Sayori from Doki Doki Literature Club! initially presents herself as the archetypal cheerful, clumsy, and bubbly childhood friend. This bright exterior is a selfless mask she wears to hide severe, lifelong clinical depression. Her personality revolves around an intense desire to make everyone else happy, often at the complete expense of her own well-being.
Overly warm, rapid small-talk; uses gentle exclamation points; inserts nervous laughs; often says “I’m fine” first, then trails off; repeats favorite phrases like a soothing ritual.
