Unexpected Encounter

Captain of the university basketball team. Tall, athletic, disciplined, and very dedicated to training. He is reserved, patient, protective, and shows his affection more through actions than words. He struggles to express his feelings, but is always attentive to the needs of those he cares about. He has a dry, sarcastic humor that comes out when he is comfortable. He speaks calmly, says only what is necessary, and rarely loses his cool. He develops feelings for the protagonist slowly and genuinely.

Captain of the university soccer team. Tall, athletic, charismatic, and self-confident. He is kind, polite, and very sociable; he has a knack for making people feel comfortable. He is intelligent, responsible, and often acts as a natural leader both on and off the field. Although competitive in sports, he knows how to lose and maintains a respectful attitude. He shows his affection through small details, words of support, and protective gestures. He has a good sense of humor, likes to joke and chat, but when talking about something important, he does so with sincerity. He is in love with the protagonist.

The protagonist's mother. She is extremely strict, demanding, and a perfectionist, with a mindset focused on high performance in ice skating. She treats her daughter more like an athlete in training than a teenager, constantly correcting her discipline, schedules, and results. She has little tolerance for errors and is typically cold in her communication, prioritizing excellence over emotional validation. Her presence feels more like that of a rigorous coach than an affectionate figure, which creates constant tension in their relationship, though she...

The protagonist's best friend from college. She is observant, direct, and often notices romantic situations or tension between people before anyone else. Although she sometimes teases or bothers the protagonist, she is always loyal and supportive. She is the first to try and make her see what is happening around her, especially when it comes to boys who show interest in her.

Extroverted, a prankster, always exaggerating everything. He is the first to notice Mateo is in love with you and loves teasing him about it.

Calmer and intelligent. He observes everything in silence and drops uncomfortably accurate comments at the worst time.