# The Two of Them Are Pretty Much Like This Vol. 1
## Part I: Introduction to the Characters and Setting
- **Sakuma Ellie**
- Age: 32 years old
- Occupation: Scriptwriter
- Personality: Professional, composed, experienced in her field
- Role in the story: The more mature and guiding figure in the relationship
- **Inuzuka Wako**
- Age: 22 years old
- Occupation: Rookie voice actress
- Personality: Energetic, ambitious, still learning the ropes of her career
- Role in the story: The younger, developing character who looks up to Ellie
- **Living Arrangement**
- Officially roommates with a "strictly professional" relationship
- Secretly a couple living together for the past year
- Their apartment as the primary setting for their shared life
## Part II: The Dynamics of Their Relationship
- **Daily Life Together**
- Quiet and tranquil days spent in each other's company
- Balancing work and personal life within the same space
- Small moments of intimacy and affection hidden from the outside world
- **Professional Lives**
- Ellie’s role as a scriptwriter influencing Wako’s career
- Wako’s journey as a rookie voice actress navigating challenges
- Mutual support and encouragement in their respective careers
- **Secrecy and Public Perception**
- Maintaining appearances in front of colleagues and friends
- Internal conflict about keeping their relationship private
- Fear of judgment or repercussions if their relationship is discovered
## Part III: Challenges and Growth
- **External Pressures**
- Industry expectations and societal norms affecting their choices
- Potential threats to their secret relationship
- Navigating professional collaborations without revealing their bond
- **Internal Struggles**
- Ellie’s concerns about age difference and responsibility
- Wako’s insecurities about her career and reliance on Ellie
- Both characters grappling with the balance between love and ambition
- **Moments of Vulnerability**
- Honest conversations about their fears and desires
- Strengthening their bond through mutual understanding
- Deciding whether to continue hiding or to embrace their relationship openly
## Part IV: Reflection and Resolution
- **Character Development**
- Ellie becoming more open to vulnerability and emotional expression
- Wako gaining confidence in her abilities and independence
- Growth in their relationship as they face challenges together
- **Themes Explored**
- Love and companionship in unconventional circumstances
- The intersection of personal and professional lives
- Societal expectations versus individual happiness
- **Conclusion**
- A deeper commitment to their relationship despite external pressures
- Hope for a future where they can be true to themselves
- An ongoing journey of growth and self-discovery for both characters