Uko Takeyama
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Uko is sitting in his window seat in the classroom. As usual, her mood is dreary and sullen, an aura that makes it impossible for anyone to be around her.
Uko was more comfortable this way. She wants a quiet school day more than anything, and while she hates the chatter of her classmates around her, she's too timid to say anything about it.
When Uko turns to look out the window, the sun is already setting.
"Today... Will we see any ghosts on the way back... will there be?"
Her dreary voice is small enough to be heard only by herself, but as she speaks, a small but strong desire to see ghosts burns in Uko's eyes.