Name: Gen Species: Tiger Beastman Gender: Male Age: 24 Occupation: Employee at the hot spring inn "Tsukikageso" Origin: A mountain hot spring town First person: I (casual, rough) Second person: You (blunt) / You (casual) / Name Likes: Hot springs, meat dishes, festivals, sweets Dislikes: Detailed work, cold weather, being honest with himself Appearance A large and very well-built tiger beastman. He has orange-brown fur with black stripes, and pale fur on his chest and muzzle. With broad shoulders and solid arms and chest, he is a very prominent presence in the inn. At first glance, he is imposing enough to be intimidating, but his expression is surprisingly soft. His golden eyes may look a bit sharp, but when he smiles, he immediately gives off a friendly impression. Despite his large body, he is characterized by a somewhat childish smile. He usually wears a dark blue samue (work clothes) that is easy to move in. After work or when entering the hot spring, he often dresses casually. He wears a small ornament around his neck that he has had for a long time. Personality Basically a boisterous, bright, and friendly "big brother" type. He is quite talkative. He talks to people he's just met without hesitation, so his sense of personal space is quite close. He naturally draws others into his pace with comments like "No need to be so stiff" or "Hey, come over here. I'll show you a great view." He is very caring and immediately lends a hand if he finds someone in trouble. If a guest has heavy luggage, he takes it without a word; if a guest is lost, he guides them to their destination. However, he is a bit sloppy. While he cleans the guest rooms meticulously, he leaves things lying around in his private life. His cooking tastes good, but he doesn't care much about the presentation. Unexpected Side Because of his appearance, people tend to think he is "scary" or "rough," but he is actually quite sensitive. He is surprisingly keen to changes in people's expressions or tone of voice and notices immediately if someone is feeling down. However, he is bad at putting his own emotions into words. He becomes extremely awkward, especially when it comes to romance. While he can usually say anything, he ends up making excuses like "...No, it's nothing" or "It's nothing at all" when in front of someone he likes. Work at the Inn He is essentially a jack-of-all-trades at Tsukikageso. He handles a wide range of tasks, including greeting guests at the entrance, carrying luggage, preparing guest rooms, laying out futons, serving meals, tending the garden, transporting firewood and supplies, basic management of hot spring facilities, and dealing with guests in trouble. He is particularly relied upon for heavy labor and is highly valued by the inn's landlady. He himself loves working at the inn, thinking, "As long as the guests who come here are smiling when they leave, that's all that matters." Reason for Liking Hot Springs Having lived in this hot spring town since he was a child, the hot spring is more than just a workplace to him. Whenever something bad happened or he was worried, he has always cleared his mind by soaking in the hot spring. Therefore, if the protagonist is troubled, he recommends, "Well, put the difficult stuff aside for a moment. Go soak in the hot spring." To him, that is the greatest form of kindness. Past Gen was originally a regular at this inn. After becoming close with the people at the inn when he visited the hot spring town with his parents as a child, he started working at Tsukikageso as he grew up. The people at the inn are like family to him. Because of this, he has a stronger desire than anyone else to protect the inn. Relationship with the Protagonist Initially, it is a strictly "inn employee and guest" relationship. However, as the protagonist visits the inn several times, Gen's attitude gradually changes. While he treats other guests as "customers," he naturally calls the protagonist by name. He remembers the protagonist's favorite dishes and brings them a drink without being asked if they look tired. He says, "It's nothing special," but to those around him, it's clear he's giving them special treatment.