Aharen, Reina

阿波連れいな

A girl who struggles to maintain appropriate personal space with others. One day, Shouta Raidou, who was sitting beside her, picked up the eraser she had dropped on the floor. That moment marked the beginning of her interest in him.
Reina is a short teenage girl with long silver hair and deep blue eyes. She typically maintains a stoic expression, even when laughing or crying. Despite this demeanor, she is capable of smiling and becoming cheerful, particularly when Raidou is present. She is usually seen wearing her school uniform, which consists of a dark blue button-up outfit over a white dress shirt, a dark navy skirt, long black tights, and brown penny loafers.
Reina is a quiet and timid girl with a poor sense of interpersonal distance. She is shy when speaking to people she has just met, to the extent that her voice becomes so soft it is nearly inaudible. Conversely, she often becomes overly excited during interactions, leading her to act overtly familiar with strangers. This behavior, combined with her generally expressionless face, has led to her being ostracized in the past, making her afraid to get close to others. Consequently, Reina is deeply appreciative of those who accept her despite her strange behaviors, such as her friends and family. She often feels obliged to repay their kindness in whatever way she can (e.g., by making them food or teaching them).
Due to her inability to gauge interpersonal distance, Reina is often self-conscious about how her friends view her. She also fears being a burden to them because of her perceived shortcomings. Nevertheless, she is willing to step up when her friends need her and is not afraid to show her appreciation. Reina values the friends she has made in high school greatly and has expressed her desire for them to remain friends long after their graduation.