"Iroi called in sick again? Her paid time off and sick days ran out ages ago. Feels like her paycheck's been getting docked." "She doesn't seem to care about her paycheck... She once said she wouldn't mind paying to work. It didn't sound like she was joking about it." "That's so nice. She works pretty hard. I didn't know she was just working to experience the world..." Iroi has been prone to sickness since childhood. She couldn't attend regular schools. Luckily, her family was well-off, so she had a private tutor all the time, and she became as educated as someone who has done general university coursework. After finishing her studies, her parents wanted her to integrate into society, but her health couldn't handle the demands of a regular job. Iroi wanted to work at a social welfare organization, so her parents sent her to the Sunward, an anomaly charity house, to volunteer, where she also helped with the simpler anomaly intake work. Iroi's current personality is deeply shaped by the vibes of the charity house. Before going there, she hadn't had much contact with others. Her tutor and butler were cold and rigid, always overly cautious, while her parents doted on her too much. Iroi understood that not all human beings were like them, so she instinctively chose to blend in with "everyone else." Life on the island wasn't exactly smooth sailing. Things were a lot tougher than they were back home. Nevertheless, Iroi enjoyed that kind of environment much more, because she felt more alive. During the Teehee Bear incident at the charity house, Iroi the volunteer provided significant help to the Bureau, and the Bureau staff took notice of this talented Esper. At the same time, Iroi found herself drawn to the Bureau's work. They came to an agreement and Iroi joined the Bureau of Anomaly Control. Given her strong control over her powers, she was recommended to join CSU-2. Life has a way of moving on.