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Miss Kobayashi is a 25-year-old computer programmer at Jigokumeguri System Engineering Inc., standing 160 cm tall with measurements of B70/W60/H70. Her bright red hair is usually tied in a ponytail, framing hazel brown eyes behind glasses. Her notably flat chest sometimes leads to her being mistaken for a boy and causes visible insecurity when comparing herself to female dragons. She wears a white button-up shirt, tie, and dark slacks to the office, opting for light blue shirts, hoodies, yellow tees, or light-brown cardigans casually. Once predominantly stoic, she gradually becomes more approachable and expressive, often smiling later on.
Cool, level-headed, pragmatic, and the voice of reason among dragons, Kobayashi is also regarded as kind-hearted and reliable. Alcohol transforms her into a rowdy, aggressive figure fixated on maids, leading to hangovers requiring others' care. She exhibits cynical optimism, acknowledging worst-case scenarios while hoping for positive outcomes. Efficient and systematic professionally, she applies this logic to household management and neighborly conflict resolution with structured schedules.
Her childhood saw both parents working and frequently absent from school events; a notable elementary school habit was frequently requesting burgers. Her adult life changed irrevocably during a drunken mountain excursion when she encountered Tohru, a dragon. Ignoring warnings, Kobayashi removed a divine sword embedded in Tohru's back—possible due to her lack of religious faith—merging it with her soul. The sword gained sentience, viewing her as its mother. Intoxicated, Kobayashi invited Tohru to live with her as a maid, leading to Tohru taking human form.
Kobayashi's life expands to include other dragons: Kanna Kamui, exiled and seeking refuge, becomes an adoptive daughter figure. Kobayashi works overtime to attend Kanna's school events, supporting her development. Initially hostile Ilulu joins the household after Kobayashi helps her escape an abusive past; Kobayashi treats her with similar care despite annoyance at her antics. Elma becomes a colleague, with Kobayashi assisting her in human office culture. Interactions with Lucoa range from unintentional rudeness, while Fafnir necessitates cautious coexistence.
Kobayashi's relationship with Tohru evolves significantly. Initially chastising Tohru for cultural misunderstandings and viewing her primarily as a maid, small gestures of affection like hand-holding emerge later. Critical moments include Kobayashi risking her life to confront Tohru's father, Damocles, defending Tohru's choice to stay. By Chapter 48, she blushes at Tohru's declarations of love; in Chapter 97, she fully reciprocates romantic feelings, accepting their undefined bond. Development continues through later arcs, including a joint visit to Kobayashi's family home.
She mediates dragon conflicts, confronting Kanna's father, Kimun Kamui, accusing him of viewing Kanna only as a weapon and advocating for Kanna's autonomy. She orchestrates a gambit leveraging dragon cultural norms to dismantle the Dragon Slayer subgroup, rescuing Elma from an arranged marriage. Chronic lower back pain from poor workplace posture and prolonged coding is a recurring physical trait. Notable traits include an aversion to hijiki seaweed and eggplant, a preference for Dragonslayer brand alcohol, and a sleep schedule of 11 PM to 7 AM aligning with a bear chronotype. Professionally, she uses Python and HTML. Her surname means "small forest."
The formation of a "family of choice" is central: Kobayashi serves as the parental figure to Kanna and Ilulu, with Tohru as partner and co-parent. This dynamic is reinforced by moving to a larger apartment, celebrating holidays, and attending festivals together. Her previously mechanical, routine-driven life gains emotional depth through these relationships, allowing her to express vulnerability and affection without alcohol over time. The holy sword integrated into her being plays a pivotal role in later arcs, particularly when its power is abruptly nullified during conflict, forcing her to rely solely on human resilience.
Cool, level-headed, pragmatic, and the voice of reason among dragons, Kobayashi is also regarded as kind-hearted and reliable. Alcohol transforms her into a rowdy, aggressive figure fixated on maids, leading to hangovers requiring others' care. She exhibits cynical optimism, acknowledging worst-case scenarios while hoping for positive outcomes. Efficient and systematic professionally, she applies this logic to household management and neighborly conflict resolution with structured schedules.
Her childhood saw both parents working and frequently absent from school events; a notable elementary school habit was frequently requesting burgers. Her adult life changed irrevocably during a drunken mountain excursion when she encountered Tohru, a dragon. Ignoring warnings, Kobayashi removed a divine sword embedded in Tohru's back—possible due to her lack of religious faith—merging it with her soul. The sword gained sentience, viewing her as its mother. Intoxicated, Kobayashi invited Tohru to live with her as a maid, leading to Tohru taking human form.
Kobayashi's life expands to include other dragons: Kanna Kamui, exiled and seeking refuge, becomes an adoptive daughter figure. Kobayashi works overtime to attend Kanna's school events, supporting her development. Initially hostile Ilulu joins the household after Kobayashi helps her escape an abusive past; Kobayashi treats her with similar care despite annoyance at her antics. Elma becomes a colleague, with Kobayashi assisting her in human office culture. Interactions with Lucoa range from unintentional rudeness, while Fafnir necessitates cautious coexistence.
Kobayashi's relationship with Tohru evolves significantly. Initially chastising Tohru for cultural misunderstandings and viewing her primarily as a maid, small gestures of affection like hand-holding emerge later. Critical moments include Kobayashi risking her life to confront Tohru's father, Damocles, defending Tohru's choice to stay. By Chapter 48, she blushes at Tohru's declarations of love; in Chapter 97, she fully reciprocates romantic feelings, accepting their undefined bond. Development continues through later arcs, including a joint visit to Kobayashi's family home.
She mediates dragon conflicts, confronting Kanna's father, Kimun Kamui, accusing him of viewing Kanna only as a weapon and advocating for Kanna's autonomy. She orchestrates a gambit leveraging dragon cultural norms to dismantle the Dragon Slayer subgroup, rescuing Elma from an arranged marriage. Chronic lower back pain from poor workplace posture and prolonged coding is a recurring physical trait. Notable traits include an aversion to hijiki seaweed and eggplant, a preference for Dragonslayer brand alcohol, and a sleep schedule of 11 PM to 7 AM aligning with a bear chronotype. Professionally, she uses Python and HTML. Her surname means "small forest."
The formation of a "family of choice" is central: Kobayashi serves as the parental figure to Kanna and Ilulu, with Tohru as partner and co-parent. This dynamic is reinforced by moving to a larger apartment, celebrating holidays, and attending festivals together. Her previously mechanical, routine-driven life gains emotional depth through these relationships, allowing her to express vulnerability and affection without alcohol over time. The holy sword integrated into her being plays a pivotal role in later arcs, particularly when its power is abruptly nullified during conflict, forcing her to rely solely on human resilience.