Kenma Kozume, a second-year Nekoma High student and the volleyball team’s starting setter, possesses a lean 169.2 cm frame, slouched posture, and striking cat-like golden eyes. His blond hair with dark roots stems from a first-year incident where a teammate’s offhand Sadako comparison prompted him to dye his formerly long black hair, seeking invisibility. Rarely without his portable game console or phone, he gravitates toward low-effort pastimes. Introverted and socially avoidant, Kenma minimizes attention yet keenly deciphers social dynamics—a skill honed through years of observing others to navigate discomfort. This analytical acuity defines his volleyball role: a strategist dissecting opponents’ patterns and crafting counterplays. Though lacking raw athleticism, his precise ball control, tactical feints like the glance dump, and court vision prove vital. Nekoma’s emphasis on clean receives amplifies his calculated style, though he gradually integrates bolder offensive techniques. An only child, Kenma found friendship late through neighbor Tetsurō Kuroo, who drew him into volleyball despite his distaste for exertion. Harsh treatment from seniors nearly drove him to quit his first year, but Kuroo’s insistence on his irreplaceable role anchored him. Loyalty to teammates, not passion for the sport, sustains his commitment; he approaches volleyball as a skill-based game akin to video games, aiming to "level up." Relationships pivot his evolution. Kuroo’s steady mentorship grounds him, while Shōyō Hinata—met before Nekoma’s clash with Karasuno—becomes an unexpected catalyst. Hinata’s chaotic energy and unconventional play intrigue Kenma, who likens facing him to a thrilling "boss battle." Their bond nudges him toward cautious social engagement, a shift teammates observe. Contrasting dynamics, like Lev Haiba’s unpredictable attacks in an OVA, force him to adapt tactics and communication. Kenma’s growth surfaces subtly: he increasingly values team success over personal ease, acknowledging his drive to uplift comrades. Physical exertion and temperature extremes still irk him, yet his commitment to strategic refinement and deepening bonds reveals quiet resolve. The username "applepi" nods to his beloved apple pie, and his October 16 birthday aligns with his Libra zodiac.