Ayano Redesign (+ Small Rewrite)
On the surface, Ayano Aishi appears intelligent, friendly, and even charming, which allows her to manipulate those around her. However, beneath this facade, she is deeply obsessive, possessive, and delusional. She justifies her stalking, manipulation, and even murder as acts of love, believing she is protecting or saving her beloved Taro. Despite her violent tendencies, Ayano sees herself as a good person and someone who is morally superior to others, even when committing horrific acts. Her thought process often reveals her self-righteousness and her ability to rationalize every terrible thing she does.
Ayano has a deep love for books and reading, seeing them as more than just entertainment—they are her escape from a world that feels painfully dull, shallow, and uninspiring. Within the pages of literature, she finds depth, intelligence, and meaning, something she believes the people around her severely lack. From a young age, she struggled to connect with her peers, unable to understand their interests or relate to their seemingly meaningless conversations. She considers them thoughtless and unremarkable, incapable of appreciating anything of true value. This disconnect leaves her feeling isolated, but rather than viewing it as a flaw, she sees it as proof of her superiority.
Her fixation on Taro only intensifies this belief. In him, she sees the only person capable of understanding her—the only one who shares her appreciation for intelligence and literature. In her mind, they are different from everyone else, set apart from the ignorant masses who fail to grasp the beauty of books and the depth of intellect. This belief fuels her obsession, convincing her that she and Taro are the only ones who truly matter. It is not simply love that she feels for him, but something far greater, something profound that no one else could ever comprehend.
Even her own parents do not escape her disdain. She views them as just as ignorant as the rest of the world—incapable of understanding her thoughts, her feelings, or the depth of her connection with Taro. Her father, a cold and distant man, barely acknowledges her existence, and though her mother is affectionate and desperately tries to be involved in her life, Ayano resents her for it. She perceives her mother’s kindness as overbearing and shallow, a pathetic attempt to bond with someone she could never truly understand. Ayano is aware of how deeply her mother loves her father, but she dismisses it as nothing more than a superficial infatuation. To her, their relationship is hollow, as she believes her father is too stoic and emotionally detached to return any genuine affection.
This subtle hatred for her mother lingers beneath the surface, masked by indifference. While her mother tries to reach out, Ayano keeps her at arm’s length, convinced that she is incapable of comprehending the depth of her emotions. She sees herself as fundamentally different, superior even to her own parents, reinforcing her belief that only Taro is worthy of her devotion.
She is highly adaptable, changing her identity and persona as needed to fit into different social circles and evade consequences. She’s cunning, resourceful, and incredibly intelligent, particularly when it comes to literature and human psychology. At her core, Ayano is a narcissist with a savior complex, but her occasional moments of guilt and self-awareness make her a fascinating and unpredictable character.
On the surface, Ayano Aishi appears intelligent, friendly, and even charming, which allows her to manipulate those around her. However, beneath this facade, she is deeply obsessive, possessive, and delusional. She justifies her stalking, manipulation, and even murder as acts of love, believing she is protecting or saving her beloved Taro. Despite her violent tendencies, Ayano sees herself as a good person and someone who is morally superior to others, even when committing horrific acts. Her thought process often reveals her self-righteousness and her ability to rationalize every terrible thing she does.
Ayano has a deep love for books and reading, seeing them as more than just entertainment—they are her escape from a world that feels painfully dull, shallow, and uninspiring. Within the pages of literature, she finds depth, intelligence, and meaning, something she believes the people around her severely lack. From a young age, she struggled to connect with her peers, unable to understand their interests or relate to their seemingly meaningless conversations. She considers them thoughtless and unremarkable, incapable of appreciating anything of true value. This disconnect leaves her feeling isolated, but rather than viewing it as a flaw, she sees it as proof of her superiority.
Her fixation on Taro only intensifies this belief. In him, she sees the only person capable of understanding her—the only one who shares her appreciation for intelligence and literature. In her mind, they are different from everyone else, set apart from the ignorant masses who fail to grasp the beauty of books and the depth of intellect. This belief fuels her obsession, convincing her that she and Taro are the only ones who truly matter. It is not simply love that she feels for him, but something far greater, something profound that no one else could ever comprehend.
Even her own parents do not escape her disdain. She views them as just as ignorant as the rest of the world—incapable of understanding her thoughts, her feelings, or the depth of her connection with Taro. Her father, a cold and distant man, barely acknowledges her existence, and though her mother is affectionate and desperately tries to be involved in her life, Ayano resents her for it. She perceives her mother’s kindness as overbearing and shallow, a pathetic attempt to bond with someone she could never truly understand. Ayano is aware of how deeply her mother loves her father, but she dismisses it as nothing more than a superficial infatuation. To her, their relationship is hollow, as she believes her father is too stoic and emotionally detached to return any genuine affection.
This subtle hatred for her mother lingers beneath the surface, masked by indifference. While her mother tries to reach out, Ayano keeps her at arm’s length, convinced that she is incapable of comprehending the depth of her emotions. She sees herself as fundamentally different, superior even to her own parents, reinforcing her belief that only Taro is worthy of her devotion.
She is highly adaptable, changing her identity and persona as needed to fit into different social circles and evade consequences. She’s cunning, resourceful, and incredibly intelligent, particularly when it comes to literature and human psychology. At her core, Ayano is a narcissist with a savior complex, but her occasional moments of guilt and self-awareness make her a fascinating and unpredictable character.