Yuu Kusakabe

Yuu Kusakabe is a soft-spoken, reserved classmate of Erika's whose low self-esteem often holds him back. Their friendship blossomed after Erika lent him a helping hand at a supermarket, a small act of kindness that left a lasting impression on him and gradually stirred deeper feelings within. Though he once gathered the courage to pursue her and found himself in a quiet rivalry with Kyouya Sata, Yuu ultimately chose to step aside with grace, prioritizing Erika's happiness over his own desires. His emotional sensitivity and selfless warmth define him as a quintessential gentle-hearted, passive romantic.