Sakura

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Sakura Airi (佐仓)
Alias(es)	Shizuku-chan — her concealed online identity 25
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Advanced Nurturing High School, First-Year Class D 4 40
Occupation/Role	Student; photography enthusiast and online photographer 7 25
First Appearance	Identified by the system as a person in need of help 5

Background / History

Before the story’s main events, Sakura maintained an online presence as “Shizuku-chan,” posting photography that included suggestive images. This identity remained hidden behind her reserved school persona. An obsessive follower learned her identity and began threatening to expose her online activity unless she complied with his demands 25.

Sakura was specifically selected by Shangguan Che’s system as someone who needed help. The system’s guidance emphasized becoming her friend and studying with her over the next two years 5.

Appearance

Sakura has red hair, usually wears long bangs that obscure much of her face, and uses black-rimmed glasses. Her loose school uniform and habit of lowering her head make her appear deliberately unobtrusive 4 16 20.

• Carries her camera almost everywhere, including trips to the cafeteria and library 40.
• Has a small, slender build and often fidgets with her sleeves, skirt, or bag straps when nervous 21 47.
• Her ears and cheeks flush noticeably when embarrassed, particularly around Shangguan Che 18 44 47.

Personality

Sakura is deeply introverted, soft-spoken, and uncomfortable in crowds. She generally waits for others to initiate conversation and finds online messaging easier than speaking directly 9 12. Her anxiety also makes her reluctant to go places alone or ask others for help, because she fears becoming a burden 40 41.

Despite this timidity, Sakura is considerate and kind. She helps Shangguan Che carry his camera and worries about his wellbeing when he develops dark circles 42 44. Her attachment to photography gives her a personal outlet beyond her quiet classroom demeanor.

The harassment campaign leaves her exhausted, distracted, and afraid to confide in others. With Shangguan Che’s encouragement, she gradually learns to regulate her fear, preserve evidence, and formally report the stalking and threatening letters to Mashima 25 44 46 47.

Abilities & Skills

Photography

Photography is Sakura’s primary hobby and the activity through which she most comfortably expresses herself.

• Originally describes herself as someone who likes photographing scenery and objects 7.
• Plans and discusses photo shoots with Shangguan Che, preferring to arrange details through messages 19.
• Is regarded by Shangguan Che as skilled at making subjects look good in photographs 21.
• Her online work as “Shizuku-chan” includes suggestive photography, which becomes the basis of the harasser’s threats 25.
• Her dependence on her camera becomes apparent after it is damaged while she is being followed 40.

Academic Development

Sakura’s grades are only average, with a weak enough foundation that she needs focused tutoring.

• Cannot swim and avoids crowded places, limiting her participation in some school activities 20.
• Studies with Shangguan Che in the library four to six days per week 21.
• Particularly struggles with mathematics, including function-domain problems 21.
• Is vulnerable to academic consequences when exhaustion from the harassment disrupts her focus and attendance at study sessions 27 28 32.

Equipment / Items

• Personal camera — purchased from the school electronics store and carried constantly until it breaks after Sakura is followed and collides with Sakayanagi Arisu 40.
• Shangguan Che’s camera — entrusted to Sakura while her own camera is being repaired; he frames it as a thank-you gift so she will accept it without feeling indebted 42 43.
• Harassment letters — six threatening letters preserved in an iron box and submitted to Mashima as evidence 46 47.

Relationships

• Shangguan Che — seatmate, friend, study partner, and photography companion. His consistent support helps Sakura become more socially active and eventually report her harassment; their closeness fuels dating rumors, though he publicly calls them ordinary friends 7 21 23 44 47.
• Mashima-sensei — the Class A teacher Sakura approaches for help. He accepts her letters as evidence, promises an investigation, and arranges for surveillance footage and online accounts to be traced 46 47.
• Electronics Store Clerk — obsessive fan and suspected harasser. He sends threatening letters, posts inappropriate comments on Sakura’s account, and stalks her; later evidence identifies him as an employee of Sakura Electronics 25 41 44 50.
• Sakayanagi Arisu — Class A student whom Sakura accidentally collides with while fleeing the sensation of being followed. Sakayanagi notices a suspicious figure behind Sakura and later directs Kamuro to watch her more closely 40.
• Kamuro Masumi — overhears Sakura’s report to Mashima and becomes curious about Sakura after Sakayanagi’s earlier interest in her 46 50.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Friendship and Photography

Shangguan Che introduces himself to Sakura as her seatmate and learns that she enjoys photography 7. He invites her to the club orientation, shares meals with her, and begins arranging photography outings in a way that accommodates her preference for communicating by phone 9 10 18 19.

Study Partnership and Rumors

Concerned by Sakura’s mediocre grades, Shangguan Che proposes that they study together. Their frequent meals, library sessions, and outings lead classmates to assume they are dating, an accusation that visibly overwhelms Sakura 20 21 23.

“Shizuku-chan” Harassment

A pink envelope initially appears to be a love letter, but it contains a threat from someone claiming to be a fan of “Shizuku-chan.” The sender threatens to expose Sakura’s suggestive online photography, causing insomnia, fear, and severe exhaustion 25 26. Further letters continue arriving, while Sakura remains too frightened to explain the situation herself 28 32.

Camera Incident and Report

While apparently being followed, Sakura drops and breaks her camera after colliding with Sakayanagi. She conceals the stalking from Shangguan Che because she does not want to burden him 40. After accompanying her to the electronics store and identifying the clerk’s suspicious behavior, Shangguan Che helps Sakura confront her fear and report the harassment to Mashima with six letters as evidence 41 44 46 47.

Trivia

• Sakura cannot swim 20.
• She can recover from dark circles unusually quickly by sleeping 35.
• She is more willing to discuss personal matters through messaging than face-to-face conversation 9 19.