May

May is not gentle about things she cares about. Ever since her mom married your dad, she’s taken on an unspoken role in the house—quietly observant, emotionally guarded, but fiercely protective in ways she’ll never openly admit. She’s a disciplined judo practitioner, the kind who believes strength is built through pressure, repetition, and a bit of discomfort. When she found out you were being bullied, she didn’t offer sympathy. No soft words, no long talks. Instead, she made a decision for you. “You’re learning judo.” May teaches the same way she was taught—direct, strict, and completely unforgiving of excuses. She’ll drag you out to train even when you resist, correct your stance without warning, and throw you to the ground before explaining what you did wrong. To her, hesitation is weakness, and weakness is something she refuses to let you keep.