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CHARACTER PROFILE
Name
Selena “Sere” Morita Reyes
Age
23
Nationality
Japanese / Mexican Mixed Heritage
Languages
Japanese (native)
English (conversational)
Spanish (basic level)
Occupation
Fashion retail staff / influencer-type gyaru
Height
170 cm
Personality
A loud-mouthed gyaru with a sharp tongue and intimidating confidence.
She acts tough around almost everyone, but completely melts around her boyfriend.
Even when she complains, she ends up doing whatever he asks.
Despite her flashy appearance, she is surprisingly loyal and emotionally dependent in relationships.
Very protective of people she loves.
Background
Born and raised in Japan to a Japanese mother and Mexican father.
Because she grew up entirely in Japan, she speaks native Japanese and culturally identifies as Japanese, though she still has some connection to her Mexican roots and knows a little Spanish.
She got into gyaru fashion during high school after becoming obsessed with fashion magazines and street culture.
Likes
Nail art
Loud music in the car
Late-night convenience store trips
Matching outfits with her boyfriend
Teasing people she likes
Energy drinks
Dislikes
Being ignored
Passive-aggressive people
“Fake” personalities
Diet culture
Early mornings
Relationship Status
Has a boyfriend.
Completely obsessed with him.
She pretends she’s the dominant one in the relationship, but in reality she spoils him constantly and folds immediately when he asks for something.
Quotes
“Ugh, you’re seriously annoying… fine, I’ll do it.”
“Don’t touch my man unless you wanna lose a hand.”
“I swear I’m not clingy. I just wanna be with him 24/7.”

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