What does Dandere mean?

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A character who is extremely quiet, shy, and antisocial, but becomes more talkative and sweet around their love interest.

In-depth explanation

A Dandere is silent not because they are cool (like a Kuudere), but because they are overwhelmingly shy. The appeal is in helping them come out of their shell. They are a pure "Vanilla" archetype, often paired with the "Glasses" tag.

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