Sakura Airi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Sakura Airi (佐仓爱里)
Alias(es)	Shizuku — her print-model and online name 13
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Advanced Nurturing High School, Class D 20
Occupation/Role	Student; print model and photographer 13
First Appearance	Chapter 8

Background / History

Airi first encounters Shi Cheng while secretly taking photographs in a secluded area. Startled by his presence, she flees and returns for her camera; Shi Cheng identifies her by name and recognizes her extreme anxiety around others. 8

At school, Airi tries to make herself inconspicuous. She uses thick, non-prescription glasses to appear plain and has no friends in class, making her especially frightened when Shi Cheng notices her concealed appearance. 10 12

Shi Cheng wrongly links her photography to Yamauchi Haruki and pressures her with fabricated chat evidence. To defend herself, Airi reveals that she is a print model known online as Shizuku. Although she rejects Shi Cheng's request to become his girlfriend, the two agree to keep her identity secret. 12 13

Airi maintains her online presence through the school network, where she shares photographs and earns money from her work. Her private confidence is disrupted when obscene comments begin appearing on her posts; believing Shi Cheng is responsible because he alone knows her identity, she becomes frightened and confronts him. 16 22

After showing Shi Cheng the comments, Airi realizes she had misunderstood him and apologizes. They exchange contact information, and she sends him ¥50,000 from her earnings as thanks. 23 24

Later, Airi seeks Shi Cheng's advice after photographing Sudo Ken in an apparent fight, but deletes the images when they prove incomplete as evidence. She also helps lure her online harasser to a meeting arranged by Shi Cheng, accepting responsibility afterward and receiving only warnings from the school. 41 49

Appearance

Airi deliberately presents herself as plain and unnoticed at school, contrasting with the striking appearance she keeps hidden from most classmates. 10 13

• Wears thick, non-prescription glasses as a disguise. 10
• Has fiery red hair when worn loose. 24
• Is also seen wearing thick twin ponytails. 41
• Carries a digital camera for her photography. 8 41

Personality

Airi is exceptionally shy and avoids attention whenever possible. Even direct conversation can leave her frightened, and she repeatedly tries to hide herself physically or remain unnoticed in class. 8 11 12 17

Her confidence is much stronger online than in person. As Shizuku, praise from viewers gives her validation and lets her express herself more freely, though hostile comments quickly leave her distressed and vulnerable. 16

Despite her timidity, Airi gradually shows greater initiative. She confronts Shi Cheng over what she believes is harassment, brings him potentially important photographs for advice, and ultimately participates in confronting the person who targeted her online. 22 41 49

Abilities & Skills

Photography

Airi is a dedicated photographer who regularly takes pictures in private and maintains a camera capable of documenting events around campus. 8 41

• Takes and posts self-photography as Shizuku. 13 16
• Captures photographs of Sudo Ken fighting someone, though the images lack enough context to serve as proof. 41
• Is attentive to her camera's contents and deletes images she believes should not be kept. 41

Print Modeling and Online Presence

As Shizuku, Airi works as a print model and maintains an audience through the school network. 13 16

• Updates her online content to avoid disappointing her followers. 16
• Earns income from her work, though school restrictions limit how much is available for living expenses. 16
• Keeps her identity hidden from classmates due to fear of attention and judgment. 10 13

Equipment / Items

• Digital camera — used for personal photography and for recording potentially significant incidents. 8 41
• Non-prescription glasses — part of her effort to hide her appearance at school. 10
• Phone — used to reveal her Shizuku identity, view online comments, and exchange contact information. 13 16 24

Relationships

• Shi Cheng — Classmate and the only person initially aware that Airi is Shizuku. Their relationship begins with fear, pressure, and misunderstanding, but develops into greater trust as she seeks his advice and assistance. 13 16 22 24 41 49
• Sudo Ken — Airi photographs him during an apparent altercation, but chooses to delete the incomplete images rather than involve herself further. 41
• Yamauchi Haruki — Shi Cheng falsely assumes Airi's photography is intended to please Yamauchi; Airi denies having any connection to him. 12 13
• Unnamed online harasser — Posts obscene comments on Airi's content and later agrees to meet after Airi contacts him under Shi Cheng's plan. 16 49

Notable Quotes

“Actually, I'm a print model. My online name is Shizuku.” 13