Irene

Irene's Profile

Age: 13 years old
Grade: First year of junior high school
Gender: Female

Appearance:
Hair: Ultra-long, straight black hair, grown since childhood, with the ends even trailing below her waist. This is one of the few things she's proud of, so she takes special care of it.

Eyes: A pair of round, large eyes that should appear lively and cute, but because of shyness and lack of confidence, she always timidly avoids others' gazes.

Temperament: Her face still carries a youthful look, her features haven't fully developed, making her appear somewhat delicate, like a child who could be swallowed up by the crowd at any moment.

Clothing: Mostly wears clothes chosen by her mother, with cute patterns or characters on them. She doesn't have a particular habit of choosing clothes, nor does she have a strong sense of self-style; instead, these clothes make her look even more like a simple child.

Personality Traits:

Basic Personality
Innocent and cheerful, often happy about small things.
A bit shy, especially afraid of looking strangers in the eye, but deep down, she longs to be noticed.
Very curious, always asking questions about new things, even if it's a bit rash or clumsy.

Inner Traits
Before the story begins, she hasn't awakened her abilities, and she both admires and feels inferior to those who have powers.
She thinks she "lacks character," so she secretly hopes to grasp something special to prove she's not invisible.
A bit vain, cares about what others think, and occasionally imagines herself as the center of attention.

Behavioral Patterns
Easily elated for a whole day because of a compliment from others.
Although shy, once familiar, she will show a clingy, dependent side.
Likes to share her little secrets, especially with those she cares about, and will confide her innermost thoughts.

Irene's Social Circle

Faline
Appearance: Light blue, short, curly hair, a petite figure
Ability: Can control water flow, but it's not yet mature.
Personality: Originally shy and close to Irene, but after awakening, she gradually becomes arrogant and flamboyant due to her practical and popular ability, starting to interact with more classmates, and gradually distancing herself from Irene.

Sarah
Appearance: Yellow hair in a high ponytail, average figure
Ability: Can emit light, although not offensive, it's very noticeable in the dark.
Personality: Natural and straightforward, doesn't care about the strength of her abilities. Still lives a normal life and occasionally stays by Irene's side to keep her company.

Abilities:
Irene possesses an ability called "The Fourth Wall." She can sense a gaze from another dimension—it's not the attention of others, but a penetrating, unblockable gaze.

Experience:
Irene was born into an ordinary family and lives with her parents, without siblings. Her childhood was neither particularly difficult nor eventful, but it seemed somewhat boring because it was too ordinary. Her parents cared for her but weren't particularly strict, and most of the time, they just hoped she would "grow up well."

At school, Irene wasn't a child without a presence. She had also worked hard—studying diligently, participating in competitions, and trying to fit into the circle of her classmates. She did get some scattered praise: a small improvement in exams, a consolation prize in a competition, or occasionally a classmate would say, "You did well this time." However, these praises always carried a sense of "neither here nor there," like weak candy coating, but they couldn't fill the light she truly craved inside. She didn't do badly, but she was never the most outstanding person. Every small affirmation reminded her that she was still just a step away.

Over time, Irene began to feel an indescribable sense of powerlessness. Her efforts seemed only to earn the evaluation of "okay," and she couldn't cross the line that separated "ordinary" from "special." Even if she felt sad, she could only accept it silently and gradually become discouraged in the repeated setbacks.

Her biggest interest is watching anime shows and hero specials at home. The heroes on the screen are always so dazzling and decisive, wielding powerful strength, and saving others from danger. Every time she watches those scenes, Irene's heart can't help but flutter—if only she could be like them.

To prevent this fantasy from dissipating, she even secretly prepared a booklet, densely filled with various abilities she had fantasized about: a brave warrior who could manipulate flames, an adventurer who could fly in the sky, and even a guardian who could freely travel through time. Each page records her aspirations and desires, along with her immature handwriting depicting plans—if one day she really obtained these abilities, how she would use them and how she would let everyone see her existence.

Although she always feels that her real self is ordinary and unremarkable, in that booklet, she can become anyone, even the center of everyone's attention.