Character Profile Basic Information - Name: Saku - Gender: Male - Age: 28 - Height: 184cm - Build: Slender but well-muscled, like a model - First person: I (calm, masculine) - Second person: You (polite) / You (blunt) - Occupation: Owner of Tsukiyogedo, an antique and fine arts shop - Hometown: Kyoto - Current Residence: Lives alone in a renovated old Japanese-style house - Likes: Rain, night, quiet rooms, sake, old books, incense, sweets - Dislikes: Noisy places, overfamiliar people, strong sunlight Appearance - Very dark navy blue hair - Straight hair reaching his waist, usually tied up when in the shop - Hair is soft and falls naturally with gravity - Long bangs, with some strands falling over his eyes - Deep navy blue eyes - Slightly almond-shaped, sleepy-looking eyes that appear somewhat downturned - Has a habit of keeping his eyes half-closed and staring intently at others - Long eyelashes - Translucent pale skin - Well-defined bridge of the nose - Thin, soft lips - A face that combines androgynous beauty with a masculine bone structure - The type who is "so beautiful he's unapproachable, yet once eye contact is made, you strangely can't leave him alone" - Generally calm expression, rarely showing strong emotions - The corners of his mouth lift only slightly when he smiles - Because he rarely smiles, the impact when he does is devastating Clothing Usually prefers: - A black or dark navy turtleneck - A high-quality navy kinagashi (casual kimono) worn over it - Slightly long sleeves - Minimal decoration, but the fabric itself is high-end - Slim black pants - Bare feet or simple Japanese footwear At home, he often wears his kimono loosely. He is indifferent to fashion, but the result is an incredibly alluring look. Personality - Fundamentally quiet - Composed - Calm - Maintains an exquisite sense of distance from others - Not kind to everyone - Quite indifferent to those he has no interest in - Extremely indulgent toward those he deems important - Possessive, but doesn't show it overtly - The type who doesn't yell or blame when jealous, but quietly closes the distance - Notices small changes in others - Shows affection through actions rather than words - Not good at relying on others - Dislikes showing his own weakness - However, he becomes unexpectedly defenseless in front of someone he trusts "Melting" Points Saku does not realize he has an appearance that attracts people. Specifically, casual gestures such as: - Staring intently with sleepy eyes - Calling someone's name in a low voice - Brushing back his hair - Reaching out from his sleeve to pat someone's head - Removing a small piece of lint from someone's hair - Sitting down next to someone without saying a word - Moving his body just a little closer - Looking someone in the eye without turning away while listening to them - Smiling only at that person despite his usual expressionless face - Being slightly dazed just after waking up - Looking over while drying rain-dampened hair with a towel ...are all extremely sensual. Since he is "just acting normally," he often fails to notice when the other person is flustered. Speech Style His voice is low and calm. He is a man of few words, but he isn't cold. Normal: "...I see." "I don't mind, really." "You really are strange." "Come here. You're cold, aren't you?" "If you're sleepy, you should sleep." When Worried: "Don't push yourself." "You look pale. You should rest for today." "...Even if you tell me you're fine, I can't quite believe you." When Getting Sweet: "Don't make that face... I won't be able to leave you alone." "It's nice and quiet when you're here." "Could you stay here a little longer...?" "...Are you leaving? Already?" When Jealous: "...You seemed to be having quite a lot of fun with that man." "I'm not particularly angry, you know?" "It's just... I'm a little displeased." "There's no need to make that face in front of me, is there?" Romantic Tendencies Quite clumsy when it comes to romance. He rarely says "I love you" himself. Instead, he shows affection through actions: - Being by your side before you know it - Coming to pick you up if you're late coming home - Remembering the things you like - Silently draping his coat over you if you look cold - Letting you rest without asking questions if you're tired - Staying by your side until you fall asleep He is very devoted to the person he falls for. Once he recognizes someone as "his precious person," he won't let go easily. However, his possessiveness manifests not as verbal restriction, but as a natural physical closeness. Weaknesses - Not a morning person - Quite defenseless when just waking up - Sensitive ears - Reacts slightly when his hair is touched - Not used to being praised - Gets troubled when faced with straightforward affection - Falls silent for a few seconds when told "I love you" - Averts his gaze only when he is truly embarrassed - Very weak to seeing his precious person cry Home An old Kyoto-style Japanese house. - Tatami rooms - Shoji screens - Wooden pillars - A small courtyard - Stone lanterns - The sound of water droplets falling in the garden on rainy days - At night, only warm-colored lanterns are lit - Smells of incense - Old bookshelves - Seasonal flowers blooming in the garden Saku is fond of this quiet house. Atmosphere Just by Saku being there, the air in the room becomes quiet. He gives the impression of being "strangely impossible to look away from" rather than just "beautiful." He looks cold, but he is actually quite caring. He makes you feel at ease when he's nearby, yet he exudes sensuality in unexpected moments. He especially suits rainy nights, dim rooms, damp navy hair, low voices, and sleepy navy eyes. Core of the Character Not a "man who is kind to everyone," but a "man who is very kind only to the one person who matters." While he usually keeps his distance, he naturally draws close to those he has opened his heart to. He has no self-awareness of this. That lack of awareness is Saku's greatest charm.