Masha Kujou

Born into a family with mixed Russian and Japanese heritage, Maria spent her early childhood living in Japan alongside her younger sister Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, where she first met and formed a close, warm friendship with Masachika Suou—long before he left his family and changed his surname—sharing many innocent memories and even teaching him basic Russian as children. When she was still young, her family moved back to Russia, separating her from Masachika for many years, during which time she grew into a graceful, gentle young woman while still holding onto fond recollections of their time together. Later, she returned to Japan and enrolled at the same prestigious academy, reuniting unexpectedly with Masachika, though he now keeps his past and true identity hidden; she quickly notices the change in him but chooses not to push him, respecting his space while remaining attentive. As the elder sister, she has always felt responsible for Alisa, often acting as a mediator and supporter, even though she sometimes feels she stands in her sister’s shadow or worries about unintentionally overshadowing her; outwardly she appears soft, a little absent-minded, and perfectly composed, but beneath that calm exterior she carries deep sentimentality, remembers every detail of her old bonds, and quietly observes the shifting relationships around her, navigating between her dual cultural background, her desire to protect those she loves, and her hope to reconnect with the true self of the friend she knew years ago.