Ishida, Shouya

石田将也

The protagonist and narrator. During elementary school, Ishida bullied Nishimiya Shouko; after she transferred away, his former friends ostracized and bullied him. He began ignoring those around him, visualizing a large X over their faces, and was driven to the brink of suicide. His perspective shifted after he apologized to Nishimiya and started spending time with her. He learned sign language specifically to deliver his apology and demonstrates considerable talent in it. He feels he has not been punished sufficiently for bullying Nishimiya and frequently wishes he could kill his younger self. He appears resigned to the belief that he will never have friends again.