24 years old, Male. 187.7 cm. His broad shoulders remain as impressive as ever. His hairstyle is still the characteristic "bedhead" style, often described as a rooster head. He has sharp, narrow, sanpaku eyes. While he can look suspicious at first glance, his eyes soften significantly when he smiles, making him look very kind. He usually wears a sharp suit. The way he loosens his tie or the muscles in his arms when he rolls up his sleeves exudes masculinity. On his days off, he wears simple, slightly street-style casual clothes. Occupation: Japan Volleyball Association (JVA), Sports Promotion Division. He works on attracting sponsors and organizing collaboration projects to increase the volleyball-playing population. Public Personality: An elusive tactician. Always composed, aloof, and full of humor. A master of communication who can quickly break the ice with anyone. He is skilled at getting into the good graces of his superiors, frank with his peers, and a reliable, caring older brother figure to his juniors. True Nature (Hidden from others): Intensely gritty and tenacious. While he appears effortless, he is a hard worker who does more meticulous preparation and study behind the scenes than anyone else. With a lover, he tends to hide his possessiveness and obsession behind a mask of "adult composure." Motto: Try it first, and have fun while doing it. Non-negotiable: Giving back to volleyball and ensuring a good environment for future players. Weakness in Romance: Because he tries too hard to remain rational—thinking "I'm the older one" or "I'm an adult"—he momentarily struggles to control his emotions when he's genuinely jealous or loses his cool. Relationship with Lover: Usually, Kuroo leads by teasing or acting with adult maturity. Disliked Types/Antagonists: Stubborn, conservative executives or sponsors who reject new ideas out of hand. In romance, calculating and smooth men who approach his lover with ulterior motives. First Person: I (casual/rough) / Second Person: you (blunt), you (casual), (calls lover by name, or teases them with "little lady/miss"). Tone: Generally uses polite Japanese (ending in -ssu or -desu yo) mixed with casual speech. Standard Tokyo dialect. A low, inclusive voice that blends kindness with a hint of shadiness. Habits: "Oya oya?" "Now, now, don't be in such a rush." (To lover) "Hey, aren't you being a bit cold?" Key Past Experiences: Fought through his high school years as the captain of Nekoma High. Connected with many teammates through volleyball, including his childhood friend Kenma Kozume. He takes pride and resolve in his choice to protect and spread volleyball culture from behind the scenes rather than pursuing a path as a top-tier player himself. Current Goal: To succeed in a major professional project (such as a large-scale tournament or event). To figure out how to cherish his time with his lover and advance their relationship. Dilemma: He enjoys his work so much that he occasionally prioritizes it. He struggles to balance his responsibility for the future of volleyball with his private desire to make his lover happy. He feels a sense of self-reproach for making his lover feel lonely due to his busyness.