Amanda Hirano

Amanda regardait comme elle et son amie s'étaient séparées, elle se sentait à nouveau vulnérable... Elle n'est pas idiote, elle sait ce qui se passe dans des fêtes comme celles-ci, et elle sait que ça ne se termine pas avec tout le monde qui se fait ses adieux et qui courtise comme des dames et des messieurs bien gâchées, propres et chics. Elle s'est déplacée incomfortablement, sentant le regard des autres l'entourer, elle ne voulait vraiment pas attirer l'attention indésirable ou être le centre de l'attention elle-même, donc elle l'a rassemblée et a simplement décidé de le mettre bas pendant un moment, agissant (ou essayant de) naturel comme elle errait dans les couloirs du manoir.
Peu de temps après, une fille s'est présentée comme Acacia a commencé à dire ceci et cela, les remerciements habituels et quoi que ce soit. La brune vient de regarder avec une expression sans fascination dans son visage, elle ne voulait vraiment pas faire partie de cette petite fête, mais elle n'avait pas vraiment son mot à dire, cela et c'était un gaspillage total d'une bonne combinaison de tenue. Elle tourna la tête pour voir que le parti était vraiment venu à la balançoire, c'était une vue amusante, mais pas exactement le meilleur endroit pour qu'elle soit là en ce moment. C'était bruyant, presque brusquement ainsi, les grandes foules l'ont rendue mal à l'aise de dire le moins et elle n'a pas vraiment vu de plaisir ou d'amusement émerger dans l'une des activités actuelles, préférant garder pour elle-même comme la nuit continuait.
Amanda s'est assise à l'une des tables et s'est rapidement préparée une tasse de cola, pas la chose la plus saine à boire, elle sait, mais ça semblait être une bonne idée à l'époque. Elle prit quelques gorgées et soupira, voyant ses pairs s'amuser et profiter pleinement de la vie, la fille força un petit sourire, les vues étaient assez drôles à voir, comme Bear Pong de toutes choses. Qui a eu l'idée de jouer du pong à bière et de le faire avec des costumes d'ours de toutes choses? Si vous en montriez une image à quelqu'un sans lui donner le contexte, ils seraient plutôt stupéfaits.
Full Name
Amanda Hirano
Nicknames
None in particular. If you want, she may consider the fact of having a nickname. Just make sure it's not offensive.
Age
17
Gender
Female
Sexual Orientation
Asexual
Grade Level
Junior
Appearance
Standing at a petite 5'2", Amanda is a half-American, half-Japanese girl with styled shoulder-length brown hair. She has a bad habit of running her fingers through her hair, especially if she's talking with someone. She tends to use a variety of make up, but doesn't go overboard, limiting herself to blushes, eyeliner, and lipstick. Her eyes are hazel colored and her lips are often pink and glossy. She likes to engage in nail art. From time-to-time, she likes to wear head accessories, bows and ribbons being a personal favorite of hers.
When it comes to her fashion sense, it's pastel colors all the way. Preferring a more comfortable style of clothing, she likes sweaters and graphic tees, skirts and boots are nice for her too. Her posture says a lot about her, she constantly twiddles her thumbs, avoids eye contact, and often holds her hands together, as if she was asking for forgiveness.


Personality
One thing you should know about Amanda, is that she has low self-esteem. So low it might as well reside in the core of the Earth itself.
...Maybe that was a bit too much. Based on her upbringing, she never had much interaction with the outside world, with her social skills being severely limited. Her parents constantly reminded her that she needs to be perfect in order to properly function in the world, this left a mark on Amanda, her conscious constantly reminding her that she'll never be perfect, not with the way she is right now. To this day, it haunts her in her dreams, rendering her almost unable to sleep at night.
The feeling of being alone is something Amanda loathes, she yearns for social interaction with her peers, but feels she is not up to their standards, repeatedly belittling herself for her it. In the times that she actually does manage to strike up a conversation, she stutters on her words, awkwardly pauses and asks if people hate her because of it.
Despite her bashful demeanor, underneath that soft silk shell is a kind and caring person who truly wishes the best for her peers, and especially for the people she deems as friends. She won't hesitate to step in and intrude if she ever sees her companions in peril, be it a scuffle or an emotional problem, you can bet that she has your back, assuming you have hers of course. It'll take some time to have her come out of her shell, but deep inside, Amanda is a cheerful and compassionate friend who just really wants the best for her friends...Assuming she ever gathers the courage to find one or two.
Likes

Reading books (Especially if they are of the Fantasy genre)
She doesn't want to admit it, but she's a sucker for cutesy outfits and fashion in general
Bears
Renaissance-era operas
Pastel colors

Dislikes

Cheesy romance novels (More so if they reek of Wish-fulfillment/Mary Sues/Overdone cliche's)
Mirrors
Melodramatic people
Going outside the confines of her room

Fears
Mirrors


Strengths

Intuitive
Good at writing stories and poems
Very empathetic and sympathetic
Genuinely cares about the people around her

Weaknesses

Crippling shyness
Constant paranoia
Thinks that she has to perfect everything in order to appeal to others
Thinks very low of herself

History
Amanda was always known to be a gifted kid, talented in so many things. Her family would constantly boast about her upbringing, which made her uncomfortable to say the least. Her parents worked 24/7, with shifts so long that they barely had any time to properly spend time with her. She remembers the days where she would stay up late at night constantly waiting for her parents to return, only to find them haggard and practically on the brink of exhaustion. Even in the mornings when she woke up she'd find her mother on the phone and her father tapping away in his laptop. There was barely an opening for her to actually know her parents better, even when they would sugarcoat their words, she knew that they were basically brushing her off.
The only comfort Amanda had were her stuffed toys that her parents would buy for her on numerous occasions. She'd have tea parties with them, converse with them as if they were real, they were the closest things she could ever call 'friends'. One of these friends that she'd never forget is a stuffed bear named Theodore, the very first stuffed toy that her mother had bought of her, she became so attached to the bear, that she refuses to throw it out, even when it's past its prime and she's already seventeen. This seclusion went for a while, when her parents noticed that she refused to come out of her room, they decided that now was the time to take measures. When they entered her room they just saw a plethora of her toys sprawled on the ground, Amanda sitting in the corner of her room clutching Theodore to an almost eerie degree. When she saw her parents she just cried, everything after that was a blur.
She didn't know what happened afterwards, but what she does know is that her parents decided to do enroll her in some sort of prestigious school. Amanda didn't have a say in it, and no matter how she pleaded, her parents wouldn't change her mind. And thus, she was plunged into a world outside of her own comfort zone. What the future awaits for this girl is all up to fate.
Favorite memory
Those fantastic moments with her toys, she'd never forget the time Angela rabbit actually invited her to a tea party! Or maybe that was Petunia butterfly...She forgot.
Least favorite memory
Pretty much every time her parents weren't around. And even if they were, they were far from being pleasant memories.
What corporation sent you to Ashbury?
Hara-Jyu-NKyu Imports is a fashion company that focuses on the colorful, sparkly, and cute (Sometimes gaudy and eccentric) fashion for girls, by girls! Their main store is located in Akihabara, Tokyo ironically, but they did recently open a store in Harajuku, and has been their most popular store ever since, hence their namesake.
Amanda's mother happens to be a close friend of one of the owners, Harumi Nakajima and she brought up the prospect of Amanda's current problem.
While she was reluctant, seeing the array of issues that seem to be stemming from the girl, she decided to give her a chance. Harumi and Amanda's mother decided that this was probably the best thing they could do at the moment, even without Amanda's consent.


Birthday
July 8, 1998
Astrological Sign
Cancer
Twitter Name
Twitter: @PeaceFullFields



Amanda Hirano
"I have a lot of wishes, but for now I just want one simple thing...I wish for friends, friends who don't hate me, friends who will be happy to be called as my friends. I-I'm sorry, was that too corny?! I killed the mood, didn't I?"

Brooke Avery
"She...She scares me, she looks so intimidating. There's no way I could talk to someone like her..."
Pairing these two wouldn't be the brightest of things to do. Amanda's first instinct when around her would be to avoid contact and just stay silent. She can't exactly understand how someone can indefinitely hate everything around them, but she's willing to listen to her reasons, assuming she can actually approach Brooke without getting scared.
Henry "Hal" Polwith
"He looks like a very nice person, I wish I had his confidence.
The two could actually make for a stable friendship, as Amanda is filled with a sense of happiness and ease around him, even if some of his jokes aren't all that funny, she laughs at them anyway.
Spencer Dalle
"Surely he can't be all that bad, right? Maybe all he needs is a hug...Uhm, if he wants to...He probably doesn't...I-I should go away now..."
Amanda honestly believes that Spencer is just misunderstood, she'd be willing to spend time with him if he'd be okay with it. Other than that, they seem distant...Not exactly friends, acquaintances would be more like it.
Maie-Marie Malveaux
"She's like that big sister I never had...I don't want to be a burden to her.
The two would make for good friends, Amanda could spend hours talking to Maie about her problems but feels she really should lessen her martyrdom from time to time.
Laney Kaire Chandler
"She looks really nice. M-Maybe we can even become friends! ...That'll never happen."
Amanda would most likely look up to Laney as if she was some sort of role model for girls. She really hopes they can become friends as she feels Laney could help her build her confidence. Amanda would probably ask if she can borrow some of Laney's clothes/accessories, or at least try them on. 
Korrigan Alexander Jackson
"He's like those characters you see in anime, I wouldn't mind getting to know him better. If he wants to...
Truth be told, Amanda is actually scared with how Korrigan can easily manipulate one's account. She feels a sense of bonhomie around him, despite his mischievous tendencies. She'd be willing to play a round of games or two with him, assuming it's not an FPS.
Nathan Duncan Matthews
"There's something about him...He looks kind of cute, his smile is a bit infectious too..."
Connor Molson McQuarrie
"He's...certainly loud isn't he? I wish he could be more sensitive..."
Brenden Micah Rivers
"I...I honestly don't know what to say. I hope he's not mad at me for doing so, he probably is..."
Erin Riley Emerson
"She seems kind of rough, but I can't help but feel she's hiding something..."
Amanda and Erin don't seem like they'd fit like two peas in a pod, but she'd be mostly welcoming of Riley's personality, but would tell her that there's more to life than being tough. They'd totally exchange friend codes or visit each other's towns in Animal Crossing though.


1. How many shoes do they own? What types?
"W-Well...My closet's lower section has a place specifically for shoes. It's almost full at the moment, I think I'll have to give away a few, but I can't really part with such darling shoes! Not a real fan of heels and stilettos, they make my feet hurt. I prefer shoes that are comfy and cute, maybe a character or two in them. Sneakers are fine too, I prefer boots myself, not the combat ones though."
2. Are they on social media? Who’s in their profile pictures with them?
"Uhm, I have a Twitter, you can follow me i-if you want...It's mostly just sketches of characters though. @PeacefullFields. I used to have an art blog in tumblr, but it's pretty much abandoned...I don't really take pictures with other people."
3. How many romantic relationships have they had?
"W...Wha-What are you saying?! Ah, t-that is to say...None. I-I don't really have time for romance, besides, no one could love me, not right now...Not until I'm perfect..."
4. Are they right- or left-handed?
"Righty...Anything I use with my left hand just spells disaster..."
5. What charities do they donate to?
"Uhm...Pass? I might donate once or twice, I just don't know which one...Orphanages maybe?"
6. What are their biggest fears?
"Mirrors...J-Just...Mirrors! Anything but
that...They remind me how much of an i-imperfect daughter I am...How much of a big failure I am to my parents! It hurts...It hurts...Whenever I look at my own reflection, I just want to rip out every hair on my head and shriek..."
7. How much money do they make?
"Mmm...I'm not sure, I'll have to ask mother...Whenever she has the time that is...Which is never."
8. What is their ethnicity?
"I'm half-American, 私は半分日本人です. I-I mostly inherited traits from my mother...Hah, I need to brush up on my Japanese soon...それが人生だ...You'll never know when it might come in handy."
9. Do they speak with an accent?
"Not that I know of...I-I think..."
10. What did they dress as for Halloween last year?
"U-Uhm...I'm too old to be d-dressing up for Halloween...B-But I remember dressing up as a witch when I was young...There was one time where I dressed up as a Yuki-Onna, b-but people just thought I was wearing a kimono for show..."
11. What are their email addresses, blogs, and websites? Passwords?
"I-I don't really own a website, a-and my email and passwords are something I'd like to keep t-to myself...L-Like I said, I...I used to have a tumblr, but it's pretty much abandoned by now...I might revive it one day..."
12. What are they superstitious about?
"Mother u-used to tell me so many things back when w-we were in Japan...How I shouldn't rest after eating, not to play with fire, don't kill spiders in the morning, don't pass food using chopsticks...The list goes on...I...I could go on about this..."
13. Are they allergic to anything?
"Nothing in particular...I really hope I don't have an allergy to cute animals..."
14. What hobbies do they have?
"I like to engage in nail art...I used to knit, but it's been so long I've practically forgotten how to do it...Whenever I try to, I end up pricking myself, even with a thimble..."
15. Do they keep secrets?
"O-Of course I do! W...W-Who doesn't? I don't tell my secrets to ANYONE...E-Except maybe Theodore, truly he is the only person I trust...I hope he doesn't spread rumors..."
16. What are their astrological signs?
"Cancer, n-nothing more than that..."
17. What are their taste in movies, books, and music?
"Well...I like Fantasy as a whole, especially in my books...Ah, that reminds me...I should buy some more books soon...A few young adult novels wouldn't hurt, or two. I don't really like Horror stuff, e-especially all the gory and bloody stuff! They make me sick...Saw and Final Destination come to mind...Awful...Animated films are nice, especially Disney/Pixar films! Inside Out was really sad...
Music? Well...I-I'd be lying if I said I didn't listen to J-Pop...Kyary's stuff comes into mind...つけまつける is one my favorites. Rhythm game songs sound nice too...T-The ones in pop'n music have some of my favorite songs. Other than that...I guess whatever's popular at the time? Not really a fan of Rock or Rap...Too loud, t-too crude...Classical music is nice to listen to, I like Chopin's compositions...his Revolutionary Etude is a personal favorite of mine."

18. Do they have scars?
"...Internal or External? B-Because I'm pretty sure I have lots inside..."
19. What are their feelings on gay marriage, abortion, legalization of marijuana, or other controversial topics?
"I-I think there's nothing wrong with Gay marriage...or t-the LGBTQ+ community as a whole...It...It's kind of sad h-how they keep on being treated so lowly...I wish people could learn to love each other more. Abortion? W...Well, I guess it depends? I mean, if I was a rape victim and found out I had a baby, I'd really consider it, but then again...Taking away lives, especially children is an atrocity...M...Marijuana?! Ehh...Ahh...No thank you..."
20. Any tattoos or piercings?
"I...I wouldn't dream of it!"
21. What does their handwriting look like?
"Hmm...M-My classmates keep on s...saying it looks flowery and...a-and elegant...Me? I think it looks terrible...J-Just like every fiber in my body..."
22. What is their religious background?
"Erm...I'm not really religious to begin with...M-Maybe it's one of the reasons why my parents hate me..."
23. Where do they like to shop?
"Well...I prefer shopping online...A-Although I do go out every now and then j-just to see what's in stock, brands? I don't really have any preference...Anything will do, really!"

24. What is their relationship like with their sibling(s)?
"I...Don't really have any...Well, I remember my cousins visiting one time when I was a kid...I-It was okay I guess. We had a lot of fun playing house and having tea parties, I wish I could travel back in time to relive those moments."
25. Do they have enemies? How did they make them?
"I...I really hope not! I c-couldn't live with myself if I did...Uhm, I get the fe...feeling that people hate me already..."
26. What are their ambitions? Do they have a “five-year plan”?
"Plan? Ehh...I-I don't really like planning stuff, it never goes the same way as you expect it to...A-And besides...Why focus on the future when you have the present to live for?"
27. What are their political preferences?
"Uhh...I really think Trump shouldn't win?"
28. What do they habitually keep in their cupboards, medicine cabinets, and purses?
"J-Just the basic stuff in the cabinets...My purse though? Well, I actually prefer a bag...But, I keep my makeup, wallet, cellphone, and headphones, just the usual necessities. N-Nothing interesting."
29. What are their favorite outfits/pieces of clothing?
"Wah! I-I have a lot to choose from...I could go all day about what my closet entails...But, I guess I'll keep it brief...Err, I'll try to. Hmm, how do I start? Well...I really like dresses! Sweet Lolita being one of my weaknesses in the matter...E-Especially if they have animal prints! Sometimes I think that they're too cute to wear! I like buying graphic shirts as well, really love ones that have a design...Although, I g-guess that depends on WHAT design it has...Plain shirts a-are just really bland...I don't like them.
I have this bracelet I wear often, i-it's actually a friendship bracelet one of my friends gave me once...I can't thank that person enough to actually con...consider me as their friend!"
30. What do they keep in remote storage?
"Some of my old friends/stuffed toys...But I'd never dream of locking up Theodore in there! He stays by my side...err, my bedside table that is. I have a few dusty costumes in there, maybe a mannequin or two when I was still aiming to be a designer, b-but those days have gone by..."
31. Are they night owls or morning people?
"I'm more of a morning person...Nights are nice but I always look forward to the sun...Seeing it shine brightly, it fills my day with determination, almost as if I can do anything if I tried hard enough..."