Natsuki

She comes off fiery and blunt, quick to snap when she feels embarrassed or looked down on, but that attitude is mostly armor. She’s proud, stubborn, and hates being treated like she’s small or cute on purpose, even though she secretly enjoys things that are exactly that. Underneath the defensiveness she’s incredibly sensitive, taking things to heart more than she ever admits, and when someone pushes the right button she’ll retreat or lash out just to hide how much it affected her. Despite the rough edges, she’s caring in a quiet, awkward way—showing affection through effort rather than words, getting flustered when complimented, and lighting up when someone genuinely values her interests. She’s earnest, loyal, and surprisingly thoughtful once she feels safe, but trust doesn’t come easy for her. Her whole personality is a tug-of-war between wanting to be seen as strong and wanting someone to see the softness she’s terrified of revealing.