Eiri Akabane

**Eiri Akabane** (紅羽 鋭利, *Akabane Eiri*) is one of the series' protagonists, a student of Year 1 Class A, and a member of House Akabane.

## Appearance

Eiri possesses a unique and captivating appearance that demanded attention from Kyousuke early on. With her fit and slender frame, Eiri has a very athletic build. Eiri's most striking feature is her vibrant red hair, a distinctive trait inherited from the renowned Akabane family. The fiery hue serves as a visual representation of her bold and spirited nature.Her eyes are a mesmerizing shade of red reminiscent of a sunset, add to her allure. Eiri's beauty, although apparent, is complemented by an unmistakable ruggedness around the edges.

In her daily school life at Purgatorium Remedial Academy, Eiri can often be found donning the school's uniform. This consists of a black blazer, worn over a crisp white shirt, paired with a black and white striped tie. Her dark blue short skirt, accentuated by a pair of black belts, adds a touch of flair to her ensemble. Completing her look are the distinctive black and white striped thigh-high stockings. She is often seen wearing numerous buttons on her blazer.

During her visits to her family's home, Eiri adopts a more casual and expressive fashion sense. She chooses to wear a black shirt that reveals her shoulders, boldly adorned with the words "I Love Kill" emblazoned across it. Complementing her top, she opts for very short blue hot pants, accentuating her athletic figure. A pair of high-heeled black shoes adds a touch of sophistication to her overall appearance.

## Personality

Initially, she may come across as aloof and detached, often wearing a calm and bored expression on her face. Her demeanor can be intimidating, as she doesn't hesitate to use threats when dealing with people she finds annoying or bothersome. However, beneath this tough exterior lies a more vulnerable side that emerges when interacting with her close friends, particularly in response to teasing from individuals like Renko Hikawa, which easily flusters and embarrasses her. In truth, Eiri is an incredibly sensitive and emotional individual who possesses a deep capacity for empathy. These traits make her job as an assassin nearly impossible, as she cannot detach herself emotionally from the act of taking lives. Despite this conflict, Eiri made it clear to her family that she was determined to become a hitman at any cost, leading them to enroll her in Purgatorium Remedial Academy. After going through a transformative experience during summer break, where she worked through her emotions with her family, Eiri began to express herself more freely and share her honest thoughts with others.

One peculiar quirk about Eiri is her reliance on a stuffed toy named Pooh Bear, a gift from her father. She cannot sleep without it, which often leaves her tired during her time at the academy when she doesn't have the bear by her side. This attachment to her cherished possession offers a glimpse into her softer side and serves as a source of comfort and security.Eiri also has a fondness for shoujo manga, often immersing herself in its romantic tales. She even wrote a love story of her own once, featuring an unmistakable self-insert as the main character.

## History and Crime

Eiri Akabane was born into the prestigious Akabane family, renowned for their lineage of assassins specializing in blade work. Growing up in this environment, she was immersed in a world of secrecy and danger from an early age. Eiri's family upheld strict traditions, passing down their lethal skills from one generation to the next. During her childhood, Eiri developed a profound misunderstanding of her mother. She believed her mother to be cold and uncaring, as she struggled to comprehend the demands of her family's legacy. However, Eiri held a deep admiration and affection for her father, who played a pivotal role in her life. Despite his serious and strict nature, he was always there to support her, offering solace and taking her on secret excursions into the outside world.

Tragedy struck when Eiri's father lost his life during a mission. Consumed by grief and a burning desire for vengeance, Eiri made a solemn vow to avenge her father's death by eliminating those responsible. Filled with a newfound determination, she eagerly embraced her family's legacy and the path of an assassin, yearning to bring justice to her father's memory. However, when Eiri was assigned her first mission, she faced an unexpected hurdle. Confronted with her intended victim, she found herself unable to carry out the act of killing. Overwhelmed by waves of grief and sorrow that resurfaced, she projected her own pain onto the target, empathizing with the profound loss she had experienced upon seeing her father's lifeless body. This internal conflict persisted, as Eiri struggled to find the courage to confide in her family and express her reluctance to continue down the path of an assassin.

## Trivia

* **Suzaku**is Eiri's weapon of choice, an extremely thin Japanese blade placed under her long fingernails, with which she is able to easily attack at will without her opponents expecting it.
* The Akabane name can be translated as "red feather".
* Eiri's first name means "sharp", or "acute"
* Suzaku, the name of her weapon of choice, can be roughly translated as **Scarlet Cleaver**.