TV-Series
Description
Aoi Kusakabe is a thirteen year old girl who serves as a bridge between the central characters of her story. She is the younger sister of Renji Kusakabe and a classmate of Lily Baker, an English girl who has recently moved to Japan.

Born on September 26, Aoi is known for her cheerful, outgoing, and friendly personality. Her bright and extroverted nature makes her highly approachable, and she possesses a notable degree of empathy, often reaching out to those who feel isolated. This trait is most evident when she befriends Lily, who struggles with the Japanese language, and proactively helps her adapt to school life. By initiating simple conversations and sharing activities, Aoi plays a key role in helping her new friend integrate into the class.

Initially, Aoi did not have a strong interest in video games. However, her friendship with Lily sparks a new curiosity, and she gradually develops an interest in gaming. Her own background is marked by a childhood spent often bedridden due to poor health. During those long periods of confinement, she found joy in borrowing video games from friends and also began designing clothes for herself, a creative outlet that would become a defining passion. This past shapes her optimistic and determined outlook, having overcome her health issues with a positive spirit.

Aoi has a recognized talent for fashion design and a keen eye for style, which has led to her appearing as a reader model in school magazines. Her creative and unique fashion sense makes her a topic of conversation among her peers. Beyond her creative abilities, she is also noted to have good athletic skills and a strong sense of movement. In terms of personal preferences, she dislikes bitter foods.

Her relationship with her brother Renji is significant, as her childhood habit of borrowing games laid the foundation for his own passion for gaming. She shares a warm bond with him, although she is initially unaware of his disguised appearances, only realizing his true identity later on. Within the story, Aoi is not just a friend to Lily but also a source of support, even inviting her over to her home.

As the narrative progresses, Aoi faces her own period of uncertainty. While her friends begin to make clear plans for their futures, she feels anxious and left behind, questioning her own aspirations. Through reflection on her past and the passions that have always brought her happiness, she realizes that her love for fashion design is her true calling. This leads her to decide to pursue a career as a fashion designer, connecting her childhood dreams to her future path.