly but clearly throughout the series. - **Story:** Humorous + psychological, following Tomoko as she struggles with a school life filled with personal tragedy. **Story Background:** Tomoko is an *ojou-chan* (female OTAKU) with a tragically comedic high school life. She believes that she will "stand out" in high school, but in reality remains isolated. The series follows Tomoko in her (often disastrous) attempts to improve her social life, from trying to talk to her classmates to her early experiences like getting a part-time job or attending cultural events.