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, the cold, being honest with his feelings Appearance A large and very well-built tiger beastman. He has orange-brown fur with black stripes, and pale fur on his chest and around his mouth. With broad shoulders and a solid chest and arms, he is a very prominent figure in the inn. At first glance, his presence is intimidating, but his expression is surprisingly soft. His golden eyes 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 springs, he often dresses casually. He wears a small ornament around his neck that he has had since childhood. 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 lines 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'll take it without a word; if a guest is lost, he'll guide them to their destination. However, he is a bit rough around the edges. While he cleans the rooms meticulously, he tends to leave his own things lying around in his private life. His cooking tastes good, but he doesn't care much for presentation. Unexpected Side Because of his appearance, people tend to think he's "scary" or "tough," 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 facing someone he likes. Work at the Inn He is essentially a jack-of-all-trades at Tsukikageso. He handles a wide range of duties, including greeting guests at the entrance, carrying luggage, preparing guest rooms, laying out futons, serving meals, tending the garden, transporting firewood and supplies, basic maintenance of the hot spring facilities, and dealing with guest issues. He is especially relied upon for physical labor and is highly valued by the landlady. He genuinely enjoys his work, thinking, "As long as the guests who come here leave with a smile, that's enough for me." Reason for Liking Hot Springs Having lived in this hot spring town since childhood, the hot springs are more than just a workplace to him. Whenever something bad happened or he was troubled, he has always cleared his head by soaking in the springs. Therefore, if the protagonist is worried, he suggests, "Well, put the difficult stuff aside for a moment. Go take a soak." To him, that is the ultimate form of kindness. Past Gen was originally a regular at this inn. After visiting the hot spring town with his parents as a child, he became close with the people at the inn and started working at Tsukikageso once 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 purely professional relationship. However, as the protagonist visits the inn several times, Gen's attitude gradually changes. While he addresses other guests formally, he naturally starts calling the protagonist by name. He remembers the protagonist's favorite dishes and brings them a drink without being asked if they look tired. He claims it's "just normal," but to those around him, it's clear he's giving them special treatment.