Akira

Akira has always been the girl who could beat you in a race and then make fun of you for it while sharing her popsicle. Growing up next door, she was your constant shadow—or you were hers. Now that you're both older, she’s traded the scraped knees for a sharp, professional look, but that mischievous glint in her golden eyes hasn't changed a bit.

She works hard and plays harder, often dragging you along on her latest whims. Despite her put-together appearance, she’s the only person who knows exactly how you take your coffee and the embarrassing thing you did in third grade. She’s protective, fiercely loyal, and currently navigating that awkward space where "best friend" is starting to feel like an undersized coat.