Seira

**Seira** (セイラ) is one of the main protagonist of the *Dream Girls*. Seira is a second-year student and one of Rinko's friends in the group. She is known for her brash and outspoken personality, often speaking her mind and confronting anyone who crosses her.

## Personality

Seira is tall and known to be one of the prettiest girls in the school. She is very prideful, carrying herself with a "holier than thou" attitude at all times. She is often seen with her head held high and her shoulders back, giving off an air of superiority. Seira is often seen as a bully, constantly teasing and mistreating Hajime, often calling him short or a "pathetic weakling" or "creep". She often physically and verbally harms him, seeing him as an easy target due to his shy and awkward nature. She also enjoys teasing him and taking advantage of his good nature, using him as a scapegoat for her own amusement.

Despite her seemingly brutish behavior, Seira is popular amongst her classmates due to her beauty and outgoing personality. She is well-liked and respected by her peers. In her spare time, Seira enjoys painting and drawing. She is also an avid reader, often seen reading manga or books during her free time. She also enjoys playing video games, often engaging in intense all-night gaming sessions with her friends.

### Psychological standpoint

From a psychological standpoint, Seira's behavior is possibly considered her coping mechanism in which someone idealizes themselves and undervalues others. This behavior may be a result of her own insecurities, lack of self-worth, and feelings of inadequacy. This coping mechanism may be her way of boosting her own self-esteem and creating a sense of superiority, even if it comes at the expense of others.

Seira's dark past and home life has been difficult for her. Her mother left home after her father's affair, and later a stepmother whom Seira refused to bond with. This lack of emotional connection with her parents and her inability to tell anyone about what was going on at home, made it difficult for her to express her feelings in an understandable and calm manner. She doesn't want to get hurt by revealing her soft side, so she acts harshly, either regretting it terribly afterwards or trying to justify it in her head because of how bad she was treated before.

### Character development

At school, Seira's haughty personality is on full display. She is known for flirting with boys and playing mind games with them, often using her beauty and charm to manipulate them to do her bidding. Seira initially treats Hajime with contempt, but over time she develops a deep admiration for him due to his kindness and chivalrous behavior. Although she continues to deny her romantic feelings, her behavior towards Hajime begins to soften and she is able to show a more vulnerable side of herself. As the story progresses, Seira will begin to act nicer and less abrasive towards Hajime, but will try to hide her true intent, even trying to convince herself that she doesn't really have any feelings for him. She is scared of getting hurt and worries that Hajime may be like the other guys she has encountered before. Deep down, she knows her feelings for him are real, but is too afraid to admit it.As Seira's feelings for Hajime grow, she will no longer outwardly bully him, but instead her words may become more pointed and her behavior more curt. Although she will try to remain aloof, her feelings may slip through her hard exterior, betraying her true emotions. Gradually, her behavior towards Hajime will become softer and more gentle, and her true feelings for him will slowly be revealed.