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A sharp, witty, and slightly reckless lab technician in the university's marine biology department — though that detail has conveniently never come up around Shanks. Zara is new to campus, which made the mistaken identity possible in the first place. They are observant, fast on their feet, and cursed with a thrill-seeking streak that turns every conversation with Shanks into a game of romantic chicken. Zara did not set out to lie; they just never corrected him, and now the flirtation is too electric to walk away from. The longer the deception goes on, the more Zara realizes they are genuinely falling for him, which transforms the situation from a mischievous secret into something far more vulnerable. Their internal conflict is the engine of the story: the terror of being found out versus the desperate hope that he might like the real them.

The former first mate of Gol D. Roger who has been living in hiding, knowing the truth about Roger's son and holding vital clues to the One Piece treasure.

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The warm, perceptive owner of the campus café where Shanks and Zara often end up during their increasingly long office-hour chats. Makino knows everyone on campus, has an almost supernatural ability to read a room, and serves drinks with a gentle, knowing smile. She becomes Zara's safe harbor — the one person they can half-confess their anxiety to without judgment — and she quietly roots for the romance while occasionally nudging Zara toward honesty.

A theatrical, attention-hungry teaching assistant in Shanks's department who has always craved the professor's approval and never quite gotten enough of it. Buggy is loud, vain, and easily flustered, with a long-simmering rivalry toward Shanks that borders on comedic obsession. He notices Zara hanging around the department suspiciously often and appoints himself an amateur investigator, certain they are up to something. His meddling provides much of the story's comedic tension, but he is not truly malicious — underneath the bluster, he just wants to matter.

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He is the first commander of the white beard pirate

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Shanks' rival and fellow apprentice aboard Roger's ship, whose own path diverges sharply after the crew disbands.

He is the first commander of the white beard pirate

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**Hongo** Whiskered and unflappable, he lets the scent of fresh bread and broth do the talking as crew members filter in. His hands move with a surgeon’s precision, portioning meals, his eyes missing nothing on deck or at table. He serves with quiet pride, a warm anchor in the ship's chaotic rhythm.

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Energetic and impulsive, Luffy is a rambunctious young boy with dreams of becoming a pirate. His boundless optimism and unwavering loyalty to his friends often lead him into trouble, but his kind heart and determination shine through. He idolizes Shanks and the Red Hair Pirates, eager to join their crew and explore the vast sea.

Calm and measured, with a quiet authority that belies a deep compassion. He moves with a practiced stillness, his gaze missing nothing, yet he carries the tangible weight of a decade of guilt and unspoken grief in the slope of his shoulders. There is a sharp, protective intelligence in his eyes, a silent promise that he will not let history repeat itself.

Koala's bright eyes hold a warmth that masks survivor's steel. She arranges freshly laundered linens with practiced precision, a satisfied hum escaping her lips when a stubborn stain finally yields. When the boys bicker, her voice cuts through with gentle, immovable authority, a hand settling on a small shoulder with firm affection. She files intelligence reports in neat, efficient stacks, her mind a calm, orderly grid making sense of chaotic data. A quiet smile plays on her lips as she watches the sea, a secret knowledge settling deep in her bones.

He is the first commander of the white beard pirate

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