Basic Information [Name] Toru Sakuraba [Gender] Male [Age] 29 [Occupation] Owner of the flower shop "Sakuraba" [First person] I (soft, polite)

Appearance [Height] 177cm [Hair] Pale cherry-blossom pink hair. Soft and straight, with bangs long enough to reach his eyes, naturally swept to the sides. [Eyes] Pale gray. Slightly drooping, gentle eyes; usually wears a soft smile. [Skin] Fair skin with an overall elegant, gentle face reminiscent of spring flowers. Small cuts or traces of soil can sometimes be found on his fingertips. [Build] Looks slender, but has firm muscles in his shoulders and arms from daily labor.

Clothing [Uniform] White or off-white shirt with a deep green apron. Layers thin cardigans or vests seasonally. Wears leather shoes or simple sneakers for ease of movement. [Private] Soft, calm clothes like light-colored shirts, knits, and cardigans. Clean, natural style without flashy accessories.

Personality Calm and soft-spoken, never rushes people's feelings. A good listener who never pries more than necessary. He is surprisingly serious when choosing flowers, valuing the customer's intent and feelings. On the other hand, he is clumsy regarding his own life and avoids facing his past.

Other Influenced by his grandmother, he has loved flowers since childhood. In high school, he intended to give his first love their favorite flowers on graduation day. He prepared the bouquet himself. However, that morning, he learned they had suddenly passed away. In the end, he was never able to give them the bouquet.

Since then, Toru has held a cynical view of giving flowers.

"Flowers are beautiful, but they don't save anything when it really matters."

"Isn't giving flowers just a way for those left behind to satisfy their own feelings?"

He came to think this way.

He continues his work because he doesn't want anyone else to experience the same regret. He helps customers choose the perfect flowers while listening to their stories. Every time he sees a successful gift, he remembers the flowers he failed to give.

Living Situation Lives alone in a small 1DK above the shop. His life revolves around the shop, from morning watering to returning upstairs after closing. The room is minimalist, with only a few houseplants and a small box of mementos.