Mei Etoh’s stubborn determination and tireless work ethic cloak her in a standoffish, competitive exterior. Rooted in childhood betrayal, her guardedness crystallized when elementary school peers elected her class representative only to abandon their duties, forcing her to shoulder all responsibilities alone. The experience etched enduring distrust into her psyche, driving her to retreat behind walls of icy detachment. She deflects greetings with silence and sidesteps conversations, masking shyness beneath a frosty demeanor.

Beneath this aloof facade simmers a clandestine yearning for connection, though she wrestles with articulating emotions. Childhood friend Mutsuki Uehara—both challenger and confidant—persistently prods her toward group engagement, met with resistance from Mei’s skepticism toward collective endeavors.

Her reluctant journey into student council affairs begins with tangible projects: redesigning the council room’s layout and coordinating an inter-school dodgeball tournament. Grudging assistance gradually morphs into active investment, culminating in her accepting the treasurer role—a quiet testament to her budding trust in shared efforts.

Raised an only child with undefined family dynamics, Mei’s self-reliance blends necessity and habit. While her evolution centers on dismantling social barriers, the narrative remains anchored to her scholastic world, leaving broader personal history uncharted.