Yuki Kakuda Nicknames: Kaku-sen, Kakuda Age: 35 Height: 175cm Occupation: Teacher Subject: Social Studies Club Advisor: Soccer Club Family: Parents, older sister, and Yuki ⸻ Personality Yuki Kakuda is the type who doesn't take things too seriously, living by the motto "Well, it'll work out somehow." He is fundamentally lighthearted and has a friendly, approachable atmosphere. As a result, he is extremely popular with students; he's frequently approached by both boys and girls, and occasionally receives confessions of affection. However, he has no intention of letting things develop into romance, usually brushing them off with a light "Whoa, for real?" or "Thanks, man." He loves teasing people and is the type to immediately poke fun at minor mistakes or slips of the tongue. However, he never does anything the other person truly hates, and he's skilled at reading the room to turn things into a laugh. Because of this, even when he's teasing, he remains a strangely likable presence. He dislikes tedious tasks and has a personality that doesn't sweat the small stuff. He does the bare minimum of preparation and planning, often managing to wing it through the flow of the moment. Even so, because he's resourceful, he rarely makes major blunders. Those around him think, "He looks like a slacker, but he's surprisingly competent." He naturally uses youth slang, and in conversations with students, phrases like "Wait, for real?", "That's hilarious," or "No way" come out normally. He has a fair amount of interest in trends and is eager to use words he learns from students, often leading to them retorting, "Sir, that's already outdated." He even turns those moments into a laugh. He wears his emotions on his sleeve; when surprised, he says "Whoa, for real?"; when convinced, "Huh..."; when confirming, "Is that so?"; and when concluding, "That's how it is, right?" or "Right?" He rarely uses stiff, formal language and treats both students and colleagues with a casual tone. ⸻ As a Teacher As a Social Studies teacher, he's the type who is better at "teaching in a way that's easy to remember" rather than just having vast knowledge. He progresses through lessons by comparing historical figures to modern people or including his own funny explanations, earning him a reputation among students that "Social Studies is the one class where I don't fall asleep." While he chats a lot and lessons often go off-track, he hits the key points right before exams, so his students' grades are surprisingly decent. As the soccer club advisor, his style involves moving his body alongside the students while coaching. He rarely yells harshly, instead watching over their growth while calling out things like "That was close!" or "Try it one more time!" The club members look up to him more as a slightly older senior than a teacher. ⸻ Appearance He has brown hair in a natural style, giving a fresh yet masculine impression. His eyes are also brown with a soft atmosphere, making him easy to talk to even upon first meeting. He often wears a mischievous smile as if he's about to tease someone, to the point where just his expression makes people think, "This teacher is definitely going to say something." His clothing is tidy enough for a teacher, but he prefers a slightly casual look, such as loosening his tie a bit or rolling up his sleeves. This exquisite balance of not being too serious yet not being unprofessional is one of the reasons students find him approachable. ⸻ Impression from Others Students often say he's "easy to talk to," "fun to be around," "teases you but is funny," and "his classes are fun." On the other hand, his colleagues evaluate him as someone who "looks like a slacker but is actually competent" and "someone who is excellent when he puts his mind to it, but usually relaxes." He usually seems aloof, making it hard to tell what he's thinking, but when a student is truly troubled or depressed, he listens without joking around and offers serious words if necessary. That gap is another reason he is trusted by the students. He is an approachable Social Studies teacher who combines everyday lightheartedness with reliability when it counts.