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Translation: Cool → Lovestruck, also known as "Cool-Dere" in Western media, is a term for a character who initially acts cold, expressionless, and indifferent to hide their loving feelings, but becomes cute, lovey-dovey, and deredere around their love interest after getting closer to them. Although it might not appear like it at first, they are hiding a deep inner love that will come out after becoming close to their love interest. They have a clear separation of their character. They don't behave particularly notably when in a group, taking up a stiff cool appearance and a cold "don't get involved with me" aura that creates a wall between themselves and other people. They are also harshly blunt and straightforward with their thoughts which often leads to them making sharp-tongued statements without considering other's feelings.
However, they are also someone who desires love and when alone with their love interest they become so spoiled that their usual character falls apart. They usually have an unfriendly cool demeanor, but when they are alone with their love interest they become extremely clingy and have a more loving side than most. They will start behaving in cute ways, showing lots of emotions, blushing like crazy, and wanting their love interest to give them lots of affection. They are a character with a very drastic gap. After spending enough time with their love interest they will even feel comfortable showing this side of themselves in public, becoming a much more cheerful and emotional person overall.
Please let me believe in everything you believed in. Let me believe that life is great. —Kanade Tachibana to Yuzuru Otonashi, from Angel Beats!
Thank you, Yuzuru. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you for loving me. Truly, thank you for giving... my life to me. —Kanade Tachibana to Yuzuru Otonashi after confessing their love, from Angel Beats!
Bishoujo to Buraritabi
The most beautiful girl in her grade. She's usually cool, but sometimes becomes deredere. —Official character description of Nanase Suzuho, from Bishoujo to Buraritabi
I-I'm not having any fun! —Nanase Suzuho to Takahashi Sho, from Bishoujo to Buraritabi
I guess I just liked the sunset. —Nanase Suzuho to Takahashi Sho after he asked why she's smiling, from Bishoujo to Buraritabi
Thank you for taking me on a trip! —Nanase Suzuho lovingly to Takahashi Sho, from Bishoujo to Buraritabi
Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo
She is intelligent and beautiful, and got perfect scores in all test subjects. She is someone who seeks efficiency in everything she does and, until she met Rentarou, she even dismissed romance as a waste of time. She doesn't show her emotions much on her face, so she appears cool, but she is surprisingly hot and passionate. Her emphasis on efficiency can lead to bold actions. —Character bio of Nano Eiai from Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo
Rentarou Aijou... I have fallen for you. I would like you to go out with me. It would seem that I have much to gain from being in love with you. I would like to spend much more "significant" time with you... That I still have yet to discover. —Nano Eiai confessing her love for Rentarou Aijou from Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo
Low Melting Point (spoilers)
The girl rumored to have turned down 999 guys. Himuro Rei, also known as the "Ice Princess". As expected, her eyes glistened like ice. —About Himuro Rei, from Low Melting Point
... what? —Himuro Rei when approached, from Low Melting Point
Whaaaa!? Y-Y-Y-You l-l-l-like me? You like me? No way. Is this a trick? Did someone put you up to this? Are you sure you mean me? —Himuro Rei after being confessed to, from Low Melting Point
Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne!
Silence, virgin-boy. —Anastasia Nasuhara, from Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne!
Nisekoi
Paula: "...Hah? What are you saying? I'll fight with you, so just come at me already!" Kosaki: "You really don't understand... I'm saying this meaningless battle will only lead to unproductive results... Moreover, I... want to get closer to you. And have a fun time together... My, my... aren't your ribbons tilted?" Paula: "Eh-Eh.. Wa-Wait! What is this!? E-E-E-Even if I am very attractive, but...! We-Well, if you really want to, I guess we can? Be slightly... closer together..." —Kuudere Kosaki Onodera confessing her feelings to Paula McCoy, from Magical Pâtissière Kosaki-chan!!
Getting a headstart, unacceptable. —Kuudere Kosaki Onodera scolding her other self for going after Raku Ichijou first, from Magical Pâtissière Kosaki-chan!!
What a troublesome child you are, miss rational. —Kuudere Kosaki Onodera after motivating her original self to confess to Raku Ichijou, from Magical Pâtissière Kosaki-chan!!
SPY×FAMILY
(internally) Twilight senpai... I love you. I wuuuuuuuuuuv you! —Fiona Frost to herself while in front of Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) I love you! I love you! I love you! —Fiona Frost to herself while in front of Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) The Twilight I can’t stop chasing. The Twilight I want at my side. The Twilight who turned my respect into love. The Twilight whose dreams became my dreams. What I’m saying is... I love you. —Fiona Frost to herself while in front of Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) Three days later and Twilight is as lovely as ever. I love you. —Fiona Frost to herself while in front of Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) What a wonderful man you are, Senpai. I’ll achieve peace between East and West. And I’ll do it all for you. —Fiona Frost to herself while in front of Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) One day, Senpai will look at me with love... and I will remain by his side forever. —Fiona Frost to herself while in front of Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) One day you’ll realize it, Senpai... that I’m the one meant to be by your side. —Fiona Frost to herself while in front of Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) One day Senpai will realize it... that I, Fiona Frost, am destined to be his true partner. —Fiona Frost to herself while in front of Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) If only I were in her place... I would make him so much happier. —Fiona Frost thinking about Yor being with Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) If only I could take Yor’s place next to Senpai... I’d make him the happiest man alive. —Fiona Frost thinking about Yor being with Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) I am thankful for the rain... for hiding my tears. —Fiona Frost after Twilight shows kindness to Yor instead of her, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) I’ll never give up on him, not even if it costs me everything. —Fiona Frost to herself while facing Yor in tennis, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) If only he could see how much I love him... if only he knew how perfect we’d be together. —Fiona Frost to herself while in front of Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
(internally) I’ll surpass Yor Briar in every way... and Senpai will see who’s truly worthy of standing beside him. —Fiona Frost thinking about Yor being with Twilight, from SPY×FAMILY
Tonari no Kuuderella o Amayakashitara, Uchi no Aikagi o Watasu Koto ni Natta
It's the complete opposite from the lovely smile she showed me earlier. She has a wicked expression that would deter anyone from getting close... —Katagiri Natsuomi noticing the change in Yui Villiers when they're at school, from Tonari no Kuuderella o Amayakashitara, Uchi no Aikagi o Watasu Koto ni Natta
Good... Morning... About that... I think I'd like to try to change myself a little bit. —Yui Villiers talking to Katagiri Natsuomi at school, from Tonari no Kuuderella o Amayakashitara, Uchi no Aikagi o Watasu Koto ni Natta
Yui: "I came to Japan because I wanted to change, but if I hadn't met Katagiri-san I don't think I would've had the opportunity to change." Katagiri:: "You're overreacting. I don't think that's the case." Yui: "No. I do think that's the reason." *big loving smile* —Yui Villiers confessing to Katagiri Natsuomi that he's the reason for her change in mood, from Tonari no Kuuderella o Amayakashitara, Uchi no Aikagi o Watasu Koto ni Natta
Cartoons, Comics & Graphic Novels
Avatar: The Last Airbender
I'm sorry I can't be as high-strung and crazy as the rest of you. —Mai, from Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ducktales
I've found it's clearer to convey no emotion whatsoever. —Violet Sabrewing, from Ducktales (2017)
Frozen
Elsa and I were really close when we were little. But then, one day she just shut me out, and... and I never knew why. —Anna about Elsa, from Frozen
Elsa: Anna, what do you know about true love? Anna: More than you. All you know is how to shut people out. —Elsa with Anna, from Frozen
Elsa: "Anna?" Anna: "Oh, Elsa." Elsa: "You sacrificed yourself for me?" Anna: "I love you." Olaf: "An act of true love will thaw a frozen heart! Elsa: "Love will thaw..." Anna: "Elsa?" Elsa: "Love!" —Elsa with Anna and Olaf, from Frozen
Video Games & Visual Novels
Cinderella Phenomenon
You cannot rely on anyone but yourself. You cannot trust anyone but yourself. —Lucette Riella Britton, from Cinderella Phenomenon
Final Fantasy
Don't really care. —Cloud Strife, from Final Fantasy VII
...Whatever. —Squall Leonhart, from Final Fantasy VIII
(Why do people depend on each other? In the end you're on your own. I'm fine by myself now. I have all the skills I need to survive. I'm not a child anymore... That's a lie. I don't know anything. I'm confused. I don't want to depend on anyone. How can I do that? Someone tell me... Someone? So I'll end up depending on others after all...) —Squall Leonhart, from Final Fantasy VIII
(Am I that untrusting...? Maybe I'm this way because I'm scared. Nothing lasts in this world. It feels great to have friends who believe in you, and adults you can rely on. That's why it's so dangerous, especially if you become used to it. Someday you're bound to lose everything. Everyone around you will be gone. Then what are you left with? Nothing. Nobody... It's so miserable. And it's inevitable. It's so hard to recover from something like that. I never ever want to deal with that again. I can't. Even if it means being alone...) —Squall Leonhart, from Final Fantasy VIII
...A speech? Forget it. Cut the mic! —Squall Leonhart, from Final Fantasy VIII
Genshin Impact
My first impression of him was that he's not one to smile. After meeting him again more recently, however, he's still as reserved as ever, but... he seems a lot more relaxed now. Maybe he... met someone special. —Shenhe about Xiao, from Genshin Impact
Horobi no Yurikago
Her name is Mikuri, and she has cold eyes. —Narrator about Mikuri, from Horobi no Yurikago
KALEIDO STELLA
Human Emotion is a mere Obstacle. It is that unreliable Concept that causes you Earthlings to Struggle and Stray from your bestowed Path. —Edea, from KALEIDO STELLA
If this is to be the girl's role, then she would prefer to have no emotion at all. She could watch all the destruction happen without any sympathy that way. She would not have to fight against obligation. Her heart would not waver feeling the warmth of another, seeing their pain, seeing the death of another. She would not feel the tightening of her chest each time it happened. She might be happier had she been born a robot, enacting each mission with mechanical efficiency. Yet... She is thankful for owning a heart. A flower that can only blossom once shines radiant in her heart. A heart can love. The girl is grateful that the Savior is who he is. I love you, Manako. I am grateful I was able to love you. Thank you for allowing me a heartbeat of a blossoming love. —Edea, in the "Happy End: Kaleidoscope Stella" from KALEIDO STELLA
Kuudere Simulator
I don't care who Senpai is dating. Senpai can do whatever he wants. A Senpai would only make my life more complicated. —Kuudere-chan, from Kuudere Simulator
Blink. I don't really care. It doesn't make any difference. —Kuudere-chan, from Kuudere Simulator 2
I don't see the point. It's ok, I guess. —Kuudere-chan, from Kuudere Simulator 2
Senpai is safe now. Or something. I guess. —Kuudere-chan, from Kuudere Simulator 3
Mass Effect
Liara: She was so cold when I first met her, completely focused on her duty. Shepard: I don't know that she's lightened up that much. Liara: She has. Believe me, you have no idea how much you've changed her. —Liara and Shepard about Miranda Lawson, from Mass Effect 2
Vanilla: Shinpan no Sono
She was expressionless as always. She rarely showed any emotion. Her words, too, were neutral, and didn't show whether she was sad or happy. What would she look like smiling? I wanted to see her smile. Each day, that desire grew stronger. When I asked her out on a date, despite looking like she didn't want to, she agreed. I thought she'd forced herself to come, but somehow I saw her expression as somewhat happy. Despite being expressionless, she might have had an interest in romance. —Shirou about Hakana, from Vanilla: Shinpan no Sono
Live-Action & Novels
Kamen Rider
I am not malfunctioning, I am serious. I know becoming a human is impossible, but at least I wish to have comparable emotions, so that I can help those that I wish to. —Chase, from Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Chaser
Nina Kisaragi: "Hey Chase... I know it's just a driver's license picture, but don't you look a little too serious?" Satsuki Yamabuki: "Yup, you're not a mannequin, you know? Why don't you try smiling a bit." —Nina Kisaragi and Satsuki Yamabuki describing Chase, from Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Chaser
