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* ''Manga/TheDangersInMyHeart'': Ichikawa transitions from nervous, under-his-breath stuttering when speaking to Yamada (And other people) to having normal conversations with her. Kobayashi lampshades it while studying with the two in the library.
* ''Manga/DontToyWithMeMissNagatoro'': As Senpai learns from watching her at a restaurant, Nagatoro is an unamused IceQueen to boys and [[LovingBully a trolling menace]] to ''him'' specifically.

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* ''Manga/TheDangersInMyHeart'': Ichikawa is typically quiet and solitary on his own in public. He transitions from nervous, under-his-breath stuttering when speaking to Yamada (And other people) to having normal conversations with her. Kobayashi lampshades it while studying with the two in the library.
library, at which point he goes back to stuttering.
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As Senpai learns from watching her at a restaurant, Nagatoro is an unamused IceQueen to boys and [[LovingBully a trolling menace]] to ''him'' specifically.specifically.
** Yoshii is about as loud and energetic as her friends are, and when not around them she's meek and quiet.
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* ''Manga/TheDangersInMyHeart'': Ichikawa transitions from nervous, under-his-breath stuttering when speaking to Yamada (And other people) to having normal conversations with her. Kobayashi lampshades it while studying with the two in the library.
* ''Manga/DontToyWithMeMissNagatoro'': As Senpai learns from watching her at a restaurant, Nagatoro is an unamused IceQueen to boys and [[LovingBully a trolling menace]] to ''him'' specifically.

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* Meru Otonashi of ''Manga/SayonaraZetsubouSensei'' is incapable of getting a word out of her mouth in most social situations. Give her a phone, however, and she'll flood you with scathing text messages and emails.
* ''Anime/TigerAndBunny'':
** Ivan Karelin is insecure and timid about his role as a Hero. When in costume as Origami Cyclone, he becomes a LargeHam.
** Doctor Saito is a variation. He isn't shy, but so quiet that his dialogue has to be subtitled. Over a PA system, he's as talkative, if not more so, as anyone in the cast. In the final episodes, he gets around this by wearing a hat with a speaker and mic attached.

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* Meru Otonashi of ''Manga/SayonaraZetsubouSensei'' In ''Manga/AsteroidInLove'', Ao is incapable of getting a word out of usually uncomfortable speaking up to others, and even if she does speak, expect her mouth in most social situations. Give to pause a lot. However, there are two exceptions:
** She opens
her a phone, however, chatterbox when Mira is involved. More telling of this is in [[BeachEpisode Chapter 14/ Episode 5]], when both Ao and she'll flood you with scathing text messages Moe see the former being able to "talk to [Mira] like normal" as evidence of [[{{Dandere}} how close Mira and emails.
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** Ivan Karelin is insecure and timid about his role as a Hero. When in costume as Origami Cyclone, he becomes a LargeHam.
** Doctor Saito
astronomy is a variation. He isn't shy, but so quiet that his dialogue has to be subtitled. Over a PA system, he's as talkative, if not more so, as anyone in involved, she can go all the cast. In the final episodes, he gets around this by wearing a hat with a speaker and mic attached.way to SesquipedalianLoquaciousness.



* Rin in ''Manga/LaidBackCamp'' is stiff, laconic, and comes across as somewhat grumpy in regular conversation, but her conversations by text message are a lot livelier and more openly friendly. She's not a shy person, though, but simply not very social.



* In ''Manga/AsteroidInLove'', Ao is usually uncomfortable speaking up to others, and even if she does speak, expect her to pause a lot. However, there are two exceptions:
** She opens her chatterbox when Mira is involved. More telling of this is in [[BeachEpisode Chapter 14/ Episode 5]], when both Ao and Moe see the former being able to "talk to [Mira] like normal" as evidence of [[{{Dandere}} how close Mira and Ao have been]].
** When astronomy is involved, she can go all the way to SesquipedalianLoquaciousness.
* Rin in ''Manga/LaidBackCamp'' is stiff, laconic, and comes across as somewhat grumpy in regular conversation, but her conversations by text message are a lot livelier and more openly friendly. She's not a shy person, though, but simply not very social.

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* In ''Manga/AsteroidInLove'', Ao Meru Otonashi of ''Manga/SayonaraZetsubouSensei'' is usually uncomfortable speaking up to others, incapable of getting a word out of her mouth in most social situations. Give her a phone, however, and even if she does speak, expect her to pause a lot. However, there are two exceptions:
** She opens her chatterbox when Mira is involved. More telling of this is in [[BeachEpisode Chapter 14/ Episode 5]], when both Ao and Moe see the former being able to "talk to [Mira] like normal" as evidence of [[{{Dandere}} how close Mira and Ao have been]].
** When astronomy is involved, she can go all the way to SesquipedalianLoquaciousness.
* Rin in ''Manga/LaidBackCamp'' is stiff, laconic, and comes across as somewhat grumpy in regular conversation, but her conversations by
she'll flood you with scathing text message are a lot livelier messages and more openly friendly. She's not a shy person, though, but simply not very social.emails.



* ''Anime/TigerAndBunny'':
** Ivan Karelin is insecure and timid about his role as a Hero. When in costume as Origami Cyclone, he becomes a LargeHam.
** Doctor Saito is a variation. He isn't shy, but so quiet that his dialogue has to be subtitled. Over a PA system, he's as talkative, if not more so, as anyone in the cast. In the final episodes, he gets around this by wearing a hat with a speaker and mic attached.



* Javi in ''Film/TheUnbearableWeightOfMassiveTalent'' fluctuates between confidently reciting speeches to crowds, and running away when sharing his screenplays to other people, out of fear that they'll ridicule his lack of professional screenwriting experience. [[spoiler:Both sides come through at the premiere of the Nicolas Cage vehicle written by Javi; he leaves the theater before seeing how the audience reacts, but after Nick assures him that they love the movie, Javi tackles speaking with ''Vanity Fair'' alone.]]



* Javi in ''Film/TheUnbearableWeightOfMassiveTalent'' fluctuates between confidently reciting speeches to crowds, and running away when sharing his screenplays to other people, out of fear that they'll ridicule his lack of professional screenwriting experience. [[spoiler:Both sides come through at the premiere of the Nicolas Cage vehicle written by Javi; he leaves the theater before seeing how the audience reacts, but after Nick assures him that they love the movie, Javi tackles speaking with ''Vanity Fair'' alone.]]



* In the ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'' novel ''Literature/{{Maskerade}}'', the true Opera Ghost proves to be this. Socially awkward at best on his own, when he wears the mask of the Opera Ghost he's a confident producer of opera. Agnes receives coaching from him without ever learning who he really is and, after some headology from Granny Weatherwax, he's able to act like the "Ghost" all the time.



* In the ''Literature/{{Discworld}}'' novel ''Literature/{{Maskerade}}'', the true Opera Ghost proves to be this. Socially awkward at best on his own, when he wears the mask of the Opera Ghost he's a confident producer of opera. Agnes receives coaching from him without ever learning who he really is and, after some headology from Granny Weatherwax, he's able to act like the "Ghost" all the time.
* In Creator/MercedesLackey's ''Secret World Chronicle'', Victoria Nagy has to constantly fight down panic attacks when she's outside her apartment or facing people. However, when running [[VoiceWithanInternetConnection Overwatch]], which she can do alone from inside her apartment, she becomes as confident and sassy as anyone.



* In Creator/MercedesLackey's ''Secret World Chronicle'', Victoria Nagy has to constantly fight down panic attacks when she's outside her apartment or facing people. However, when running [[VoiceWithanInternetConnection Overwatch]], which she can do alone from inside her apartment, she becomes as confident and sassy as anyone.



* On the early seasons of ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'', Rajesh suffers from selective mutism towards women. Around the guys, he can hold his own in a conversation, but once a girl comes in he becomes withdrawn and can only talk by whispering into someone's ear. He is able to talk to women [[InVinoVeritas when drunk]], adopting a more charming persona after a few drinks, but if he gets too drunk he enters CasanovaWannabe territory.



* On the early seasons of ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'', Rajesh suffers from selective mutism towards women. Around the guys, he can hold his own in a conversation, but once a girl comes in he becomes withdrawn and can only talk by whispering into someone's ear. He is able to talk to women [[InVinoVeritas when drunk]], adopting a more charming persona after a few drinks, but if he gets too drunk he enters CasanovaWannabe territory.



* Adrien in ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' isn't a ShrinkingViolet, but he becomes a lot more playful and flirtatious when in his Chat Noir SecretIdentity.



* Adrien in ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' isn't a ShrinkingViolet, but he becomes a lot more playful and flirtatious when in his Chat Noir SecretIdentity.
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I think "asocial" might be a bit strong of a word here...


* In ''Manga/AsteroidInLove'', Ao is usually uncomfortable speaking up to others, and even she does does speak, expect her to pause a lot. However, there are two exceptions:

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* In ''Manga/AsteroidInLove'', Ao is usually uncomfortable speaking up to others, and even if she does does speak, expect her to pause a lot. However, there are two exceptions:



* Rin in ''Manga/LaidBackCamp'' is stiff, laconic, and comes across as somewhat grumpy in regular conversation, but her conversations by text message are a lot livelier and more openly friendly. She's not a shy person, though, but simply asocial.

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* Rin in ''Manga/LaidBackCamp'' is stiff, laconic, and comes across as somewhat grumpy in regular conversation, but her conversations by text message are a lot livelier and more openly friendly. She's not a shy person, though, but simply asocial.not very social.
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* ''VisualNovel/QueenOfThieves'': Zoe is a lot flirtier over text than in person.

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* Richard of ''Literature/TheCaseFilesOfJewelerRichard'' is always polished and talkative with his customers and at work, and even with people he's close to, but he doesn't actually like talking to people and he's very shy and introverted.


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* ''ComicBook/{{Batman}}'' is an inversion of the example in the trope description. Bruce Wayne [[RichIdiotWithNoDayJob presents himself as a personable playboy]], but Batman is very difficult to talk to.

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* Richard of ''LightNovel/TheCaseFilesOfJewelerRichard'' is always polished and talkative with his customers and at work, and even with people he's close to, but he doesn't actually like talking to people and he's very shy and introverted.

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* Richard of ''LightNovel/TheCaseFilesOfJewelerRichard'' ''Literature/TheCaseFilesOfJewelerRichard'' is always polished and talkative with his customers and at work, and even with people he's close to, but he doesn't actually like talking to people and he's very shy and introverted.



* ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' is an inversion of the example in the trope description. Bruce Wayne presents himself as a personable playboy, but Batman is very difficult to talk to.

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* ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' ''ComicBook/{{Batman}}'' is an inversion of the example in the trope description. Bruce Wayne [[RichIdiotWithNoDayJob presents himself as a personable playboy, playboy]], but Batman is very difficult to talk to.

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* Ao in ''Manga/AsteroidInLove'' is usually uncomfortable speaking up to others, with two exceptions: she can speak normally with Mira, and she can go all SesquipedalianLoquaciousness if astronomy is involved.
* Rin in ''Manga/LaidBackCamp'' is stiff, laconic, and comes across as somewhat grumpy in regular conversation, but her conversations by text message are a lot livelier and more openly friendly.

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* In ''Manga/AsteroidInLove'', Ao in ''Manga/AsteroidInLove'' is usually uncomfortable speaking up to others, with and even she does does speak, expect her to pause a lot. However, there are two exceptions: she can speak normally with Mira, exceptions:
** She opens her chatterbox when Mira is involved. More telling of this is in [[BeachEpisode Chapter 14/ Episode 5]], when both Ao
and Moe see the former being able to "talk to [Mira] like normal" as evidence of [[{{Dandere}} how close Mira and Ao have been]].
** When astronomy is involved,
she can go all SesquipedalianLoquaciousness if astronomy is involved.
the way to SesquipedalianLoquaciousness.
* Rin in ''Manga/LaidBackCamp'' is stiff, laconic, and comes across as somewhat grumpy in regular conversation, but her conversations by text message are a lot livelier and more openly friendly. She's not a shy person, though, but simply asocial.
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* ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'': Kyril is an example that doesn't involve shyness. During typical conversations (if he chooses to engage in them), he speaks in a serene, distant, and impassive tone. He is notably more commanding when playing the role of a FourStarBadass.
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* Javi in ''Film/TheUnbearableWeightOfMassiveTalent'' fluctuates between confidently reciting speeches to crowds, and running away when sharing his screenplays to other people, out of fear that they'll ridicule his lack of professional screenwriting experience. [[spoiler:Both sides come through at the premiere of the Nicolas Cage vehicle written by Javi; he leaves the theater before seeing how the audience reacts, but after Nick assures him that they love the movie, Javi tackles speaking with ''Vanity Fair'' alone.]]
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* ''Breathless: Will You Understand Me?'': Naiko Kazuko, who is [[AutismInMedia autistic]], spends a lot of time on her laptop or phone playing roleplaying games. When she is online, she is hyperactive, energetic, and always willing to help newbies get into the groove. In the real world, however, she is instead very shy and quiet.
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* In the ''Literature/OldKingdom'' series, Lirael is exceptionally shy among her fellow Clayr, and becomes practically silent as she grows older, to the point where she communicates through notes and actually gets surprised at the sound of her own voice... except around the Disreputable Dog, when she talks as much as anyone. This later extends to Sam, Mogget, Nick and other characters. It's repeatedly implied to be a mixture of the fact that conversation among the Clayr always circles back to [[{{Seers}} the Sight]], which Lirael is unique in ''not'' having thanks to [[spoiler: being half Abhorsen, which instead makes her a Rememberancer, a Seer of the Past rather than the Future]], and growing self-confidence around people who have no preconceptions about her.
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* Richard of ''LightNovel/TheCaseFiles of JewelerRichard'' is always polished and talkative with his customers and at work, and even with people he's close to, but he doesn't actually like talking to people and he's very shy and introverted.

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* Richard of ''LightNovel/TheCaseFiles of JewelerRichard'' ''LightNovel/TheCaseFilesOfJewelerRichard'' is always polished and talkative with his customers and at work, and even with people he's close to, but he doesn't actually like talking to people and he's very shy and introverted.
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* Richard of ''LightNovel/TheCaseFiles of JewelerRichard'' is always polished and talkative with his customers and at work, and even with people he's close to, but he doesn't actually like talking to people and he's very shy and introverted.
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Since the pothole doesn't provide the meaning of the acronym as directly now.


Can overlap with ADarkerMe and [[ForumSpeak G.I.F.T]], when a character exhibits traits they would not normally show when they think they can get away with it or are otherwise made to lose their inhibitions. See also BeneathTheMask, which goes along with the "public persona" variation of this trope. This trope is applied when the hidden persona is actually expressed in some fashion. CannotTalkToWomen is a subtrope where the specific trigger that causes the change in social skills is the presence of the opposite sex.

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Can overlap with ADarkerMe and [[ForumSpeak G.I.F.T]], T]] [[note]]The Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory[[/note]], when a character exhibits traits they would not normally show when they think they can get away with it or are otherwise made to lose their inhibitions. See also BeneathTheMask, which goes along with the "public persona" variation of this trope. This trope is applied when the hidden persona is actually expressed in some fashion. CannotTalkToWomen is a subtrope where the specific trigger that causes the change in social skills is the presence of the opposite sex.
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Can overlap with ADarkerMe and {{GIFT}}, when a character exhibits traits they would not normally show when they think they can get away with it or are otherwise made to lose their inhibitions. See also BeneathTheMask, which goes along with the "public persona" variation of this trope. This trope is applied when the hidden persona is actually expressed in some fashion. CannotTalkToWomen is a subtrope where the specific trigger that causes the change in social skills is the presence of the opposite sex.

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Can overlap with ADarkerMe and {{GIFT}}, [[ForumSpeak G.I.F.T]], when a character exhibits traits they would not normally show when they think they can get away with it or are otherwise made to lose their inhibitions. See also BeneathTheMask, which goes along with the "public persona" variation of this trope. This trope is applied when the hidden persona is actually expressed in some fashion. CannotTalkToWomen is a subtrope where the specific trigger that causes the change in social skills is the presence of the opposite sex.
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* ''Manga/SenryuGirl'':
** Main character Nanako Yukishiro has a hard time speaking to people out loud. Those who insist on a face-to-face conversation will have a hard time getting anything coherent out of her. Those who get to know her will learn she is actually quite sweet, outgoing, and communicates quite well if she can write her thoughts down as ''senryū''-style poetry. The first episode shows her being called on to answer a question in math class and being incapable of answering vocally but, when given permission to use her ''senryū'', uses a poem to clearly state she actually hasn't understood the last five problems.
** Kino Yakobe has a hard time showing her emotions the way she would prefer around others. Her response to this is to communicate with drawings on a sketch pad she carries everywhere, often drawing her expressions and holding the pad in front of her face, including speech bubbles as necessary. She is, in fact, quite the MotorMouth given the amount of written text she uses when introducing herself to the literature club. Her introductory episode even features a full conversation between Nanako and Kino through ''senryū'' and drawings respectively. While the girls' voice actresses normally speak the lines they write in the anime, the scene of their conversation makes a point of showing what their conversation ''actually'' sounds like, and it's a completely normal conversation, if silent save for the sound of their laughing, drawing, and writing.
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* Yves in ''Film/YvesSaintLaurent'' is so cripplingly shy, he can barely walk the runway after his fashion shows and must be pushed. Yet, with a person that he knows and trusts he's charming and affable. Later, he uses alcohol and cocaine as a social lubricant to overcome his shyness.

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* Yves in ''Film/YvesSaintLaurent'' is so cripplingly shy, he can barely walk the runway after his fashion shows and sometimes must be pushed.pushed. He is self-deprecating in interviews, which doesn't play well in the fashion press so his partner Pierre takes over the promotion of their brand. Yet, with a person that he knows and trusts he's charming and affable. Later, he uses alcohol and cocaine as a social lubricant to overcome his shyness.
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