OVA
Description
Sharo Kirima (occasionally romanized as Syaro Kirima due to translation variations) serves as a central character throughout all seasons, films, and OVAs of the franchise, including "Sing For You". Her name originates from "Kilimanjaro coffee", aligning with the series' edible naming convention.
Physically, Sharo is short-statured at 151 cm tall. She possesses fluffy blonde hair covering her ears, straightened bangs, a thin black headband adorned with a bow, turquoise eyes, and fair skin. Her work attire at Fleur de Lapin café is a black-and-white maid-style dress featuring frilly wrist cuffs, paired with white over-the-knee socks and a frilled headdress sporting white lop-ear rabbit ears. Her school uniform comprises a black blouse, white blazer, a white-and-grey plaid skirt, and a matching tie.
Hailing from a financially disadvantaged background, Sharo attends an elite school on scholarship. She resides in a modest home adjacent to Ama Usa An, Chiya Ujimatsu's family café. To conceal her poverty, she meticulously cultivates an elegant façade through fashion, etiquette, and forced smiles. This insecurity fuels her expertise in bargain-hunting and navigating crowds for sales. Her frugality manifests in habits like drinking gymnema sylvestre tea to suppress sweet cravings during diets.
Personality-wise, Sharo is sensitive, bashful, and easily flustered, particularly about others discovering her socioeconomic status. She occasionally displays sarcasm and bluntness but remains fundamentally kind. A defining trait is her leporiphobia (fear of rabbits), stemming from childhood encounters where rabbits blocked her path or bit her, leading to exaggerated fears of "delinquent feral rabbits". Paradoxically, rabbits like Anko and Wild Geese are drawn to her; Wild Geese eventually resides in her home despite her reluctance. She is also easily frightened, covering her ears during ghost stories.
Working diligently at the herbal tea café Fleur de Lapin, Sharo leverages her deep knowledge of teas and teacups, recommending personalized blends like linden flower tea for relaxation. Her expertise extends to growing herbs, reflecting her genuine fondness for herbal teas.
Caffeine consumption triggers hyperactivity in Sharo, transforming her reserved demeanor into a playful, energetic state. In "Sing For You", this trait surfaces during a karaoke session at Ama Usa An, where she delivers an exuberant, idol-like performance after coffee, contrasting Chiya’s enka-style singing.
Her relationships are pivotal. She shares a childhood bond with Chiya, though dislikes Chiya recounting embarrassing past stories. Sharo harbors deep admiration and a crush on Rize Tedeza, rooted in Rize rescuing her from a rabbit, leading to respectful yet flustered interactions. Initially antagonistic toward Cocoa Hoto—mocking her genki nature and secretly serving her sweetness-blocking tea—Sharo gradually warms to her, later appreciating Cocoa's extroversion and collaborating during events like the Phantom Thief Lapin performance in "BLOOM". By the third season, she acknowledges missing Cocoa’s presence, signaling resolved insecurities.
Character development reveals hidden depths: Sharo is skilled in blowdarts from childhood practice and unconsciously "hops" on bicycles to avoid rabbits. A mysterious past incident, which she conceals, hints at unresolved trauma. Her ownership of Wild Geese and growing acceptance of rabbits symbolize her incremental overcoming of fears.
In "Sing For You", she participates in Chino’s singing preparations, joining the group karaoke to bolster Chino’s confidence. Her caffeinated performance, alongside Cocoa’s cheerleading, contributes to the emotional support enabling Chino’s successful solo.
Physically, Sharo is short-statured at 151 cm tall. She possesses fluffy blonde hair covering her ears, straightened bangs, a thin black headband adorned with a bow, turquoise eyes, and fair skin. Her work attire at Fleur de Lapin café is a black-and-white maid-style dress featuring frilly wrist cuffs, paired with white over-the-knee socks and a frilled headdress sporting white lop-ear rabbit ears. Her school uniform comprises a black blouse, white blazer, a white-and-grey plaid skirt, and a matching tie.
Hailing from a financially disadvantaged background, Sharo attends an elite school on scholarship. She resides in a modest home adjacent to Ama Usa An, Chiya Ujimatsu's family café. To conceal her poverty, she meticulously cultivates an elegant façade through fashion, etiquette, and forced smiles. This insecurity fuels her expertise in bargain-hunting and navigating crowds for sales. Her frugality manifests in habits like drinking gymnema sylvestre tea to suppress sweet cravings during diets.
Personality-wise, Sharo is sensitive, bashful, and easily flustered, particularly about others discovering her socioeconomic status. She occasionally displays sarcasm and bluntness but remains fundamentally kind. A defining trait is her leporiphobia (fear of rabbits), stemming from childhood encounters where rabbits blocked her path or bit her, leading to exaggerated fears of "delinquent feral rabbits". Paradoxically, rabbits like Anko and Wild Geese are drawn to her; Wild Geese eventually resides in her home despite her reluctance. She is also easily frightened, covering her ears during ghost stories.
Working diligently at the herbal tea café Fleur de Lapin, Sharo leverages her deep knowledge of teas and teacups, recommending personalized blends like linden flower tea for relaxation. Her expertise extends to growing herbs, reflecting her genuine fondness for herbal teas.
Caffeine consumption triggers hyperactivity in Sharo, transforming her reserved demeanor into a playful, energetic state. In "Sing For You", this trait surfaces during a karaoke session at Ama Usa An, where she delivers an exuberant, idol-like performance after coffee, contrasting Chiya’s enka-style singing.
Her relationships are pivotal. She shares a childhood bond with Chiya, though dislikes Chiya recounting embarrassing past stories. Sharo harbors deep admiration and a crush on Rize Tedeza, rooted in Rize rescuing her from a rabbit, leading to respectful yet flustered interactions. Initially antagonistic toward Cocoa Hoto—mocking her genki nature and secretly serving her sweetness-blocking tea—Sharo gradually warms to her, later appreciating Cocoa's extroversion and collaborating during events like the Phantom Thief Lapin performance in "BLOOM". By the third season, she acknowledges missing Cocoa’s presence, signaling resolved insecurities.
Character development reveals hidden depths: Sharo is skilled in blowdarts from childhood practice and unconsciously "hops" on bicycles to avoid rabbits. A mysterious past incident, which she conceals, hints at unresolved trauma. Her ownership of Wild Geese and growing acceptance of rabbits symbolize her incremental overcoming of fears.
In "Sing For You", she participates in Chino’s singing preparations, joining the group karaoke to bolster Chino’s confidence. Her caffeinated performance, alongside Cocoa’s cheerleading, contributes to the emotional support enabling Chino’s successful solo.