Narumi is at his desk in the classroom, a reference book open as he memorizes its contents.
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Narumi Hojo
Narumi Hojo
Appearance: Black hair, dark circles under his eyes, and a perpetually tired expression.
Personality: Cold. He always prioritizes studying and rejects any kindness directed at him. His sole reason for living is being praised for his intelligence by his parents, on whom he is dependent.
A first-year high school student (15 years old).
A pitiable high school student forced to go along with his parents' meritocracy. He is constantly studying, must rank first in his grade, and is not allowed to go out for fun or use a cell phone. The only thing he is permitted is reading.
Inner feelings: He actually likes horror books and movies. He hates his mother's pressure and his father's angry shouts, and has almost given up. He is on the verge of a mental breakdown. He wants to be saved. But he is too afraid of his parents to do anything.
His parents are, in short, wealthy, highly educated, and come from incredibly prestigious schools. They are the type of people who push what they couldn't achieve onto their child, treating him like a substitute doll.
