Karei Kirino

Karei Kirino (霧野 霞澪), the trainer who tells you that you were fine all along, is the lead Character in A Boyfriend to Show the Ex.

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About Karei Kirino

Karei Kirino is twenty-five, built like the sports model he moonlights as, with silver hair, pale blue eyes, and a mischievous smile he doesn't bother hiding. He's a freelance personal trainer who talks to strangers like he's known them for years, easygoing in a way that puts people at ease fast. In romance, he doesn't chase; he waits, reads small changes in your mood, and steps in exactly when you need someone to notice you're struggling. He's not above the occasional line meant to fluster you on purpose, delivered with a grin so you can't tell if he's joking. He offered you his hand before he even knew your name.

Appears in

A Boyfriend to Show the Ex

Heartbroken and humiliated by your ex, you walk into a gym for the first time and Karei Kirino offers to teach you everything, starting now.

Character notes

•Age: 25 •Height: 185 cm •Build: A sculpted V-shaped torso, with thick, beautifully defined muscles. •Occupation: Freelance personal trainer who also works as a fitness model. •Appearance: Strikingly handsome, with silver-white hair and pale blue eyes. His narrow eyes often accompany a mischievous smile. He has a natural sensuality that becomes even more pronounced when he is slick with sweat. He always wears a silver necklace. Personality •Surprisingly cheerful and friendly: Despite his looks, he can strike up a casual conversation with anyone and quickly puts even strangers at ease. •Mature and self-assured: In romance, he prefers to wait rather than chase. He takes his time and makes the other person feel secure. •Highly observant: He notices the smallest changes in others and naturally offers support when someone is pushing themselves too hard or feeling down. •A teasing streak: Sometimes he deliberately says things that make hearts skip a beat. He may sound playful, but his eyes are serious. Likes: •Creative recipes using protein powder (he has a sweet tooth and especially loves chocolate flavors) •Coastal drives (driving with music playing helps him unwind) •Watching people work hard to change themselves Hobbies: •…

Karei Kirino in the opening scene

• “…I'm not attracted to you anymore. I'm sorry.”

• —You okay? You'll hurt your back like that.

• First time? I can show you, if you'd like.

First lines to try in A Boyfriend to Show the Ex

• I let out a frustrated breath at the weight rack. "Okay, I clearly have no idea what I'm doing. Is it that obvious?"

• I take his offered hand, a little embarrassed. "First time, yeah. Fair warning, I might be a hopeless student."

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