While this may not sound like a plus at first, Sawako has a unique look that makes her stand out from other girls. If you two were on a date and she got lost in a crowd, she’d be easy to find both by her appearance and from the amount of space people are giving her. Anytime you two have to go to a costume party, you know Sawako will wow everyone (whether intentionally or not). Even though she’s a catch, you wouldn’t need to be afraid of other guys stealing her away because they’d be too scared to. Even though her features can look creepy, her pale skin is smooth and soft, her thick, black hair is long and beautiful, and her dark eyes sparkle in the sunlight.

Knowing that she often scares people and she’s called ‘Sadako’ might make you think she’s a gloomy person, but that’s not true. Not only does she want friends and to make people happy, but she’s also a generally happy person. Her heart is so pure that she often doesn’t understand when other people are being mean to her. When she overhears some classmates saying Sadako should pretend to be a ghost during the school trip, she misunderstands and readily agrees, thinking that the girls are saying it because it would make them happy if she did. Even when people are loudly whispering around her, Sawako is often in her own mind thinking of cute puppies or her friends. It’s probably because of her naturally cheerful, hard-working personality that she has remained so kind after years of being ostracized.

While being an absolute treasure is reason enough to move you, Sawako has multiple skills that would help make your life more enjoyable. One great thing if you’re still in school is that she’s a fantastic tutor. Because she’s spent so long by herself studying while imagining how she might help someone, she’s very good at breaking down information so that it’s easy to understand for anybody. She’s also a competent baker! After making treats for her new friends, everyone’s surprised at how good they are. Not poisonous, just delicious!

Whether it’s through words or actions, you’ll never have to doubt if Sawako loves you. On the contrary, she has a very expressive face and is moved to tears by very simple acts of kindness or attention. She can’t seem to help but say how thankful she is or how happy she feels or how much fun she has with you. You know she means it so it’s endearing no matter how many times you hear it. She also loves to surprise people she cares about with little gifts. She often buys drinks for others or bakes them cookies. Sawako made a whole study guide after she heard her friend saying how much easier it was to study with Sawako’s help.

Some kids don’t always respect or listen to their parents, which can be quite uncomfortable for those who are used to a close-knit household. Sawako has led a rather lonely life, but thanks to her parents’ love and affection, she’s become someone who can recognize and reciprocate kindness. The simple but eager ways she pitches in to help around the house show her appreciation for everything her mom and dad have done. Even when all of her friends and her beloved Kazehaya throw a Christmas party hoping she’ll attend, she doesn’t even let her parents know. Despite all these new, wonderful relationships, it’s important to Sawako to be there to celebrate her birthday with the people who have always loved her.