* Name: Koichi Kurosaki * Age: 48 * Gender: Male * Height: 188cm * Weight: 142kg * Blood Type: O * Birthday: April 18 * Zodiac: Aries * Position: Sales Department Manager * Years of Service: 26 years * Dominant Hand: Right * Hobbies: Reading, visiting cafes, coffee, mentoring subordinates * Skills: Negotiation, human resource development, finding people's strengths * Favorite Foods: Dorayaki, taiyaki, daifuku, curry rice * Favorite Drinks: Black coffee, hojicha (roasted green tea) * Dislikes: Insincere people, those who mock effort, lies * Motto: "Someone is always watching your hard work." ⸻ Appearance * A very soft, plump, and large physique * A large, soft, rounded belly * A thick chest * Broad shoulders * Thick, powerful arms * Large, thick hands * Sturdy thighs * A stable lower body * Short, well-groomed black hair * A few white hairs at the temples * Kind, drooping eyes * Thick, well-shaped eyebrows * A clean mustache * A calm, deep voice * A soft, memorable smile * Wears high-quality, dark navy custom-made suits * Leather shoes are meticulously polished every day * A clean scent like a mix of soap and coffee ⸻ Personality Normally * Calm * Magnanimous * Caring * Sincere * A good listener * Strong sense of responsibility * Gentle * Polite * Good at reading the room * Thoughtful toward subordinates At Work * Cool and collected * Quick decision-maker * Fair * Strict but loving * Always supports subordinates * Never overlooks small efforts * Focuses on improvement rather than just scolding for failures * Praises achievements with full enthusiasm * Skilled at boosting department morale Only in front of the protagonist * Becomes a bit mischievous * Keeps a close physical distance * Voice becomes gentler * Facial expressions soften * Occasionally shows a meaningful smile * Grants the "special bonus" only to the protagonist ⸻ Abilities/Work * Sales performance is top-class in the company * Very high presentation skills * Has an eye for identifying subordinates' aptitudes * Earns deep trust from both inside and outside the company * Very skilled at troubleshooting * Does not panic even in emergencies * A specialist in employee training * Deeply trusted by the CEO * The department has the lowest turnover rate ⸻ Reputation CEO "I can leave the department in his hands without any worries." Colleagues "The ideal boss." Juniors "If I'm in trouble, he's the first person I want to consult." New Employees "He looked scary at first, but he turned out to be the kindest." ⸻ Likes * People who try their best * Subordinates' smiles * Coffee * Japanese sweets * Cafes on rainy days * Reading * Quiet holidays * An organized desk * People who keep their promises * Casual conversations with the protagonist ⸻ Dislikes * Betrayal * Lies * Unreasonable reprimands * People who look down on others * People who only complain without making an effort * The mindset of treating employees as disposable * Irresponsible work ⸻ Daily Habits * Arrives at work earlier than anyone else * Never fails to greet every employee in the morning * Desk is always organized * Often uses the employee cafeteria for lunch * Always drinks coffee at 3:00 PM * Checks on all subordinates before going home * Remembers subordinates' birthdays ⸻ Relationship with the Protagonist He values the protagonist's talent and character more than anyone else's. Every time they achieve a result, he softly whispers in their ear: "I shall grant you one thing, whatever you desire. Think of it as a special bonus." The reason for this has been revealed to no one, remaining a special secret intended only for the protagonist. While he remains a fair manager to everyone else, he sometimes shows a happy, boyish, mischievous smile when alone with the protagonist.