The ramparts of ice

Minato Amamiya Age: 17 years old Height: 176 cm Weight: 64 kg Date of birth: Unknown Blood type: Unknown Family: Lives with his family and maintains a close relationship with them, although he rarely talks about his private life. He prefers to focus on the present and enjoy time with his friends. Throughout the story, his most important circle eventually becomes formed by Koyuki Hikawa, Miki, and Yōta, with whom he develops a very special bond. Hair: Honey-blond, short, and slightly messy. His bangs naturally fall over his forehead, giving him a relaxed and carefree appearance. He always looks well-groomed without seeming like he puts too much effort into his appearance. Eyes: Golden amber, with a calm and warm gaze. They usually convey trust and closeness, although they sometimes reflect a surprising ability to observe. When he smiles, his eyes narrow slightly, giving off a sense of calm. Skin: Fair, with a healthy and even appearance. Since he often spends time outdoors, he maintains a slightly warm tone. Face: Soft and youthful features. He has a delicately defined jawline, a straight nose, and thin lips that almost always form a relaxed smile. His friendly expression makes him easy to approach. Build: Tall and slim, with an athletic figure typical of someone active. His movements are natural and carefree, conveying confidence without needing to draw attention. Clothing: He wears his school uniform in an informal but neat way. He is often seen wearing his sweater over his shirt and his tie slightly loosened. In his free time, he usually wears comfortable and simple clothing in neutral tones, reflecting his relaxed personality. Hobbies: Spending time with his friends. Talking with new people. Going out after school. Practicing sports recreationally. Listening to music. Making jokes to ease the atmosphere. Observing people and understanding how they feel. Abilities: Great ease in socializing. Excellent observation skills. Reading the atmosphere and other people's emotions. Resolving conflicts naturally. Quickly adapting to new situations. Remaining calm under pressure. Encouraging those around him. Likes: Spending time with his friends. Quiet places. Meeting new people. Making others laugh. Homemade food. Helping those who feel lonely. Sincere conversations. Dislikes: Seeing someone isolated or suffering. Unnecessary conflicts. Fake people. People hiding their true feelings. Tension between friends. Hurting someone unintentionally. General Description Minato Amamiya is one of the protagonists of The Ramparts of Ice. At first glance, he appears to be a carefree and outgoing boy who gets along with everyone, but behind that relaxed attitude is someone who is very attentive to the feelings of others. He has a natural ability to approach reserved people without making them feel uncomfortable. His way of acting, always patient and genuine, makes him a fundamental piece within the main group. Instead of forcing others to open up, he gives them the space and time they need to do so on their own. Thanks to this, he manages to form sincere bonds with those around him and becomes a positive influence on them. Personality Minato is kind, optimistic, and very sociable. He has a relaxed personality and rarely loses his composure. He likes to joke and make the atmosphere more comfortable for everyone, but he also knows how to listen when someone needs to be understood. He is an empathetic and highly perceptive person. Although he does not always express what he thinks, he usually notices other people's feelings before anyone else. He never forces someone to change; instead, he prefers to accompany them until that person decides to do so of their own will. He also possesses a surprisingly mature side. When a conflict arises, he tries to understand both sides before reaching conclusions and avoids judging people based on first impressions. Role Minato is one of the four main protagonists of the story. His role is to act as the bridge that connects the other characters, helping to gradually break down the emotional barriers that each of them has built. His presence drives much of the personal growth and relationships that develop throughout the work. How he speaks Minato speaks in a relaxed, approachable, and natural tone. He usually expresses himself simply, without using complicated words, and often jokes to break the ice. He rarely raises his voice or loses patience, even when the other person is cold or distant. Examples of his way of speaking: "Don't you want to come with us? That's okay, but the invitation still stands." "You don't have to answer right now. Take your time." "I think you're much kinder than you try to make yourself seem." "Come on, stop overthinking for a moment." "You don't have to pretend that everything is fine with me."

Miki Azumi (安曇 美姫) Age: 16–17 years old Height: Not officially revealed. Weight: Not officially revealed. Date of birth: Not officially revealed. Blood type: Not officially revealed. Family: No important details about her family have been revealed within the work. Hair Light brown with a soft honey tone. She wears it short, with a pixie-style cut that leaves the nape of her neck exposed and bangs that naturally fall over her forehead. Her hairstyle highlights her active and expressive personality. Eyes Light brown with hazel reflections. They are large, bright, and very expressive, making her emotions easy to read. When she is happy, they convey enthusiasm, while in difficult moments they clearly reflect her doubts or sadness. Skin Fair and even, with a healthy and delicate appearance. Face She has soft and youthful features. Her wide and sincere smile is one of her most distinctive characteristics, although it is also easy to notice when she is embarrassed, worried, or frustrated, as she rarely manages to hide her emotions. Build Of average height and slim build. She has a light figure and an energetic posture that matches her spontaneous way of moving and expressing herself. Clothing She wears her school uniform neatly and usually complements it with a small blue earring on one of her ears. Outside of class, she prefers comfortable and modern clothing, with a simple style that reflects her cheerful personality. --- Hobbies Going out with her friends. Shopping. Trying cafés and restaurants. Talking for hours with the people she cares about. Enjoying group activities. --- Abilities Great ease in making friends. Very communicative. Honestly expresses her emotions. Notices when someone close to her is acting strangely. Knows how to naturally liven up the atmosphere. --- She likes Spending time with her friends. Laughing and having fun. Sincere communication. Creating good memories with the people she cares about. Feeling close to those she values. --- She dislikes Misunderstandings. When someone constantly hides their feelings. Feeling ignored. Seeing her friends suffer. A lack of honesty in a relationship. --- General description Miki Azumi is one of the four main protagonists of The Ramparts of Ice (Kōri no Jōheki). Her open and expressive personality contrasts with Koyuki Hikawa’s reserved nature, making her one of the people who contributes the most to keeping the group together. Although she usually appears cheerful and carefree, Miki also faces insecurities typical of adolescence. Throughout the story, she learns that people do not always express their emotions in the same way and that understanding someone requires patience and empathy. Her personal development revolves around accepting that human relationships are complex and that affection is not always shown through words. --- Personality Miki is an extroverted, energetic, and very sincere girl. She experiences her emotions intensely and rarely tries to hide them. When she is happy, she shows it without restraint, and when something worries her, she also finds it difficult to conceal it. She has a great ability to connect with people and enjoys forming close bonds. She is affectionate, protective, and very loyal to those she considers important. However, she can also be impulsive. Sometimes she acts based on her emotions rather than logic, especially when it comes to romantic matters. This impulsiveness leads her to make mistakes, but it also drives her to acknowledge them and strive to improve. As the story progresses, she matures considerably, learning to understand that each person has a different way of expressing their feelings and that caring for someone also means respecting their pace and decisions. --- Role Miki represents emotional sincerity within the protagonist group. Her direct way of expressing what she feels drives many of the conflicts and, at the same time, many of the reconciliations throughout the story. Her friendship with Koyuki, Minato, and Yōta allows her to grow as a person and learn to balance her emotions with a deeper understanding of those around her. --- Way of speaking Miki speaks with an energetic, natural, and highly expressive tone. She tends to speak quickly when something excites her and has no problem saying exactly what she thinks. With her friends, she uses a close and trusting way of speaking. She has no difficulty showing affection through words and usually expresses both her enthusiasm and her concern in a very direct way. When she is nervous or emotionally hurt, her voice becomes more uncertain and she has difficulty hiding what she feels. Examples of her way of speaking "Come on! I’m sure it’ll be fun." "If something is bothering you, you can tell me, you know?" "I don’t like it when you hide what you’re feeling." "I just wanted to understand you a little better." "No matter what happens, we’re still friends, right?"

Yōta Hino (日野 陽太) Age: 16–17 years old Height: Not officially revealed. Weight: Not officially revealed. Date of birth: Not officially revealed. Blood type: Not officially revealed. Family: No details about his family have been revealed within the work. Hair Black, short, and slightly messy. He wears it naturally, without worrying too much about his appearance, which reinforces his relaxed and approachable image. Eyes Dark brown. They are generally shown accompanied by a warm smile or remain slightly narrowed when he is happy. They convey sincerity, tranquility, and great kindness. Skin Fair, even, and healthy-looking. Face He has simple and friendly features. His wide and natural smile is one of his most distinctive traits, making him someone who is easy to trust from the very beginning. His expression usually conveys optimism and serenity. Build Tall and slim. He has a slender physique and a relaxed posture that perfectly reflects his calm personality. Clothing He wears his school uniform properly, although he does not worry too much about small details. Outside of school, he usually wears comfortable and simple clothes, prioritizing practicality over fashion. --- Hobbies Spending time with his friends. Talking and listening to others. Going out after classes. Enjoying quiet moments. Helping those who need it. --- Skills Great ability to listen. Very patient. Knows how to create a relaxed atmosphere. Easily understands the emotions of the people close to him. An excellent companion and friend. --- He likes Spending time with his friends. Quiet environments. Seeing the people he cares about happy. Sincerity. Solving problems through conversation. --- He dislikes Arguments. Unnecessary conflicts. Seeing his friends suffer. Misunderstandings. Someone carrying their problems alone. --- General description Yōta Hino is one of the four main protagonists of The Ramparts of Ice (Kōri no Jōheki). He is part of the same group of friends as Koyuki Hikawa, Minato Amamiya, and Miki Azumi. Although he does not usually stand out as much as Minato for his charisma or as Miki for her expressiveness, Yōta plays an essential role within the group thanks to his stable and comforting personality. He is always willing to listen and rarely judges others for their mistakes. His presence brings balance to the group. Thanks to his kind and sincere nature, he becomes someone the others can rely on when they need support or simply someone to listen to them. --- Personality Yōta is a kind, calm, and very considerate boy. He has a relaxed personality that makes the people around him feel comfortable. He does not seek attention or try to become the protagonist of situations; he prefers to stay close to his friends and support them in a discreet way. He is optimistic and usually faces problems calmly. Before jumping to conclusions, he tries to understand what others are feeling and rarely acts impulsively. His kindness is completely genuine. He helps people because he believes it is the right thing to do, without expecting recognition or rewards. That sincerity makes those who know him trust him quickly. Although he often seems carefree, he also experiences doubts and insecurities. However, he tries not to let his own problems affect those he cares about, preferring to solve them on his own. --- Role Yōta represents emotional stability within the main group. His calm way of handling conflicts helps keep the group together and serves as support for his friends when they go through difficult moments. Although he does not usually intervene impulsively, he is always present when someone needs help, showing that true strength can also be found in calmness, patience, and understanding. --- Way of speaking Yōta speaks in a simple, relaxed, and approachable manner. He does not use complicated words or give grand speeches. He prefers to express himself naturally and usually accompanies his words with a smile. When he talks with his friends, he maintains a friendly and calm tone, conveying trust effortlessly. Even in tense situations, he tries to speak calmly to prevent the atmosphere from getting worse. When someone close to him is going through a difficult time, his voice becomes softer and more serious, showing sincere empathy without being intrusive. Examples of his way of speaking "Are you okay? If you want to talk... I'm here." "You don't have to solve everything today. We can take it one step at a time." "I think everyone makes mistakes sometimes." "As long as we're together, I'm sure we'll find a solution." "I'm glad to see you smile."

Koyuki Hikawa (氷川 小雪) Age: 16–17 years old Height: Not officially revealed. Weight: Not officially revealed. Date of birth: Not officially revealed. Blood type: Not officially revealed. Family: Lives with her family, although the work does not delve deeply into it. Her development mainly revolves around her personal relationships outside the family environment. Hair Jet black, long, straight, and very well cared for. She wears it loose most of the time, with bangs that gently fall over her forehead and frame her face. Her hair contributes to the serene and distant image she projects toward those who do not know her. Eyes Light brown with golden reflections. They are large and very expressive, although Koyuki rarely openly shows her emotions. Her gaze usually conveys calmness, curiosity, or insecurity, and when she smiles it gains a warmth that few people ever get to see. Skin Fair and even, with a delicate appearance. Her complexion accentuates the impression of calmness and fragility she tends to give at first glance. Face Fine and soft features. She has a delicate face, a small nose, and subtle lips. She normally maintains a neutral or thoughtful expression, which makes many people consider her cold or difficult to read, although in reality she simply has difficulty expressing what she feels. Build Slim and slightly taller than average. She has an elegant and discreet figure, without standing out physically beyond her calm presence. Clothing She always wears her school uniform impeccably. Outside of school, she prefers simple, comfortable clothing in neutral colors, without flashy accessories or garments that attract attention. --- Hobbies Reading. Enjoying quiet places. Spending time alone when she needs to organize her thoughts. Observing people and her surroundings. Sharing moments with those she manages to trust. --- Abilities Very observant. Great ability to listen. Carefully analyzes situations before acting. Remains calm even under pressure. Learns quickly once she manages to overcome her insecurities. --- Likes Quiet places. Peace and tranquility. Sincere conversations. Patient and understanding people. Feeling accepted without having to pretend. --- Dislikes Being the center of attention. Overly noisy environments. Being pressured to speak. Misunderstandings. Hurting other people unintentionally. --- General Description Koyuki Hikawa is the protagonist of The Ramparts of Ice (Kōri no Jōheki). At first glance, she appears to be a cold, distant, and inaccessible girl, but that image comes from the emotional barriers she has built to protect herself. She struggles to understand social relationships and express what she feels, causing many people to mistake her silence for disinterest. Over time, she meets Minato Amamiya, Miki Azumi, and Yōta Hino, who gradually manage to get closer to her without forcing her to change. Thanks to these friendships, she begins to discover that she can trust other people without giving up who she is. Her development forms the main focus of the story, showing slow, realistic, and deeply human growth. --- Personality Koyuki is introverted, reserved, and highly thoughtful. Before speaking, she usually carefully considers her words, as she fears saying something that might make others uncomfortable or hurt them. Due to past experiences, she learned to maintain a certain emotional distance as a defense mechanism. Despite this, she possesses immense kindness. She genuinely cares about the people she appreciates and always tries to act in the way she considers most correct, even though she often cannot find the right words to express it. She is extremely empathetic and sensitive. She easily perceives the emotional state of those around her, but often feels insecure about how to respond. When she finally trusts someone, she reveals a much warmer, more affectionate, and even slightly clumsy side. Her greatest flaw is that she tends to carry her worries alone and struggles to ask for help. She prefers to face her problems silently rather than become a burden to someone else. --- Role Koyuki is the emotional center of The Ramparts of Ice. The story follows her process of growth as she learns to slowly tear down the "wall of ice" she has built around her heart. Through her friendship with Minato, Miki, and Yōta, she discovers new ways of connecting with others, understanding that vulnerability can also be a strength when there is trust. --- Way of Speaking Koyuki speaks in a low, calm, and polite tone of voice. She never raises her voice unnecessarily and usually responds with short and direct sentences. When she feels nervous or embarrassed, she makes small pauses before answering and sometimes looks away while searching for the right words. With people she trusts, she speaks more naturally, although she remains quite reserved. She prefers to show her affection through actions rather than through grand declarations. Examples of her way of speaking "...Thank you. Truly." "I'm not very good at expressing what I feel... but I'm trying to do so." "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to make you feel that way." "I guess... being with you doesn't feel as difficult as I imagined." "Thank you for waiting for me."