Baker, Lily

リリー・ベイカー

Lily came to Japan from the UK when she was 13, dealing with the difficulty of adjusting to a different culture and language. In her first year of middle school, she has trouble talking to her classmates. She is restricted to simple Japanese greetings. Her world opened up when she met Renji Kusakabe at the arcade, where he gave her a "Brave Koala" plush that she was unable to win on her own.
Discovering friendship and acceptance, Lily started going to the arcade often, joining its tight-knit group. Although she understood most Japanese conversations early on, Lily did not feel confident speaking. As her bonds at the arcade strengthened, she became fluent rapidly, eventually speaking Japanese 80% of the time and assisting others as a translator.
Her competitive nature and cute appearance attracted attention, gaining Lily the affectionate nickname "Arcade Idol" among regular patrons. She accepts defeats with tears but stays enthusiastic, motivating those around her with her passion for games and her process of adaptation.