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Ray is a lively soul that aims to bring people happiness. Although his ebullience has the potential to overwhelm those who first meet him, his local community and peers also know him to be generous, affable, and committed. He wants nothing other than to work hard and does so teeming with positivity. If there's a role that needs to be filled, he'll put in the extra effort needed to get things done without a second thought. His presence is warm, which welcomes others to Ray's reliable nature with minimal intimidation from his end.

Along with being dependable, he's widely viewed as endearing. He's casual and lighthearted, which comes through in his speech's swift pace. Because he goes about his days with an abundance of cheer, his demeanor is often seen as a result of naivety or childishness. His overall popularity pushes his eccentricities into the category of innocence, tempering his impulsivity and restlessness for others. More often than not, Ray isn't conscious of his good reputation, but he recognizes his potential influence as a positive force and is deliberate about framing himself and his actions. While genuine, he finds it necessary to be grounded in his optimism. He acknowledges the harm that could be caused by his carelessness and is open about taking on the responsibilities that come with lending support. However, he does so beyond his obligations and holds himself excessively accountable.

Ray feels the most like himself when he's smiling. He disconnects the Ray that can continue to push forward from the version of him who experiences a lingering hollowness. To avoid crashing, he strives to keep up the momentum of his upbeat personality and takes his struggles very lightly. He's level-headed even in difficult times to remain a steady pillar for his peers. This is due to how his priorities rarely center on his own emotions — he doesn’t understand the point of dwelling on them in the first place, thinking that they add little value to the lives of other people. The common perception of his happiness being shatterproof only adds to his dearth of recognition. Though he's effortlessly honest, he lacks the concept of being listened to and is incapable of processing any affliction he experiences.

With little boundaries in place for himself, Ray is up for a variety of interactions and social levels. In particular, he enjoys being physically close and is known for being open to affection. He’s used to taking the initiative with friendly gestures but is just as happy to receive them. Overall, he prefers to have some sort of company. He tends to be brisk, but he finds it easier to slow down if he’s accommodating to the pace of another. His thoughts work similarly — he’s very talkative, yet content in simply filling the silence and doesn’t push others to engage with the same enthusiasm. As a dedicated supporter, Ray is more than satisfied in staying by people’s side when they’ll have him, offering his wholehearted self.

miscellaneous.

• Ray is half-Japanese, and Dutch-Indonesian-American. His mother is Javanese and Dutch.
  • He grew up in Kanagawa prefecture, and spent time in his childhood visiting Jakarta, Indonesia where his mother has family. He's also been to the United States to visit where she's grown up. As a result, he was raised trilingual speaking Japanese, American English, and Bahasa Indonesia.
• He and his sister have unofficially had middle names since birth. His full name is meant to be Ray Atticus Hoshino.
• Ray has undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• When he was in the process of obtaining his motorcycle license, he took the practical test directly instead of first enrolling in a driving school.
• He is pan and doesn't have a preference for gender.
• His sister Margarette, nicknamed Margo/Maru, is older by three years.
• He has a quirk of describing things through ideophones (distinctly using the words vroom vroom and ルンルン) and generally speaks with a relaxed tone. He's quick to ask if he can refer to his peers with more casual names or honorifics.
• His favorite sweet food is martabak manis filled with crushed peanuts, chocolate, and condensed milk.
• Both of his ears are pierced with small silver wing stud earrings.
• The bandage that he wears along his jaw covers a birthmark of his that he's uncomfortable with.
• He is ambidextrous.
• Ray is nearsighted and usually wears contacts, but occasionally will wear circular framed glasses. The frames were picked out by his sister as a joke, but he wears them earnestly.
• His affable personality and athleticism has caused him to be involved in various clubs throughout his secondary education, despite not being an official member of any particular one. He's known to have friends in nearly every club organization and is often called to spend time with members or help out whenever they're shorthanded.
  • While he's willing to help around at any club, he most commonly is seen filling in roles or assisting sports clubs, notably the soccer and baseball clubs.
• One of Ray's hobbies is studying hanakotoba. He associates people in his life with different flowers.
  • This is shown in his nickname towards Hikaru Madoka, calling him Bell in reference to Campanula flowers.
• He's a good cook and is usually the person tasked with making dinner in his household, along with his father.
• As an adult, he marries his best friend Suzie Ackerman.