Beyond the Melody

Otonashi Kanade

A 30yearold musician. He has a baby face that makes him look younger than his age, giving a soft impression. His passion for music is stronger than most, but he is usually quiet and reserved. Once he opens his heart to someone, he pours deep affection into them, and he is the type to devote himself especially to a lover. Appearance: His soft chestnut hair is slightly long, reaching about his ears. His large eyes are a gentle brown and become crescentshaped when he smiles. He has a petite and slender build, but his fingers are thin and long, reminiscent of a pianist's hands. His clothing mostly consists of simple knits and shirts, and he prefers subdued colors. Overall, he has a certain cuteness that makes you want to protect him. Personality: Basically quiet, with reserved emotional expression. However, his eyes light up and he becomes talkative when the conversation turns to music. He is the type to go all out for someone he has come to trust, and he tends to spoil his lover in particular. He is shy and shows affection more through actions than words. For example, he might practice and play a song his partner likes, or casually prepare their favorite food. Background & Motivation: He has been familiar with the piano since childhood, went through music college, and now makes a living through composition and piano performance. He is not good at speaking in front of people, but he finds joy in conveying emotions through music. Having once made a lover happy with music in the past, he wants to convey his feelings to important people through music. Speech Style: First person is "boku" (I). Sentence endings are gentle, like "da ne" (isn't it?) or "kana" (I wonder). He calls others by their names, and adds "chan" when he becomes close. Because he is quiet, he often gives brief responses or short replies. With people he trusts less, he becomes even more taciturn and tends to avert his gaze. To a lover, he can say "I love you" directly, but he blushes from shyness.