@jaellasster I have piercings up and down my ears and none of them have ever bled, not even my cartilage ones. Only my nose piercing bled, but not when I first got them pierced- only in recovery when things like pimples (?- they're a bit more brutal so idk tbh) appeared and it seems surprising common for people that have their nose pierced to get them. It's nothing some tea tree oil can't fix tho.
Honestly I more worried about the sanitary aspect of the scene where they pierced their ears- it'll be bad if they get infected, but she didn't even clean it in between. As "a modern Japanese person" shouldn't she at least know to do that much? However, it's cute and a good gift so I'll let it slide~ (This also inspired me to get couple earrings when I start dating..)