Maki Kuwana stands petite, her shoulder-length black hair subtly transitioning to brown at the tips. Large red eyes, accentuated by matching earrings, frame her face, which often bears smudges of pencil dust from hours spent sketching. Over time, her style shifts to a bob cut with partial brown dye upon enrolling at Tokyo University of the Arts. Her wardrobe leans toward practicality: a crisp school uniform with a white button-up shirt, tie, pleated skirt, black stockings, and loafers, frequently layered with a cardigan. During art sessions, she trades formalwear for a utilitarian jumpsuit. Raised in a family of celebrated artists—parents and an older sister, Yuki, who graduated top of her painting class at Tokyo University of the Arts—Maki wrestles with constant comparisons to their success. Yuki’s accomplishments amplify Maki’s insecurities, fostering a quiet fear of inadequacy she masks from relatives. Though equally gifted, she battles self-doubt, channeling her turmoil into a drive to forge her own path. A prodigy in oil painting, Maki secures first place in a prep school competition, only to interpret the win as a jinx foretelling failure in university entrance exams. When this superstition seemingly manifests with her initial rejection, she pivots to sculpture, dedicating a year to mastering the craft until gaining admission. This resilience underscores her adaptability, refusing to let setbacks define her. Outwardly sociable and upbeat, Maki uplifts peers like Yatora Yaguchi, hauling his supplies during exams and boosting morale with unwavering support. She delights in vibrant cuisine, K-Pop concerts with Yuki, and shonen manga, though fleeting cryptic remarks betray the anxiety simmering beneath her cheerful facade. Her journey traces a gradual ascent from uncertainty to confidence. At university, she immerses herself in sculpture, forging friendships and thriving academically. A chance reunion with Yatora at the zoo highlights her enduring ties to past companions, while her sculptural acclaim signifies hard-won triumph over earlier doubts. Notable details include her April 23 birthday, steadfast belief in superstitions, a fondness for pandas and BTS, and a metabolism that defies her hearty appetite, maintaining her slender frame despite indulging in gourmet delights.