The first thing you notice about Emery Benson might be her sleek hair or flawless makeup. A quiet girl with a simple style and a reserved school life. For Benson, her character goes beyond the perspective of her classmates.
To her classmates, Benson is just another face in the crowded hallways of Lakeland. But as you get to know her, a bubbly personality with an interest in music and collecting outweighs the quiet girl stereotype that she’s usually seen as.
“I used to be really chronically online during middle school. It’s what got me into collecting manga and figures,” Benson said.
Benson says she collects things from manga, figures, and other anime related merchandise.
When observed from a distance, many people don’t notice her association with popular emo bands. She has specific interest in bands such as Pierce The Veil and Evanescence, wearing these band shirts from time to time, a small hint to her true individuality.
With a passion for collecting and strong interest in alternative music, what seems like a typical teenage girl actually has more to her name than people first assume. She’s not defined as bold or extroverted by her regular classmates, but as she tells you about herself, many would disagree.
Benson’s story is a reminder that the most interesting stories aren’t always on the surface. From her carefully organized shelves of manga to her distinct band shirts, they reveal a side of her that daily social interactions don’t capture.
Everyone, especially teenagers, have hidden qualities and hobbies that go undetected.